During the festival, gorgeously decorated floats made by Hakata doll makers are set up all over the city. A one-ton float called Oiyama is carried by hundreds of men dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. Then, at 4:59 a.m. on the 15th, seven floats are launched into the city at five-minute intervals from Kushida Shrine, marking the climax.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to the god of learning, Sugawara no Michizane, and the temple town lined with souvenir shops selling ume-ga-mochi (plum-shaped rice cakes), are perfect for a half-day tour. Strolling around historical sites such as the remains of the Dazaifu Government Office, the largest regional government office that governed the ancient Kyushu countries and was known as the "Distant Imperial Court," and Kanzeonji Temple, which has a temple bell designated as a national treasure and many other important cultural properties, are also ideal.

Every year on May 3rd and 4th, a variety of elaborate parades are held with the participation of various civic groups, and a wide range of entertainment is shown on special stages set up around the city.

It takes about 70 seconds by elevator to reach the observation deck, 123 meters above ground, where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. You can see Hakata Bay and Fukuoka city, and the view is spectacular not only during the day but also at sunset and at night.

Famous for its river boat rides, the waterside town of Yanagawa is also known as the birthplace of many cultural figures, including Kitahara Hakushu.

The gold seal engraved with "King of Nakoku" was excavated on Shikanoshima Island, and this national treasure is on permanent display. Where was Nakoku and where was Yamataikoku? This will stir up your historical romance.

Heiwadai Baseball Stadium is the home stadium of the Nishitetsu Lions, famous among old baseball fans. Remains of a facility for accommodation and entertainment for diplomatic missions, called Chikushi-kan, during the Asuka and Nara periods, were discovered near the outfield seats, and excavation work is still ongoing. Some of the excavated items are on display at the Korokan Ruins Exhibition Hall.

It was a government-sponsored shrine before the war, and is known as one of the three great Hachiman shrines along with Iwashimizu and Usa. The main hall, worship hall, tower gate, first torii gate, and stone lantern are all important cultural properties of the country, and a plaque commemorating the surrender of enemy nations is hung on the tower gate.

A French Renaissance-style wooden building constructed in 1910 that is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.

Based on the basic philosophy of being a "museum that captures the formation of Japanese culture from the perspective of Asian history," the museum exhibits the formation of Japanese culture from the Paleolithic period to the end of the early modern period (opening of the country).