Top Things to do in Hakata
Top Hotels in Hakata
- 1. Hotel La Foresta By Rigna
- 2. Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata
- 3. Hakata Tokyu REI Hotel
- 4. Hotel Resol Trinity Hakata
- 5. Hakata Excel Hotel Tokyu
- 6. Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
- 7. Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
- 8. Hotel Nikko Fukuoka
- 9. JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Hakata Chuo
- 10. Nest Hotel Hakata Station
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What to do and see in Hakata, Kyushu: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Hakata, Japan including Hakata Gion Yamakasa, Canal City Hakata, Shofuku-ji Temple, Kushida Shrine, Tochoji Temple, Hakata Port Tower, Nakasu District, Fukuoka City Tourist Information Center (Hakata Station), JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata, Sumiyoshi Shrine.
Restaurants in Hakata
1. Hakata Gion Yamakasa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Held annually between July 1st and 15th, this is one of Hakata's signature festivals, along with Hakata Dontaku. There are various opinions concerning its origin, but many believe it started in 1241 when the monk Shoichi Kokushi sprinkled holy water to get rid of diseases. For this festival, floats similar to portable shrines called yamakasa are built up high with countless banners and dolls. For safety, the shoulder-carried floats called kaki yamakasa used for transporting people are three meters high. On the first day, cordoning ropes are dropped (a cleansing event in the style of the region) and the ritual of inviting deities into the yamakasa begins. On the 10th, the floats finally start their parade called the nagare kaki, and the festival really heats up.
2. Canal City Hakata
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4.0 based on 2,039 reviews
An artificial canal flows through this huge shopping mall which includes cinemas, an amusement center, restaurants, numerous shops and an urban theater featuring musical performances and Broadway shows.
Reviewed By PeterCRTW - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Came here a several times during my trip to Fukuoka, since many places is connected to canal city, near the canal city there is a famous shrine, a night market/ river side ramen shops and also Nakasu area, Hyatt Hotel. Canal City itself is a big shopping mall, and there are many shops, amusement facilities and show area, saw people dancing at day time, saw some proyector mapping show, saw water dancing show and also Godzilla show as well. There is also a ramen stadium inside and many restaurants too. It’s quite an interesting place to visit if you come to Fukuoka.
3. Shofuku-ji Temple
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4.0 based on 112 reviews
Japan’s first Zen temple was founded in 1195 by Esai, who brought Zen Buddhism to Japan from China.
4. Kushida Shrine
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4.0 based on 1,618 reviews
A 1,000-year-old gingko tree shades this shrine, which was built in 757, and serves as the starting point for a famous annual summer race. The Hakata Historical Museum is also on the shrine grounds.
Reviewed By 438audreyp - Rome, Italy
This shrine was recommended to us by the tourist information advisor. We are so appreciative of her tips. We were wide eyed with wonder the moment we arrived there, our attention captured by the 10 meters tall giant float decorated with interesting traditional figures and scenes. At least one hour is needed to explore the grounds and examine the many fascinating items of interest which includes a well surrounded by three cranes - there is a legend that water of this well grants longevity and eternal youth.
5. Tochoji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 516 reviews
Reviewed By Piseu - Mount Holly, United States
We took the bullet train from Osaka and explored a little bit after going to The Hard Rock Cafe, This is an easy walk and we found it by searching for temples nearby on our phone. We are glad we did. This is a nice temple and I am sure when the gardens are blooming more it is very pretty. It looked bleak and serious between Christmas and New Year's when we visited. The pagoda makes for great photos and the large Buddha is really something to see. Of course be sure to respect the temple atmosphere. There is a smell of incense as you would expect. The bushes and trees around the grounds are very well groomed. Be sure to pull the chain to send your prayers upwards. Very much worth a stop and easy access right in the city.
6. Hakata Port Tower
7. Nakasu District
8. Fukuoka City Tourist Information Center (Hakata Station)
9. JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 506 reviews
Reviewed By G_Intl_Travel - Melbourne, Australia
Came here to explore the food options. They have great restaurants on L9 and L10, you will be spoilt for choices. It gets pretty crowded before 12noon for lunch so do come early to avoid the queues. We had a great set Tendon lunch at Toc Toc. They serve very fresh fish tendon sets.
10. Sumiyoshi Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By Phil668 - Montreal, Canada
Enjoyed some time away from the city by visting this shrine. Beautiful walking areas filled with many trees. Do drink the water but only from your hands once you've cleansed your hands.
