A Sightseeing Guide to Fukuoka Tower: Fukuoka’s Icon for Stunning Views and Experiences

The biggest draw of Fukuoka Tower is the view from the top observation deck 123 m above ground, where you can see the cityscape at a glance.
Enjoy refreshing daytime views of Hakata Bay and the city, a magical sunset over the bay in the evening, and a panoramic night view with the city sparkling after dark.

On the 1st to 3rd floors of the observation area, you’ll find plenty of fun experiences for everyone, from kids to adults—AR, interactive games, stamp rallies, and more.
Two especially popular attractions on the 1st observation floor, “SKY Play 116,” are the AR “Happening Window,” where you can appear alongside UFOs and giant characters, and “Omikuji Pinball,” which gives you a Hakata-dialect fortune.
There’s also a photo platform near Fukuoka Tower where you can take a commemorative shot with the tower, adding to the playful atmosphere.

Fukuoka Tower is a popular date spot certified as a “Sacred Place for Lovers.”
On the 1st observation floor, there’s a heart-shaped object perfect for photos, and it lights up when you press the switch.
Try taking a memorable photo from your Fukuoka date with the glowing heart and cityscape behind you.
Nearby, there’s also a vow fence where you can attach a love lock engraved with your names and a date.
There’s a legend that attaching a love lock binds the two of you in eternal love.
Plus, the “SKY Cafe & Dining Refuge” on the 2nd observation floor has couple seating where you can enjoy dinner while looking out at the night view.

“SKY View 123” is the top-floor observation deck.
From this floor 123 m above ground, you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama of the city, Hakata Bay, and at night, breathtaking scenery selected for Japan’s “Top 100 Night Views.”
The floor is covered with phosphorescent stones, so at night it sparkles like a starry sky, creating an even more romantic atmosphere.
The views from Fukuoka Tower—the tallest seaside tower in Japan—are not to be missed.
Photo props with speech bubbles like “Fukuoka no minasan yoroshiku ne” and “Fukuoka yokatokoyatta” are also available for commemorative pictures.
Another activity you should join while exploring is the “stamp rally.”
Find the six sightseeing spots shown on the card and collect all the stamps to get a special deal at “SKY Café & Dining Refuge” on the 2nd observation floor.

“SKY Cafe & Dining Refuge” on the 2nd observation floor is glass-walled all around, so you can enjoy lunch or dinner with incredible views.
It’s great for lunch or a casual cafe visit during the day, but if you’re visiting as a couple, dinner with the special night scenery selected for Japan’s Top 100 Night Views is also recommended.
A standout menu item is the Fukuoka Tower limited sweet, the “Rainbow Roll Parfait.”
Its colorful tower-shaped look, paired with the scenery in the background, is sure to look great in photos.

“SKY Play 116” on the 1st observation floor, 116 m above ground, is packed with entertainment experiences.
Here are four highlights.
First is “Tenku Gacha,” which looks like capsules dropping from the sky—you can get unique Fukuoka Tower goods.
Second is “Omikuji Pinball,” where you can test your luck by drawing the fortune from where the pinball lands after being launched toward the sky. The Hakata-dialect fortunes make a great keepsake.
Third is the giant heart-shaped object known as a “Sacred Place for Lovers.” Hold hands and touch the switch together to make it light up. You can choose your favorite from eight colors using the button right next to it—perfect for a couples’ photo.
Fourth is the “Happening Window,” which shows video with CG like UFOs layered over the view outside the tower. You can also enjoy a rock-paper-scissors challenge with the giant Futa-kun. It’s a popular spot for kids, with AR-based experiences.

The ground-floor area called “SKY Port” includes the entrance and elevator hall.
The hall is designed with an underwater theme, with blue, ocean-inspired light shining down from the ceiling for a dreamy effect.

If you’re going on a date at Fukuoka Tower, the “Heart Illumination” plan is also recommended.
If you apply, the tower will light up at your chosen date and time with an angel shooting a bow and lots of hearts, creating a special illumination just for the two of you.
There are two plans: “Shooting Heart” and “Balloon Heart,” and both cost 30,000 yen (tax included).
There’s also a “Color&Heart Set Plan,” where you can choose your preferred color.
Use it as a surprise for a birthday, wedding anniversary, or another important day for a romantic memory.

A waterfront on Hakata Bay with a modern vibe, lined with Fukuoka landmarks such as Fukuoka Tower and PayPay Dome.
Spreading along the shore of Momochihama is this “Seaside Momochi Seaside Park,” a roughly 1.5 km man-made beach.
On this spacious, clean beach that feels surprisingly far from the city, you can enjoy swimming as well as beach sports like beach volleyball and beach soccer, and in summer it becomes lively with many visitors.

A museum located in the center of the Seaside Momochi area, with Fukuoka Tower to the north and Fukuoka PayPay Dome on the east side across the river, making it a sightseeing spot as well.
It was founded in Heisei 2 (1990). It opened as a museum to research and exhibit local history and folklore.
The permanent exhibition, themed “FUKUOKA: A City and Its People Living in Asia,” introduces Fukuoka’s history and folklore.
There’s also the “Experience Learning Room (Mitaiken Lab),” where you can see and enjoy toys, instruments, clothing, and daily tools from across Asia, as well as a shop and cafe.

“BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA” opened in July 2020 next to PayPay Dome. From the 1st floor to the rooftop, the entire building offers a wide range of entertainment.
The highlight is the rooftop attraction area, “Zekkei 3 Kyodai SMBC Nikko Securities.”
There’s the 100 m tube slide “SubeZO,” where you slide down from 40 m above ground along the building’s wall; the single-rider suspended rail coaster “TsuriZO,” experienced at 60 m above ground; and the climbing and bouldering facility “NoboZO”—all thrilling attractions.

A commercial facility in a prime location facing Hakata Bay, just a 2-minute walk from Fukuoka Tower.
Inside are many restaurants, including “mamma-mia” for creative Italian cuisine, “BBQ & Kaki-goya SHIBA” where you can barbecue in private rooms, and “BIG BANANA” for pizza and hot dogs.
The charm is that you can relax and enjoy a meal while looking out at the sea from any of the restaurants.
High-speed boats also depart and arrive here, connecting Marizon with the aquarium “Marine World Uminonakamichi” in Approx. 20 minutes one way.
That makes it easy to plan a trip where you visit Fukuoka Tower, enjoy lunch at Marizon, and then take the high-speed boat to Marine World.

A window-side-only seating restaurant located on the top floor (10th floor) of Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall.
Enjoy French cuisine made with Kyushu ingredients while taking in night views of the Hakata bay area and city lights.
You can enjoy courses featuring the best of Kyushu ingredients, such as sesame-baked Spanish mackerel landed in the Genkai Sea, steak from Iki beef (a prized Nagasaki brand beef), and Ureshino hojicha mousse from Saga Prefecture (contents vary by season).

A mentaiko specialty restaurant in the Nishinakasu area, known as a neighborhood lined with famous restaurants and a gathering place for food lovers.
It’s often considered the original specialty shop to serve Fukuoka’s famous mentaiko—once mainly sold as a souvenir—as a full meal.
The signature dish is the “Mentaiju,” as featured in the restaurant name: a whole stick of kelp-wrapped mentaiko, carefully marinated over time, placed on rice laid with nori.

A hotel in Fukuoka’s Seaside Momochi area, selected for Japan’s “Top 100 Urban Landscapes,” with a striking look inspired by a luxury cruise ship.
It’s known for its views: all 1,052 guest rooms across 35 floors offer an ocean view of Hakata Bay.
It’s next to Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, making it convenient for sporting events and concerts.

A hotel known for its great location, with easy access on foot to two of Fukuoka’s top downtown areas: Hakata and Tenjin. With the concept “My 3rd Place,” it aims to be more than just a place to stay—an inviting spot where you can be yourself.
Step inside past the entrance and you’ll enjoy discovering thoughtful design touches throughout the hotel.

A city hotel with great access to Fukuoka’s sightseeing and food hotspots, including “Tenjin Chikagai,” a 600-meter stretch of shops and restaurants; “Ohori Park,” next to the Fukuoka Art Museum and a Japanese garden; and “Nakasu Yatai Street,” where you’ll find Hakata’s famous food stalls.
With a natural look and clean, comfortable rooms, you can choose from double, triple, or four-person rooms. Of the 263 rooms in total, 80% feature bed widths of W1400 mm to 1600 mm, so you can relax in comfort.