Both also house grocery stores and deli-style gourmet markets in their basements. Offers variety of information and internships in different industry fields, business courses, Japanese Language classes and cultural activities. There is another located in Nakasu, but the Hakata one seems to be the most popular. It is featured in the media on a regular basis because of the young owner and has a slightly more modern menu than traditional Yatais. If you continue on Kokutai-Doro, you'll get to Nishidori, easy to find thanks to the Apple store on the corner. Lend a little artful appeal to your tablescape with this 16-piece dinnerware set, perfect for casual morning meals and upscale dinner parties alike. There are also several large department stores, Iwataya, Daimaru and Mitsukoshi (all with food available.) A standard in the hip hop bar/club scene, offers funky interior design with specials all week. More of a cocktail bar than an eating establishment, the owner and staff wear traditional bartender attire and serve up a wide array of mixed drinks. The airport is split into two terminals, Domestic and International. Enjoy it with pickled ginger and lots of sesame seeds. It offers easy access to Momochi beach and has both an indoor and outdoor pool. When trying to enter a yatai it is usually considered polite to get the attention of the proprietor and ask if you can have a seat. One webpage does advise of a rental facility near the piers, this is false as they have ceased renting bikes as of May 2011. The best seasons to visit the city are undoubtedly spring and autumn, but keep in mind that the Pacific typhoon season lasts from mid-August to late September. on the Fukuoka City Subway Hakozaki Line. Home stays are also available. The crowd is a good mix of foreigners and locals with music that is dance oriented. There are approximately 150 yatai throughout the city and are worth visiting for the food and social interaction. Just west of the Watanabe-doori/Showa-doori intersection in front of the Fukuoka Financial Group Building. It can be purchased at the Tenjin, Hakata, and airport bus terminals, as well as Hakata Port International Terminal information desk, subway ticket offices in Tenjin and Hakata, and tourist information centers at Hakata and Tenjin Stations. (They are a perfect appetizer/side dish for ramen, incidentally.). Nakasu is the main area for Japanese to go drinking after work to entertain clients. Make sure you go to a yatai that has a menu with prices or you could find yourself paying much more than you expect for a bowl of ramen and a bottle of beer. Be aware however that it does not cover the bullet train, subways, or the Nishitetsu trains, and JR limited express train seating is unreserved only. Taxis are ubiquitous in the central part of the city as well as main thoroughfares; they start from about 640 for the first 2km and thereafter about 90 for every 200m - not the cheapest way to go. The arcade is a long, old-fashioned shopping streets with a variety of shops selling traditional Japanese goods among other items. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. West of the city, Nijinohama and Futamigaura, are supposed to have nice waves. For a good listing of what's happening and places to eat and drink, the local monthly English language Fukuoka Now [33] magazine is a great start. While you could try your hand at some hostess place, they can get extremely expensive and unless you are fluent in Japanese, you will likely not have a relaxing and enjoyable time. Free Wi-Fi is also available in the whole building. For a view of the bay, check out the Bayside Place Hakata Pier:a marine terminal for the regular service ferries for Tsushima Island and Hakata Bay cruise boats. Although Fukuoka doesn't seem like the premier beach destination city, there are quite a few beautiful beaches in and around Fukuoka city. On Fridays the first 50 people to enter can get AYCD for 1000 and Saturday has AYCD for 500 for the first 50 women. They can help with transport information and bookings. 1-16-23 Hakataekihigashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi. To get to Nijinohama, you'll need a car. The Hakata subway station, located under the JR Hakata Station, can take passengers straight to Fukuoka International Airport [31] (6 min, 250), as well as to Tenjin, the city's de facto downtown district, and other major stops. August (the hottest month) has an average 24-hour temperature of 28.1C (82.6F) and highs usually hover around 32C (90F). They are quick, but in 2005 one hit a whale and had to be towed back to Busan. Tenjin () is Fukuoka's largest shopping district. 5 min. There is also a shopping center inside the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk with ample shopping and amenities like a beauty salon, florist, and even a convenience store. Don't miss out on the 100 shop. Travel time from Tokyo to Fukuoka using these trains is 6 hours. Near Nakasu, across from Eeny Meeny Miny Mo (a large mall), you can find the Nakasu-Kawabata shopping arcade. The Shotengai or shopping arcades are also good places to shop. Within the country, Japan Airlines and ANA fly to Fukuoka from most larger cities, including Tokyo (both Haneda and Narita), Osaka (Itami and Kansai), and Nagoya (Komaki and Centrair Airport). Wander back to the riverside for a yatai dinner, drink and a chance to experience Hakata life and culture. Other branches you just order from the menu. Most of the menu can be seen in the display case but the BBQ Short Ribs() are very reasonable at 700 but not displayed in the case. There is one located in the bus centre building next to Hakata Station. There is a passenger tunnel which connects Hakata and Gion subway stations and is useful during the frequent rains in summer and the bitter cold winds in winter, the latter of which is close to some of Fukuoka's temples and shrines. Includes pop culture, tea ceremony, kimono and trips to experience Japanese outside of the classroom. There is a Noh theatre in Ohori Koen. Yatai, or ramen street stalls, are plentiful (about 150 exist) from sundown around Tenjin, Nakasu, Nagahama, and Hakata Station, and present a great place to grab a bite to eat and drink while mixing with the locals. Go out to the eastern side of the JR station (Chikushi Gate), go down 2 blocks and it will be on your right. JR Kyushu's Jet Ferry the Beetle [27] hydrofoils to Busan (South Korea). Prices comparable to those found in Tenjin. Offers both long and short programs: full and part time Japanese lessons in a small group style. 1-9-18 Hakataeki-minami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, 7 Minute walk from Hakata station and close to the airport, A Ryu Kosaka designed upscale boutique resort. Fukuoka () [22] is the capital of Fukuoka prefecture and the largest city on the island of Kyushu. Other areas also have plenty of little bars around. Many Japanese bars will often have a table charge of 200-500 per person. A uniquely designed mall called Canal City, which houses clothing stores, restaurants, rare character shops - including a Studio Ghibli goods shop - and even a well-appointed theatre, is located midway between Tenjin and Hakata, next to the Nakasu entertainment district. Three times a week Kyuetsu Ferry Co. [29] runs a service to Naoetsu in Niigata and then on to Muroran in Hokkaido. If you're really ambitious, Nishitetsu bus runs an overnight service, the Hakata, from the Shinjuku expressway bus terminal in Tokyo to Fukuoka non-stop. Since then, the JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Inc. plays sounds that whales dislike using speakers to avoid further accidents. A chain restaurant that does Champon (a Nagasaki kind of Chinese noodle dish with seafood and vegetables). Copyright 2018 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. This page was last edited on 29 June 2021, at 06:13. Most yatai do not have English menus and proprietors who speak English are very rare. Unlike most Japanese restaurants, it is very common for customers at yatai to converse with one another even if they have never met before. The British ex-pat owner is very friendly. Another regional product Hakata is famous for is the spicy mentaiko (), or cod roe condiment, though in actuality these days it is all imported. The main station in Hakata marks the terminus of the Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train. Buses around the Tenjin and Hakata area cost 100. If you want to take pictures when you are in the yatai make sure to ask the owner and any customers who will appear in the picture. Dancing is not allowed after 1 AM and they will ask you to stop dancing if you attempt to dance. The city features cold winters with the average temperature in January being 6.6C (43.9F) with lows around 3C (38F). If you have a bit of cash (around 3500) it's a nice way to spend a hot summer evening. There you can feed the ducks, fish or pigeons, rent a paddle boat to take on the pond or relax on one of the many benches in the shade of the trees. This usually means you get a tiny bowl of nuts, chips or pickled octopus. The Hakata Port Tower has an observatory 70 m above the ground, allowing for a great view of the port and the streets of Fukuoka. Being a sizable, modern city it's still not hard to get around. While this takes much longer and costs more than the Shinkansen (from 25,000), it provides the benefit of doubling as lodging and transport. Cut through the park behind the police box and you're sure to find it. There are also many clothing boutiques that cater to the hostesses of Nakasu and various restaurants. Walk along the river towards Hakata-za, Fukuoka's Kabuki theater. The interior of the Yatai is taken up by a large display of the food that they grill to order. It also connects the Tenjin and Tenjin Minami subways stations with most major department stores and the Nishitetsu Fukuoka station. Italian dining, Japanese nabe, bar scene, rooftop outdoor spa and an intimate private stay guest lounge. Starting from the Central Post office on Showa-dori, head downstairs to the underground shopping arcade. There is also a nice selection of fresh seafood. There is one direct flight between Helsinki and Fukuoka 3 times a week on Finnair (AY075/AY076). The IMS is accessible by subway and is just a three-minute walk from the Tenjin station. Both products are widely available for tourists in JR Hakata Station as well as major department stores, although the mentaiko needs to be refrigerated. In the evening the restaurant also opens the floor to dance: salsa, bachata, merengue and the cha-cha-cha all make their appearance at some point. Get out of the city. There are scheduled flights to most major cities in Mainland China and South Korea, as well as Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Manila, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but the only scheduled transpacific flights are to Honolulu and Guam. Most Sakura trains do travel through Fukuoka, connecting Kagoshima to Osaka with no transfers. 19 Minute walk from Tojin-machi station and next to the Fukuoka Yahoo! Fukuoka is served by 3 subway [30] lines. While you can use and recharge the Hayakaken card in other major cities, any refund of the balance must be done in Fukuoka. If it isn't too late (you haven't spent the entire day window shopping and being lost in Daimyo), head back to Nishidori and walk towards the Nishitetsu Grand Hotel. Especially on weekend nights, the street that comes alive with youth activity is, The area is famous for 2 local annual festivals, the. Fukuoka is well served by Nishitetsu [32] buses. Akasakamon Bldg. Originally built to connect to the train depot, the 8.5 km, 10 min ride uses Shinkansen equipment (290.). The park behind Solaria Plaza, Kego Koen, is a great place to go to experience Tenjin's youth culture and do some people watching. Don't be surprised if some of these kids try to approach you for a bit of random conversation. Much like many shopping centers around the world, it takes about 100 to release the bike lock, that wraps around the front wheel to be connected back into the slot. Fridays, Saturdays and days before public holidays require an entrance fee of 1500 for 2 drinks or an AYCD pass that is 2000 for women and 3000 for men. Shochu 400, Carlsberg on tap for 500. The rooms are spacious and elegant with private balconies, stocked with a complementary mini-bar. If you search for schedules to "Fukuoka" online, you will likely be given an itinerary for a totally different (and much less interesting) city in northern Japan. A few places offer Happy Hour from 5-7, if you are looking for some refreshment before dinner. While surfing isn't very good during the summer, a few waves can be caught around Mitoma (take the subway to Kaizuka Stn, then transfer to the Nishitetsu Miyajidake line to Mitoma Stn. On the way, from about 4PM, you'll see the yatai (food stall) vendors setting up their booths and preparing ingredients for the evening crowds. 5 minutes walk west from Tenjin Fukuoka Station. Discount airlines include Jetstar Japan [24] and Peach Air [25], both offering flights around 5,000, sometimes lower. Located next to the Fukuoka Yahoo! Other services are Nagoya (5,400), Okayama (4,300) and Hiroshima (2,500). The Fukuoka Art Museum is also located in Ohori Park. If you make a left and walk straight up that street, Meijidori, you'll eventually find yourself at the Fukuoka Castle ruins (Maizurujo). After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Light snow may be seen falling, but snow accumulation is very rare. Discounts for tickets purchased 21 and 14 days in advance. You can find here, designer stores housed in towering retail blocks such as Tenjin Core, IMS, Vivre to the east, and Solaria Plaza Vioro to the west. There are a few lovely patio restaurants and bars which are an ideal location to watch the sun set. There are several schools for studying Japanese in Fukuoka. 4th floor of the building next to Lawson 100. In the summer, many of the department stores have beer gardens on their roofs, with buffet style courses and all you can drink for about 2 hours. Place your order by purchasing a food ticket from the vending machine before entering the restaurant. You are bound to see some of the sumo wrestlers out on the streets doing a bit of tourism as well. Serves cocktails, Kirin, Guiness, and their own private ale, pizza, and typical British pub foods. Drive to Maebaru IC, head in the Shima() direction along Kendo 12. There are a handful of shops that have reasonable prices. There are many karaoke places to choose from, some with costumes you can borrow (just don't try to take them home). Fukuoka is a good starting point for first-time visitors to Japan. It's less crowded during the summer. The rooms and restaurants offer great views of Hakata bay and the city of Fukuoka. Had a big upgrade in late 2019. Walking up this street can be a bit of a challenge at times as the sidewalk narrows and widens but the crowds don't go away. Including a dinner plate, salad plate, bowl, and mug for four, each piece showcases a geometric pattern finished in glossy hues of turquoise and black for a subtle pop of color. On weekends, there is often live guitar music in the afternoon. If you are with a large group of people it is best to split up into smaller groups and go to different yatai - more than four people can be hard to squeeze in if the yatai is crowded. Bullet train on the cheap They have a happy hour from 5-6:30 PM every day with half priced beers and fried Gyoza. English speaking staff, "3PM"url="http://fukuoka.grand.hyatt.com". Another large shopping area is the recently renovated Hakata Station area, called Hakata City. The city has two centres: one in Hakata and one in Tenjin. Owned by Satoshi, a friendly bar owner. Make sure you have proper ID that proves you are over the age of 20 or you will not be allowed in. Text is available under [http://wikitravel.org/shared/Copyleft Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0] images are available under [http://wikitravel.org/shared/How_to_re-use_Wikitravel_guides various licenses], see each image for details. Good for picking up souvenirs and other randomness. A subway connects most of the city's main attractions. The area between Meiji-doori and Kokutai-doro has many hostess clubs and drinking establishments. Drinks are usually 800 and there is 400 seating charge per person which includes a small dish of food to eat while you enjoy a well-crafted cocktail. Offers intensive and business Japanese courses, and cultural and social events. Daimaru and Mitsukoshi, towards the end of the underground shopping are large departments stores with more or less the same products represented in both. For late nights, a surcharge may be added. From Nagasaki, the limited express Kamome runs hourly (sometimes twice an hour), taking 2 hours and costing 4,270 each way (adult, unreserved seat). Nishi-Dori and Oyafuko-Dori (actually the same street, separated by Showa-Dori) contains a multitude of stores and restaurants, both mainstream and independent. In case you are into cameras, computers or other electronics, you can find a huge Yodobashi Camera store right outside of Hakata station. The area also has some of the most popular nightclubs such as Infinity and Ibiza. Wajiro 3-7-20 Kopo 87, Higashi-ku Fukuoka-shi. 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A few of the yatai vendors speak a bit of English. Youre seeing this ad based on the products relevance to your search query. There is a Starbuck's on the park's east side. All of the major shops and department stores are connected to the underground. Usually a 500 charge. They have an English website with online booking available. Wander back to Meijidori and if you can't walk anymore, grab a bus back to Tenjin (). on foot from Maidashi Kyudai Byoin-Mae Station, Exit #3 (4 stops from Tenjin Sta.) Specializes in Irish drinks like Guiness and Kilkenney. Nationwide chain of British pubs with their latest branch in Daimyo. Fubar is known for it's All You Can Drink specials and hard working owner/bartender Jody. Summers are hot and humid and are characterised by sweltering heat and freak thunderstorms, caused by East Asian Monsoons. Next door you'll find the Asian Art Museum which hosts exhibitions from all around Asia. Want to try out the bullet train, but put off by those high fares? Meiji Academy - Japanese Language, Culture and Internships, Office No. The all-time record high is 37.9C (100.2F). On the south side, there is the beautiful Ohori Park Japanese Garden, which most people simply blow past, so you can enjoy a lovely stroll through a traditional Japanese garden with almost no other people in the way. It is the red-light district of Fukuoka and the largest red-light district in Japan west of Osaka - and well worth seeing the bright neon lights on the Naka River. A popular Yatai run by a 23 year old girl and her father. Dancing is allowed until 1 AM and then it closes for a few minutes and reopens as a lounge until 3 AM. They will be on your left just about 5-10 minutes walk past the Starbucks and McDonalds. Many Japanese university students go to Oyakukodori for less expensive, student-budget friendly fun. Some branches have a system where you put your money in a machine, push the button under the dish of your choice and give your ticket to the staff. Opened in 2014. There are several hotels located around Hakata Station, as well as the Gion area, Nakasu, and Tenjin. Prices range from under 1,000 and up. Near the Fukuoka PayPay Dome is a stretch of beach known as Momochihama, where visitors can enjoy a bit of swimming and sunbathing. Plenty of shopping and entertainment at Canal City. Historically, it was divided by the central river into two separate cities, Hakata () and Fukuoka (), before their merge in 1889. If the name of the yatai ends with -chan there is a good chance it is the name of the owner. Also note that if you have a JR Kyushu Rail Pass, it is not valid on the bullet train from Hakata Station to Kokura, in Kitakyushu. If you have a bit more cash to spend and want to have a nice Japanese style lunch, the Grand Hyatt at Canal City and the Excel Hotel near Nakasu are both good. If you go late at night they run out of a lot of the food so go early if you are hungry. While most yatai are focused on serving the locals, certain areas of town have yatai that are mostly visited by tourists and can be a little bit shady about prices. At Mami-chan's, Mami, the proprietor is jovial and friendly, often serving a bit extra to customers and taking photos of everyone that passes through to put on her website. If you can get a hold of a bicycle, it is probably the best way to get around. Make sure they know how many people are in your group. Shirokiya, another izakaya, is decent and fairly easy to find. Compared to other cities like Tokyo and Osaka, the Fukuoka subway is somewhat more expensive. Although ramen and oden are the norm, you can find anything from yakitori to Italian cuisine. Also lots of Mexican dishes available to eat. From Hakata Station, head to the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum for a glimpse of the Hakata way of life. Offers pub favorities like fish & chips, Guiness, grilled meat, pizza, and gratin. Canal City is just a hop and a skip away from Kushida Shrine. The ride, at just over 14 hr, is Japan's longest overnight bus service (8,000 for economy class 12,000 for high seasons, 15,000 for business class and 19,000 for 1st class, some roundtrip discounts are available). They are closed on Sundays and Mondays but Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday they are open and do not charge a cover for entry but still offer AYCD specials. Fukuoka 16 Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Enter your email to be notified by email when, Address: 1755 North Brown Road Suite 200 Lawrenceville Georgia 30043, Set Includes: 4 Dinner plates, 4 salad plates, 4 bowls and 4 mugs. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Check times and prices at the Hakata-za near Nakasu. The regular price for Gyoza is 250 yen for a plate of 7 and a draft beer will run you 450 making the happy hour one of the best deals in town. The area to your left is Daimyo, full of funky little boutiques and shops. If you are visiting in November, be sure to check out the sumo matches held in Fukuoka. Many carry the white clay Hakata dolls that are unique to Fukuoka. This compares to 22,320 from Tokyo Station on the Nozomi Shinkansen. From late March through early April most years the area explodes with cherry blossoms and you can find big crowds going to see them.
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