Overview
Opened in 1999, this is the world's only museum devoted to systematically collecting modern and contemporary art from 23 Asian countries and regions — some 5,000 works seen through Asian eyes rather than a Western canon. It also hosts the Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale. Set on the 7th-8th floors of Hakata Riverain, directly above Nakasu-Kawabata Station, with a bargain JPY 200 permanent collection — ideal for rainy days alongside Canal City and Kushida Shrine.
💰 Tickets
Permanent collection JPY 200 (adults), JPY 150 (students), free for junior-high and under; special exhibitions extra.
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
9:30-19:30 (until 20:00 Fri-Sat; closed Wednesdays)
🚇 Getting there
Directly connected to Nakasu-Kawabata Station Exit 6 (Hakata Riverain, floors 7-8).
⏱️ How long to visit
About 1-1.5 hours.
🌅 Best time to visit
Perfect for rainy days or escaping summer heat; Friday-Saturday evening hours slot nicely before a yatai dinner.
Travel Tips
The JPY 200 collection is Fukuoka's best-value indoor stop. If it's a Triennale year, plan around it.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Fukuoka, Japan from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Japan on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
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Things to Do in Fukuoka
Nakasu Yatai Hopping
Hop two or three riverside stalls for ramen, yakitori and oden — Fukuoka's definitive night out. Cash essential.
Dazaifu Day Trip
A half-day by train from Tenjin: Dazaifu Tenmangu, the Kyushu National Museum and the mochi-lined approach.
Nakasu River Cruise
Glide the Naka River at night as yatai lanterns and neon shimmer across the water.