Tochoji Temple - Hakata City

It is said that the Tochoji temple was dedicated to the buddhist monk Kukai who built it in 806. In the temple cemetary Tadayuki (the second lord of the Kuroda clan in the Edo period [1602-1654]), Mituyuki (the third lord [1628-1707]) and Harutaka (the eighth lord [1754-1782]) are buried. Their graves are where they were originally buried. They have been designated as a historical site of the cultural heritage of the feudal clan of Fukuoka.

Kushida-jinja, Hakata City

The shrine is widely known to the locals by the nickname of “O-kushida-san” because the god of the shrine is the tutelary deity of the residents of Hakata. According to oral tradition, it was first constructed in 757, and charming seasonal festivals that are famous throughout Japan are held at the shrine year. These include the “Hakata Dontaku Festival (with Matsubayashi musical accompaniment)” and “Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival.”

Hakata Gion Yamakasa (博多祇園山笠?) is a Japanese festival celebrated from 1-15 July in Hakata, Fukuoka. Famous for its one ton float-racing, it has a seven hundred and fifty year history, attracts up to a million spectators, and in 1979 was designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.[1][2][3] The sound of the Kaki Yamakasa has been selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.

JR - Hakata City - Fukuoka

Being inside a JR station can be overwhelming with the crowds. The stores inside give you a place to get your breath, and shop for a snack or some wonderful souvenirs. If you love train stuff, you will not be disappointed with the product selection!