Nakasukarakugai: Fukuoka's Entertainment Hub
Experience Fukuoka's vibrant nightlife, delicious street food, and dazzling entertainment in the heart of Nakasukarakugai.
Nakasukarakugai, located in Nakasu, Fukuoka, is a vibrant entertainment district known for its nightlife, food stalls (yatai), restaurants, and bars. It's an area that comes alive at night with neon lights reflecting off the rivers, offering a unique atmosphere.
A brief summary to Nakasukanrakugai
- 2 Nakasu, Fukuoka, 3 Chome Nakasu, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0801, JP
- +8192-272-1440
- Visit website
Local tips
- Explore the yatai (food stalls) along the Nakagawa River for an authentic Fukuoka culinary experience.
- Visit Hakataza Theatre for a traditional Japanese performance.
- Take a river cruise to see Nakasu's neon lights from a unique vantage point.
- Check out Canal City Hakata for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
- Be aware of your spending in bars, as some establishments may have high cover charges.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Hakata Station, take the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line to Nakasu-Kawabata Station. The ride is approximately 4 minutes and costs ¥200-¥230. From Fukuoka Tower, take the subway from Nishijin Station to Nakasu-Kawabata Station. The journey takes about 30 minutes and costs ¥240-¥270.
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Walking
From Hakata Station, it is approximately a 20-minute walk to Nakasu, covering a distance of about 1.7 km. From Tenjin Station, it's about a 15-minute walk.
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Taxi
A taxi from Hakata Station to Nakasu takes about 4 minutes and costs approximately ¥1,300-¥1,700. From Fukuoka Airport, a taxi to the city center, including Nakasu, costs around ¥1,500. Keep in mind that taxi fares in Fukuoka start at ¥580, with an additional ¥325 per kilometer. Recent reports indicate that the initial fare may be closer to ¥670.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Nakasukake Bridge
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Fuku-Haku Deai Bridge
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Food Stalls (Yatai)
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Hakata Ohashi Bridge
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Kushida
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The Onefive Villa Fukuoka
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博多名物うまかもん通り
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Cross Life Hakata Tenjin
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Ryuguji
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Fukuoka Open Top Bus
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Gion Station
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Maison HAKOSHIMA メゾンハコシマ
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Tenjin Underground Mall
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SPOT
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Unmissable attractions to see
Kawabata Shopping Arcade
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Statue of Otojiro Kawakami
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Nakasu Yatai Yokocho (Food Stalls Street)
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Ichiran Souhonten - Main Restaurant & Office
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Hakata doll Hall Shogetsudo
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Reisen Park
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Kushida Shrine
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Hakata Gion Yamakasa
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Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
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Seiryu Park
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Hakatamachiya Furusatokan
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Hakata Machiya Hometown Museum
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Lantern Marker, trademark for the Fukuoka & Hakata families.
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Tenjin Central Park
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Canal City Hakata Sun Plaza Stage (Fountain)
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Essential places to dine
California Cotton Fields
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TEBASTA 中洲本店
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Omusubimura
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Somuri Nakasu
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Nakasu Hajime
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Nakasu Sushi Kappo Ryu
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Yoshizuka Unagi
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Nadaman Aomiya
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Miyazaki Beef Teppanyaki Steak · Yakiniku HAKATA MIYACHIKU
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THE LIVELY KITCHEN FUKUOKA HAKATA
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Restaurant Hiramatsu Hakata
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Osakaya
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Grip heart mountain hat
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Aji no Mentaiko Fukuya Nakasu Main Store
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Handa Japanese Clothing Shop (Japanese Art Stitched Jackets/Sukajan Jackets)
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Don Quijote Nakasu
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HAKATA RIVERAIN MALL by TAKASHIMAYA
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Used Kimono shop Kofukofu
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ＭＵＪＩキャナルシティ博多
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The Hakata Gift Shop (Canal City Hakata Store)
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Fukuoka
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Canal City Opa
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Lashinbang Fukuoka Tenjin Store
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Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin
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MITSUKOSHI Fukuoka Store
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LACHIC Fukuoka Tenjin
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Sanrio Vivitix
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
ニッカバー 七島
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ニッカバー 七島
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Tonic
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Komasa
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Higuchi
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Sebek
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ガールズバーコロナ(girlsbar corona) 中洲 キャバクラ クラブ リオグループ
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Bar Cherokee
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Highball Bar Nakasu 1923
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Filipo Lounge | International Bar
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バー ジータ Bar Gita
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ＢＡＲ・８４
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Filipo Bar | International Bar
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GALA RESORT Nakasu Fukuoka Hakata Night club
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Hideout Bar
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