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。

Hakata Hankyu

Hakata Hankyu—the Fukuoka branch of Hankyu Department Store—happens to be the No. 1 department store in western Japan. Located on the south side of JR Hakata City, the department store extends from the basement floor to the eighth floor, and has approx. 42,000 square meters of floor space. Like the flagship store in Osaka, the […]

Edomae Sushi Nikaku

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.

City Dining Kuuten

This restaurant zone is located on the 9th and 10th floors of Amu Plaza. It is one of the largest in Japan for a commercial facility, and contains 47 restaurants, most of which are famous restaurants in Kyushu and Fukuoka. They type of restaurants widely vary, from high-end restaurants to cheap street food restaurants.

Hakatamen Kaido (Hakata Noodle Road)

This is a restaurant zone where 12 popular noodle restaurants from various parts of Kyushu such as tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen, chanpon (dish of noodles, seafood, vegetables from Nagasaki prefecture), and udon gather. The restaurant zone is located on the second floor of Hakata Deitos. Many of the restaurants have long lines, so it is […]

the Foodtimes

「うどん」「カツ丼」「カレー」などB級グルメを中心とした人気店が8店舗集まっている大型フードコート。 380席もあり、場所も国内線出発口のすぐ横なので利用しやすい。 味はどの店も本格的だ。

SOLARIA STAGE

A commercial facility operated by Nishitetsu (West Japan Railways). Compared to its sister facility, Solaria Plaza, it has a lower price range and many stores catering to local commuters. The second floor is directly connected to Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station and the third floor to Nishitetsu Tenjin Express Bus Terminal for convenient transportation.

Ryotei Sagano

Ebisudo

Sushi Tanao

Kushida Shrine

The shrine is widely known and beloved by Fukuoka citizens as “Okushida-san”, the chief guardian of the city of Hakata. The shrine is also the site of Hakata Gion Yamakasa, a summer festival famous throughout Japan, and Hakata Okunchi, an autumn festival. Located near the southern entrance to the Kamikawabata shopping street, the shrine is […]

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 […]

Kokin-chan

This is a very popular restaurant that invented “Yaki-Ramen”. The yaki-ramen here is made by coating boiled ultra-thin noodles with pork bone broth and a thick special sauce, then stir-frying them on a griddle. It is savory, sticky, and delicious, and goes great with beer or sake! Another recommended dish is the Mentaiko Tamagoyaki, which […]

Mojiko Station

Mojiko Station opened in 1891 and was the “gateway” to Kyushu’s railroad network until 1942, when the undersea Kanmon Tunnel was opened to traffic. The current station building was constructed in 1914, and in 1988 it became the first railroad station in Japan to be designated as an Important Cultural Property. * Mojiko Station and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kyushu National Museum

One of only four national museums in Japan. (The others are located in Tokyo, Nara, and Kyoto.) Based on the concept of “understanding the formation of Japanese culture from an Asian historical perspective,” the museum introduces the history of cultural exchange with other Asian regions in five easy-to-understand themes. The museum’s greatest feature is that […]

Old Moji Customs House

A stately red-brick building combining neo-renaissance and tiled roof styles. Built in 1912, it was used as a customs building until 1927. On the first floor, there is a rest area, an exhibition corner on customs work, and a café “Fruit Factory Moondeletro” where parfaits are popular. On the second floor, there is an observation […]

Fukuoka Mitsukoshi

Fukuoka Mitsukoshi is highly regarded for its rich and varied product lineup, which takes advantage of the network of Mitsukoshi, one of Japan’s leading department stores. The food department on the second basement floor not only has a line-up of the best of Kyushu region, but also famous brands from all of Japan and the […]

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.

Umachika!

A food floor on the basement level of Hakata Hankyu that is very popular with tourists and locals for good reason. Everywhere you look are high quality sweets, boxed lunches, and delicatessen sold at reasonable prices. There is also a food court (100 seats) called “Hankyu Umaka Shokudo,” where seven restaurants featuring Osaka and Kyushu […]

Yatai Mami-chan

In addition to the standard menu items such as oden and tonkotsu ramen, the restaurant offers a wide variety of a la carte dishes that can be served as snacks for alcoholic beverages. The most popular menu item is the “Mentaiko Tamago”, a tender omelette with Japanese soup stock, filled with mentaiko and green onions. […]

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 […]

Sugi no Baba

This is a 500-meter walkway leading from the Akizuki Museum to the Akizuki Castle Ruins. It was once lined with cedar trees and used by samurai warriors to practice horsemanship, hence the name “Sugi no Baba.” The cedar trees were replaced by a large number of cherry trees in celebration of Japan’s victory in the […]

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.

CAT’S FUKUOKA

There are three floors, each with a different genre of music. On weekdays, however, only one floor is usually open. The bar is also characterized by the large number of male customers looking to pick up women. Genre: Hip-hop, reggae, EDM Customer demographics: Mostly early 20s. Photo ID is required to enter the venue.

Sushi Tsubasa

Mojiko Port

YANAGAWA TACHIBANA-TEI OHANA

The Tachibana Residence was built in 1738 by the fifth lord of the Yanagawa domain as his private residence. In 1910 during the Meiji period (1868-1912), a guest house and Japanese garden were built, and today the entire 23,100 m2 site is designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty in Japan.