JAPAN / FUKUOKA

A few good days in Fukuoka.

Start with a relaxed route. See what fits each day, change a stop, and keep the afternoon open.

First full sightseeing day

Time in Fukuoka

Start and finish near Hakata Station. These are full sightseeing days; allow separate time for flights and check-in.

Fukuoka only · Full sightseeing days, 6 Oct–31 Dec 2026.

DAY 1 / Sat 10 Oct

Old Hakata & the river

A short city route, with lunch and an unhurried afternoon.

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10:00
Start here
Hakata Station
Leave luggage at your accommodation before starting. Walk towards Kushida Shrine.
10:30
About 40 min
Kushida Shrine
Visit the shrine grounds and see the displayed Yamakasa float. Keep this a brief first stop.
11:20
Browse, then lunch · until 12:50
Kawabata shopping arcade
Browse the arcade, then choose somewhere for lunch. Shop hours vary; no restaurant or table is reserved.
13:10
About 90 min
Canal City Hakata
Browse the shops or take a café break. Leave around 14:40; the rest of the day is yours.

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Your Fukuoka route

Enable JavaScript to choose dates, switch stops and save a plan. This example has two city days and an optional aquarium day. Check the museum’s closure calendar for your date.

Day 1 · Old Hakata & the river

10:00 · Hakata Station
Leave luggage at your accommodation before starting. Walk towards Kushida Shrine.
10:30 · Kushida Shrine
Visit the shrine grounds and see the displayed Yamakasa float. Keep this a brief first stop.
11:20 · Kawabata shopping arcade
Browse the arcade, then choose somewhere for lunch. Shop hours vary; no restaurant or table is reserved.
13:10 · Canal City Hakata
Browse the shops or take a café break. Leave around 14:40; the rest of the day is yours.

Day 2 · Ohori Park & art

09:30 · Hakata Station
Take the subway Airport Line towards Meinohama and get off at Ohori Park.
10:15 · Ohori Park
Walk into the park from the station and follow the lake towards the museum on the south side.
11:00 · Fukuoka Art Museum
Start with the collection galleries. Special exhibitions have separate admission; choose on arrival after checking what is on.

Day 3 · A day by the sea

09:00 · Hakata Station
Take JR to Kashii, then change to the Kashii Line towards Saitozaki. Get off at Uminonakamichi. Check departures before leaving.
10:15 · Marine World Uminonakamichi
See the aquarium at a relaxed pace and leave room for lunch. Check the day’s show timetable on arrival; no show slot is reserved. Aim to leave at 14:00.

Museum opening information · Marine World transport · Official aquarium tickets

A few good days in Fukuoka.

Old Hakata & the river

Hakata Station

Kushida Shrine

Kawabata shopping arcade

Canal City Hakata

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