Explore the streets of Hakata Taihaku-street, Hakata Port, Nakasu town

This time, I explore Kyushu Hakata.

Depart from JR Hakata station from the east side of Hakata-Kuchi station.

Taihaku street is the main street connecting Hakata Station and Hakata Port in nearly a straight line.
I walk this way to the port northwest.
In about 5 minutes, I arrive in Tochoji temple.


This temple is a temple of Shingon sect which Kobo-Taishi built in 806,
It is a temple which Mr. Kuroda warrior extended to the era of Fukuoka lord.
In this temple there are the Great Buddha statue, Main Hall, Rokkakudo, Taishido, Five-storied pagoda.
The five-storied pagoda is a new one that was built in 2011.
Main hall is made of concrete.


I will head to the Great Buddha.

The Great Buddha is made of wood and is a solid seat statue without painting carving cypress trees.
This Great Buddha is called the Great Buddha of Fukuoka and is a Buddha Buddhist sitting of with a height of 10.8 meters and a weight of 30 tons completed in 1992. A height of 10.8 meters corresponds to the number 108 of human annoyance.

It is said to be Japan's largest as a wooden seat.
Because the Big Buddha is in front of you, you can see it well.
Believers are seriously worshiping.

Next I go to Hexagon temple.

Hexagon temple is influenced by China and its appearance is like a Chinese temple.
Usually it is closed, but it will be opened on the 28th of the month when immovable garland is provided.

Next, I head to the five-storied pagoda.
The five-story pagoda is a new one in 2011, the vermillion paint is brilliant.

Finally, I go to Kuroda family tomb of Fukuoka lord.
Tombs of the second generation, the third generation, the eighth generation are lined up on the north side.
There are three large tombs of 5 m x 10 m.

Next, I go to Shofukuji temple.

This temple is a Zen temple erected in 1195.
I go to Temple gate, Gate, Main gate, and the Buddha, but after that it is a closed temple that is not allowed off limits.

This temple is a temple with the same Buddhist temple as Kyoto Zen temple.
There is a gold-colored Buddha statue in the Buddha, but as the monk approached, the monk panicked and closed the door, so I could not see what it is.

Because it is a sort of unhappy temple, I will cancel my visit and return to Taihaku-street for the port.

In this street, palm trees are planted in front of the intersection of Kuramoto.

After a while walking I arrived at Sunpalace, Fukuoka International Center.
I arrive at Hakata Port.


You can see Hakata Port Tower from the park in the harbor.

I will look at the history of Hakata Port at Hakata Bayside Museum of Port Tower.
It is free.


I go to Nakasu from now.
Nakasu is in Nakagawa.
Nakasu starts from Suzaki Bridge.


Although Nakasu is an entertainment district, there are many stores related to sex shops. In Hakata 's entertainment district Nakasu we believe that reducing the number of sex shops and making its propaganda less prominent will improve the image of Hakata.


You can see CanalCity on the east side of Nakasu.

CanalCity is a complex commercial facility opened in 1996.
Because it is already twenty years, the former bustle ceased to exist, the present bustle has moved to a commercial facility inside Hakata Station. CanalCity wants us to renew and regain the bustle of the past year.

Finally I go to the intersection near Hakata station on Taihaku street.

This is the intersection where the road collapsed in December.
Asphalt is darkened only in the collapsed places.
The surface of the road is still rough.

This walking trip can be reached in about 2 hours from Hakata Station.
If you eat, you can go around in 3 hours.

Please walk around the towns of Hakata, where food is tasty and lively.

That's it.