Welcome to Fukuoka!
Whether you’ve arrived by air, rail, or sea, the Now Map is your indispensable guide to the city. Crafted by Fukuoka Now’s seasoned team, this map is the culmination of years of local exploration, designed to showcase the best of Fukuoka to our international visitors.
Our mission is simple: to enrich your Fukuoka experience. The Now Map is more than a map; it’s a tool for discovery, tailored for English speakers by long-term, non-Japanese residents.
Overview
Spanning from Meinohama in the west to Hakozaki in the east, and from Hakata Port in the north to Minami-koen in the south, the Now Map offers a comprehensive view of the city at a glance. Plan your day with ease, visiting landmarks and local favorites such as Shofukuji and Ohori Park.
Detail
Flip the map for a detailed view of key areas like Tenjin, Kawabata, and Hakata, perfect for exploring the city’s bustling centers.
Convenience Meets Practicality
While expansive when unfolded, the Now Map tucks away into your pocket with ease. Unlike a smartphone, it’s always on, always available, and no data charges apply. Scribble notes, chart your journey, and keep it as a memento of your travels.
Availability
Published biannually in April and October, pick up your free copy from tourist spots, hotels, shopping centers, or directly from our sponsors. Can’t find one? Reach out to us via email.
By the Numbers
– Active since 2009
– 100,000 copies for 2025 Spring/Summer
– Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter editions
– Over 260 distribution points
– Advertisement opportunities: sales@fukuoka-now.com
Where to Find Now Map
Available at major info counters in airports, train stations, and cultural spots. Notably:
• Fukuoka Airport Information Counter / 福岡空港国際観光案内所 (Map)
• JR Hakata Station General Information Center / 博多駅総合案内所 (Map)
• Fukuoka City Tourist Information (Tenjin) / 福岡天神観光案内所 (Map)
• Hakata Port Internaitonal tarminal Information / 博多港国際ターミナル総合案内所 (Map)
Acknowledging Our Advertisers
Our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors who make the Now Map possible. Support them as they have supported us. Visit their English or Japanese websites via our links, and find their locations on Google Maps.
Shopping
• Blue Blue Hakata (Map)
• Book Off (Map)
• Canal City Hakata (Map)
• Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba (Map)
• Fukutaro (Map)
• Hakata Hankyu (Map)
• JR Hakata City (Map)
• Mina Tenjin (Map)
• Ming (Map) & Hakata Ichibangai (Map)
• Mojiko Retro Kaikyo Plaza (Map)
• One Fukuoka Bldg. (Map)
• Solaria Plaza (Map)
• Tenjin Chikagai (Map)
• The Outlets Kitakyushu (Map)
• Xsell Youme Town Hakata Branch (Map)
Food & Drink
• Asahi Beer & Fukuoka Yatai (Food stall)
• Au Bord d’Eau Fukuoka (Map)
• Eat Fukuoka (vegan, vegetarian, halal-friendly dishes)
• Grand Hyatt Fukuoka & The Market F & Bar Fizz (Map)
• Ichiran (Map)
• Kakuuchi Fukutaro (Map)
• Potama (Map)
• Tenjin Umaka Yokocho (Map)
• The Roof – One Fukuoka Hotel (Map)
• Wolfgang’s Steak House Fukuoka (Map)
Transportation
• All Kyushu Pass (Kyushu round trip digital ticket for foreign visitors)
• Dazaifu and Yanagawa Sightseeing Ticket Pack
• Fukuoka Bicycle Parking Guide (Indoor Spaces for 100+ Bicycles in Tenjin & Hakata)
• Fukuoka City Subway
• Nishitetsu Trains
• The Rail Kitchen Chikugo
Sightseeing
• Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History (Map)
• Enjoy Kyushu
• Fukuoka Castle & Maizuru Park (Map)
• Hiraodai (Map)
• Kokura Castle (Map)
• Marqers Kitakyushu (Kitakyushu Travel Specialists)
• Mojiko & Shimonoseki (Map)
• Mt. Sarakura (Map)
• Sola Land Hiraodai (Map)
• TOTO Museum (Map)
Fukuoka Now Seasonal Guides
• Fukuoka Wisteria Guide (mid April to early May)
• Fukuoka Beach Guide (July and August)
• Fukuoka Fireworks Guide (July to September)
• Hakata Dontaku Guide (July 1-15)
• Hakata Gion Yamakasa Guide (May 3 & 4)
Now Map is also available at Park Studio, Fukuoka Now’s information hub located inside Ohori Park.
• We regularly update our official Instagram with timely information such as business hours.
• Google Map