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  • Kushida-jinja Shrine
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Kamikawabatamachi 1-41
    A Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu (left shrine), Ohatanushi (central shrine), and Susanoo (right shrine); and the oldest patron shrine of Hakata. Famous for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival held in July, the stunning yamakasa floats used in the festival are on permanent display on the shrine’s grounds. The waters of the Well of the Crane of the Miraculous Spring which well up from beneath the main shrine building are said to grant health and long life and are quite the attraction for tourists and locals alike.

    This is an interesting one right between commercial and residential blocks. Small compound with enough things to see while taking a break from the walking.

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  • Chikuzen Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Jinja Shrine
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Sumiyoshi 3-1-51
    A shrine in Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. This is said to be the oldest of the nearly 2000 Sumiyoshi Shrines nation wide and enshrines the three Sumiyoshi Sanjin deities, Sokotsutsu no onokami, Nakatsutsu no onokami, and Uwatsutsu no onokami. At a yearly festival held from October 12th to 14th there's a children parade, horse archery, and child sumo.

    Within walking distance from Hakata Sta. We found this shrine very peaceful and unusual in that it is an older shrine honoring the God of Sumo. We were lucky enough to see junior Sumo wrestlers...

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  • Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
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    185 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Shimokawabatamachi 3-1 Riverain Center Building 7F/8F
    This is the only art museum in the world dedicated to modern and contemporary art from Asia. The museum engages in initiatives befitting the city of Fukuoka, which has long served as a point of exchange in Asia, such as workshops hosted by artists invited from throughout Asia. Events and exhibitions are held as the occasion demands; accordingly, visitors are encouraged to check the museum’s website for current information.

    Excellent display of Asian but non Japanese art, such as Bali, the Philippines, Burma. In some instances you can see how European training affected Asian art, such as the influence of Impressionism...

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  • Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
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    151 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Reisenmachi 6-10
    Come learn about the good-old days of life in Hakata at this tourist attraction. The exhibition hall, Machiya Hall, and souvenir shop are all connected, and the Machiya Hall was originally built in the mid-Meiji period (late 1800s) before it was moved and reconstructed in its current location. You can also see a demonstration of how Hakata fabric was traditionally woven. Under the guidance of experienced craftsmen, you can try your hand at painting ceramics (fee required) or Hakata fabric weaving yourself. It's just a five-minute walk from Gion Station.

    Two story museum with a small fee that shows the history of the Fukuoka area. There are signs in English and a short film about a festival in the area where local people build floats and race them...

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  • Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Chikkouhonmachi 2-1
    A concert hall located inside the Fukuoka Sunpalace hotel in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. Able to accommodate 2,300 spectators, the hall has three floors. The hall is used for ballet and theater performances as well as live music events of all kinds, lectures, and international conferences.
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  • Fukuoka Convention Center
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Sekijomachi 2-1
    This large assembly hall is located in the Fukuoka Convention Center, the largest convention center in the Kyushu region. The convention center's full array of facilities include conference rooms with sliding walls which make it possible to freely adjust their size based on the form and scale of meetings, various halls, simultaneous interpretation booths, and a restaurant. The center is connected via passageway to the adjoining Fukuoka Sun Palace Hotel.
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  • Tochoji Temple
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Gokushomachi 2-4
    The head temple for Shingon Buddhism in Kyushu, the temple’s principal object of worship is a figure of the great priest Kukai. The first temple built by Kukai in Japan after returning from Tang China, it is said that the temple’s name, comprised of the characters for “east” and “long,” was chosen to reflect Kukai’s hope that esoteric Buddhism would long be spread in the east of Asia. The temple’s circular Rokkaku-do hall is both exceptionally functional and beautiful. The temple’s brilliant red five-tier pagoda was just completed in 2011. The giant Fukuoka Daibutsu statue of the Buddha situated on the temple grounds, meanwhile, was completed over a four year period starting in 1988. A spectacular figure 10.8 meters tall and weighing 30 tons, the patterned wall behind the statue enshrines 5,000 smaller Buddha statues. A 15-minute walk from JR Hakata Station.
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  • Umi Moto Temple
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Nakagofukumachi 10-5
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  • Hakata Former Shigai
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Hakata Ekimae
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  • Fukuoka International Center
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    45 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Chikkohonmachi 2-2

    Venue was rather small for a concert but it lets you be as near as possible to the performing artistes. No problem for entry and exit.

  • Shofukuji Temple
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Gokushomachi 6-1

    You can visit this temple after Tochoji Temple. The garden is beautiful with tree lined path. Highly recommended if you enjoy quiet walk.

  • Jotenji Temple
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    125 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Hakata Ekimae 1-chome 29-9

    The largest of several temples in the same location although most seemed to be closed to the public. It seemed to be in very good condition given its age (its one of the oldest in Japan) although...

  • Mangiyoji
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    45 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Gionmachi 4-50

    圧倒的な存在感があります。残念ながら、朝早かったため、開門されていませんでしたが、ここにある、ということがわかりました。

  • Ryugu Ji
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    36 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Reisenmachi 4-21

    It is a small temple in front of Tochoji Temple. There is nothing special, but there is a legend of mermaid in this temple.

  • Zenshoji Temple
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    21 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Gionmachi 4-58

    檀家さんを抱えている普通のお寺という感じでした。観光用のお寺ではない感じでした。国体通りから見れるので、めだちますが。

  • Fukuoka Archaeological center
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    7 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Isoda 2-chome 1-94

    If you are interested in archaeology, this center is a must-see. I have been living for more than two years, but I didn’t know that I live in the middle of archaeological sites. The center is not...

  • Tenyoan
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Hakataekimae 1-29-14

    承天寺の塔頭寺院ということで承天寺のすぐ北側にあります。やはりこちらも歴史は古く、創建は1299年です。空襲の影響で再建されたので、建物はそれほど古い感じはしないです。綺麗に良く管理がされており、いい場所でした。

  • Jiyunshinji
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    12 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Gokushomachi 11-10

    聖福寺に隣接する場所にあり、栄西禅師禅宗発祥の地として国指定の史跡になっています。境内は思ったよりも広いですが、他のコメントにあるように綺麗に手入れされていました。聖福寺の見学後でやや印象が薄くなってしまいましたが、十分レベルは高いと思います。

  • Enkakuji
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    13 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Gokushomachi 13-11

    博多の旧市街に在る聖福寺の塔頭寺院になります。福岡市が設置している看板の説明書からですが、「南方流」の茶道が盛んに行われているそうです。ただ山門が閉まっているため内側は分かりません。

  • Genjuan
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    14 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Gokushomachi 7-1

    There is an explanation panel of Hakata Old Town tour at the entrance, but this temple is not open to public. When you visit Shōfuku-ji, you can also take a look this place, as it is just behind...

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