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Canal City Hakata

A waterside mall of 250-plus shops, a ramen stadium and a half-hourly fountain show.

Typical duration

75 min

Price

Free entry

From port

2.5 km / 1.6 mi

Transfer time

12 min

Indoor / Outdoor

mixed

Queue risk

low

👨‍👩‍👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops

🕐 Best time to visit

Afternoon; fountain shows run every half hour

Designed around a curving 180-metre canal, this huge waterside complex packs 250-plus shops, a basement Ramen Stadium of eight noodle bars and a fountain-and-light show every half hour. A fun, free, weatherproof stop a short ride from the pier.

Getting there from the port

Cruise shuttle or taxi to central Hakata; a short walk from Canal City

🚌 Best transport: shuttle💶 Cost: Free shuttle or ¥1500 taxi