Sunday, December 11, 2022

Fukuoka, Japan: Christmas Market and Winter Illumination

By end of November, you may want to search places where there are Christmas illuminations.  Luckily, we were able to visit the Christmas market in Hakata station, Tenjin City Hall Plaza, Daimaru Mall and winter illuminations in Tenjin Chuo Park, Nakasu area bridge and in Canal Mall.





Enjoyed pizza and potato while watching entertainment shows on the stage. 




From Butcher of the World, we got melty cheese potato and currywurst. 




Fill-up your tummy with cheese minced meat croquettes, potatoes and cream cheese cake.



Check other available treats like pasta, churros, candied apple, etc.





With the cold wind blowing at night, what a perfect scene for you to spend dinner with either hot chocolate, beer,  hot wine or whiskey. 








The main events in Hakata and Tenjin, include musical shows, and a wide range of shops. 






The areas were shining brightly at night. 







Our visit in Tenjin Christmas Market was too crowded at 6pm.  Thus, we left immediately after eating. Then, headed to Daimaru for a more peaceful environment.


Daimaru Passage Square

With another tall Christmas tree at the alley, this place is less crowded.  You can try the hot apple cider and hot fruit flavored teas. 




We walked towards Tenjin Central Park.







Continue walking towards Nakasu area, and cross the Fuku-Haku Deai Bridge.  There are individual singers on this area, but no more Christmas food stalls. 





Time to burn some calories from all the sweets and food you had as you take a stroll towards the Canal Mall for the illumination and water show. 





From all the nights we were hopping on the different places, our visit to Hakata is most magical because we were able to visit the place thrice.  After almost 3-year lockdown, it was the coldness, the music, illumination, food, dinner with family - all combined and filled-up the Christmas spirit. Cheers!









Travel Dates: 03-08 December 2022

Want to know more about this trip?

Read on Japan: Fukuoka and Saga - 5 days Itinerary and Expenses

DayPlaces to SeeFood and RestaurantsOptional
1Daikozen-ji
Ishibashi Cultural Center
Daimaru Passage Square
Tenjin Central Park
Fuku-Haku Deai Bridge
Canal Mall
Tenjin Christmas Village
2Momiji Hachimangu Shrine
Daimyomachi Church
Don Quijote in Tenjin
Gundam in Lalaport
Muji Cafe & Meal
Takoyaki-doraku
Hakata Christmas Market
3Kamado-jinja
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Starbucks in Dazaifu
Ramen Stadium in Canal City
FUK coffee
4Mifuneyama Rakuen
TeamLab Art Exhibition
Takeo Library
Starbucks in Takeo Library
Yebisu Bar in Hakata
Yoko Art Musuem
Mifune-Jaya
5Fukuoka Art Museum
Tenjin Central Park
Ta-Te Kegomachi@papparayray
Rakusuien tea house


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