Experience History, Culture, and Tradition
Enjoy the Traditional Crafts of Hakata.
Hakata Doll Painting Experience
As the song goes, “I came to Hakata alone, but I go home with a doll by my side.” Hakata dolls are well-known as souvenirs. In this workshop, you can design your own original Hakata doll and take it home the same day.
- Schedule
- Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays
Morning Session: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Afternoon Session: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Fee
- ¥2,000
*An additional admission fee of ¥200 applies.
- Venue
- Hakata Machiya Furusato-kan, Exhibition Hall 2F, Traditional Craft Workshop
▼ For those with a Light Up Walk ticket
- Special Offers
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The Hakata Doll Painting Experience is discounted by ¥200 (from ¥2,000 to ¥1,800).
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Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum – Permanent Craft Experience Corner
Using craft kits, visitors can learn about the materials and production processes of traditional crafts while creating their own original works with free imagination.
October Activity: Hakata-ori Coaster Making
November Activity: Hakata papier-mache painting experience
- Schedule
- Closed on Wednesdays Available daily: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Reception hours: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sundays
Closed: November 1-2
- Fee
- ¥1,650
Advance reservations not available. Same-day registration only, first-come-first-served.
The program contents may change without prior notice.
- Venue
- Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum
▼ For those with a Light Up Walk ticket
- Special Offers
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10% discount for the Permanent Craft Experience Corner (¥1,650 → ¥1,485)
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Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum Thanksgiving Festival
Celebrating the wonders of craftsmanship under the theme of “Make, Learn, and Use,” this event features craft workshops, original works on display, and sales. Masters of traditional crafts—including Hakata-ori textiles, Hakata dolls, Hakata papier-mâché, and Koishiwara ware—will gather, offering a hands-on experience where visitors can enjoy “seeing, making, and buying” without having to visit individual studios.
- Schedule
- November 1 (Sat) & 2 (Sun), 2025
- Fee
- Registration at Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum.
No advance reservation required; same-day registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Numbered tickets will be distributed.
For details on workshop participation fees and capacity, please check the Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum website.
- Venue
- Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum (exhibitions and sales)
& Plaza beside Hakata Sennen-no-mon Gate (workshops)
＼ Other experiences are also available ／
Enjoy the History and Atmosphere of Hakata, the Water City.
Hakata River Cruise
Enjoy a 20-minute boat journey along the Hakata River, which flows through the heart of Nakasu. By day, admire the riverside townscape and historic bridges; by night, enjoy the illuminated, dreamlike scenery. This popular activity offers a unique atmosphere found only in Hakata, the water city.
- Schedule
- Daily (no regular holidays; service may be suspended in case of bad weather)
11:00 am / 12:00 pm / 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm / 3:00 pm / 4:00 pm / 5:00 pm / 6:00 pm / 7:00 pm / 8:00 pm / 9:00 pm
- Fee
- ¥1,500
Reservations required by phone (080-3490-0284)
Reception hours: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Venue
- Hakata River Cruise (in front of Hakata Riverain Mall)
▼ For those with a Light Up Walk ticket:
- Special Offers
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¥500 discount on the Hakata River Cruise (from ¥1,500 to ¥1,000).
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Special Experiences to Enrich the Five Senses –Enjoy Temple Experiences.
Zazen Meditation Experience at Myoraku-ji Temple
Experience zazen meditation at Myoraku-ji Temple, one of Hakata’s historic temples. The chief priest will carefully guide you through the practice, making it accessible even for beginners. In the quiet main hall, calm your breathing and take time to reflect inward. As a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect with deep roots in Hakata’s history, Myoraku-ji Temple offers a unique opportunity to step away from daily life and find tranquility.
- Schedule
- 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Reservation required by phone)
- Fee
- ¥2,500*
Phone: 092-281-4269
Please note: The chief priest may not be available on certain days.
- Venue
- Myoraku-ji Temple
▼ For those with a Light Up Walk ticket:
- Special Offers
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¥300 discount on the Zazen Meditation Experience (from ¥2,500 to ¥2,200).
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