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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 ・ 18km 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 ・ 4.9km 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 ・ 4.8km 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 ・ 2.2km 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.
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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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