Hakata博多
Events held here
- Nov 8 – Nov 22Grand Sumo November Tournament (Kyushu Basho)The last of the year's six grand sumo tournaments, held for 15 days in Fukuoka.
- Nov 7 – Dec 25Christmas Advent FukuokaKyushu's largest Christmas market, held at Hakata Station and several sites in Tenjin.
Dates, times and details can change, for example because of the weather. Please check the official information before you go.
Themes that include this place
- A ramen tour of JapanHakata pork-bone ramen: thin noodles, with extra helpings (kaedama) to order.
- Festivals & seasonal eventsHakata Dontaku (May) and Hakata Gion Yamakasa (July).
- Enjoy the ShinkansenThe 500 series on Sanyo Shinkansen “Kodama” services, loved for its pointed nose. Regular service is due to end in January 2027.
- Overnight travel: night trains, buses & ferriesThe cruise train Seven Stars in Kyushu: a multi-day tour of Kyushu sold as a package, by lottery and at a very high price.
- Trains with private roomsJR Kyushu's 36+3 tours Kyushu on a different route each day of the week. It resumed in September 2026 with more private rooms.
Fukuoka and Hakata guide
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.
Things to see 10 classics
"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.
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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
A shrine to Sugawara no Michizane, revered as the god of learning. Known for plum blossoms in early spring and grilled umegae-mochi cakes.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
- Food & markets
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 ・ 13km
- 2
Kushida Shrine
The guardian shrine of Hakata. A towering decorated float from the summer Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival is on display almost all year.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
about 30 minFree
Walk · About 15 min from Hakata ・ 1.0km
- 4
Canal City Hakata
A shopping and entertainment complex built around a canal, with shops, cinemas, a theater and hotels. There are fountain shows.
- Shopping & strolling
- Food & markets
- With kids
about 1.5 hrFreeFine on a rainy dayWheelchair & stroller friendly
Walk · About 12 min from Hakata ・ 900m
- 6
Fukuoka Castle Ruins (Maizuru Park)
Castle ruins with stone walls and turrets. The base of the keep gives a view over the city. Known for cherry blossoms in spring.
- History & buildings
- Views
- Nature
about 60 minFree
Subway · About 20 min from Hakata ・ Subway Airport Line to Akasaka or Ohori-Koen Station, then about 8 minutes on foot ・ 3.5km
Connections from here
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Facilities & features
- Coin lockers and baggage storage
- Easy step-free access
- Transfers take a little longer
- Typical transfer time: about 7 min
Lines from here
- Dazaifu Liner Bus Tabito (Hakata – Dazaifu)
- Overnight bus Hakata-go (Shinjuku – Hakata)
- Overnight bus Osaka – Fukuoka (Hakata)
- Highway bus Hiroshima – Hakata
- Highway bus Hinokuni (Hakata – Tenjin – Kumamoto Sakuramachi)
- Highway bus Kyushu-go (Hakata – Tenjin – Nagasaki)
- Highway bus Toyonokuni (Tenjin – Hakata – Beppu)
- Highway bus Yufuin-go (Tenjin – Hakata – Yufuin)
- Highway bus Phoenix (Hakata – Tenjin – Miyazaki)
Within walking distance of this station
See nearby on a mapPlaces you can drop by on foot after leaving the station. Times are estimates.
- Go hereJR Hakata City Tsubame-no-Mori HirobaAbout 2 min on foot
A rooftop garden on the station building with views of trains pulling in and Hakata Bay, plus a railway shrine and a mini train for kids.
- Go hereSumiyoshi ShrineAbout 10 min on foot from Hakata Station
Said to be the oldest of Japan's Sumiyoshi shrines. Its ancient-style main hall is an Important Cultural Property, in wide, leafy grounds.
- Go hereJotenji TempleAbout 11 min on foot
A Zen temple founded in 1241, linked to the Yamakasa festival and to bringing udon, soba and manju to Japan. It has a rock garden.
- Go hereShofukuji TempleAbout 16 min on foot
Founded by the monk Eisai and regarded as Japan's first true Zen temple. The grounds are a national historic site.
Sights are this site's picks, not a popularity ranking.
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