Hakata Ekimae Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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.

In the heart of Hakata Ward, Hakata Ekimae is associated with its train station, hotels and amenities, but has its own charms as well. Friendly to the non-Japanese-speaking tourists who stay in the nearby hotel towers, Hakata Ekimae is the perfect place to begin experiencing Hakata and Japanese culture. Try its culinary specialties, such as the famous Japanese wobbly cheesecake, in restaurants lining the streets. Visit temples and test Japanese phrases on friendly passersby.

See Hakata’s international roots on display at Jotenji Temple, a 13th-century Buddhist structure financed with Chinese trade money. It holds a copper bell minted during the era of Korea’s kingship. A more traditional Japanese spirituality is on display at the Shinto Sumiyoshi Shrine, with a bright red shrine covered by a tile roof in the midst of a beautifully green park.

Hakata Ekimae’s association with travel means it’s a hotspot for onsen, the Japanese spas that offer a selection of pools, hot tubs, steam rooms and relaxation rooms. Ride the train to take dips in the many different indoor and outdoor tubs at the Kumanokawa Onsen. Spend a couple hours relaxing at nearby Minato Onsen Namiha no yu before a long train journey or the odyssey of a flight home.

Located next to the Hakata Station, Hakata Ekimae might be Fukuoka’s most easily accessible neighborhood. Reach the neighborhood in 15 minutes from nearby Fukuoka Airport or in 20 minutes from the Ferry Port a little bit north. Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome is a 30-minute subway ride away. Hakata’s main tourist attractions, including the Kushida Shrine, are only about 10 minutes away on foot. Several bus lines run through the neighborhood. Car rentals are available at the airport, but given the easy connectivity and the relative lack of parking, it is best explored on foot.

Before you leave Hakata Ekimae, stop at Amu Plaza Hakata City at the Hakata Station. It’s full of shops offering clothes, souvenirs and more in case you’ve procrastinated completing your shopping.


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Our pick of the best Hakata Ekimae Hotel Deals

President Hotel Hakata
President Hotel Hakata
3 out of 5
1-23-5 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$78 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$78
per night
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and in-room massages. Popular attractions Canal City Hakata and Port of Hakata are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (518 reviews)
"Good hotel. Great location close to train station. Staff always helpful."

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2024

President Hotel Hakata
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
4 out of 5
2-8-15, Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is AU$214 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$214
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Modern and new, very easy to go around. The bed slightly small and breakfast long line-up so need bit time waiting."

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
4 out of 5
2-8-12 Hakataekimae, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is AU$245 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$245
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Close to the Canal precinct and the surrounding restaurant area. A little bit of a walk to the station but all in all well placed in the city"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
S-Peria Hotel Hakata
S-Peria Hotel Hakata
3 out of 5
2-11-4, Hakataekimae, Hakataku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is AU$141 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$141
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,042 reviews)
"Clean simple rooms in a good location, convenient access to the subway and airport connection and an excellent buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2024

S-Peria Hotel Hakata
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
3.5 out of 5
2-2-11,Hakata Ekimae,Hakata, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is AU$212 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$212
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (904 reviews)
A hotel in a great location with excellent service
"On our recent trip to Japan, we stayed at the JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Hakata Hotel on three occasions. Each time, we had a first-rate experience. The key feature that we appreciated was the hotel's location, which was virtually opposite the Hakata Railway station (this also serves as a good shopping ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2024

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata
4 out of 5
1-17-6 Hakataekimae Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken
The price is AU$164 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$164
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"The onsen is spacious. The hotel smells nice. Clean hotel and excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata
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Other neighbourhoods around Hakata Ekimae

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Gionmachi

If you're spending time in Gionmachi, check out sights like Canal City Hakata or Kakueiji Temple and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kushida Shrine Station or Gion Station.

Gionmachi
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Hakataekihigashi

While Hakataekihigashi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Canal City Hakata and Port of Hakata.

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Sumiyoshi

While visiting Sumiyoshi, you might make a stop by sights like Canal City Hakata and Sumiyoshi Shrine.

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Nakasu

Get to know Nakasu by checking out its shopping, river views and restaurants. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Canal City Hakata or Port of Hakata during your time in the area.

Nakasu
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Nishinakasu

While visiting Nishinakasu, you might make a stop by sights like Former Prefectural Hall & Official Guest House and Fukuhaku Deai Bridge.

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Susakimachi

Susakimachi is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Port of Hakata and Canal City Hakata if you have time to explore the area.

Susakimachi

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