Located alongside the Hakata River, at the midpoint between Hakata station and Tenjin, this huge multi-purpose complex is a kaleidoscopic mixture of innovative buildings constructed around a canal that flows through the center of the facility. It's an entertainment paradise, with gourmet dining, fashionable shopping, a cinema complex with 13 theaters, and even two hotels.
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1-2, Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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The main tutelary shrine of Hakata, Kushida Shrine is said to have been built in the eighth century. The shrine is the starting point of the Oiyama race held on the last day of the Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival, one of the summer's main events in the city of Fukuoka. The Hakata Historical Museum within the shrine displays materials on the history and culture of Hakata as well as the shrine's treasures and the local Kazariyama (decorated floats).
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1-41, Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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Hakatamachiya Furusatokan |
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The old town of Hakata, its way of life and culture during the Meiji and Taisho periods are replicated as an exhibition museum, with full-scale models and audiovisual displays.
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6-10, Reisenmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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10am-6pm (Admission until 5.30pm) |
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Literally meaning "sandbank," Nakasu is Kyushu's largest entertainment district. In the evening, neon signs reflect romantically on the waters of the Nakagawa River which runs adjacent to the area. The historic Kawabata district and the newly opened "Canal City Hakata" and "Hakata Riverain" create an interesting contrast of the old living beside the new.
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Yatai(s) are open-air food stalls. At dusk, the streets gradually become festive as the stalls' lamps are lit one by one. Yatai mainly operate along the Nakagawa River along Nakasu, Showa and Watanabe Avenues in Tenjin. They serve a variety of unique meals, so venturing out to sample a few might be an interesting experience.
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Located on the lower reaches of the Hakatagawa River, this futuristic combination of commerce and culture comprises an interesting selection of world class designer brands, gourmet dining and the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. It also houses the Hakata-za Theater and a hotel, and is rapidly gaining popularity as a new business and cultural center with a pleasant waterfront vista.
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3-1, Shimokawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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This museum is the first in the world to collect and exhibit both modern and contemporary Asian art works. There are three galleries exhibiting a wide range of Asian art and also an art information corner. |
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3-1, Shimokawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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The first publicly operated theater in Japan, Hakata-za is a popular new venue for Kabuki, musicals and the all-female "Takarazuka Revue" performances, with shows alternating monthly.
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2-1, Shimokawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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Along with Usa and Iwashimizu shrines, Hakozaki Shrine is regarded as one of the three main Hachiman shrines of Japan. It holds festivals such as Hojoya in the fall and Tamaseseri near New Year's Day, attracting worshippers from across the country.
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1-22-1, Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka |
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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park |
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Literally meaning "middle path in the sea," Uminonakamichi Park sits upon a sandbank that divides Hakata Bay and the Genkainada Sea. It is comprised of a resort and amusement section and a natural gardens area.
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18-25, Saitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka |
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9.30am-5.30pm (Mar.-Oct.), 9.30am-5.00pm (Nov.-Feb.) |
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Marine World Uminonakamichi |
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An aquarium located in a corner of Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, its main features is the warm Tsushima current and 20,000 creatures representing 350 species of oceanic wildlife that inhabit both the tropical and cooler zones.
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18-28, Saitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka |
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Located at the tip of Uminonakamichi, this half island is famous for the discovery of the gold seal presented to the "King of Japan" from the Emperor Guang Wu of the Later Han Dynasty.
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Tenjin is the shopping center of Fukuoka. With over ten department stores and shopping malls lining the main street, Watanabe Avenue, and connected by the Tenjin Underground shopping district, a variety of the latest fashions and accessories are available here. The nearest train station, Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station, is the point of departure for those who want to visit Dazaifu and Yanagawa cities.
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Located at Hakata Wharf, this waterfront entertainment compound boasts a cylindrical aquarium where fish from the Genkainada Sea have made their home among the restaurants and the shops. Nearby are the Hakata Port Tower and "Big Air Fukuoka," an artificial snowboard slope. Boats to the Islands of Iki, Tsushima and Goto depart from the wharf.
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13-6, Chikko-honmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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At night, street stalls line the Nagahama beach near Hakata fishing port. Why not taste the special Nagahama ramen noodles while chatting with strangers sat beside you? The friendly atmosphere as well as delicious noodles are what everyone comes for.
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This once vast castle was the original headquarters of the feudal domain of Chikuzen, and is now open to the public as Maizuru Park. Original stone walls and waterways still remain, and the site of the great donjon is today an observatory platform overlooking Hakata Bay.
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Jonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
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A beautiful park constructed around a lake that imitates the famous West Lake of China, Ohori Park's primary feature has willows and azaleas lining the two kilometer path that hugs the lakeside. Both joggers and locals simply out for a stroll are attracted to the area.
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1, Ohori-koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
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Ruins of Fortifications Against the Mongolian Invasion |
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At the end of the 13th century, Japan was attacked twice by the Yuan Dynasty. The nation united and successfully warded off the aggressors and parts of the ruins from that period can still be seen at the Momochi District alongside Hakata Bay.
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The seaside area facing Hakata Bay has recently been seeing rapid development recently. Modern skyscrapers dot the artificial beach, with landmark buildings such as Fukuoka Tower; Marizon, a resort compound pushing out onto the bay; and Hawks Town with Fukuoka Dome (home of the 'Hawks' local baseball team) as its main structure. There are also offices and residential buildings, making for an image of ultra-modern urbanity.
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One of the nation's largest multi-function complexes, Hawks Town is located in the Momochi District and is the home of Fukuoka's franchise pro baseball team, the Fukuoka Soft Bank Hawks. The dome is famous for its retractable roof which was the first such roof built in Japan. The Hawks Town Mall consists of a cinema, live music house, game center, shops and restaurants. The JAL Resort Sea Hawk Hotel Fukuoka adjacent to Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome offers all the possible enjoyment of being in an urban resort.
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2-2-2, Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
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A waterfront terrace thrusting out into Hakata Bay with an artificial white sand beach on both sides, the building is full of sea bathers in the summer.
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2-902-1, Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka |
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The 234m high Fukuoka Tower is the tallest seaside tower in Japan. Islands dotting Hakata Bay and the city of Fukuoka are all below you as you look out from the observation area 123m above ground level.
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2-3-26, Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka |
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The Fukuoka City Museum displays the history of Fukuoka and its contact with the ancient Chinese culture via the abundant materials on display here. Kin-in, or Gold Seals, discovered in Shikanoshima, and many locally unearthed articles from the Nara and Heian Periods are also displayed.
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3-1-1, Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka |
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9.30am-5.30pm (Admission until 5pm), In July & Aug., 9:30am-7.30pm except Sun. & holidays (Admission until 7pm) |
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Marinoa City Fukuoka is Kyushu's first and thus largest outlet shopping mall. Featuring shops selling men's and women's fashions, children's clothing, furniture, interior goods and outdoor goods there should be something here for the whole family. Two enormous Ferris wheels, "Skywheel" on the actual mall site, and "Sky Dream Fukuoka" standing in the adjacent facility named "Evergreen Marinoa," serve as its easily identifiable landmarks.
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2-12-30, Odo, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka |
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10am-9pm (Restaurants-11pm) |
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Well known as "the kitchen of Hakata," the food market comprising a number of individual food vendors is a ten-minute bus ride from Hakata Station and Tenjin. Rare seafood from the Seas of Genkainada and Ariakekai as well as Hakata specialties such as mentaiko, or spicy cod roe, are local items sold here.
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1-5-1, Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
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