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Kushida Shrine and around
A day in Fukuoka · 9:30–16:45 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/fukuoka/itineraries/kushida-shrine-and-aroundA walking day around Kushida Shrine, Nakasu Yatai and Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, with a lunch break nearby and Tochoji Temple to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Kushida Shrine ↗1 hGo early
Hakata guardian shrine and home of Hakata Gion Yamakasa.
- See the festival floats
- Free entry
↓ 5 min walk
↓ 2 min walk
11:303Fukuoka Asian Art Museum ↗1 h 30 min
Collection of contemporary Asian art.
- Inside Riverain building
- Check closing days
Lunch
13:00Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 9 min walk
Afternoon
14:304Shopping and entertainment complex with a canal fountain show.
- Catch the fountain show
- Try Ramen Stadium
↓ 14 min walk
15:455Temple with a large wooden seated Buddha.
- Visit the Hell and Heaven cave
- Free outer grounds
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Fukuoka tips
Transportation
- Ride the Kuko subway line from the airport: Fukuoka Airport is only a few minutes from Hakata Station and Tenjin on the subway, one of the most convenient airport links in Japan.
- Tap a Hayakaken or other IC card: Fukuoka's Hayakaken works on the subway, Nishitetsu buses and trains, and nationwide cards like Suica and ICOCA are accepted too.
- Take the Nishitetsu train to Dazaifu: The Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta line from Tenjin, changing at Futsukaichi, reaches Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine and the Kyushu National Museum.
Local Hacks
- Ferry to Nokonoshima: A short ferry from Meinohama port reaches Nokonoshima Island Park, famous for seasonal flowers like rapeseed in spring and cosmos in autumn.
- Browse Yanagibashi Rengo Market: Known as Hakata's kitchen, this small covered market sells fresh seafood and mentaiko; go in the morning for the best selection.
- See cherry blossoms at Maizuru Park: The ruins of Fukuoka Castle next to Ohori Park are a top hanami spot in late March, with evening light-ups that draw fewer crowds.
Saving
- Order kaedama instead of a second bowl: Hakata ramen shops serve thin noodles so you can add a cheap kaedama noodle refill to your leftover broth instead of buying another bowl.
- Look for lunch sets: Many restaurants serve teishoku set lunches or mentaiko rice bowls at much lower prices than dinner, so plan your big meal at midday.
- Shop tax-free with your passport: Department stores in Tenjin and Hakata and big discount shops like Don Quijote offer tax-free shopping for tourists who show their passport.
Security
- Ignore touts in Nakasu: Fukuoka is very safe, but some bars around Nakasu use street touts and hidden charges; choose places yourself and check the menu and cover charge first.
- Watch for typhoon alerts: Late summer and early autumn can bring typhoons that halt trains and ferries; check the Japan Meteorological Agency or NHK apps and keep plans flexible.
- Know the emergency numbers: Dial 110 for police and 119 for ambulance or fire; koban police boxes near Hakata Station and Tenjin can also help with lost items and directions.
Cultural
- Follow yatai etiquette: The open-air yatai stalls in Nakasu and Tenjin have few seats, so order a drink and food each, eat steadily and give up your seat when you finish.
- Taste Hakata's comfort foods: Beyond tonkotsu ramen, try motsunabe offal hotpot, mizutaki chicken hotpot and spicy mentaiko, all specialities born in Fukuoka.
- Catch a Hakata festival: Hakata Gion Yamakasa in July features teams racing huge floats at dawn, and Hakata Dontaku in early May fills the streets with parades and music.
Weather/Clothing
- Prepare for rainy season: Tsuyu usually runs from June to mid-July with steady rain and humidity; quick-dry clothes and a compact umbrella from any convenience store help.
- Dress light for hot summers: July and August are hot and sticky, especially during the Yamakasa festival; wear breathable fabrics and carry a small towel like many locals do.
- Bring a coat in winter: Winters are milder than Tokyo but often grey and windy off the sea, with occasional light snow; a warm coat and layers are enough for most days.
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Day 1 of 39:30–16:455 stops
Kushida Shrine and around
A walking day around Kushida Shrine, Nakasu Yatai and Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, with a lunch break nearby and Tochoji Temple to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 hHakata guardian shrine and home of Hakata Gion Yamakasa.
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- See the festival floats
- Free entry
📷 Photos
5 min walk
210:30 · 1 hOpen-air food stalls along the river.
3 tips
- Go after 7 pm
- Try tonkotsu ramen
- Bring cash
📷 Photos
2 min walk
311:30 · 1 h 30 minCollection of contemporary Asian art.
3 tips
- Inside Riverain building
- Check closing days
- Allow 1 hour
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:00
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps9 min walk
Afternoon
414:30 · 1 hShopping and entertainment complex with a canal fountain show.
3 tips
- Catch the fountain show
- Try Ramen Stadium
- Open late
📷 Photos
14 min walk
515:45 · 1 hTemple with a large wooden seated Buddha.
3 tips
- Visit the Hell and Heaven cave
- Free outer grounds
- Allow 45 minutes
📷 Photos
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