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Canal City Hakata

Preserved in the archive in 2009. Historical article; travel and business details may have changed.

Canal City Hakata (Fukuoka) is commercial complex is built around an artificial canal. Canal City Hakata features very distinctive architecture which helps to make it a major tourist attraction. Canal City Hakata (Fukuoka) is commercial complex is built around an artificial canal, consisting of hotels, a theatre, a movie theatre, shops, restaurants, specialty stores and showrooms. Canal City Hakata located next to the main entertainment district of Fukuoka in the Hakata district. The fountain show and other events are held everyday. A cute information robot welcomes you and answers your questions. Canal City Hakata Canal City Hakata has some very distinctive and impressive architecture which creates ambiance of an oasis from the rest of the city. Jon Jerde, an American architect, designed Canal City Hakata, which at the time was the largest private development in Japan. Canal City Hakata is a major tourist attraction and revitalised the whole area. Canal City HakataCanal City Hakata Pictures We have more unique pictures of Canal City Hakata in our picture gallery. Canal City Hakata is a 10-15 minute walk from either Hakata Station or Tenjin Station, or 7 min walk from Nakasukawabata Subway Station. Location: 1-2, Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka Opening hours: 10am-9pm, 7days Official Web Site: http://www.canalcity.co.jp | | |

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