FUKUOKA

Hakata

Hakata is the name of a district in Fukuoka, but is also the old name of the autonomous city that is now known as Fukuoka city today. Hakata is one of themain industrial districts in Fukuoka city and acts as the main transportation hub of Kyushu with Fukuoka's main train station, Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport and the Hakata Port international passenger ship terminal all located within the district. It is also the name used when refering to the local dialect in Fukuoka, "Hakata-ben", as well as the famous ramen (noodles) of the region, Hakata Ramen.

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Level5 Stadium (Hakatanomori Football Stadium)

Hakata

Level5 Stadium (Hakatanomori Football Stadium)

Where Rugby World Cup roars still echo over Hakata's skyline.

Entertainment
Kushida Jinja Shrine

Hakata

Kushida Jinja Shrine

Japan's largest Otafuku mask grins at the gate year-round.

Art & Architecture
Seaside Momochi Beach Park

Hakata

Seaside Momochi Beach Park

City lights shimmer over Hakata Bay long after the swimmers go home.

Beautiful SceneryOutdoor Activities
Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine

Hakata

Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine

Japan's new era, Reiwa, was born from a poem written here in 730 AD.

HistoryTrendy Places
Kyushu National Museum

Hakata

Kyushu National Museum

A glass hull mirroring forest, where Asia's past shaped Japan's soul.

Art & ArchitectureEntertainment
Canal City Hakata

Hakata

4.0(1)

Canal City Hakata

A canal cuts through this mall — fountains, live stages, neon after dark.

EntertainmentFood & DrinkShopping

Hakata

The Rail Kitchen Chikugo

Wood-fired pizza, Chikugo farmland scrolling past—dinner on rails.

EntertainmentFood & Drink
Tochoji Temple

Hakata

Tochoji Temple

Touch the Buddha's ring in pitch-dark halls — and earn your place in paradise.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Maizuru Koen Park

Hakata

Maizuru Koen Park

A samurai lord's ruined castle, softened each spring by 1,000 cherry trees.

Beautiful Scenery

Hakata

Fukuoka Zoo and Botanical Garden

Gorillas, birds-of-paradise, and city views from a ferris wheel.

Entertainment
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Hakata

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Warm plum-crest rice cakes, 6,000 blossoms, one ancient god of exams.

Culture ExperienceHistoryInsta-worthy
Fukuoka Castle Ruins

Hakata

Fukuoka Castle Ruins

A crane-shaped castle where 1,000 cherry trees flood the moat each spring.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Ohori Koen Park

Hakata

Ohori Koen Park

A 2 km lakeside loop where lotus blooms meet a world-class art museum.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful Scenery

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Locals in FUKUOKA

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Akio Tokunaga
Licensed Guide
English

FUKUOKA

5.0(5)

Akio Tokunaga

MusicMoviesHistory+9
NAOKO OKADA
Licensed Guide
English

FUKUOKA

NAOKO OKADA

MusicMoviesSake+6
MASATOSHI MORINAGA
Licensed Guide
English

FUKUOKA

MASATOSHI MORINAGA

MoviesHistoryCulture+3
Takayuki Teshima
Licensed Guide
Japanese / English

FUKUOKA

Takayuki Teshima

CultureNatureSports+6
Jessica Yamada
Licensed Guide
Japanese / English +1

FUKUOKA

Jessica Yamada

HistoryAnime・MangaSake+5
Junko Furukawa
Licensed Guide
Japanese / English

FUKUOKA

Junko Furukawa

SakeCultureNature+3
Mizu Mizutani
Licensed Guide
Japanese / English

FUKUOKA

Mizu Mizutani

HistorySakeCulture+5
Natsuko Matsushita
Licensed Guide
English

FUKUOKA

Natsuko Matsushita

MusicSakeCulture+6

Frequently asked questions

What is Hakata known for?
Hakata is the name of a district in Fukuoka, but is also the old name of the autonomous city that is now known as Fukuoka city today. Hakata is one of themain industrial districts in Fukuoka city and acts as the main transportation hub of Kyushu with Fukuoka's main train station, Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport and the Hakata Port international passenger ship terminal all located within the district. It is also the name used when refering to the local dialect in Fukuoka, "Hakata-ben", as well as…
Where is Hakata?
Hakata is an area in FUKUOKA, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Hakata?
WOW U lists 13 spots in Hakata. Popular spots include Level5 Stadium (Hakatanomori Football Stadium), Kushida Jinja Shrine, Seaside Momochi Beach Park, Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine, Kyushu National Museum.
Can I book a guided tour in Hakata?
Yes. WOW U lists activities in Hakata hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U.
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.