Feel as if you have travelled back in time in Hakata!

Hakata is often regarded as a big modern city. On the other hand, the city also has a strong sense of traditional culture, such as the Yamakasa Festival and Hakata dolls. The more you get to know this area, the more appealing it becomes. Focused on the tradition and history of Hakata, explore the best of the city, including the wonderful local cuisine.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-03-26
- Hakataza Theater
  
  11:00
- Kushida-jinja Shrine
  
  15:30
- Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
  
  16:30
- Shogetsudo
  
  18:00
- ICHIRAN Souhonten -Headshop & Office-
  
  19:00

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DAY1

- Hakataza Theater
  
  11:00
  
  240min
  
  Theater
  
  (Provided by service)A theater located in HAKATA RIVERAIN MALL specializing in drama. As such a facility, its 1,500 seats make it the largest in the Kyushu area. The theater is replete with restaurants serving tea ceremony dishes made with seasonal ingredients and Japanese cooking, bento box vendors, and places selling limited edition goods from the production.
  
  Address
  
  Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Shimokawabatamachi 2-1
  
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  - Hakataza Theater
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Kushida-jinja Shrine
  
  15:30
  
  45min
  
  Shrine
  
  (Provided by service)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.
  
  Address
  
  Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Kamikawabatamachi 1-41
  
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  - Kushida-jinja Shrine
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
  
  16:30
  
  45min
  
  Museum / Science Museum
  
  (Provided by service)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.
  
  Address
  
  Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Reisenmachi 6-10
  
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  - Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
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- Public transportation / Walk
  
  45min
- Shogetsudo
  
  18:00
  
  30min
  
  Souvenirs
  
  (Provided by service)A Hakata doll shop located along the Hakata River in Nakasu. The building belongs to the Shogetsudo company, and the first-floor shop carries some 400 different product types spanning 800 items from virtually all of the major Hakata doll makers, one of the largest selections in the country. In addition to the classic beautiful women dolls, visitors can see a variety of Hakata doll types, including seasonal dolls and dolls based off of the Chinese zodiac. With an advance reservation, you can also try your hand at painting your own doll (fee required). The shop provides overseas shipping once your doll is complete.
  
  Address
  
  Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Nakasu 5-1-22 Matsukidokado Building 1F
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  - Shogetsudo
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- ICHIRAN Souhonten -Headshop & Office-
  
  19:00
  
  60min
  
  Ramen
  
  (Provided by service)This natural pork bone ramen shop opened in 1960 in Fukuoka, and it is the main location of a chain that is beloved nationwide. The soup is light on the unique pork bone taste and aroma, and it contains a secret sauce made from chili peppers that floats on the surface. Visitors can adjust the toughness of the noodles and the richness of the soup as they see fit. This location offers a “concentration counter” in which the seats are separated by walls, allowing customers to focus on enjoying the bowl of ramen in front of them. The atmosphere of the first floor is redolent of food stalls, and many original menu options are available. The closest station is Nakasu-Kawabata Station.
  
  Address
  
  Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Nakasu 5-3-2
  
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  - ICHIRAN Souhonten -Headshop & Office-
  - ICHIRAN Souhonten -Headshop & Office-
- FINISH
  
  20:00