50 Things to Do in Fukuoka

Published: Jun 20 2015 Last updated: Mar 25 2021

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Don't know what to do in Fukuoka? These spots and activities were recommended by people from Fukuoka themselves, so try to see and do as much of them as you can!

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41. Manu Coffee, Yanagibashi

Tucked in a corner at the Yanagibashi Rengo Fish Market along the Nakagawa River, this café not only provides great coffee but a great view, too. It is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and you can get a cup of coffee for 200 yen. Its laidback style allows you to also bring in food bought at Yanagibashi Rengo Fish Market and eat in within its premises.

42. Owl Café, Hakata

The Owl Café in Hakata is the answer to all those who are longing to have owls as pets. Under the one-hour-one-drink system, patrons can spend their time in appreciat-ing the owls and even take pictures with them. The café also sells pet related items and owl souvenirs.

43. Motsuryori Kawano, Hakata

For some authentic motsunabe, you should head to Motsuryori Kawano in Hakata, which has been around since 1953. Their soy sauce base broth motsunabe is made based on a secret recipe and is a favorite among its patrons. Instead of using rice to close the meal, this restaurant created the tradition of using Chanpon noodles instead.

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44. Fukuoka Open Top Bus

For those who would like to have a crash course on Tenjin, Hakata or the Seaside area, the Fukuoka Open Top Bus is your answer. The open top double decker bus is a great way to see Fukuoka City without having to do all the walking. The bus guides that rides with the passengers are local entertainers or models.

45. Manyo-no-yu Hakata Yufuin Takeo Hot Springs

Manyo-no-yu Hakata Yufuin Takeo Hot Springs in Hakata is open 24 hours and we definitely recommend it to visitors who are would like to take a dip in Fukuoka’s hot spring waters. The waters here are brought in daily all the way from Kyushu’s famous hot spring areas like Ota’s Yufuin and Saga’s Takeo. There are also spa and bedrock bath facilities available.

46. Hakata Dontaku Festival

This is the one of the biggest city festivals in the whole of Japan held every year from 3rd to 4th May. You’ll get to witness a variety of traditional dances and the famous pa-rade along the Meiji street where beautifully decorated floats called Hana Jidosha are lit up at night.

47. Hakata-za

For those who love theater arts, Hakata-za is the place to visit. Here, you can watch the traditional Japanese Kabuki performances or the Takarazuka shows that are played out by an all-female troop. There are also musicals and concerts being shown here.

48. Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome

For avid baseball fans that are familiar with Japanese professional baseball players like Ichiro and Matsui, you might want to drop by at Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome. Of course when baseball season is on, you can get a ticket to watch the game but even if there isn’t a game being held, there is Oh Sadaharu Baseball Museum which commem-orates the baseball player Oh Sadaharu who holds the world lifetime homerun record.

49. Shofukuji

Within the compounds of Shofukuji, you will get to share a piece of Japan’s rich history through its structures like the Sanmon Gate, Butsuden Hall, the main Hondo Hall and Shoro Bell Tower. This is Japan’s oldest Rinzai temple and this temple offers a unique atmosphere that you cannot get at any other temple. Shofukuji offers Shakyo (which is an activity of copying religious sutras by hand) and Zazen (zen meditation) lessons for those who would like to get to know the Buddhist teachings better.

50. Robosquare

Science and technology buffs would love this place, as there are about 200 robots of 70 different types being displayed here at Robosquare. There are also daily robot shows, classes and events held here.