History, Culture, and Tradition
Experiences
Hakata Old Town is a district where Hakata’s traditions live on, serving as a hub of history, culture, and commerce.
A variety of experiences have been prepared for you to enjoy between sightseeing, including traditional crafts you can easily try and special experiences at Hakata’s historic temples, available exclusively during the Hakata Old Town Festival.
Please take this opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the charm of Hakata Old Town.
Easily Experience Hakata’s Traditional CraftsPainting
There is a plan with or without a ticket for the Hakata Old Town Light-Up Walk.
- Place
- Hakata Machiya Folk Museum,2F Exhibition wing
Hakata Doll
There's a popular saying, 'I came to Hakata alone, but I'm returning with a doll as my companion.' This reflects how Hakata dolls are a beloved souvenir. Create your own unique Hakata doll and take your masterpiece home with you on the same day!
- Reception hours and work completion times
- Morning session: 10:00-11:30Afternoon
session: 14:00-15:30
* Please check here for the latest schedule.
- Fee
- 1,500 yen/person
*Separate admission fee required: Adults 200 yen/Elementary and junior high school students free
▼ Enjoy special benefits if you have a Lightup ticket
- Special offer
Enjoy a 10% discount during the Hakata Old Town Festival (10/3 - 11/24)
Plus, during the Light-Up Walk (11/1 - 4), receive a free cooler bag as a gift.
Hakata Papier-mâché
Hakata hariko are traditional Japanese paper dolls often used as decorations on Fukusasa, or lucky bamboo. Take your craft home on the same day.
- Reception hours and work completion times
- Morning session: 10:00-11:30Afternoon
session: 14:00-15:30
* Please check here for the latest schedule.
- Fee
- 1,500 yen/person
*Separate admission fee required: Adults 200 yen/Elementary and junior high school students free
▼ Enjoy special benefits if you have a Lightup ticket
- Special offer
Enjoy a 10% discount during the Hakata Old Town Festival (10/3 - 11/24)
Plus, during the Light-Up Walk (11/1 - 4), receive a free cooler bag as a gift.
Hakata Spinning Top Painting
Hakata is said to be the birthplace of the 'kyoku goma'. There is a spectacular spinning top performance held annually at Hakozaki Shrine during Fukuhaku's big autumn festival. Decorate a colorful spinning top, take it for a spin, then take it home on the same day.
- Reception hours and work completion times
- Morning session: 10:00-11:30Afternoon
session: 14:00-15:30
* Please check here for the latest schedule.
- Fee
- 1,500 yen/person
*Separate admission fee required: Adults 200 yen/Elementary and junior high school students free
▼ Enjoy special benefits if you have a Lightup ticket
- Special offer
Enjoy a 10% discount during the Hakata Old Town Festival (10/3 - 11/24)
Plus, during the Light-Up Walk (11/1 - 4), receive a free cooler bag as a gift.
＼ There are also other activities available ／
With a Lightup TicketHakata Cultural Performance and Dinner Package
Wanoka in Hakata offers Noh, Japanese dance, and more, providing a space to watch, dine, and learn. This package combines a refined Japanese dance performance accompanied by the shamisen, with a luxurious Japanese meal.
- Availability
- Wednesday from 10AM & 2PM
- Cost
- 18,000 yen
- Place
- Hakata Geidokoro WANOKA: 4-220 Kamikawabata, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City
- Special offer
Other plans available.
- Hakata Geidokoro WANOKA(Hakata Old Town Light-Up Ticket Special Offer Stores)
Special Experiences to Satisfy Your SensesTemple Experience
Myorakuji
Fukuoka City has the second largest number of temples in Japan after Kyoto. We've set up a unique opportunity for you to visit a temple that is typically closed to the public. Discover the captivating history of Buddhism and this temple through the insightful words of our chief priest. You can even create your own personalized amulet with a prayer, or try your luck with a King of Hell fortune.
- お申込
- 092-281-4269（8：00～18：00）
▼ Enjoy special benefits if you have a Lightup ticket
- Special offer
Zazen Experience 500 yen discount(2,500 to 2,000yen)
*May not be available depending on the temple’s schedule. (Reservations required)
Zendoji Temple
Learn about the history of a temple
founded by a revelatory dream!!
You can take your time and discover the story of this temple founded by a revelatory dream in more detail than during the Light-Up Walk.
You will also hear stories about the main hall, the bell tower, and the Moko-ikari stone (Ikari Jizo stone statue) as you visit and tour the site.
- Activity Date
- October 13, 2024 (Sun, holiday) & October 14, 2024 (Mon, substitute holiday)
- Time
- 2:00 PM- (about 80 minutes)
- Activity Fee
- 1,500 yen per adult
Kaigenji Temple
Guided Tour of Hell Based on the Original Juo-zu
(Ten Kings Scrolls)
You will have the rare chance to see the original Ten Kings Scrolls, which are not usually on display. After that, test your luck with an Enma-sama (King of Hell) fortune, and finally, visit the Enma-do Hall and Kannon-do Hall for prayer.
- Activity Date
- November 9, 2024 (Sat)
- Time
- 2:00 PM- (about 60 minutes)
- Activity Fee
- 1,500 yen per adult
Hongakuji Temple
Create Your Own Original Talisman and Experience
the Nichiren Buddhist Prayer Ritual
You will make your own talisman by copying a sutra onto the back of the talisman. After creating it, you will participate in a Nichiren Buddhist prayer ritual in the main hall with the head priest. The ceremony will conclude with a dharma talk, followed by rubbing the largest cypress Daikoku statue carved by a single knife in western Japan for good luck.
- Activity Date
- October 19, 2024 (Sat) & November 17, 2024 (Sun)
- Time
- 2:00 PM- (about 60 minutes)
- Activity Fee
- 2,000 yen per adult
