Fukuoka is the largest city in Kyushu and has over 1.27 million people. The city has two main areas, called Hakata and Fukuoka. Hakata is a commercial district that was developed from the old port of Nanotsu. Fukuoka was developed from the castle town of the domain of Kuroda, which yielded 520 thousand "koku" of rice. In the Hakata area, there are Kushida Shrine, a main shrine of Hakata famous for the Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival, and the old Hakozaki Shrine with its majestic main hall roofed with Japanese cypress bark. The Fukuoka area has many green spaces and a river that create an oasis within this urban area. There are the remains of Fukuoka Castle where the Otemon Gate and Main Tower create a historic atmosphere, Ohori Park built around the moat of the castle, and Nishi Park. These two areas are separated by the Naka River. Nakasu is an entertainment district with many places to eat and drink. Neon lights reflecting on the river´s surface and Hakata "ramen" (Chinese noodles) stalls add a sense of charm to Fukuoka City´s nightlife. The city has a number of different faces. West of Nakasu is the downtown area of Tenjin with many office buildings, department stores, and specialty stores. There is also the futuristic, urban complex called Canal City Fukuoka with stores, restaurants, and cinemas. By the seaside in the western part of the city is Momochi. Hawks Town with the Fukuoka Dome, a hotel, and shopping mall is located here. Fukuoka City always has something new to excite you.

Kushida Shrine * Tel: 092-291-2951 * Address: 1-41 Kami-kawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: Always open * Admission: Free Kushida Shrine is the main shrine of Hakata and is loved by the people in the community. A large gingko tree at the shrine has been designated as a natural treasure. This tree is sung about in the "Hakata Celebration Song" and is known as " ;Kushida-no-Ginnan (gingko) ".

Canal City Hakata * Tel: * Address: 1-2 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: Stores 10:00-21:00, restaurants until 23:00 (vary by facilities or season) * Admission: Varies by facility A gigantic amusement complex that attracts visitors from all over Japan. There are various types of stores, cinemas, and amusement facilities. The center of the site is a man-made canal that is about 180 meters long.

Hakata Riverain * Tel: * Address: 3-1 Shimo-kawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: Vary by store and facility * Admission: Varies by store and facility A commercial cultural complex that consists of three large buildings. It houses a wide variety of facilities such as a theater, an art museum, and a hotel as well as brand goods shops and restaurants.

Ichiran, Hakata Sunplaza Branch * Tel: 092-473-0810 * Address: B2 Fukuoka Center Bldg. 2-2-1 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 * Prices: Ramen (Chinese noodles) ¥650 A very popular ramen restaurant where you fill in an order form to specify noodle hardness, soup concentration, whether or not you want garlic, and the amount of secret sauce.

Kawabata Zenzai * Tel: 092-281-6223 * Address: 10-254 Kami-kawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: 11:00-17:00 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and during events of the shopping street) * Prices: "Zenzai" (rice cakes with adzuki bean sauce) ¥400, ice "zenzai" (summer only) ¥400 Serves "zenzai" in an open space on Kamikawabata Street on weekends and during special events. Kawabata "zenzai" was popular among people in Hakata a long time ago and has made a comeback among residents of the community.

Masuya * Tel: 092-281-0083 * Address: 6-138 Kami-kawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 * Prices: Hakata doll ¥800 This doll shop has been selling Hakata dolls, Hakata brocade, and Japanese crafts since its establishment in 1952. Over 50 Hakata dolls are on display inside.

Bayside place Hakata wharf brunch * Tel: 092-272-3939 * Address: 13-6 Tikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka * Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 (Restaurant until 23:00) * Admission: Vary by facility Complex facility with aquarium, shops,restaurants with seaview, the Hakata harbor bay side museum which exhibits the information of the Hakata harbor,the indoor skiing slope for snowboarding.

Drum Logos * Tel: 092-751-3811 * Address: 1-8-25 Maizuru Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: 15:00-21:00 * Admission: Varies by performance One of the largest live houses in Kyushu with standing room for about 700 people. Beer, soft drinks, and light snacks are available at the bar in the corner of the hall.

Hawks Town * Tel: * Address: 2-2-2 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: Vary by facility * Admission: Varies by facility Hawks Town consists of Fukuoka Dome, Japan´s first stadium with a retractable roof, and the "Sea Hawk Hotel & Resort" with various amusement facilities.

Ohori Park * Tel: * Address: 1-7 Ohori Koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: Always open (Japanese garden 9:00-16:45) * Admission: Rental boats (30 minutes): pedal boat ¥800, rowboat ¥500, Nessie boat ¥1,000; Japanese garden: ¥240 for adults and ¥120 for children This park was built around the moat of Fukuoka Castle. It is one of only a few water parks in Japan and has a pond with a perimeter of about 2 km. Various types of rental boats are available.

Fukagawa * Tel: 092-771-3584 * Address: 3-23-22 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: 17:00-22:00 * Prices: Stewed giblets (for one person) ¥650 Several types of giblets are cooked in a "shouyu (soy sauce)" based broth to create a rich taste. The restaurant ships stewed giblets all over Japan.

Hakata Wadamon * Tel: 092-761-2000 * Address: B1 Ricchu Bldg. 5-15 Nishi-nakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:30 * Prices: T-bone steak (100 g) ¥5,500 and up, dinner ¥6,500 and up, beef curry set ¥1,350, tongue stew curry set ¥1,800, scallop curry set ¥1,900, beef stew curry set ¥2,000 A steak and French food restaurant. Dinner courses with organic chemical-free vegetables and in-season seafood as well as T-bone beef steaks from Hirado Goto are popular.

Garden Chef * Tel: * Address: 5th and 6th floor, River Site, Hakata Riverain, 3-1 Shimo-kawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 (Vary by store) * Prices: Vary by store Restaurants on the fifth and sixth floors in River Site at Hakata Riverain. The fifth floor is connected to the atrium garden and has ten restaurants. The sixth floor has established restaurants from all over Japan.

Hakata Hot Spring Yaoji-no-yu * Tel: 092-413-8881 * Address: 4-9-2 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture * Opening hours: 6:30-9:00, 12:00-23:30 * Prices: ¥700 for adults, ¥350 for children, towel set ¥200, single room ¥7,300 and up, twin room ¥13,000 and up A hot spring located on the first floor of Yaoji Hakata Hotel. The hot spring is effective to reduce neuralgia and muscle pain and is open to the public. Bath towels and face towels are available for an extra charge.

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