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Sunset

Golden Hour at Hakata

Grab a quick bite, watch the sun dip below the port, and end the night with a drink.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:02

    Ichiran

    Eat tonkotsu ramen at Ichiran. The single-file booths let you focus on the rich broth while the city buzzes outside. It is open 24 hours, so you can go anytime.

  2. 16:47

    Hakata Port Tower

    Walk up to Hakata Port Tower. The observatory is 70 meters above ground, offering a clear view of the port and the streets of Fukuoka as the light begins to fade.

  3. 17:32

    Hakata Port Tower

    Watch the sunset. On this date the sun sets toward the WSW at 17:32. The golden light starts about 16:55, so you will have about 20 minutes of warm light before the sun disappears.

  4. 18:17

    Morris' Hippo

    End the evening at Morris' Hippo. This pub is just a short walk away and stays open late. On weekdays it closes at 01:00, and on weekends at 02:00.

Local tip

The walk from the theatre area to the port tower takes about 20 minutes. If you are short on time, skip the observatory and find a spot along the pier for a direct view of the sunset.

Check before you go

  • Morris' Hippo closes at 01:00 on weekdays and 02:00 on weekends.
  • Ichiran is open 24/7.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Fukuoka (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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