• Walk through a Meiji period alley with classic architecture and various temples surrounding it
• Visit Touchoji temple, which was the first Zen temple ever built in Japan, and learn about the history of Buddhism
• Visit some of Hakata’s traditional and beautiful craft shops that sell wedding gifts, celebrity dolls, toys and so on

Stroll down a quaint old street built in the Meiji period, the traditional architecture and atmosphere rivals that of Kyoto. Pay a visit to local Zen temples including famous Jotenji, there are Japanese beautiful dry garden and memorial of place of origin udo and soba noodle. Shofukuji Temple, founded by the priest Yousai and the first Zen temple ever built in Japan. Next make your way to Saimon Kamaboko, a local store selling fish processed food for over 100 years. Next the tour at the Nagasawa gift store to purchase souvenirs to remember your time in historic Hakata. Make a stop on Endo-shoten enjoyable nostargic toy and sweets. Lastly drop by a highly popular chocolate shop.