Canal City Hakata

Canal City Hakata is a large mixed-use commercial complex in Fukuoka City, known for hosting major events almost daily. It brings together specialty shops, restaurants, a cinema, hotels, and a theater—everything in one place. Stage shows and fountain shows (including the Aqua Panorama) are held multiple times every day, making it popular with locals who say you can come every day and never get bored, as well as with tourists from Japan and abroad who consider it a must-visit Hakata attraction. The theater hosts performances such as Shiki Theatre Company productions, drawing many visitors. With so many stores, it’s often said that if you come here, you’ll find anything you need—and there is even a clinic. For travelers who don’t have much sightseeing time, it’s especially convenient because you can sample Hakata gourmet food in one place and pick up souvenirs. The Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is attached, and other hotels such as Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel are also nearby, so staying in the area lets you enjoy the complex all day. Access is about a 7-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station.