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Sunset

Golden Hour at Hakata Port

Grab a bite and a drink nearby, then walk north to catch the sun dipping below the horizon over the bay.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 55 min

Timeline

  1. 16:47

    Yachiyotei

    Eat a bowl of ramen at Yachiyotei. It is open until 17:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time before the sun goes down.

  2. 17:07

    Udonshuka Kamiya

    Walk to Udonshuka Kamiya for a lighter snack or drink. It is open late, so you can linger as the golden light begins.

  3. 17:32

    Hakata Port Tower

    Head to the observatory of Hakata Port Tower. The view looks south toward the city and the museum, with the sun setting toward the WSW behind you. The walk from the nearby shops takes about 13 minutes, so start moving by minute -12.

Local tip

The walk from the food spots to the tower is straightforward but involves an incline. Check the route if you need specific directions. Hakata Port Tower is open until 22:00, so you have time to stay after the sunset.

Check before you go

  • Yachiyotei is closed on Mondays. If visiting on a Monday, choose Udonshuka Kamiya first.

Worth knowing

  • Yachiyotei is open at 16:47 only on Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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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