A Foodie Paradise: From the bustling yatai street stalls to high-end multi-starred dining
- Experience the Vibrant Yatai Culture: Dive into Fukuoka’s iconic yatai scene at Chusuke in the lively Tenjin district, where over 100 mobile food stalls serve mouthwatering dishes until late into the night, open from 6pm-1am. Enjoy the warm atmosphere and savour local favourites like irresistible gyoza and tofu oden topped with green onions, dried bonito flakes, and a hint of yuzu pepper—a Fukuoka classic.
- Dine at a Three-MICHELIN-Star Masterpiece: Discover Sushi Gyoten, one of Fukuoka’s most prestigious restaurants, renowned for its exquisite sushi crafted by head chef Kenji Gyoten. With an intimate setting of only 10 counter seats and a personalised tasting menu, each dining experience is a true work of art, ensuring each guest receives exceptional service and can observe seasonal ingredients and the chef’s meticulous technique personally. Reservations are essential!
- Innovative Plant-Based Sushi Awaits: At Sushi Shima, tradition meets innovation in the heart of Chuo-ku. This unique sushi restaurant offers a delightful omakase (chef’s choice) experience with plant-based options, which is still quite rare in the sushi scene. This thoughtful option ensures that guest with different dining preferences can still enjoy a memorable meal that highlights the finest seasonal ingredients. With a menu that changes daily, each visit promises a new culinary adventure!
Journey Through Time: An exploration of tradition, craftmanship and history that makes up the city
- Hakozaki-shima Textiles – A wearable piece of Fukuoka’s heritage: Discover the rich history of Hakozaki-shima at Maison HAKOSHIMA, where this traditional textile, once used for weaving daily wear and labour clothes, is beautifully revived after a 70-year hiatus for modern wear. Originally crafted during the Meiji era, Keisuke Obata and Mai Hayashi turned them into clothing and accessory pieces that can now be bought by visitors.
- Be Mesmerised by the Magic of Hakata Dolls: Step into Nakamura Ningyo’s KAIGEIDO gallery to admire Hakata Ningyo (Hakata dolls), a stunning 400-year-old tradition and ceramic craft form known for their intricate expressions and vibrant colouring. The design gallery comes with special lighting setting that changes throughout the day, allowing the dolls to come alive—revealing different moods and expressions depending on time and weather. Here visitors can explore beautifully crafted dolls, including zodiac representations, and festive decorations from the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival.
- Craft Your Own Hakata Magemono: Join the Hakata Magemono Craft Experience and Tour of Hakozaki Shrine for a unique hands-on adventure! Under the guidance of 18th generation craftsman Mr. Tamaki Shibata, you’ll learn to create hakata magemono, traditional round wooden containers used in sushi restaurants. Complete your experience with an exclusive tour of Hakozaki Shrine, including access to private areas usually off-limits to the public.
