Go Driving Along Hakata Bay and Feel Fukuoka’s Summer at 3 Great Spots

Hakata Bay area, in the northwestern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, has many beaches and fishing spots that are popular among tourists. We’re going to introduce 3 destinations near Hakata Bay that families can enjoy in summer. Why not take your family and go play at these spots by car?

“Seaside Momochi Beach Park,” a popular resort area in Fukuoka City, has an artificial seaside park with a 2.5-km white sandy beach

This beach park is a popular destination for tourists and people who like to enjoy playing in the ocean and sandy beaches. Locals frequently use this beach park for playing beach sports, such as beach volleyball, beach soccer, and touch rugby. The park has an artificial 2.5-km-long white sandy beach, so you can enjoy leisurely strolls. The waterfront promenade ‘Marizon’ in the middle of the beach has a restaurant with barbecue facilities, a wedding hall, and a marine sports shop for adults and children to enjoy.

Hours	Open all year round
Address	2-902-1 Momochihama, Sawara-Ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Access	A 20-minute drive from Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
HP	https://www.marizon-kankyo.jp/

Witness Japan’s tallest marine tower “Fukuoka Tower” draped into the illumination using goldfish as a motif

Fukuoka Tower, located near Seaside Momochi Beach Park, is another tourist spot you should visit. Its illumination events are held seasonally, and in summer, it allows us to feel a very summer atmosphere through the illumination using ‘goldfish’ as a motif. Moreover, it’s known as the tallest seaside tower in Japan. From the 123-meter-high observation deck on the top floor, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Fukuoka City and Hakata Bay. The views from the tower provide different atmospheres depending on the time of day. For example, Hakata Bay shines brightly in the daytime, and a romantic night skyline of Fukuoka can be seen at night, bringing each fascinating scenery. By the way, the tower has restaurants, cafes, photo spots, and souvenir corners so that you can enjoy inside facilities for some hours.

Hours	9:30AM – 10:00PM (Admission until 9:30PM)
Admission fee	Adults 800 yen / Elementary and Junior High School Students 250 yen / Infants (4 or more Years Old) 100 yen
Address	2-3-26 Momochihama, Sawara-Ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Access	A 20-minute drive from Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
URL	https://www.fukuokatower.co.jp/

Swinging toward the beautiful ocean, the “Palm Tree Swing” is definitely good for social networking

Introducing the “Palm Tree Swing” as the third spot you should visit. This swing spot is called a ‘paradise in the neighborhood,’ and its spot is a popular tourist destination with easy access from downtown. Also, this swing spot is on the site of the “Zauo Itoshima Main Store” restaurant. Two wild palm trees grow in front of the beautiful ocean, and the swing is set between the two trees. Swinging up to the sky, you can see as far as the horizon, and the view of the broad ocean is just like a tropical beach. In short, this place is famous as a photogenic spot on social media because posted pictures from here look like scenes captured abroad. Enjoy a relaxing moment while playing on the swing.

Hours	11:00AM – 6:00PM
Address	79-6 Oaza Oda, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture (on the site of Zauo Itoshima Main Store)
Access	A 40-minute drive from Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
URL	https://kanko-itoshima.jp/spot/yashonoki/