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Explore Hakata Old Town's rich history and culture with this curated walking itinerary, featuring museums, shrines, temples, and a shopping arcade.

1 plan · 8 places · 1 experience

Plan · 7 places · Fukuoka, Japan

Hakata Old Town Walking Itinerary

“This itinerary covers everything we did in Hakata Old Town, curated to be walking distance once you get to the first location.”

1
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
Modern art museum · Fukuoka
4.2 (47)Closed · opens tomorrow 9:30 AM
Museum showcasing contemporary & historic artworks from a variety of Asian countries.
Japan, 〒812-0027 Fukuoka, Hakata Ward, Shimokawabatamachi, 3−1 大博センタービル 7F リバレイン Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, 7・8F
2
Kawabata Shopping Arcade
shopping-arcade
- Strawberry and chocolate mochi skewer — A sweet treat featuring fresh strawberries and mochi covered in chocolate, served on a skewer.
- Tohbay Yakiniku — A yakiniku restaurant located within the Kawabata Shopping Arcade, offering grilled meat dishes.
3
Kushida Shrine
Shinto shrine · Fukuoka
4.3 (13,996)Closed · opens Monday 9 AM
Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa.
Kushida Shrine, 1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0026, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Paint a Hakata doll
At the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum, you can try your hand at painting a traditional Hakata doll. It's a fun, hands-on activity to create your own souvenir.
4
Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
Museum · Fukuoka
4.1 (866)Closed · opens tomorrow 9:30 AM
Traditional house with exhibits on local history, handicrafts, weaving & religious festivals.
Hakata Machiya Hometown Museum, 6-10 Reisenmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0039, Japan
5
Tochoji Temple
Buddhist temple · Fukuoka
4.4 (4,070)Closed · opens Monday 9 AM
Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits.
Tochoji Temple, 2-4 Gokushomachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0037, Japan
6
Jotenji Temple
Buddhist temple · Fukuoka
4.2 (694)Closed · opens tomorrow 8:30 AM
Buddhist temple dating to the 13th century, with Chinese-style architecture & a sand garden.
Jotenji, 1 Chome-29-9 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0011, Japan
7
Hakata Traditional Craft & Design Museum
Cultural center · Fukuoka
3.9Closed · opens tomorrow 10 AM
Displays of traditional Fukuoka crafts including woven textiles & dolls, plus occasional workshops.
Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum, 1 Chome-23-2 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0011, Japan
- Hakata Yamakasa float — An elaborate decorative float used in the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and traditional artistry.
- Hakata-ori textiles — Traditional woven textiles from Hakata, known for their durability and intricate patterns, often used for obi sashes.

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8
Yatai Food Stalls
Hawker stall · Fukuoka
3.5 (866)Closed · opens tomorrow 6 PM
1 Chome Nakasu, Hakata Ward
Japan, 〒810-0801 Fukuoka, Hakata Ward, Nakasu, 8 Food Stalls (Yatai) 那珂川通り
- Suntory Whisky Highball — A classic Japanese highball, made with Suntory whisky and soda water, often enjoyed at yatai food stalls.

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