Overviewed from Fukuoka Open Top Bus

Fukuoka City Loop Bus, GREEN Relax, take your time and enjoy a free trip. It travels around the tourist spots of Fukuoka and Hakata. Fare ●Get on and off at whichever stop you like!

Boarding One Time Adult：¥

250 ／Child：¥ 130

*IC cards (except some cards) are also available for GREEN. *Fukuoka Open Top Bus Boarding Ticket and SUNQ Pass are also available for GREEN.

●One day unlimited ride on GREEN and other route buses of Nishitetsu operating in the designated downtown area (see p.8).

GREEN Pass（One Day Free Pass） Adult：¥

700 ／Child：¥ 350

*Many shops along the bus route offer special privileges for customers presenting the pass. *The pass is also available for the buses departing from Fukuoka Airport (Domestic Terminal, International Terminal) and Kuko-mae bus stop.

GREEN Pass Sales Office

Days of Operation

Inside Green Bus, Tourist Information Center, Major Hotels, Hakata Station Bus Terminal, Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Center, Terminals of Fukuoka Airport and etc.

Sat, Sun, public holidays, Golden Week holidays, and long holiday period of summer and other seasons Please visit the official website of GREEN for more details.

http://www.nishitetsu.co.jp/bus/green_bus/ Fukuoka Tourist City Pass will give you one day unlimited rides on five transportation providers. It is a convenient way to get around Fukuoka! Adult

Child

Usable Period

¥800

¥400

One Day

¥1,300

¥650

One Day

Applicable Transportation Nishitetsu Bus, Subway, JR (Local and Rapid), Showa Bus Above Transportations and Nishitetsu Train *Contents are subject to change.

*Ask us about applicable area and special privileges.

Fukuoka Water Bus Fuku-haku Minato Deai Boat Enjoy another view of the town of Fukuoka from the river.

● Fare：Varies by Courses Check out the website for details  http://www.yokanavi.com/eg/waterbus/index

For inquiries about Fukuoka Open Top Bus, Fukuoka City Loop Bus GREEN, FUKUOKA TOURIST CITY PASS and other bus related inquiries

Nishitetsu Customer Center

0570 - 00 - 1010

（OR 092-303-3333）

*Regarding other means of transportation and facilities, please inquire the facility directly.

Fukuoka City is located on the west side of the Japanese archipelago. It is the international gateway of business and travel. Fukuoka is rich with historical and cultural festivals and buildings which have been passed down through generations. In spring, the cherry blossoms and Hakata Dontaku Port festival. In summer, the beach and the powerful Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival. In autumn, the streets lined with beautiful Japanese Zelkova and Ginkgo trees. In winter, the city is lit with colorful illumination. Visitors to Fukuoka can enjoy the four seasons from Fukuoka Open Top Bus. It is the perfect way to see another side of the city.

What is Open Top Bus? Feel the sunshine and the breeze. Enjoy the sounds and scent of the city, and see someone new. Fukuoka Open Top Bus is a roofless double decker bus taking you around tourist spots of Fukuoka City. As you can look over the breathtaking cityscape of Fukuoka, you can also enjoy the exciting ride around the city.

CONTENTS Tenjin/Ohori Area

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Hakata Area

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Momochi Area

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Fukuoka Seen from the Urban Expressway

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Overviewed from Fukuoka Open Top Bus

Easy Guide to Fukuoka

The mix of downtown and nature in one area. Many department stores and buildings full of clothing stores and business offices line along the main street, Watanabe-dori Avenue. In close proximity is the relaxing Ohori Park and spots including an art museum, making this an attractive area for visitors.

Fukuoka Art Museum

Tenjin / Ohori Area

Tenjin / Ohori Area

The stylish museum opened in 1979 and was designed by Kunio Maekawa, one of the apprentices of Le Corbusier, the famous architect of the 20th century. With the collection of artworks including important cultural properties, the museum is well worth checking out. 1-6 Ohori Koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

Keyaki-dori Avenue

This building was first constructed in 1909 to house the Kyushu Branch of Nippon Life Insurance Company. The 19th century British style building of red bricks and white granite, with a dome shaped roof and various other features. It is designated as a national important cultural asset.

Momochi Area

Fukuoka Akarenga Cultural Center

Hakata Area

About 100 zelkova trees line the 800 meter long street. The trees make a colorful tunnel over the street; green in spring, and red and yellow in autumn. The avenue was selected as one of the Best 100 Spots of Fukuoka City and one of the Best 100 Boulevards with Trees in Japan.

1-15-30 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

Fukuoka Castle Ruins / Ohori Park Ohori Park is located next to Maizuru Park, whose symbolic landmark is Fukuoka Castle Ruins and widely known as a viewing spot of cherry blossoms. In the center of the park is a beautiful pond and attracts many joggers, cyclers and people seeking a resting place. 1

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Overviewed from Fukuoka Open Top Bus

Easy Guide to Fukuoka

Hakata Area The many faces of Hakata, the Gateway to Kyushu JR Hakata City

CANAL CITY HAKATA 2013©FUKUOKAJISHO

Canal City Hakata It is located in between Hakata Station and Tenjin. Hotel, theatres, shops, restaurants, showrooms and various other facilities are located along the 180 meters long canal.

Opened in 2011 as a new landmark of Kyushu, it serves not only as a station building but is also tenanted by Amu Plaza Hakata, which holds over 200 shops, City Dining Kuten, one of Japan’s largest restaurant zones, and Hakata Hankyu department store, its first store in Kyushu.

Tenjin / Ohori Area

Festivals and various other cultural activities with history and tradition are alive in Hakata. The area also has major commercial facilities such as JR Hakata Station and Canal City Hakata, as well as Nakasu, which glitters with neon lights at night and known as the largest entertainment district in Kyushu.

1-1 Hakata-eki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

1-2 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

Hakata Area

Hakataza Theater Hakataza Theater is designated exclusively for plays and hosts popular musicals, kabuki and other plays on a monthly schedule. It features a classical exterior, gorgeous audience seats, hanamichi (extensional stage) and stage rotation function for kabuki plays. 2-1 Kawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

Momochi Area

Kushida Shrine Nakasu

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Located between Naka River and Hakata River, Nakasu is the largest entertainment district in Kyushu. Here you can find many long-established restaurants and bars. Along Naka River, many Yatai street stalls will be set up at night, which is a special feature of Hakata attracting many tourists daily.

It is a grand tutelary of Hakata and also friendly referred to by the nickname, Okushida-san. Hakata Yamakasa festival is dedicated to this shrine, and is widely known as the summer feature of Hakata. 1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

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Overviewed from Fukuoka Open Top Bus

Easy Guide to Fukuoka

Momochi Area

Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome, Japan’s first stadium with a retractable roof, is a home stadium of the professional baseball team, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. Next door is the large amusement and shopping facility, Hawks Town Mall.

Attractive Water Front Area with Fukuoka Tower, Yafuoku! Dome and Various Other Commercial Facilities

2-2-2 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

Tenjin / Ohori Area

A variety of leisure facilities and cultural facilities are situated in this friendly area called Seaside Momochi. Here you can enjoy the urban night view reflected over the ocean surface at night. This is one of the most popular tourist spots in Fukuoka attracting many people all day.

Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Marizon Located in the center of Momochi Seaside Park, it is a commercial complex floating over the ocean and features a wedding hall, restaurants and shops.

Hakata Area

Located in the middle of Fukuoka, this is an iconic international hotel with 36 stories and 1,053 guest rooms. It is tenanted by many restaurants and shops.

2-902-1, Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka

2-2-3 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

This 234 meters tall tower is the tallest marine tower in Japan. It is a symbolic building of Fukuoka City and friendly referred to by the name of Mirror Sail, which comes from its sharp triangular shape covered with as many as 8,000 half mirror panels. 2-3-26, Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka

Momochi Area

Fukuoka Tower

Fukuoka City Museum This museum introduces the history and people’s lives of Fukuoka. The gold seal, the national treasure, is well worth checking out. The replica of the gold seal is one of the most popular souvenir items. There is also a restaurant in the museum. 5

3-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka

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Overviewed from Fukuoka Open Top Bus

Easy Guide to Fukuoka

Information on Fukuoka Open Top Bus

Fukuoka Seen from the Urban Expressway

3 Courses to Get Closer to the Sky

Hakata Downtown Course

Child (ages 4 - elementary school)

*For safety reasons, children under 4 years of age are not allowed on the bus.

Location of Departure and Ticket Purchase Fukuoka City Hall Bus Ticket Counter

a panoramic view of Fukuoka and Hakata. The view from the 39 meters long

1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

Aratsu Ohashi Bridge is wonderful.

*Guests with a reserved seat must get on the bus at the Tenjin – Fukuoka Shiyakusho-mae (Fukuoka City Hall) bus stop. *Guests who get on at another stop along the route may purchase a ticket on the bus. *Please buy a ticket on the same day that you will take the bus tour.

Reservations and Inquiries (Business Hours 8:00-19:00)

TEL.0120-489-939

TEL.092-734-4434

Fukuoka Open Top Bus Reservations

OR 092-734-2727

Nishi Park This park is located on a rich green hill. 1,300 cherry blossom trees are planted in the park and the park attracts many visitors in spring as a great viewing spot for these flowers.

Downtown Fukuoka Free Area

Fukuhama Nishikoen Ramp Fukuoka Tower Minami-guchi

Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk

Hakubutsukan Minami-guchi Borui-mae

Tenjin

Otemon

Ropponmatsu

Tashima/Sasaoka

Hakata Bus Terminal

Sakurazaka Dobutsuen-mae

Hakata Station Hie

Nanokawa

Heiwa 1-chome

Katadabashi Toyo 1-chome Toko Shogakko-mae

Watanabedori 1-chome

Ozasa

Ozasa 2-chome

Hakozaki-eki Nishi-guchi Hakozaki-eki Higashi-guchi

Chiyomachi Shiyakusho-kitaguchi Acros Fukuoka-mae Canal City Hakata-mae

Fukuokashi Bijutsukan Higashi-guchi

Befu 6-chome

There used to be the office of defense ministry here back in 8th century. It is a small island of 12 km circumference and can be clearly seen from the expressway.

Tenjinkita Ramp

Yafuoku Dome-mae Nishijin Ohori Koen

Hakatako Kokusai Terminal (Chuo Futo) Marine Messe-mae Kokusai Center/Sunpalace-mae Futo 5-chome Kyudai Kitamon Kaizuka Gofukumachi Ramp Kyudai-mae Kencho-mae Kaizuka Station Hakata Futo (Bayside Place)

Nanotsu 4-chome

Akebono 2-chome Nakamura Daigaku-mae

Nokonoshima Island

Downtown Fukuoka One-Day Pass is also on sale Types of Ticket and Prices

Josei 3-chome

Bayside Place Hakata

The ticket for each course also serves as a one-day pass for ordinary route buses in the Fukuoka Downtown Free-Ride Area (see map below) and the Fukuoka City Loop Bus GREEN.

Reservations by phone and changes to reservations are accepted up to one day in advance.

Kyushu Highway Bus Reservation Center

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¥750

Fukuoka Sparkling Night View Course

Fukuoka Urban Expressway commands

13-6 Chikko Honmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

¥1,500

Seaside Momochi Course

Splendid View from Aratsu Ohashi Bridge Overlooking the Town of Fukuoka and Hakata

This is a commercial complex facility adjoining the passenger terminal of Hakata Port. Hakata Port Tower, the symbol of the facility, can be seen close from the urban expressway. The tower is lit up after dark.

Adult

Sumiyoshi Chuggako-mae

Noma 3-chome Kandamachi 1-chome Chuobyoin-mae

Mizuho Sakakidamachi

Shimizu 4-chome Takeshitaeki Nishi-guchi

Adult Ticket

¥600

Child Ticket

¥300

Pair Ticket

¥1,000

Family Ticket

¥1,400

* Holiday One Coin Pass (500 yen) is available on weekends and holidays. * Pair Ticket is usable for 2 adults, or 1 adult & 2 children. * Family Ticket is usable for 3 adults, 2 adults & up to 2 children, or 1 adult & up to 4 children.

Ticket Counters ●Inside Nishitetsu Bus running within Fukuoka City ●Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Center ●Hakata Bus Terminal, etc.

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