Kokura Castle

Kokura Castle was built by Tadaoki Hosokawa (1563-1646), an influential warlord, over a period of seven years from 1602, and is a symbol of Kitakyushu. Unfortunately, the castle was completely destroyed by fire in 1837 and 1866, but was finally rebuilt in 1959. On the castle grounds are a zone where visitors can learn about […]

Kuromon (black gate)

Located on the approach to Suiyu Jinja (shrine), this gate is painted all black and can be called the symbol of Akizuki. It was built in the early Kamakura period (1185-1333) as the back gate of Koshosan Castle, the predecessor of Akizuki Castle, but in 1624, it was moved as the main gate of Akizuki […]

Munakata Taisha Okitsu-miya Yohaisho

A shrine built in the 18th century near the northern tip of Oshima to worship Okinoshima Island, which is off-limits to visitors. It stands in the middle of the slope facing the coast, with the magnificent ocean spread out below. On a clear day, Okinoshima Island can be clearly seen floating on the horizon. The […]

Aréna

Hiramatsu Hakata

L’eau Blanche

Umaito

Located on the B1, 9th and 10th floors of KITTE Hakata, this restaurant zone contains about 50 stores. Unlike other commercial facilities, the number of local Fukuoka restaurants is low here, and has a higher number of famous restaurants and chain shops from other areas is high. The first basement floor is a collection of […]

Curry Honpo Mojiko Retro Shop

Hakata Gion Yamakasa

It is a Shinto ritual dedicated to Kushida Shrine, known as the chief deity of the Hakata area of Fukuoka City, and has a long history of about 800 years. In 2016, it was registered as a World Heritage SiteINtangible Cultural Heritage) by UNESCO, along with 32 other festivals around Japan. Drawing approx. 3.5 million […]

Sushi Soejima

Ming

Located on the first floor of Hakata Station, this shopping zone is Kyushu’s largest souvenir shop. Not only are souvenirs of the Kyushu region sold, but sweets, prepared foods, fashion, and general merchandise can also be found. The “Wagashi Kobo,” a Japanese confectionary demonstration and sales corner, is particularly popular. Go ahead and buy some […]

ラーメン滑走路

日本で一二を争う “ラーメン激戦区”である福岡の人気ラーメン店と、他のエリアの有力店ラーメンの合計8店舗が集まった施設。 その中でも「ラーメン海鳴」は、権威のあるラーメン専門誌「ラーメンWalker九州・福岡」のランキングで何度も1位になっている名店だ。 一番人気は「魚介豚骨ラーメン」で、2種類の煮干しと3種類の魚介節のスープと、2日間かけてつくる豚骨スープの2つを合わせた奥深い味が評判だ。

Nagaoka

Sushi Sakai

BEAR FRUITS

Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin

The Fukuoka branch of Daimaru, a major Japanese department store. There are two buildings, the main building and ELLE GALA in the east wing, with an open café in the plaza between them, creating a European atmosphere. In the food section on the second basement floor, popular stores that have opened for limited periods are […]

Amu Plaza Hakata

Amu Plaza houses more than 200 specialty stores— mainly fashion and general merchandise stores— Tokyu Hands Hakata, (a general DIY and general merchandise complex), a large cinema complex, and a restaurant zone called City Dining Kuten that has 47 restaurants. The shopping complex covers roughly 38,000 sq.m. of floor space. It is now a “landmark” […]

Tokimune

Yatai Okamoto

A very popular food stall. The signature dish of this restaurant is Tonkotsu Ramen. The soup is rich but without any odor or off-taste, and the sharp flavor of pork bone broth goes well with the thin noodles. Toppings include a generous amount of green onions. Another popular dish is “Champon,” a spicy dish made […]

Hakata Kawabata Shotengai

With a history of more than 130 years, this is the oldest shopping arcade in Hakata. The 400-meter-long arcade connecting Hakata Riverain and Canal City Hakata is lined with 130 long-established stores and restaurants. The slightly retro atmosphere makes it fun to walk around.

Asakura Akizuki Museum

This is a museum where visitors can learn about the history of this area (Akizuki, Asakura City). The armor, swords, and guns of the Akizuki and Kuroda families are worth seeing. Paintings and ceramics are also on display.

Ibiza FUKUOKA

It is an affiliate of CLUB Cat’s, whose concept is to offer a nightlife like that of Ibiza, Spain. It has a floor area of 230 square meters, two floors, and nine VIP rooms. Genre: All mix, EDM, House, etc. Clientele: 20’s to early 30’s No one under 20 years old is allowed to enter.

Ten Zushi Kyomachi Store

Edomae Sushi Nikaku

Shinpōkan

Munakata Taisha

Dazaifu Tenmangu (Shrine)

Yodobashi Camera Hakata

Yodobashi Camera Hakata is the Fukuoka branch of Yodobashi Camera, an electronics retailer with its flagship store in Tokyo, and has the largest floor space (23,000 sq.m.) in Kyushu. The store has an overwhelming variety of home electronics, but it also has a full lineup of outdoor goods, brand-name products, cosmetics, and other items. Prices […]

Ekikara Sanbyappo Yokocho

Ten popular Hakata specialty restaurants such as motsu nabe (hot pot), seafood, yakitori, and one bite gyoza (dumplings) are gathered here. The atmosphere is lively and warm, like a food stall street. It is located on the first basement floor of the JRJP Hakata Building.

Akizuki Castle Ruins

Akizuki Castle dates back to 1203, when the Akizuki clan built Mt. Kosho Castle as their headquarters. The Akizuki clan ruled the area for 385 years over 16 generations, but was defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598), the supreme ruler of the Warring States period, in 1587 and left the area. At that time, Akizuki Castle […]