City
Fukuoka
Kyushu's hub. Everything sits within walking distance of Hakata Station, which makes it the easiest city on this list to cover in half a day.
Districts
In this area
Hakata
Everything is within walking distance of Hakata Station, including the official character floor inside the station complex.
Tenjin
Fukuoka's main shopping district, two subway stops from Hakata.
Dazaifu
Thirty minutes from Fukuoka. Alongside the famous shrine, Homangu Kamado Shrine on Mount Homan shares its name with the Demon Slayer main character.
Places
Places
Homangu Kamado Shrine 宝満宮 竈門神社
A shrine on Mount Homan sharing the "Kamado" name with the main character. Fan-designated, not official.
- Nearest station
- Bus from Dazaifu Station · 10 min walk
- Time needed
- 1 hr
The Gundam Base Fukuoka THE GUNDAM BASE FUKUOKA
The Kyushu Gunpla flagship, with a life-size Gundam statue outside the mall.
- Nearest station
- Bus from Hakata Station · 20 min walk
- Time needed
- 1 hr 30 min
Life-size ν Gundam Statue 実物大νガンダム立像
The western Japan life-size Gundam, outside LaLaport Fukuoka. Free to watch.
- Nearest station
- Bus from Hakata Station · 20 min walk
- Time needed
- 1 hr
Pokémon Center Fukuoka ポケモンセンターフクオカ
The Kyushu branch, inside the Hakata Station complex.
- Nearest station
- Hakata Station · 3 min walk
- Time needed
- 45 min
Canal City Hakata キャナルシティ博多
A large mall with character stores and a rotating anime pop-up space.
- Nearest station
- Hakata Station · 10 min walk
- Time needed
- 1 hr
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