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Located alongside the Nakagawa River, at the midpoint between Hakata and Tenjin, this huge multi-purpose complex is a kaleidoscopic mixture of innovative buildings constructed around a canal that flows through the center of the facility. It's an entertainment paradise, with gourmet dining, fashionable shopping, a cinema complex with 13 theaters, and even two hotels.
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1-2, Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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The main tutelary shrine of Hakata, Kushida Shrine is said to have been built in the eighth century. The shrine is the starting point of the Oiyama race held on the last day of the Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival, one of the summer's main events in the city of Fukuoka. The Hakata Historical Museum within the shrine displays materials on the history and culture of Hakata as well as the shrine's treasures and the local Kazariyama (decorated floats).
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1-41, Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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Hakatamachiya Furusatokan |
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The old town of Hakata, its way of life and culture during the Meiji and Taisho periods are replicated as an exhibition museum, with full-scale models and audiovisual displays.
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6-10, Reisenmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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Literally meaning "sandbank," Nakasu is Kyushu's largest entertainment district. In the evening, neon signs reflect romantically on the waters of the Nakagawa River which runs adjacent to the area. The historic Kawabata district and the newly opened "Canal City Hakata" and "Hakata Riverain" create an interesting contrast of the old living beside the new.
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Yatai(s) are open-air food stalls. At dusk, the streets gradually become festive as the stalls' lamps are lit one by one. Yatai mainly operate along the Nakagawa River along Nakasu, Showa and Watanabe Avenues in Tenjin. They serve a variety of unique meals, so venturing out to sample a few might be an interesting experience.
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Located on the lower reaches of the Hakatagawa River, this futuristic combination of commerce and culture comprises an interesting selection of world class designer brands, gourmet dining and the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. It also houses the Hakata-za Theater and a hotel, and is rapidly gaining popularity as a new business and cultural center with a pleasant waterfront vista.
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3-1, Shimokawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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This museum is the first in the world to collect and exhibit both modern and contemporary Asian art works. There are two galleries exhibiting a wide range of Asian art and also an art information corner.
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3-1, Shimokawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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The first publicly operated theater in Japan, Hakata-za is a popular new venue for Kabuki, musicals and the all-female "Takarazuka Revue" performances, with shows alternating monthly.
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2-1, Shimokawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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Along with Usa and Iwashimizu shrines, Hakozaki Shrine is regarded as one of the three main Hachiman shrines of Fukuoka. It holds festivals such as Hojoya in the fall and Tamaseseri near New Year's Day, attracting worshippers from across the country.
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1-22-1, Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka |
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Literally meaning "middle path in the sea," Uminonakamichi Park sits upon a sandbank that divides Hakata Bay and the Genkainada Sea. It is comprised of a resort and amusement section and a natural gardens area.
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18-25, Saitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka |
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An aquarium located in a corner of Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, its main features is the warm Tsushima current and 20,000 creatures representing 350 species of oceanic wildlife that inhabit both the tropical and cooler zones.
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18-28, Saitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka |
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Located at the tip of Uminonakamichi, this half island is famous for the discovery of the gold seal presented to the "King of Japan" from the Emperor Guang Wu of the Later Han Dynasty.
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Tenjin is the shopping center of Fukuoka. With over ten department stores and shopping malls lining the main street, Watanabe Avenue, and connected by the Tenjin Underground shopping district, a variety of the latest fashions and accessories are available here. The nearest train station, Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station, is the point of departure for those who want to visit Dazaifu and Yanagawa cities.
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Located at Hakata Wharf, this waterfront entertainment compound boasts a cylindrical aquarium where fish from the Genkainada Sea have made their home among the restaurants and the shops. Nearby are the Hakata Port Tower and "Big Air Fukuoka," an artificial snowboard slope. Boats to the Islands of Iki, Tsushima and Goto depart from the wharf.
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13-6, Chikko-honmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
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At night, street stalls line the Nagahama beach near Hakata fishing port. Why not taste the special Nagahama ramen noodles while chatting with strangers sat beside you? The friendly atmosphere as well as delicious noodles are what everyone comes for.
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This once vast castle was the original headquarters of the feudal domain of Chikuzen, and is now open to the public as Maizuru Park. Original stone walls and waterways still remain, and the site of the great donjon is today an observatory platform overlooking Hakata Bay.
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A beautiful park constructed around a lake that imitates the famous West Lake of China, Ohori Park's primary feature has willows and azaleas lining the two kilometer path that hugs the lakeside. Both joggers and locals simply out for a stroll are attracted to the area.
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