Thank you for boarding with us today. I will be responsible for the 30-minute (45-minute) boat journey, performances, and guidance. Please relax and enjoy.
Here in Nakasu, it is said to be a city that never sleeps, with 3,500 shops gathered. We are operating at the forefront of COVID-19 prevention.
- Nishi Nakasu It is lined with upscale restaurants, some of which have membership or referral requirements, so research may be necessary.
- Fukuhaku Deai Bridge It was constructed in 1990 and has a length of 78 meters. It is known as a bridge connecting the merchant city of Hakata and the samurai city of Fukuoka. It was also used as a location in the 2017 film "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas."
- Ships Garden (Mizugami Koen) On the first floor, there is a famous restaurant called "bills," known for having the world's most delicious breakfast pancakes. On the second floor, there is “Sai Kei Tsai," a renowned Hong Kong cuisine restaurant. The rooftop terrace is accessible to anyone and is often used for model photoshoots.
- Yatai Village In the evening, up to 25 food stalls line the street, creating a Yatai Village where you can enjoy Fukuoka's ramen, gyoza, oden, and more. They open from 6:00 PM and some stay open until 2:00 AM, making it a popular spot among local salarymen and tourists.
- Canal City Hakata This is the largest shopping mall in Kyushu, Canal City Hakata. Projection mapping and fountain shows take place in the central square, and it is open until 9:00 PM. On the top floor, there is a place called "Ramen Stadium" where you can compare ramen from all over the Japanese cities, making it a must-visit for ramen enthusiasts.
- Red Brick Culture Hall Completed in 1909, it was once the former Japan Life Building and is designated as a tangible cultural property. The red bricks were designed by Tsukamoto Kingo, who also designed Tokyo Station.
- Fukuoka Prefectural Art Museum The Fukuoka Prefectural Art Museum opened in 1964 as a complex facility with both an art museum and a library under the name Fukuoka Prefectural Cultural Center. It restarted as the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Museum on Culture Day in 1985. The exterior walls feature patterns of Hakata textiles.
- Fukuoka Civic Hall It is a concert hall with a capacity of 2,000 people. Many artists and comedians perform live at this venue. It is scheduled for reconstruction in 2023 with a budget of 20 billion yen.
- Fukuoka Boat Racecourse This boat racing venue is unique in Japan as it faces the sea. When the blue fence is closed, it indicates that race or training is taking place, and the fence is opened on non-race days.
- Hakata Port Tower With a total height of about 100 meters, it has an observation deck at the 70-meter point. Among Japan's Tower Six Siblings, it is the youngest sibling. It was designed by the same person who designed Tokyo Tower and Tsutenkaku.
- Bayside Place It serves as a domestic ferry terminal. There are restaurants, an aquarium, a futsal field, and even a natural hot spring facility called "Namihanoyu."
- Fukuoka Tower With a total height of 234 meters, it is Japan's tallest tower within the seaside tower category. It has an observation deck that provides panoramic views of Fukuoka's night scenery, and it features lighting displays tailored to seasons and events.
- PayPay Dome It serves as the home stadium of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. Among dome stadiums, it boasts the largest capacity in Japan and hosts concerts for up to 40,000 people.
- Marine Messe Fukuoka It is a concert venue with a capacity of 15,000 people and has been selected as the venue for the 2023 World Swimming Championships.