Fukuoka Trip Part 9 Winter Illumination around Hakata Station "Hikari-no-machi Hakata"

[Introduction]

I traveled to Fukuoka, in mid December. While Fukuoka has an image of gourmet town, it has also tourist spots more than I expected. In this article, I will write about illumination around Hakata Station “Hikari-no-machi Hakata” as part of Day 3. In “Hikari-no-machi Hakata”, about 800,000 light bulbs were used for light-up and I enjoyed a variety of winter illumination including the symbol tree.

[Visit Places (series of articles)]
* Day 1: Fly to Fukuoka with ANA
* Day 1: Ohori Park and Nakasu
* Day 1: Canal City Hakata (Illumination)
* Day 2: Marinoa City Fukuoka
* Day 2: Fukuoka City Museum and Momochi Seaside Park
* Day 2: Fukuoka Tower (Illumination)
* Day 3: Marine World Uminonakamichi
* Day 3: JR Hakata Station
* Day 3: JR Hakata Station (Illumination) [This article]
* Day 4: Dazaifu Tenmangu
* Day 4: Kyushu National Museum
* Day 4: Tenjin (Illumination)
* Day 5: Fukuoka Airport

[Travel Date]
2019.12.12-16

[Main Part]

Hakata Deitos “Hakata Noodle Street” ShinShin

Following the previous post, I returned from Hakata-Minami station to Hakata station.

There was “Hakata Noodle Street” on second floor of “Hakata Deitos” in the JR Hakata City, a commercial complex directly connected to Hakata station, and I will have dinner there.

Among the 11 noodle shops, I visited “ShinShin”.

I ordered ramen with boiled egg.

“Hikari-no-machi Hakata”

After dinner, I will watch “Hikari-no-machi Hakata” around Hakata station.

“Hikari-no-machi Hakat” is a winter illumination held at JR Hakata Station Square, and it was the 9th event.

So, let’s go around the event.

This was “Hikari-no-mori (luminary forest)” area and about 50 trees were illuminated with blue lights.

The logo of “JR HAKATA CITY” become more attractive due to light-up.

This large “symbol tree” was introduced for the first time this time.

As I visited the site on Saturday, there were lots of visitors.

In addition, a Christmas market was held.

From wherever I took photos centering around the symbol tree, I found every picture was impressive.

I will go to the upper floors.

On the rooftop garden.

A walkway on the second floor.

Views from the walkway were very spectacular.

From a lateral side.

Visitors enjoyed taking photos.

A stage show was also held on the first floor.

A panoramic view at a distance.

Lastly, I took a photos with “Wish Bouquet” objects.

Then, I returned to the hotel and the third day of my Fukuoka trip was over. The photo below was a snowman in front of the hotel.

[Closing]

That’s it for the article about illumination around Hakata Station “Hikari-no-machi Hakata” as part of Day 3.

In “Hikari-no-machi Hakata”, about 800,000 light bulbs were used for light-up and I enjoyed a variety of winter illumination including the symbol tree. The downside was that there were lots of visitors, but I believe it’s worth a visit even if it is crowded 🙂

In the next article, I will write about Dazaifu as part of Day 4.

[Map]

1 Hakata Deitos
2 JR Hakata Station Square
3 ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka

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