Master the largest Kyushu city of Hakata

Kyushu’s biggest city, Hakata, is a popular sightseeing spot, including gourmet and scenic views, cultural trends and shopping. This plan is perfect to master Hakata in one day and includes a bit of everything.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-03-26
- Hakata’s Kitchen Yanagibashi Rengo Market
  
  10:00
- Former Fukuoka Prefecture Public Hall Distinguished Guest House
  
  11:15
- Hakata Port Tower
  
  12:30
- Kego-jinja Shrine
  
  14:00
- Fukuoka Lifestyle Shop
  
  15:30
- Hakata Daruma
  
  17:00

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DAY1

- Hakata’s Kitchen Yanagibashi Rengo Market
  
  10:00
  
  60min
  
  Other Store
  
  (Provided by service)This Fukuoka City market with a long history started in 1918, when a few fresh fish traders began selling fish from a cart at the Yagihashi Bridge crossing the Nakagawa River. It is a lively place with events throughout the year, including the “Zenzai Festival” held every January and the “set bargain sale” held on the third Thursday of each month where all stores offer goods and fresh foodstuffs at prices at half or 1/3 of their regular price.
  
  Address
  
  Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Haruyoshi 1-6-1
  - Hakata’s Kitchen Yanagibashi Rengo Market
  - Hakata’s Kitchen Yanagibashi Rengo Market
  - Hakata’s Kitchen Yanagibashi Rengo Market
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- Former Fukuoka Prefecture Public Hall Distinguished Guest House
  
  11:15
  
  45min
  
  Historical Monument
  
  (Provided by service)This was constructed in 1910 for the 13th Kyushu-Okinawa Association Exhibition and served as a place to entertain guests during the exhibition. The guest house is a two-story Western style wooden building based on the Meiji period’s French Renaissance style, and the main rooms such as the reception rooms have marble fireplaces and feature elegant interior designs with lavish reliefs. It was designated as a National Important Cultural Pin 1984. A portion of the building is open to the public and available to tour. (Admission required)
  
  Address
  
  Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Nishinakasu 6-29
  - Former Fukuoka Prefecture Public Hall Distinguished Guest House
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Hakata Port Tower
  
  12:30
  
  60min
  
  Observation Tower
  
  (Provided by service)This tower symbolic of Hakata Port was built in 1964. The observation deck 70 meters above ground is free for public use, and from there one has a 360-degree panoramic view of Hakata City, Hakata Port, and the boats that go to and fro across the sea. At night it is crowded with people who come to see the illuminations and the sea lit up in beautiful, bright colors.
  
  Address
  
  Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Chikkouhonmachi 14-1
  - Hakata Port Tower
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Kego-jinja Shrine
  
  14:00
  
  60min
  
  Shrine
  
  (Provided by service)A Shinto shrine located in the heart of Fukuoka City. Believed to provide protection against disease and disaster, the shrine is visited by many seeking to improve their fortunes and ward away evil. The shrine was moved to its current location in 1608 by Kuroda Nagamasa, the first lord of Fukuoka Domain, due to the construction of Fukuoka Castle.
  
  Address
  
  Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Tenjin 2-2-20
  - Kego-jinja Shrine
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Fukuoka Lifestyle Shop
  
  15:30
  
  60min
  
  General Daily Goods Shop
  
  (Provided by service)A shop located which specializes in selling and also making fashionable, cute, and easy-to-use lifestyle goods, with a focus on Kyushu and Fukuoka. From kitchen goods and tableware to liquors, books, and stationary, the shop carries a wide selection. Be sure to stop by this treasure box-like shop. A five-minute walk from Yakuin Station on the Nanakuma Line (Fukuoka City Subway).
  
  Address
  
  Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Imaizumi 1-3-23 Cellar Imaizumi 3F
  - Fukuoka Lifestyle Shop
  - Fukuoka Lifestyle Shop
  - Fukuoka Lifestyle Shop
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Hakata Daruma
  
  17:00
  
  45min
  
  Ramen
  
  (Provided by service)Daruma’s noodles are made with a unique flour blend. The shop’s rich and striking broth has been made in the same hagama pot since 1963. It uses only the choicest and safe pork and seafoods. And the shop’s proprietary soy sauce is made by special order from a soy sauce brewer. Whichever item on the shop’s menu you choose, the flavor will tell you about the master skills which went into making it. Customers also love its selection of noodles, for the ultra thick to the ultra thin. A five-minute walk from Watanabe-dori Station.
  
  Address
  
  Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Watanabedori 1-8-251F
  
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- FINISH
  
  17:45