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Kyushu's largest city, a few minutes by subway from its airport. Hakata's temples and shrines, food stalls by the river, shopping in Tenjin, and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine a short train ride away.
"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.
A shrine to Sugawara no Michizane, revered as the god of learning. Known for plum blossoms in early spring and grilled umegae-mochi cakes.
about 1.5 hrFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Bus · About 50 min from Hakata ・ About 40 minutes by direct bus from Hakata Bus Terminal, or about 30 minutes by Nishitetsu train from Tenjin ・ 12km from here
The guardian shrine of Hakata. A towering decorated float from the summer Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival is on display almost all year.
about 30 minFree
Walk · About 15 min from Hakata ・ 3.5km from here
A shopping and entertainment complex built around a canal, with shops, cinemas, a theater and hotels. There are fountain shows.
about 1.5 hrFreeFine on a rainy dayWheelchair & stroller friendly
Walk · About 12 min from Hakata ・ 3.6km from here
Castle ruins with stone walls and turrets. The base of the keep gives a view over the city. Known for cherry blossoms in spring.
about 60 minFree
Subway · About 20 min from Hakata ・ Subway Airport Line to Akasaka or Ohori-Koen Station, then about 8 minutes on foot ・ 6.2km from here
“Classics” and “Hidden gems” are our editors' picks, not a measured popularity ranking. Travel times are estimates. Please check prices, opening hours and operating days with the official sources before you go.
Fukuoka Tower and the Momochi waterfront Hirho (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The main hall of Dazaifu Tenmangu among green trees Jakub Hałun (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The worship hall of Kushida Shrine with its straw rope mdid (CC BY 2.0) / Nakasu food stalls by the river at night, busy with diners mmry0241 (CC BY-SA 3.0) / The canal and greenery inside Canal City Hakata そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0) / Ohori Park's pond and islet seen between pine trees Hirho (CC BY 4.0) / Fukuoka Tower rising over Seaside Momochi Hirho (CC BY-SA 4.0). Cropped and resized.
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Times assume a 9:00 start. Travel times are estimated from distance and vary with waiting and crowds.
Leave 9:00 → until about 13:45 (about 5 hr)
about 12 min on foot
about 16 min on foot
about 7 min on foot
about 4 min on foot
about 6 min on foot
All walkable from Hakata Station. The food stalls open from early evening.
Plan this routeLeave 9:00 → until about 14:28 (about 5.5 hr)
about 50 min by transport
about 8 min on foot
about 15 min by transport
Includes the round trip from Fukuoka. Take a bus from Dazaifu Station to Kamado Shrine.
Plan this routeApril–May and October–November are the most pleasant. The rainy season brings 250–300 mm a month in June–July, and August is hot and humid (about 28°C).
Point at a month to see its temperature and precipitation.
Temperature (line: average; band: low to high)
Precipitation (mm)
Typical seasons
Cherry blossoms (Maizuru Park)
Plum blossoms (Dazaifu Tenmangu)
Hakata Dontaku
Hakata Gion Yamakasa
Autumn leaves (Dazaifu)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High (℃) | 10.2 | 11.6 | 15 | 19.9 | 24.4 | 27.2 | 31.2 | 32.5 | 28.6 | 23.7 | 18.2 | 12.6 |
| Avg (℃) | 6.9 | 7.8 | 10.8 | 15.4 | 19.9 | 23.3 | 27.4 | 28.4 | 24.7 | 19.6 | 14.2 | 9.1 |
| Low (℃) | 3.9 | 4.4 | 7.2 | 11.5 | 16.1 | 20.3 | 24.6 | 25.4 | 21.6 | 16 | 10.6 | 5.8 |
| Rain (mm) | 74.4 | 69.8 | 103.7 | 118.2 | 133.7 | 249.6 | 299.1 | 210 | 175.1 | 94.5 | 91.4 | 67.5 |
Temperature and precipitation are Japan Meteorological Agency normals (1991–2020, Fukuoka). Seasons are typical timings and can shift by a week or two each year. JMA data
Fukuoka City Subway
The Airport Line takes about 5 minutes from Fukuoka Airport to Hakata and 11 to Tenjin, and continues to Ohori-Koen and Nishijin. The Nanakuma Line links Hakata and Tenjin-Minami.
Nishitetsu trains (Tenjin-Omuta and Dazaifu lines)
From Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station to Dazaifu in about 30 minutes, changing to the Dazaifu Line at Nishitetsu Futsukaichi.
Nishitetsu buses
From Hakata Station and Tenjin to places far from the subway, such as Fukuoka Tower. A direct bus to Dazaifu leaves from Hakata Bus Terminal.
Fukuoka municipal ferries
About 10 minutes from the Meinohama ferry pier to Nokonoshima. Boats to Shikanoshima leave from Hakata Pier.
No transfers
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