Hakata Station is said to be the gateway to Kyushu.
There are plenty of commercial facilities and restaurants, including Hakata Hankyu, AMU Plaza Hakata, KITTE Hakata (Hakata Marui), Canal City Hakata, and Yodobashi Hakata.

It is a complex with a canal running through the building, where you can enjoy various things such as musicals, movies, shopping, and dining. The stage in the center of the canal hosts various events every day, and is decorated and illuminated according to the season.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, is visited by people from all over the country for their first shrine visit of the year and by students taking entrance exams. The shrine's approach to the temple town is lined with shops selling souvenirs and ume-ga-mochi (plum branch rice cakes). A stroll around historical sites such as the remains of the Dazaifu Government Office and Kanzeon-ji Temple, which is home to a national treasure temple bell and many other important cultural properties, are ideal for a half-day tour.

Standing as a symbol of Fukuoka, this 234-meter tall seaside tower is the tallest in Japan. From the observation deck 123 meters above ground, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. Depending on the season, illuminations are displayed, allowing you to enjoy beautiful night views.