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 Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in Hakata, Japan including Fukuro no Mise, Hakata, Hakata Gion Yamakasa, Canal City Hakata, Kushida Shrine, Hakatamachiya Furusatokan, Hakata Port Tower, JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata, Namiha no Yu, Hakata Deitos, Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum in Mall.
Restaurants in Hakata
1. Fukuro no Mise, Hakata
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
It is the first owl cafe in Kyushu. 15 to 20 real owls are waiting inside the shop. The owls are very familiar to people because they are nurtured carefully from chicks. In our shop, you can have owls on hands, shoulders, head etc. Owl cafe that you can enjoy from adults to kids! Touch the owls, photography, please spend an hour of healing and relaxing ☆
Reviewed By purisu - Singapore, Singapore
While you're around Fukuoka, please stop by at this cool owl cafe! Well, I can't say much about the cafe, but this place was exactly for animal lover or bird lover or owl lover!! And apparently this cafe wouldn't allow you to just walk in. You must booked an appointment in advance to enjoy 1 hour pet the owls. The time start with 10 minutes introduction about how, when and where to pet the owl at the second floor, then head to the first floor where we can interact with the tame cute birds. It was a lovely experience and friendly staffs will help you to put the owl on your arms or shoulder. Be careful with their poo!
2. Hakata Gion Yamakasa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Held annually between July 1st and 15th, this is one of Hakata's signature festivals, along with Hakata Dontaku. There are various opinions concerning its origin, but many believe it started in 1241 when the monk Shoichi Kokushi sprinkled holy water to get rid of diseases. For this festival, floats similar to portable shrines called yamakasa are built up high with countless banners and dolls. For safety, the shoulder-carried floats called kaki yamakasa used for transporting people are three meters high. On the first day, cordoning ropes are dropped (a cleansing event in the style of the region) and the ritual of inviting deities into the yamakasa begins. On the 10th, the floats finally start their parade called the nagare kaki, and the festival really heats up.
3. Canal City Hakata
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,039 reviews
An artificial canal flows through this huge shopping mall which includes cinemas, an amusement center, restaurants, numerous shops and an urban theater featuring musical performances and Broadway shows.
Reviewed By PeterCRTW - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Came here a several times during my trip to Fukuoka, since many places is connected to canal city, near the canal city there is a famous shrine, a night market/ river side ramen shops and also Nakasu area, Hyatt Hotel. Canal City itself is a big shopping mall, and there are many shops, amusement facilities and show area, saw people dancing at day time, saw some proyector mapping show, saw water dancing show and also Godzilla show as well. There is also a ramen stadium inside and many restaurants too. It’s quite an interesting place to visit if you come to Fukuoka.
4. 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.
5. Hakatamachiya Furusatokan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 148 reviews
Hakata Machiya Folk Museum is made of three halls, introducing the lifestyle and culture reminiscent of the Meiji and TaishoPeriods. ■Exhibition Hall The first floor exhibits Hakata's history and culture. The secound floor exhibits commercial goods used by merchants and also demostrates Hakata's traditional artisan techniques. ■Machiya Hall This Machiya built in the mid-Meiji Period as both factory and residence of Hakata-ori weavers, was moved and restored to the present place. ■Sourvenir Shop Hakata traditional craft and local sweets, Yamakasa goods, stationary and original books are available. □Access -From JR Hakata stastion 15minute walk, 5 minutes by taxi -From the Airport 7 minutes on the subway to Gion Station, from there a 5minute walk -From Tenjin 4 minutes on the subway to Gion station, from there a 5minute walk. Take a Nishitetsu Bus bound for Hakata Station. Get off at Canal City Hakata-mae, from there a 3minute walk.
Reviewed By Basili0T - Baltimore, United States
This is actually 3 places in 1. Cheap entrance fee for adults (200Y). 5 min walk from the Hakata Gion Metro station. First place is an old style townhouse displaying Hakata's history and culture. Miniature figurines show the old city and its population/festivals. The 2nd floor is one of the best points to see here where Hakata's traditional artisan techiques are displayed. My wife and I were fortunate to see the artistic working on painting traditional figurines. He was kind enough to show to us the many pieces that were inside a glass enclosed display. We were impressed with his coloring techniques that he gave us some as souvenir. Now what museum gifts you a piece from their display? We were very touched by the artistic generous sharing of his traditional art pieces. Workshops are from 10am to 12om and 2 to 4 PM The second place is just next doors. It is another townhouse built in the middle of the Meiji era. It was the house of Hakata-Ori weavers. It is amazing how the man powered cloth weaving machine already used programming paper cards to control the pattern. Here an artisan shows how the traditional cloth was manufactured. Again I saw the artisan invite a kid that looked interested on the process to learn how to operate the machine. The kid's eyes were just bright full of happiness and his parents were amazed how much he liked the hands on experience. The third place next doors is the Souvenir shop with Hakata's traditional crafts and local sweets. Yamakasa goods, stationary and original books are sold here. The whole thing can be visited in less than 1 hour or more than 2 hours depending on your own controlled pace for each different parts of the museums. These museums are located near popular local shrines. Hakata has volunteer guides on them to explain the history of each place (in Japanese). They are also located on the way to the Canal City shopping center where there is a water fountain spray show each hour on the weekends that I have never seen equal anywhere in the world. Also on the way to the riverside tents and the canal night boat sightseeing.
6. Hakata Port Tower
7. JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 506 reviews
Reviewed By G_Intl_Travel - Melbourne, Australia
Came here to explore the food options. They have great restaurants on L9 and L10, you will be spoilt for choices. It gets pretty crowded before 12noon for lunch so do come early to avoid the queues. We had a great set Tendon lunch at Toc Toc. They serve very fresh fish tendon sets.
8. Namiha no Yu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By rsflst2 - Honolulu, United States
I really liked this place and is a nice option to have right in the city. I observed Japanese families with children, not too many foreign tourists, and it was not overly crowded. The atmosphere is casual and relaxing and I also enjoyed the restaurant after my bath. I also went to Tenjin Yunohana (another onsen in the city) and the answer to "Which one is better" is just a matter of personal preference. Both are good. One thing that confused me during my first visit (I went more than once) was the slightly different process they use compared to most other places that I've been to. There are no ticket machines and you don't pay anything upfront. After entering the main door, removing your shoes at the genkan, and putting them in a shoe locker, you take your shoe locker key to the front desk and tell them what you want — bath, towel set, etc. They will take your shoe locker key and exchange it for a numbered bracelet. What's this for? This becomes your "account number" for your visit. Everything you do in the facility (other than maybe using a vending machine) gets charged to this “account”. This includes going to the restaurant. When you are finally ready to leave, you return it to the front desk, pay for everything, and they give you back your shoe locker key. As for cost, price is now ¥900 for bath and ¥250 if you need a towel set. I did not use other services so I can't comment on those.
9. Hakata Deitos
10. Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum in Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 104 reviews
In April of 2014, the "FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL" was officially opened to the public. This new space is like something straight out of a dream. The themes of "Love and Courage, Kindness and Friendship" that have been so prevalent throughout the show can be experienced in real life.
