Tochoji temple
The largest seated wooden image of Buddha in Japan. Tochoji temple was founded in
806 by Kobo-daishi Kukai and it is the oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan that
Kobo-daishi set up. It is also known as “Tocho-mitsuji Temple”. It is said that Kobo-daishi,
who returned to Hakata after undergoing ascetic training in China called Tang back then,
prayed for the eastward dissemination and perpetuation of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism.
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Kushida Shrine
The Shrine of Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival. Located in Hakata nearby Canal City Hakata
and was built in 757 as a guardian deity of Hakata. The most exciting summer festival in Kyushu,
Hakata Gion Yamakasa is held in the shrine in July. The tall Kazari Yamakasa, a luxuriously
decorated float, is always displayed. The float was constructed without using even a single nail.
The Oi Yamakasa, in which floats weighing over a ton race through the streets of Hakata carried
on the shoulders of 26 people, presents a dynamic spectacle of bravery and strength that attracts
many spectators.
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The shrine is also famous as place of Setsubun ceremony ( Bean throwing ceremony)
which is held on February 3rd every year.
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Yusentei Garden
The time-honored Japanese garden. The Japanese traditional Garden; it was originally built
in the 1754 for Kuroda Tsugutaka who was the lord of Fukuoka clan. You can feel Japanese
traditional cultures and enjoy Tea Ceremony.
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Fukuoka Tower
The highest coastal tower in Japan. Fukuoka tower is the 234 metre high and is covered
with 8000 two way mirrors. The observation room located at a height of 123m offers a
breath taking and spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of Fukuoka-city and Hakata Bay.
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View from observation room, 123 meter high
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Lover’s Sanctuary
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Marine World Uminonakamichi
The aquarium focuses on the aquatic life found around Kyushu. The main tank is a huge,
seven meter deep pool filled with all different kinds of marine life including over 120 sharks
of 20 different varieties. There are also several outdoor tanks where you can experience
feeding dolphins and sea lions.
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Nokonoshima Island
Nokonoshima, in the middle of Hakata Bay Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout
the year. Rapeseed blossom, Cherry blossom, Livingstone daisy Poppy, Rhododendro,
Marigold, Hydrengea, Plumed cockscomb, Dahlia, Sunflower, Cockspur coral tree
Bougainvillea, Scarlet sage, Cosmos, Dahlia, Autumn leaves, Scarlet sage, Japanese
narcissus, Japanese camellia, Plum.
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Restaurant Sakimon, Barbecue house, Retro Shop Omoideya Shop Shimaya, Art Gallery
Warabekan, Gift Shop.
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The breath taking panoramic view of the Hakata Bay can also be enjoyed.
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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
The sprawling, family oriented public park located on a narrow peninsula across the bay from
central Fukuoka. The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens,
playgrounds, an amusement park with ferris wheel, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large
open spaces and lawns perfect for picnicking.
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Hakata Machiya Furusatokan
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The folk museum depicts the life and culture of Hakata Fukuoka. It is located near the Kushida
Shrine, Tochoji temple and Canal City Hakata.
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Exhibition hall, you can find the many faces and facets of the Hakata way of life, Machiya hall,
is a superb example of traditional architecture and has been moved here and restored to
provide a glimpse into the past.
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Souvenir hall, here you can pick up traditional craft items here as gifts and souvenirs
JR Hakata Station
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The major railway station in Fukuoka. It is the largest and busiest station in Kyushu,
and is a gateway to other cities in Kyushu for travellers from Honshu.
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Hakata-gucbi Side |
Chikushi-guchi Side |
Lobby of the Station |
The Station building and around station, there are a lot of shops, restaurants as well as hotels.
This area is one of the fascinating tourist destination in Fukuoka.
 Chikushi-guch Side |
Japanese Restaurant |
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Tourist Information Center at Hakata Station |
Hakata-guchi Side |
Halata-guchi Side |
Kawabata-dori Shopping Street
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The most historical and traditional local shopping street in Hakata. The entrance of the
shopping street is located next to Kushida Shrine. Approximately 130 shops built in the
400 metre arcade.
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There are also souvenir shops including Hakata dolls, shops collected Hakata Gion Yamakasa
goods, restaurants included Ramen shop where the birth place of Nagahama Ramen.
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On the weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, various events are held at the Event square.