10 Sights & Landmarks in Hakata That You Shouldn't Miss

March 19, 2022 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in Hakata, Japan including teamLab Future Park Canal City Hakata, Shofuku-ji Temple, Kushida Shrine, Tochoji Temple, Marine Messe Fukuoka, Hakata Port Tower, Level Five Stadium, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Jotenji Temple, Sofukuji Temple.
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1. teamLab Future Park Canal City Hakata

1-2 Sumiyoshi 5F Canal City Hakata, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0018 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-292-0026 http://futurepark.teamlab.art/places/canalcity
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

teamLab Future Park Canal City Hakata

teamLab Future Park delivers a "co-creative" experience for children through digital art. There were more than 6 million visitors all over the world since we started this project. The shop in Canal City Hakata opened in July 2017 as a third permanent exhibition in Japan. Not only families but young people also enjoy an experience of collaborative creativity.

2. Shofuku-ji Temple

6-1 Gokushomachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0037 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-291-0775 http://shofukuji.or.jp/wp/
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4.0 based on 112 reviews

Shofuku-ji Temple

Japan’s first Zen temple was founded in 1195 by Esai, who brought Zen Buddhism to Japan from China.

3. Kushida Shrine

1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0026 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-291-2951 http://hakatanomiryoku.com/spot/%E6%AB%9B%E7%94%B0%E7%A5%9E%E7%A4%BE
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4.0 based on 1,618 reviews

Kushida Shrine

A 1,000-year-old gingko tree shades this shrine, which was built in 757, and serves as the starting point for a famous annual summer race. The Hakata Historical Museum is also on the shrine grounds.

Reviewed By 438audreyp - Rome, Italy

This shrine was recommended to us by the tourist information advisor. We are so appreciative of her tips. We were wide eyed with wonder the moment we arrived there, our attention captured by the 10 meters tall giant float decorated with interesting traditional figures and scenes. At least one hour is needed to explore the grounds and examine the many fascinating items of interest which includes a well surrounded by three cranes - there is a legend that water of this well grants longevity and eternal youth.

4. Tochoji Temple

2-4 Gokushomachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0037 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-291-4459
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4.0 based on 516 reviews

Tochoji Temple

Reviewed By Piseu - Mount Holly, United States

We took the bullet train from Osaka and explored a little bit after going to The Hard Rock Cafe, This is an easy walk and we found it by searching for temples nearby on our phone. We are glad we did. This is a nice temple and I am sure when the gardens are blooming more it is very pretty. It looked bleak and serious between Christmas and New Year's when we visited. The pagoda makes for great photos and the large Buddha is really something to see. Of course be sure to respect the temple atmosphere. There is a smell of incense as you would expect. The bushes and trees around the grounds are very well groomed. Be sure to pull the chain to send your prayers upwards. Very much worth a stop and easy access right in the city.

5. Marine Messe Fukuoka

7-1 Okihamamachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0031 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-262-3111 http://www.marinemesse.or.jp/messe/
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4.0 based on 131 reviews

Marine Messe Fukuoka

6. Hakata Port Tower

14-1 Chikkohommachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0021 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-291-0573 http://port-of-hakata.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/healing_leisure/porttower.html
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4.0 based on 213 reviews

Hakata Port Tower

7. Level Five Stadium

2-1-1 Higashihiraokoen, Hakata, Fukuoka 816-0052 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-612-7070 http://yokanavi.com/spot/26822/
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4.0 based on 64 reviews

Level Five Stadium

8. Sumiyoshi Shrine

3-1-51 Sumiyoshi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0018 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-291-2670 http://chikuzen-sumiyoshi.or.jp/index.html
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4.0 based on 370 reviews

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Reviewed By Phil668 - Montreal, Canada

Enjoyed some time away from the city by visting this shrine. Beautiful walking areas filled with many trees. Do drink the water but only from your hands once you've cleansed your hands.

9. Jotenji Temple

1-29-9, Hakataekimae, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0011 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-431-3570 http://www.gokusho.info/map/info/tourism/2011/02/jotenji.html
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4.0 based on 121 reviews

Jotenji Temple

Reviewed By OntarioTraveller416 - Toronto, Canada

A quiet, calming, relaxing Buddhist Temple a short walk (12-15 minutes?) from the Japan Rail Hakata station. The temple is well-maintained and most of the exterior grounds are accessible to visitors (some areas and most buildings are closed to visitors). Has a variety of plants and trees, some flowers and a lovely sand garden. The grounds are walled and you soon forget you are in a busy downtown city.

10. Sofukuji Temple

4-7-79 Chiyo, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0044 Fukuoka Prefecture http://bunkazai.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/cultural_properties/detail/54
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Sofukuji Temple

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