Easy Guide to Fukuoka

Overviewed from Fukuoka Open Top Bus
Fukuoka City Loop Bus, GREEN
Relax, take your time and enjoy a free trip. It travels around the tourist spots of Fukuoka and Hakata.
Fare
●Get on and off at whichever stop you like!
Boarding One Time Adult：¥
250 ／Child：¥ 130
*IC cards (except some cards) are also available for GREEN.
*Fukuoka Open Top Bus Boarding Ticket and SUNQ Pass are
also available for GREEN.
●One day unlimited ride on GREEN and other route buses of
Nishitetsu operating in the designated downtown area (see p.8).
GREEN Pass（One Day Free Pass） Adult：¥
700 ／Child：¥ 350
*Many shops along the bus route offer special privileges for customers presenting the pass.
*The pass is also available for the buses departing from Fukuoka Airport
(Domestic Terminal, International Terminal) and Kuko-mae bus stop.
GREEN Pass Sales Office
Days of Operation
Inside Green Bus, Tourist Information Center,
Major Hotels, Hakata Station Bus Terminal,
Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Center, Terminals of
Fukuoka Airport and etc.
Sat, Sun, public holidays, Golden Week holidays,
and long holiday period of summer and other seasons
Please visit the official website of GREEN for more details.
http://www.nishitetsu.co.jp/bus/green_bus/
Fukuoka Tourist City Pass will give you one
day unlimited rides on five transportation
providers. It is a convenient way to get around
Fukuoka!
Adult
Child
Usable Period
¥800
¥400
One Day
¥1,300
¥650
One Day
Applicable Transportation
Nishitetsu Bus, Subway,
JR (Local and Rapid), Showa Bus
Above Transportations and Nishitetsu Train
*Contents are subject to change.
*Ask us about applicable area and special privileges.
Fukuoka Water Bus Fuku-haku Minato Deai Boat
Enjoy another view of the town of Fukuoka from the river.
● Fare：Varies by Courses
Check out the website for details http://www.yokanavi.com/eg/waterbus/index
For inquiries about Fukuoka Open Top Bus, Fukuoka City Loop Bus GREEN,
FUKUOKA TOURIST CITY PASS and other bus related inquiries
Nishitetsu Customer Center
0570 - 00 - 1010
（OR
092-303-3333）
*Regarding other means of transportation and facilities, please inquire the facility directly.
Fukuoka City is located on the west side of the Japanese archipelago.
It is the international gateway of business and travel.
Fukuoka is rich with historical and cultural festivals and buildings which have been passed down through generations.
In spring, the cherry blossoms and Hakata Dontaku Port festival.
In summer, the beach and the powerful Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival.
In autumn, the streets lined with beautiful Japanese Zelkova and Ginkgo trees.
In winter, the city is lit with colorful illumination.
Visitors to Fukuoka can enjoy the four seasons from Fukuoka Open Top Bus.
It is the perfect way to see another side of the city.
What is
Open Top Bus?
Feel the sunshine and the breeze.
Enjoy the sounds and scent of the
city, and see someone new.
Fukuoka Open Top Bus is a roofless
double decker bus taking you around
tourist spots of Fukuoka City.
As you can look over the breathtaking
cityscape of Fukuoka, you can also
enjoy the exciting ride around the
city.
CONTENTS
Tenjin/Ohori Area
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Hakata Area
3
Momochi Area
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Fukuoka Seen from
the Urban Expressway
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Overviewed from Fukuoka Open Top Bus
Easy Guide to Fukuoka
The mix of downtown and
nature in one area.
Many department stores and buildings full of clothing stores
and business offices line along the main street, Watanabe-dori
Avenue. In close proximity is the relaxing Ohori Park and spots
including an art museum, making this an attractive area for
visitors.
Fukuoka Art Museum
Tenjin / Ohori Area
Tenjin /
Ohori Area
The stylish museum opened in 1979 and was designed
by Kunio Maekawa, one of the apprentices of Le
Corbusier, the famous architect of the 20th century. With
the collection of artworks including important cultural
properties, the museum is well worth checking out.
1-6 Ohori Koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Keyaki-dori Avenue
This building was first constructed in 1909
to house the Kyushu Branch of Nippon Life
Insurance Company. The 19th century
British style building of red bricks and
white granite, with a dome shaped roof
and various other features. It is designated
as a national important cultural asset.
Momochi Area
Fukuoka Akarenga Cultural Center
Hakata Area
About 100 zelkova trees line the 800 meter long
street. The trees make a colorful tunnel over the
street; green in spring, and red and yellow in
autumn. The avenue was selected as one of the
Best 100 Spots of Fukuoka City and one of the Best
100 Boulevards with Trees in Japan.
1-15-30 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Fukuoka Castle Ruins / Ohori Park
Ohori Park is located next to Maizuru Park,
whose symbolic landmark is Fukuoka Castle
Ruins and widely known as a viewing spot of
cherry blossoms. In the center of the park is a
beautiful pond and attracts many joggers,
cyclers and people seeking a resting place.
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Easy Guide to Fukuoka
Hakata Area
The many faces of Hakata,
the Gateway to Kyushu
JR Hakata City
CANAL CITY HAKATA 2013©FUKUOKAJISHO
Canal City Hakata
It is located in between Hakata Station and Tenjin. Hotel,
theatres, shops, restaurants, showrooms and various other
facilities are located along the 180 meters long canal.
Opened in 2011 as a new landmark of Kyushu, it
serves not only as a station building but is also
tenanted by Amu Plaza Hakata, which holds over
200 shops, City Dining Kuten, one of Japan’s
largest restaurant zones, and Hakata Hankyu
department store, its first store in Kyushu.
Tenjin / Ohori Area
Festivals and various other cultural activities with history and tradition
are alive in Hakata. The area also has major commercial facilities such
as JR Hakata Station and Canal City Hakata, as well as Nakasu, which
glitters with neon lights at night and known as the largest entertainment
district in Kyushu.
1-1 Hakata-eki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
1-2 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Hakata Area
Hakataza Theater
Hakataza Theater is designated exclusively for plays
and hosts popular musicals, kabuki and other plays
on a monthly schedule. It features a classical
exterior, gorgeous audience seats, hanamichi
(extensional stage) and stage rotation function for
kabuki plays.
2-1 Kawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Momochi Area
Kushida Shrine
Nakasu
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Located between Naka River and Hakata River, Nakasu is the largest
entertainment district in Kyushu. Here you can find many
long-established restaurants and bars. Along Naka River, many
Yatai street stalls will be set up at night, which is a special feature
of Hakata attracting many tourists daily.
It is a grand tutelary of Hakata and also friendly
referred to by the nickname, Okushida-san.
Hakata Yamakasa festival is dedicated to this
shrine, and is widely known as the summer
feature of Hakata.
1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
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Easy Guide to Fukuoka
Momochi Area
Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome
Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome, Japan’s first stadium with
a retractable roof, is a home stadium of the
professional baseball team, Fukuoka SoftBank
Hawks. Next door is the large amusement and
shopping facility, Hawks Town Mall.
Attractive Water Front Area
with Fukuoka Tower, Yafuoku! Dome and
Various Other Commercial Facilities
2-2-2 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Tenjin / Ohori Area
A variety of leisure facilities and cultural facilities are situated in this
friendly area called Seaside Momochi. Here you can enjoy the urban
night view reflected over the ocean surface at night. This is one of the
most popular tourist spots in Fukuoka attracting many people all day.
Hilton Fukuoka
Sea Hawk
Marizon
Located in the center of Momochi Seaside Park, it
is a commercial complex floating over the ocean
and features a wedding hall, restaurants and
shops.
Hakata Area
Located in the middle of
Fukuoka, this is an iconic
international hotel with 36
stories and 1,053 guest
rooms. It is tenanted by many
restaurants and shops.
2-902-1, Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
2-2-3 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku,
Fukuoka
This 234 meters tall tower is the tallest marine tower in Japan. It is a symbolic
building of Fukuoka City and friendly referred to by the name of Mirror Sail, which
comes from its sharp triangular shape covered with as many as 8,000 half mirror
panels.
2-3-26, Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
Momochi Area
Fukuoka Tower
Fukuoka City Museum
This museum introduces the
history and people’s lives of
Fukuoka. The gold seal, the
national treasure, is well worth
checking out. The replica of the
gold seal is one of the most
popular souvenir items. There is
also a restaurant in the museum.
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3-1-1 Momochihama,
Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
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Easy Guide to Fukuoka
Information on Fukuoka Open Top Bus
Fukuoka Seen from
the Urban Expressway
3 Courses to Get Closer to the Sky
Hakata Downtown Course
Child (ages 4 - elementary school)
*For safety reasons, children under 4 years of age
are not allowed on the bus.
Location of Departure and Ticket Purchase
Fukuoka City Hall Bus Ticket Counter
a panoramic view of Fukuoka and Hakata.
The view from the 39 meters long
1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Aratsu Ohashi Bridge is wonderful.
*Guests with a reserved seat must get on the bus at the Tenjin – Fukuoka Shiyakusho-mae (Fukuoka City Hall) bus stop.
*Guests who get on at another stop along the route may purchase a ticket on the bus.
*Please buy a ticket on the same day that you will take the bus tour.
Reservations and Inquiries (Business Hours 8:00-19:00)
TEL.0120-489-939
TEL.092-734-4434
Fukuoka Open Top Bus Reservations
OR 092-734-2727
Nishi Park
This park is located on a
rich green hill. 1,300 cherry
blossom trees are planted in
the park and the park
attracts many visitors in
spring as a great viewing
spot for these flowers.
Downtown Fukuoka Free Area
Fukuhama Nishikoen Ramp
Fukuoka Tower
Minami-guchi
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk
Hakubutsukan
Minami-guchi
Borui-mae
Tenjin
Otemon
Ropponmatsu
Tashima/Sasaoka
Hakata Bus Terminal
Sakurazaka
Dobutsuen-mae
Hakata Station
Hie
Nanokawa
Heiwa 1-chome
Katadabashi
Toyo 1-chome
Toko Shogakko-mae
Watanabedori 1-chome
Ozasa
Ozasa 2-chome
Hakozaki-eki
Nishi-guchi
Hakozaki-eki
Higashi-guchi
Chiyomachi
Shiyakusho-kitaguchi
Acros Fukuoka-mae
Canal City
Hakata-mae
Fukuokashi
Bijutsukan
Higashi-guchi
Befu 6-chome
There used to be the office of
defense ministry here back in 8th
century. It is a small island of 12
km circumference and can be
clearly seen from the expressway.
Tenjinkita Ramp
Yafuoku Dome-mae
Nishijin Ohori Koen
Hakatako Kokusai Terminal (Chuo Futo)
Marine Messe-mae
Kokusai Center/Sunpalace-mae
Futo 5-chome
Kyudai Kitamon
Kaizuka
Gofukumachi Ramp
Kyudai-mae
Kencho-mae
Kaizuka Station
Hakata Futo
(Bayside Place)
Nanotsu 4-chome
Akebono 2-chome
Nakamura
Daigaku-mae
Nokonoshima Island
Downtown Fukuoka
One-Day Pass is also
on sale
Types of Ticket and Prices
Josei 3-chome
Bayside Place Hakata
The ticket for each course also serves
as a one-day pass for ordinary route
buses in the Fukuoka Downtown
Free-Ride Area (see map below) and
the Fukuoka City Loop Bus GREEN.
Reservations by phone and changes to reservations are accepted
up to one day in advance.
Kyushu Highway Bus Reservation Center
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¥750
Fukuoka Sparkling Night View Course
Fukuoka Urban Expressway commands
13-6 Chikko Honmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
¥1,500
Seaside Momochi Course
Splendid View from Aratsu Ohashi Bridge
Overlooking the Town of Fukuoka
and Hakata
This is a commercial complex facility
adjoining the passenger terminal of
Hakata Port. Hakata Port Tower, the
symbol of the facility, can be seen close
from the urban expressway. The tower is
lit up after dark.
Adult
Sumiyoshi
Chuggako-mae
Noma 3-chome
Kandamachi 1-chome
Chuobyoin-mae
Mizuho
Sakakidamachi
Shimizu
4-chome Takeshitaeki Nishi-guchi
Adult Ticket
¥600
Child Ticket
¥300
Pair Ticket
¥1,000
Family Ticket
¥1,400
* Holiday One Coin Pass (500 yen) is
available on weekends and holidays.
* Pair Ticket is usable for 2 adults, or
1 adult & 2 children.
* Family Ticket is usable for 3 adults,
2 adults & up to 2 children, or 1 adult
& up to 4 children.
Ticket Counters
●Inside Nishitetsu Bus running within Fukuoka City
●Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Center
●Hakata Bus Terminal, etc.
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