{"id":73971,"date":"2016-12-12T16:41:51","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T07:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?p=57208"},"modified":"2016-12-16T13:45:40","modified_gmt":"2016-12-16T04:45:40","slug":"countdown2016-7","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/guides\/countdown2016-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Fukuoka Countdown Guide 2016-17"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are you doing this New Year\u2019s eve? With the end of the year sneaking up on us, it\u2019s time to make plans! While most Japanese go home to spend time with their families and visit shrines at midnight for hatsumode, countdown events are an increasingly popular way to ring in the New Year. Check out our list for some of Fukuoka\u2019s hottest countdown spots to celebrate the end of the year\u2026<\/p>\n

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\nBayside Place Hakata <\/strong>
\nBayside\u2019s countdown party includes live music from special guests including the Beagle Crew (a Fukuokan band) and Fumika, a singer popular for her beautiful voice. There will be a \u2018100 girls x 100 boys\u2019 matching event, an Asian-themed night market and much, much more. The New Year will be rung in with a massive fireworks display!<\/p>\n

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Countdown 2016<\/strong>
\nDate: 12\/31
\nTime: 17:00~01:00
\nPrice: Free
\nAddress: 13-6 Chikko Honmachi, Hakata-ku
\nTel: 092-281-7701
\nhttp:\/\/www.baysideplace.jp\/news\/213\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nGrand Hyatt Fukuoka<\/strong>
\nOne of Japan\u2019s best gospel-music producers, Shin Ikesue, and his modern gospel group, Soulmatics, will be playing at the Grand Hyatt\u2019s countdown event at the B1F Bar Lounge. Go along to enjoy a Japanese gospel celebration like no other.<\/p>\n

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Soulmatics Countdown Live<\/strong>
\nDate: 12\/31
\nTime: 23:30~00:40
\nCover Charge: \u00a5750. Food or drink purchases necessary.
\nAddress: 1-2-82 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku
\nTel: 092-282-1234
\nhttp:\/\/www.grandhyattfukuoka.com\/restaurant\/bar_fizz\/index<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nGreenland <\/strong>
\nGreenland Amusement Park\u2019s countdown event will feature illuminations galore, and Japan\u2019s longest floor-based projection mapping display. Music, comedy (from Fukuoka Yoshimoto) and a massive firework show. The view from Ikemae Hiroba is recommended!<\/p>\n

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Greenland Countdown Party 2017<\/strong>
\nDate: 12\/31
\nTime: 09:30~02:00
\nPrice: Advance tickets for Countdown Party: \u00a53,000 (Adults), \u00a52,000 (Children)
\nAddress: Midorigaoka Arao, Kumamoto
\nTel: 0968-66-1112
\nhttp:\/\/www.greenland.co.jp\/park\/news\/2016\/11031322.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nHard Rock Cafe <\/strong>
\nThis is the first countdown party that Hard Rock will host since it moved to its new location near Hakata Station. The event will include an American buffet serving up some of HRC\u2019s most popular menu items alongside a special New Year\u2019s menu. There will be a New Year\u2019s lottery and a kagami wari ceremony to break open a wine barrel. Fukuoka artist Raspberry Dream will be performing alongside DJ Kosuke Onizuka.<\/p>\n

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2017 Countdown Party<\/strong>
\nDate: 12\/31
\nTime: 22:00~01:00
\nPrice: Advance: \u00a53,500 Door: \u00a53,900
\nAddress: 8-1 Chuogai, Hakataeki, Hakata-ku
\nTel: 092-433-2975
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/214760002298599\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nHilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk<\/strong>
\nThe countdown at the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk\u2019s fourth floor Brasserie & Lounge bar is known as one of the classiest events in town. Welcome the New Year in style with music provided by DJs from Cross FM. Enter the lucky draw to win meals at Hilton restaurants, and hotel stays!<\/p>\n

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Countdown Party 2017<\/strong>
\nDate: 12\/31
\nTime: 22:00~00:30
\nPrice: \u00a58,000 for adults, \u00a54,000 for children, includes buffet and a glass of sparkling wine.
\nAddress: 2-2-3 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
\nTel: 092-844-8111
\nhttp:\/\/www.hiltonfukuokaseahawk.jp\/plans\/restaurants\/3092<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nHuis Ten Bosch <\/strong>
\nHuis Ten Bosch\u2019s celebrations start early in the morning on New Year\u2019s Eve. Head along to the park to enjoy their Adventure Park and Robot Kingdom. After the sun sets, things really get going with the \u201cKingdom of Light\u201d, a 13 million light illumination that has been voted the best night view in Japan for four years in a row. There will be two sets of fireworks, the first at 18:45~19:00, and the second, the Japan Grand Countdown Firework event, taking place at midnight for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Huis Ten Bosch Countdown 2016-2017<\/strong>
\nDate: 12\/31
\nTime: 08:00~02:00
\nPrice Various deals depending on whether you want your tickets to include transport, and whether you chose whole day or half day packages. Check out full details here<\/a>.
\nAddress: 1-1 Huis Ten Bosch Machi, Sasebo, Nagasaki
\nTel: 0570-064-110
\nhttp:\/\/www.huistenbosch.co.jp\/event\/countdown\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nMariera Countdown Cruise 2016-2017<\/strong>
\nDepart Hakata Port at 23:00 on New Year\u2019s Eve and spend a romantic 90 minutes watching the Fukuoka cityscape recede into the distance. Aboard the boat there there will be gospel performances and a standing buffet.<\/p>\n

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Mariera Countdown Cruise 2016-2017<\/strong>
\nDate: 12\/31
\nTime: 23:00~00:30
\nPrice: \u00a510,000 for adults, \u00a56,000 for children
\nAddress: 13-6 Chikko Honmachi, Hakata-ku
\nTel: 092-844-8111
\nhttp:\/\/www.mariera.jp\/img_top\/event\/2017\/countdown2017.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nMojiko Retro<\/strong>
\nMojiko Retro\u2019s countdown will feature great live music and the raucous \u2018banana no tatakiuri\u2019, a grand banana bazaar that originated in the early Taisho period. A unique New Year\u2019s atmosphere with fireworks and whistles from the ships docked in the port. Historic pieces of architecture will be illuminated. A great place to enjoy the start of the New Year with family and friends.<\/p>\n

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Countdown in Mojiko<\/strong>
\nDate: 12\/31
\nTime: 22:30\uff5e24:30
\nPrice: Free
\nAddress: Mojiko Retro Area, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu
\nTel: 093-321-4151
\nhttp:\/\/www.mojiko.info\/news\/topics0476.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nSpace World <\/strong>
\nSpace World\u2019s countdown events are popular each and every year. A special countdown pass is available for entry to the park after 15:00, and the park will stay open till well past midnight.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s Countdown! 2016-2017<\/strong>
\nDate: 12\/31
\nTime: 10:00~02:00
\nPrice: Countdown pass: \u00a53,450 for Adults, \u00a52,800 for Children
\nAddress: 4-1-1 Higashida, Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu
\nTel: 093-672-3600
\nhttp:\/\/www.spaceworld.co.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nWith The Style<\/strong>
\nFor \u00a52,016 you\u2019ll get nomihodai<\/em> (all you can drink) between 21:00 and 01:00 at this popular resort hotel located a few minutes from Hakata station. Leave and go back in as many times as you want. A very romantic venue!<\/p>\n

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2016 Countdown Party <\/strong>
\nDate: 12\/31
\nTime: 21:00~01:00
\nPrice: \u00a52,016
\nAddress: 1-9-18 Hakataeki minami, Hakata-ku
\nTel: 092-433-3901
\nhttp:\/\/www.withthestyle.com\/event\/detail\/buffet2016.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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