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Hakata, Nakasu & Naka River Water Bus: River Cruise

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Hakata, Nakasu & Naka River Water Bus: River Cruise

Cruise around the city’s popular sightseeing spots by boat.

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The River Cruise is a great way to take in the cityscape of Hakata, one of the liveliest areas in Fukuoka Prefecture, in a short amount of time.

There are three routes. The first is the Nakasu Cruise, which travels along the Naka River through Kyushu’s largest entertainment district. The approximately 30-minute route passes the food stalls lining the river, the popular Canal City Hakata shopping complex, and the waters off Bayside Place Hakata. The second is the Hakata Bay Cruise, which travels from the Naka River out into Hakata Bay. This approximately 45-minute sightseeing cruise passes attractions such as Canal City Hakata, Bayside Place Hakata, and Fukuoka Tower, Japan’s tallest seaside tower. The third is the BBQ Cruise. Meat tastes even better when enjoyed aboard a boat in the refreshing sea breeze. Staff take care of all the preparations for this 90-minute cruise, available as a private charter for groups of 10 or more.

The time of day you board is also part of the experience. Cruise under the refreshing sunlight during the day, admire the peaceful scenery around sunset, or see the city’s atmospheric neon-lit streets at night.

Highlights

  • See Hakata’s popular sightseeing spots from the water in a short amount of time.
  • Choose from three routes: the Nakasu Cruise, Hakata Bay Cruise, and BBQ Cruise.
  • Take in different scenery depending on the time of day, from refreshing daytime views and sunset scenery to atmospheric neon-lit streets at night.

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  • Feel refreshed and relaxed on a river cruise beneath clear blue skies

    Feel refreshed and relaxed on a river cruise beneath clear blue skies

  • Sunset views unavailable from land make for lasting travel memories

    Sunset views unavailable from land make for lasting travel memories

  • The colorful neon lights create an otherworldly atmosphere

    The colorful neon lights create an otherworldly atmosphere

Reviews

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  • 王小鈞
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    After shopping all day until my arms were tired, I switched things up at night and took the Nakasu river cruise.

    With the evening breeze blowing and the lights on both banks reflecting on the river, it had a totally different vibe from lively Fukuoka during the day. Sitting on the boat and slowly taking in the night views was comfortable and relaxing, with no crowds to squeeze through. It was the perfect way to wrap up the day.

    If the daytime is for emptying your wallet, then let the Nakasu cruise fill up your memories at night.

  • Doob
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    Nakasu is beautiful, whether it’s in the morning or at night.

Details

Name in Japanese
博多・中洲・那珂川水上バス リバークルーズ
Postal Code
810-0002
Address
6-3-1 Nishinakasu, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Phone
080-5215-6555
Closed on
No regular closures; services may be suspended due to weather or tidal conditions
Hours
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Admission
[Nakasu Cruise] Adults: ¥1,500; children: from ¥800
[Hakata Bay Cruise] Adults: ¥2,000; children: ¥1,000
[BBQ Cruise] Adults ages 13 and over: ¥6,500; children ages 12 and under: ¥3,000; advance reservations required
Prices may vary by date
Access
1) Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Tenjin Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line
2) Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Hakozaki Line
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa