10 TOP Things to Do in Fukuoka Prefecture (2025 Activity Guide)

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What to do in Fukuoka Prefecture

Popular places to visit

Canal City Hakata

You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Canal City Hakata, a popular shopping spot in Fukuoka. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka

Cheer on the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, one of Japan’s most beloved and successful baseball teams, in a hyper-modern stadium.

Port of Hakata

Explore the great outdoors at Port of Hakata, a popular spot to commune with nature in Fukuoka. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.

Marine Messe Fukuoka

Catch an event at Marine Messe Fukuoka during your trip to Fukuoka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Dazaifu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Fukuoka Tower

Japan’s tallest seaside tower has a slick observation deck where you can take in 360-degree views of the city or make a romantic visit to the Lover’s Sanctuary.

Kyushu University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Kyushu University, during your travels in Fukuoka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Momochi Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Momochi Beach during your travels in Fukuoka? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Tenjin Underground Mall

Burrow into this subterranean lair for a maze of avenues flanked by diverse shops and restaurants that lie beneath central Tenjin.

Areas of Fukuoka Prefecture

Hakata Ward

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Fukuoka’s most lively neighborhood is distinguished by its particular and idiosyncratic local culture, still on display in its artistic life.

Tenjin

5/5(3 area reviews)

The malls, art museums and temple shrines both above and below ground level combine to keep you and your family entertained for days.

Hakata Ekimae

Be near the action and in the hub of Fukuoka’s transportation network in this neighborhood next to the city’s main train station.

Chuo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Chuo Ward. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Akasaka Station or Sakurazaka Station to see more of the city.

Nakasu

Nightclubs, bars and a red-light district celebrate the wicked ways of the city center, while karaoke and arcade games keep teens and families engrossed.

Kokura

Well-liked for its breweries and hot springs, Kokura is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Kokura Castle and Tanga Market, and jump on the metro at Tanga Station to get around the city.