Top Things to do in Hakata
Top Hotels in Hakata
- 1. Hotel La Foresta By Rigna
- 2. Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata
- 3. Hakata Tokyu REI Hotel
- 4. Hotel Resol Trinity Hakata
- 5. Hakata Excel Hotel Tokyu
- 6. Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
- 7. Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
- 8. Hotel Nikko Fukuoka
- 9. JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Hakata Chuo
- 10. Nest Hotel Hakata Station
What to do and see in Hakata, Kyushu: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Hakata, Japan including Shofuku-ji Temple, Kushida Shrine, Tochoji Temple, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Jotenji Temple, Toka Ebisu Shrine, Hoshuan, Mangyoji Temple, Kushida Shrine Hamamiya, Tenyoan.
Restaurants in Hakata
1. Shofuku-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 112 reviews
Japan’s first Zen temple was founded in 1195 by Esai, who brought Zen Buddhism to Japan from China.
2. Kushida Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,618 reviews
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.
3. Tochoji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 516 reviews
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.
4. Sumiyoshi Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 370 reviews
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.
5. Jotenji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 121 reviews
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.
