About the event
This guide covers the Hakata and Tenjin markets. They have different dates and hours, so choose your destination before travelling. Food, drinks and seasonal goods are sold separately; the organiser also lists additional city venues.
Plan your visit
- Hours & closure days
- Hakata: 7 Nov–25 Dec, weekdays 16:00–23:00, weekends/holidays 12:00–23:00; 7 Nov starts 16:00, 24–25 Dec starts 12:00. Tenjin: 14 Nov–26 Dec, weekdays 17:00–23:00, weekends/holidays 12:00–23:00; closed 28–29 Nov, 21 Nov closes 21:30, 24–25 Dec starts 12:00.
- Admission
- Free entry; food, drinks and goods extra.
- Tickets & booking
- No general entry reservation listed. Check each venue’s programme and special hours.
Opening-day exceptions are not fully confirmed. Check the official calendar before choosing a day.
Official details & tickets ↗Location & access
JR Hakata Station Plaza
JR Hakata Station Plaza
1-1 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Getting here
Outside the Hakata Exit.
Fukuoka City Hall West Plaza
Fukuoka City Hall West Plaza
1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Getting here
About 4 minutes from Tenjin Station or 3 minutes from Tenjin-minami.