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Fukuoka Tower, Japan’s tallest seaside tower, stands proudly on Fukuoka’s waterfront.
The night view from the observation deck 123 meters above ground has been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Night Views.
Below, seasonal illuminations transform the tower throughout the year.
This guide covers how to make the most of Fukuoka Tower’s magic hour views and nighttime splendor.
Fukuoka Tower is a landmark tower in the Seaside Momochi district of Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City. At 234 meters, it’s Japan’s tallest seaside tower, and its night view from the 123-meter observation deck is ranked among Japan’s Top 100 Night Views.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Hours | 9:30 am - 10:00 pm (Last admission 9:30 pm) |
| Closed | Monday and Tuesday of the last week of June |
| Phone | 092-823-0234 |
| Admission | Adults (High school+) 1,000 yen / Elementary - Junior high 500 yen / Children (4+) 200 yen / Seniors (65+ Fukuoka residents) 900 yen |
| Coin Lockers | 1F entrance hall (Small 200 yen / Large 400 yen) |
| Parking | Up to 81 spaces (7:00 am - 11:00 pm) / Regular days: 2 hours 400 yen, then 200 yen per 30 min, max 1,200 yen per day |
| Access | 25 min from Hakata Station via Nishitetsu Bus 306 / 15 min from Tenjin via Nishitetsu Bus W1 or 302 |
| Address | 2 - 3-26 Momochihama, Sawara - ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 814 - 0001 |
| Official Site | https://www.fukuokatower.co.jp/ |
Fukuoka Tower is famous for its nightly illuminations that light up without fail every evening.
The illuminations change with the seasons, and special displays are created for events like Halloween and Christmas.
The tower looks beautiful from afar, but up close you can appreciate both its beauty and impressive scale.
The illuminations extend beyond the tower itself to decorate the surrounding area at its base.
These photos show late March’s cherry blossom-themed illuminations.
Summer brings goldfish designs, Christmas features Christmas trees—the illuminations never fail to delight no matter when you visit.
If you’re visiting Fukuoka Tower, the night view is an absolute must.
From the observation deck 123 meters above ground, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Fukuoka City’s nightscape, selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Night Views.
Looking west toward Seaside Momochi Beach Park and Marinoa City Fukuoka. Magic hour—those few minutes just before sunset—creates an especially beautiful contrast with the sky.
Also facing west, this view overlooks the Muromi River. The city lights reflected on the water surface create a dreamlike scene.
Looking east toward Fukuoka PayPay Dome, Tenjin, and Hakata Station.
To the north lies Marizon and Hakata Bay, with Shikanoshima, Okinoshima, and Uminonakamichi visible beyond.
The observation deck at night bustles with couples, friends, and families. It’s one of Fukuoka’s most popular tourist spots.
To fully enjoy both the night view and illuminations, arrive just before sunset.
If you reach the observation deck just before sunset, you’ll witness the beautiful magic hour scenery in those few minutes before the sun sets, then experience an even more stunning night view afterward—twice the magic in one visit.
Fukuoka Tower is farther from Hakata Station and Tenjin than you might expect.
If using transportation other than a car to visit at night, plan your route before heading out.
Nishitetsu Bus serves Fukuoka Tower, but evening service drops to just 1-2 buses per hour. Check departure times for both your trip there and back in advance.
With such limited bus frequency and the need to watch departure times for both ways, you might find yourself too constrained to fully enjoy Fukuoka Tower.
That’s why we recommend the subway plus taxi combination.
For evening visits to Fukuoka Tower, combining the subway with a taxi is the best approach.
Subways run frequently even in the evening. You can reach Nishijin Station anytime without worrying about schedules.
Nishijin Station has no taxi stand, but taxis pass by on the main street in front of the station. Wait at the Wakiyamaguchi intersection where Meiji-dori and Sazae-san Street cross to catch one. (If you can’t flag one down, call one of the taxi companies listed below.)
From Wakiyamaguchi intersection to Fukuoka Tower is about 1.5 km. By taxi it takes 6-7 minutes and costs around 870 yen.
For the return trip, take a taxi from Fukuoka Tower back to Nishijin Station.
However, Fukuoka Tower also has no taxi stand, so you’ll need to catch one yourself.
Calling a taxi company or using an app is the most reliable method.
| Company | Phone |
|---|---|
| Nisshin Kotsu Group | 092-761-5678 |
| Fukuoka MK Taxi | 092-713-2229 |
| Tomato Kotsu | 0570-080-080 |
You can also book taxis through ride-hailing apps like GO, Uber Taxi, or DiDi.
Alternatively, there’s a taxi stand 350m away, about a 5-minute walk from Fukuoka Tower.
With these options, you can enjoy the night views and illuminations at Fukuoka Tower without being tied to a schedule.
The night view from the observation deck looking down over Fukuoka. The illuminations decorating the tower’s base.
The 234-meter tower bathed in seasonal colors, with panoramic views of Hakata Bay and Fukuoka’s cityscape from 123 meters up—this combination is unique to Fukuoka Tower.
Of course, visiting during the day offers grand views as well.
But places in Japan where you can witness such beautiful night views are few and far between.
Head to the observation deck before sunset. After taking in the night view, explore the tower’s base.
Experience the night view and illuminations overlooking Hakata Bay—a must-do in Fukuoka.
