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Fukuoka, also known by its traditional name Hakata, is the largest city on the Japanese island of Kyushu with a population of about 1.41 million making Fukuoka the 9th largest in Japan. Hakata Station is the southern terminus of the Shinkansen (bullet train) going from Osaka, Tokyo, and beyond. The final leg of the Shinkansen going to Kagoshima is currently under construction and due to open in Spring 2011.

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Recommended Fukuoka Hotels Hakata Excel Tokyu Hotel is a popular and affordable hotel, located a short walk from the main shopping area.

Fukuoka at night

Fukuoka and Hakata

Historically Hakata and Fukuoka were two separate cities divided by the central river, but as the size of the two cities grew they were joined into the one, Fukuoka city. Hakata-ku is now merely one ward of Fukuoka city. Fukuoka really has two centres of activity; Hakata and Tenjin. Most Japanese refer to Fukuoka as Hakata and given the main Japan Railways station is located in Hakata (JR Hakata Station) this is understandable.

Fukuoka a Gourmet City

Fukuoka is a gourmet city known as the birthplace of Hakata ramen, Motsunabe (beef or pork offal hotpot) and Mizutaki (chicken broth hotpot). If you feel like enjoying a local lifestyle, try Yatai around Tenjin and Nakasu area. Yatai is a specialty of Fukuoka, attracting people with a variety of meals including ramen, oden (hotpot dish), yakitori (grilled chicken), tempura, gyoza, and much more. Popular Yatai always have people queue up.

Fukuoka - People queuing for yatai meal

Fukuoka Temples & Shrines

Due to its location, Fukuoka had served a significant role as a gateway to Asian countries since the early days. Therefore, Fukuoka has a rich history. Among its famous shrines and temples are, Kushida shrine, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and Komyozenji Temple. Particularly the later two are highly recommended places to visit.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Canal City Hakata

Canal City Hakata is commercial complex is built around an artificial canal, consisting of hotels, a theatre, a movie theatre, shops, restaurants, specialty stores and showrooms. Canal City Hakata features very distinctive architecture which helps to make it a major tourist attraction. Canal City Hakata located next to the main entertainment district of Fukuoka.

Canal City Hakata

Fukuoka Traditional Crafts

Fukuoka has many traditional craftworks including Hakata Ningyo (doll), Hakata Magemono (container and lunchbox made with the skin of cherry and cedar trees), Hakata Koma (spinning top), Hakata Ori (textile) and Hakata Hariko. Hakata doll is originated in the early 17th century when the clay used to make roof tile was diverted to make dolls. The excellent curves and real facial expressions of Hakata dolls capture people’s hearts and this beautiful craft received high reputation at the international exhibition in Paris and other places in 19th century. Today, Hakata doll represents the art of Japan and they are chosen as gifts for distinguished guests from overseas and also exported to other countries. It is designated as Fukuoka City's Intangible Cultural Heritage.


Sky Dream Fukuoka, located in Fukuoka City's western ward, is one of the world's largest Ferris wheels at a height of 120 metres (about 400 feet). Fukuoka Castle located adjacent to Ohori Koen (Park) features the remaining stone walls and ramparts left after a devastating fire during the upheaval of the Meiji Restoration. It has now been preserved along with some reconstructed prefabricate concrete towers constructed during the 1950s and 1960s, when there was a trend across Japan to rebuild damaged castles as tourist attractions.

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