Fukuoka
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Where to stay in Fukuoka
Hakata Ward
Home to government and commercial establishments, Hakata-ku offers shopping and entertainment at Canal City Hakata and traditional crafts like Hakata ningyō dolls. Savor local cuisine in Nakasu, such as Hakata ramen. Easy access to Hakata Station and Fukuoka Airport.
Tenjin
Unique features of Tenjin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Solaria Plaza or Yatai while you're exploring the area.
Hakata Ekimae
Hakata Ekimae is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal City Hakata and Amu Plaza Hakata.
Chuo Ward
Centered in Fukuoka city, Chūō-ku boasts bustling downtown areas like Tenjin and Daimyō, and the renowned Nagahama fish market. Explore attractions such as Fukuoka Art Museum, Ōhori Park, and Acros Fukuoka for a diverse experience.
Nakasu
Boasting around 3,500 restaurants and stores, Nakasu offers stunning neon sign views from Fukuhaku Deai Bridge and unique yatai stalls along the Naka River. Easily accessible via Nakasu-Kawabata Station.
Daimyō
While you're in Daimyō, take in top sights like Solaria Plaza and jump on the metro at Akasaka Station to see more of the city.
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Popular places to visit
Canal City Hakata
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Canal City Hakata, a popular shopping spot in Fukuoka. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka
Cheer on the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, one of Japan’s most beloved and successful baseball teams, in a hyper-modern stadium.
Marine Messe Fukuoka
Catch an event at Marine Messe Fukuoka during your trip to Fukuoka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Port of Hakata
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Port of Hakata during your travels in Fukuoka. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.
Momochi Beach
Spend a day at this suburban seaside oasis, playing in the water, shopping, dining, learning about local Fukuoka history and taking in the view from Japan’s tallest oceanside tower.
Fukuoka Tower
Japan’s tallest seaside tower has a slick observation deck where you can take in 360-degree views of the city or make a romantic visit to the Lover’s Sanctuary.
Things to do
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Fukuoka Evening Tours: Yatai, Izakaya, Karaoke and more
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- Visit Tenjin
- Rainbow Plaza
- Acros Fukuoka Symphony Hall
- IMS Building
- Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store
- Tenjin Underground Mall
- Kihinkan Public Hall
- Visit Nakasu
- Yatai
- Solaria Plaza
- Kego Park
- Kego Shrine
- Fukuhaku Deai Bridge
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- Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
- Kawabatadori Shopping Street
- Hakata Riverain
- Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum
- Fukuoka International Church
- Hakataza Theatre
- Suzaki Park
- Canal City Hakata
- Kushida Shrine
- Hakata Traditional Craft Center
- Mangyoji Temple
- Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
- Yanagibashi Rengo Market
- Visit Yakuin
- Ryuguji Temple
- Youth Science and Culture Center
- Tochoji Temple
- Shofukuji Temple
- Visit Chuo Ward
- Myorakuji Temple
- Fukuoka Kokusai Center
- Jotenji Temple
- Fukuoka Ferry Port
- Marine Messe Fukuoka
- Maizuru Park
- Heiwadai Athletic Stadium
- Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden
- Canal City Hakata
- Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka
- Marine Messe Fukuoka
- Port of Hakata
- Momochi Beach
- Kyushu University
- Fukuoka Tower
- Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum
- Marine World Uminonakamichi
- Ohori Park
- Hakataza Theatre
- Fukuoka Kokusai Center
- Tenjin Underground Mall
- Marinoa City
- Fukuoka Ferry Port
- Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
- Kushida Shrine
- Acros Fukuoka Symphony Hall
- Fukuoka International Congress Center
- Nokonoshima Island Park
- Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store
- Sumiyoshi Shrine
- Nishijin Shopping District
- Yatai
- Kawabatadori Shopping Street
- Solaria Plaza
- Fukuoka City Museum
- Kego Park
- Yanagibashi Rengo Market
- Maizuru Park
- Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art