--- title: "Hakata (Fukuoka) Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hakata-fukuoka description: "Tonkotsu ramen capital of Kyushu" --- # Hakata (Fukuoka) ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท Japan ยท Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan > "Tonkotsu ramen capital of Kyushu" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 11.7h - **Visiting Sailings:** 78 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (15 sailings), Oct (12 sailings), Feb (11 sailings) ## About Hakata (Fukuoka) Hakata is the historic district at the centre of Fukuoka, a busy city on Kyushu's north coast. Ships dock at Chuo Wharf, and a short taxi or bus ride gets you into downtown. The famous yatai food stalls line the river on Nakasu Island each evening, serving tonkotsu ramen from steaming outdoor kitchens. Kushida Shrine, which dates back over 750 years, stores the massive floats used in the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival and is worth a walk-through. Canal City Hakata is a large shopping complex built around a central waterway with fountain shows. For something quieter, Tochoji Temple houses a 10-metre wooden seated Buddha, and the Hakata Machiya folk museum re-creates old merchant houses. The subway covers the city well, though the central area between the station and the waterfront is flat and walkable. Pick up Hakata-ori textiles or hand-painted dolls if you're looking for local crafts. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen) - **Language:** Japanese - **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) - **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude ## Location Coordinates: 33.6076, 130.3967 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Hakata%20(Fukuoka)/@33.60758,130.39671,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Hakata%20(Fukuoka)&ll=33.60758,130.39671&z=13) ## Things to Do in Hakata (Fukuoka) Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Day trip from central Fukuoka.Rental cycle in Shikanoshima island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/836f807d-0541-411e-babf-f7f09f292d8a.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (170) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ23 | Viator | | [Fukuoka Your Way: 100% Customisable Private Tour with Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/74585ca1-1132-432c-8817-1579639c2120.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (114) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ52 | Viator | | [In Fukuoka! Guide to an izakaya only 100% locals know/Bar Hopping](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/be750fb6-1c4d-41c5-af83-93c50546ebe7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (44) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ230 | Viator | | [Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e250a459-babd-4e23-84ef-dccd106a447c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (78) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ139 | Viator | | [Fukuoka Evening Tours: Yatai, Izakaya, Karaoke and more](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1f9d6f8a-b31d-4a75-8716-f9f3c312d691.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (32) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ86 | Viator | | [[Learn History and Modern Life!] Fukuoka Group/Private Tour+Photo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/16f0a41a-e2d9-4a4b-b376-fc92b5981218.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (26) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ62 | Viator | | [Hakata Old Town Walking Tour Tracing the True History of Fukuoka](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/58484025-dfd3-4299-b88d-729b70427243.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (17) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ167 | Viator | | [Fukuoka Special Japanese Tea Ceremony with Maiko](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d5d39889-2b43-48a6-ae96-de51706bdfa7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (15) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ16 | Viator | | [Fukuoka Private Tour: Heart and Tradition of Hakata](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8ae88589-2d8f-4259-9901-162ddb4bcc96.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (19) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ161 | Viator | | [Colors of Japan, Fukuoka Nokonoshima Island Park & Wagyu BBQ](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/34b360e0-ab98-4049-bdd0-990222124cce.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (17) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ131 | Viator | | [Yanagawa Canal Cruise and Grilled steamed Eel Lunch Private Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4637e82b-6443-4225-a518-d7e33376137b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (17) | 6h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ128 | Viator | | [Fukuoka: Hakata Doll Colorful Painting Shared Activity](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1731f045-a2b9-4358-8b60-a26f13642959.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (10) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ25 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Shimonoseki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/shimonoseki.md): 34 nm - [Sasebo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sasebo.md): 43 nm - [Beppu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/beppu.md): 58 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jade-cedar-jeju-fukuoka-from-shanghai~MSC-BELLISSIMA-20270921-4.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ509 per person (โ‚ฌ1,018 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Bellissima](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-bellissima.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-21 - **Itinerary:** Jade & Cedar โ€“ Jeju & Fukuoka from Shanghai ## Featured Cruises from Hakata (Fukuoka) Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Far East Grandeur โ€“ Singapore to Yokohama](https://cruisello.com/cruises/far-east-grandeur-singapore-to-yokohama~RCL-NAVIGATOR-20270429-13.md) | Navigator Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-04-29 | 13 | โ‚ฌ1,450 | | [Camellia Straits โ€“ Jeju, Busan & Fukuoka](https://cruisello.com/cruises/camellia-straits-jeju-busan-fukuoka~MSC-BELLISSIMA-20270128-5.md) | MSC Bellissima | MSC Cruises | 2027-01-28 | 5 | โ‚ฌ604 | | [East Asia Explorer โ€“ Kagoshima, Nagasaki & Busan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/east-asia-explorer-kagoshima-nagasaki-busan~RCL-SPECTRUM-20261122-9.md) | Spectrum Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-11-22 | 9 | โ‚ฌ1,552 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Hakata (Fukuoka)](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=hakata_fukuoka) (78 sailings) ## Browse - [Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)