Hakata Station is located close to Fukuoka Airport, the gateway to Kyushu. There are plenty of food stalls and ramen shops, but are there any sightseeing spots nearby that you can explore?

It's nice to venture out a little further and visit Dazaifu, but we'll introduce you to some hidden gems where you'll want to stroll around in a kimono and get a feel for Hakata's history.

・Jotenji Street

The starting point of Jotenji-dori is behind the Hakata Bus Terminal. As you begin to walk, the scenery is ordinary, but there are also some retro alleys that somehow retain the atmosphere of the Showa era. After walking a little further, you will come to a park with a monument to the old Hakata Station, and you will understand that Hakata Station was located here from the Meiji era to the mid-Showa era. Then, up ahead, you will see the impressive Hakata Sennenmon Gate. This is Jotenji-dori, and to the left of the Hakata Sennenmon Gate is "Meiji Hakata Udon Kogetsuan." This is a popular restaurant run directly by a long-established noodle factory that was founded in 1890 and has been in business for over 100 years. If you come to Hakata, be sure to try the Hakata udon!

・Hakata Sennenmon Gate

The impressive Hakata Sennenmon Gate was built in 2014, and is modeled after the Tsujidoguchi Gate that stood here during the Edo Period, making it a truly magnificent structure. You'll definitely want to take photos in a kimono! Once you pass through this gate, the scenery changes completely. There are temples on both sides, and the promenade has a very Japanese feel to it. Experience the history of Hakata at each temple. Wherever you go, the scenery is photogenic, so be sure to stroll around in a kimono!

・Tochoji Temple

This is the first temple built in Japan by Kukai (Kobo Daishi), who prayed for the longevity of Shingon Buddhism in the East. The Great Buddha Hall on the second floor houses the Fukuoka Daibutsu, one of the largest wooden seated statues in Japan. The five-story pagoda, made entirely of pure wood and cypress, was completed in 2011 and is a beautiful sight.

The Buddha's relics (Buddha's bones) that are said to have been brought back by Kukai are enshrined in the adjacent basin just above the tiles on the fifth floor.

What do you think.

We introduced Jotenji Temple, Tochoji Temple, and Sennenmon Gate, which are a 10-minute walk from Hakata Station. These are great places to stroll around in a kimono and take photos.

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It is a 5-minute walk from Tenjin Station, providing excellent access to tourist attractions.

Please enjoy visiting the shrine in a kimono.

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