ふくおか歴史文化遺産ウィークふくおか歴史文化遺産ウィーク

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This fall, dive into a variety of events that celebrate Fukuoka’s rich history and culture. Join us as we uncover 2,000 years of history hidden within the familiar cityscapes and beneath the very paths you walk every day!

Fukuoka City Official Route

The official Fukuoka City route for “Pokémon GO” will be revealed on November 1, ahead of the “Pokémon GO Wild Area: Fukuoka" event on November 16 (Sat) and 17 (Sun), 2024! We hope you enjoy exploring routes that showcase the history, culture, and nature of Fukuoka City.

Fukuoka City Official Route

Fukuoka City Official Route

Hakata Old Town Adventure Hakata Ward

Hakata Old Town Adventure

Go through Hakata Sennennomon, the Hakata Machiya Furusatokan museum, and the Kawabata Shopping Arcade.

Fukuoka Castle & Art museum Chuo Ward

Fukuoka Castle & Art museum

Go around the Ropponmatsu area before heading to Maizuru Park where the Fukuoka City Art Museum and Fukuoka Castle Ruins.

Authentic Retro Architecture Chuo Ward

Authentic Retro Architecture

Go through the Akarenga (red brick) Cultural Center and Tenjin Chuo Park located next to the ACROS building.

Island of History and Myths Higashi Ward

Island of History and Myths

Enjoy the brilliant coastline of the historical Shikanoshima Island.

Old Path to Kashii Shrine Higashi Ward

Old Path to Kashii Shrine

Visit a famed shrine while passing through a road known in the folklore of the area.

History & Lakeside Forest Jonan Ward

History & Lakeside Forest

Enjoy the lush nature of the Seinanmorinokohan (Southwest Forest by the Lake) Park.

Mongol Invasion Defense Wall Nishi Ward

Mongol Invasion Defense Wall

This route will immerse you in 750-year-old history by taking you along a wall that defended Japan from the Mongolian armies.

Beloved Anime & City Museum Sawara Ward

Beloved Anime & City Museum

Explore the vibrant and bustling Nishijin Shopping District and Fukuoka City Museum, home to one of Japan’s National Treasures.

Ancient Road & Historic Abode Minami Ward

Ancient Road & Historic Abode

Visit the beautiful former estate of the Kaijima family, famed coal magnates.

Dive into 2000 Years of History Hakata Ward

Dive into 2000 Years of History

Explore Naka Chuo Park and the ancient tomb located in the Naka Hachiman shrine.

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CAMPAIGN

SNS Campaign

Applications for this campaign have now closed.

SNSキャンペーン

Join the Drawing Contest for a Chance to Win Accommodation Vouchers or Exclusive Goods!

Notice of Contest Hashtag Change and Extension of the Contest Period

Thank you very much for participating in the drawing contest for Fukuoka Historical and Cultural Heritage Week.

Due to Instagram's specifications, we have discovered that the hashtags “#ふくれきCP” and “#FUKUREKICP,” which we previously announced, are not being displayed.
As a result, the campaign hashtag has been changed to “#福岡歴史キャンペーン” and “#fukuokahistorycampaign.”

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to those who have already posted.
We kindly ask you to re-submit your entries using the new hashtags “#福岡歴史キャンペーン” or “#fukuokahistorycampaign.”

To encourage more participation, we are pleased to announce an extension of the contest period until the end of December 2024.
We hope you will take this opportunity to continue submitting your wonderful contributions.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to your continued support!

Drawing Contest Outline

Fukuoka History Campaign

A “Drawing Contest” will be held with the theme of historical spots visited during the “Fukuoka Historical and Cultural Heritage Week”! Participants will have a chance to win prizes through a random drawing, including an accommodation voucher for family stay, a mug, an acrylic stand, or a stainless steel bottle featuring their submitted artwork! Draw historical places in Fukuoka with your happy memories!

Campaign Overview

A “Drawing Contest” will be held with the theme of historical spots visited during the “Fukuoka Historical and Cultural Heritage Week”! Participants will have a chance to win prizes through a random drawing, including an accommodation voucher for family stay, a mug, an acrylic stand, or a stainless steel bottle featuring their submitted artwork! Draw historical places in Fukuoka with your happy memories!

Application Period

Friday, November 1- Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Winning Prizes

  • Prize A (1 group): Voucher for accommodation in Fukuoka City (up to 50,000 yen)
  • Prize B (10 individuals): One of the following items: an acrylic stand, a mug cup, or a stainless steel bottle featuring your artwork (with the logo of Fukuoka History and Cultural Heritage Week)

How to participate

  • 1. Follow @fukuoka_heritage_week, the official account of Fukuoka History and Cultural Heritage Week.
  • 2. Draw a picture of a historical spot or event related to Fukuoka’s history and culture that you visited during Fukuoka History and Cultural Heritage Week.
  • 3. Take a photo of your drawing and post it on your Instagram account with a mention “@fukuoka_heritage_week”, the official account of Fukuoka Historical and Cultural Heritage Week, and the hashtag “#福岡歴史キャンペーン”. “#FukuokaHistoryCampaign”
  • 4. Follow “@iko_yo_trip”, the official account of Ikoyo Trip.
    * This contest is co-hosted by Ikoyo Trip.

Determination of winners

  • Winners will be selected through a random drawing by the end of January 2025.
  • The account names of the winners will be announced on the official account.

What happens if you are selected as a winner?

  • Winners will be contacted via DM or email from the official account.
  • Winners will need to send a digital photo of their drawing by email.
*We will only request your email address via DM and will use it to coordinate gift delivery. We will not ask for sensitive personal information, such as your mailing address, through Instagram DMs. Please beware of fake accounts.

Note

If you do not reply within 5 days of receiving the notification, the prize will be passed on to the next selected winner.
Please be aware that we cannot respond to inquiries about the selection process or drawing results.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change of hashtag.

We greatly appreciate your understanding and look forward to your continued support of the “Fukuoka Historical and Cultural Heritage Week.”

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