First-Time Fukuoka Travel Guide: Hakata, Tenjin, Dazaifu and Itoshima
Plan a first trip to Fukuoka with practical guidance on Hakata, Tenjin, Dazaifu, Itoshima, transport, food, hotels and rainy-day alternatives.
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JR Hakata Station Square is the open plaza outside the Hakata Exit of the station. Markets, illuminations and other seasonal events are often held here, making it a convenient stop before or after a train journey, shopping or a meal around Hakata Station.
Use the guides below to explore attractions, local food, seasonal events, transport and other practical visitor information for JR Hakata Station Square. Only articles currently available in English are shown.
Fukuoka Airport to Hakata or Tenjin: Subway, Shuttle and Bus
Choose the right route from Fukuoka Airport's domestic or international terminal to Hakata Station or Tenjin, with fares, stops and luggage tips.
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Hakata or Tenjin: Where to Stay in Fukuoka?
Choose between Hakata and Tenjin for a Fukuoka hotel using your arrival point, day trips, shopping plans, station exit and breakfast needs.
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Hakata Toumyou Watching 2026: October 17 Lantern Walk
Visit Hakata’s handmade candle-lantern displays on October 17, 2026, 18:00–21:00. Choose areas, walking routes and subway stations, and check weather notices.
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