Located in the north of Kyushu Island, Fukuoka was born from the merger between Fukuoka (lordly city in the west) and Hakata (popular city in the east) in 1889. Located close to the two Koreas and China, Fukuoka is a culturally rich and dynamic city. Surrounded by mountains, spas and a beautiful seaside, Fukuoka, regularly ranked among the most livable Asian cities, is a perfect destination for a vacation with family or friends.