Nakasu-Kawabata中洲川端
From early evening, food stalls line the riverside, serving ramen, grilled chicken, oden and more. Some close in rain or strong wind.
- Food & markets
- Night views
- about 60 min
Walk · About 18 min from Hakata
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
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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 ・ 14km from here
- 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 ・ 500m from here
- 3
Nakasu food stalls (yatai)
From early evening, food stalls line the riverside, serving ramen, grilled chicken, oden and more. Some close in rain or strong wind.
- Food & markets
- Night views
about 60 min
Walk · About 18 min from Hakata ・ 400m from here
- 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 ・ 600m from here
- 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 ・ 2.5km from here
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Nakasu-Kawabata
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- Go hereKushida ShrineAbout 7 min on foot
The guardian shrine of Hakata. A towering decorated float from the summer Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival is on display almost all year.
- Go hereCanal City HakataAbout 9 min on foot
A shopping and entertainment complex built around a canal, with shops, cinemas, a theater and hotels. There are fountain shows.
- Go hereFukuoka City Red Brick Culture MuseumAbout 8 min on foot
A 1909 red-brick and white-stone building designed by Tatsuno Kingo's firm, now a national Important Cultural Property.
- Go hereACROS Fukuoka Step GardenAbout 8 min on foot
A terraced garden covering the building's south face. Climb the steps past trees and a waterfall, with views over Tenjin.
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