Hakata Sennenmon Gate

Traveler highlights

Hakata Sennen-no-Mon stands at the entrance to Hakata’s old town. Added in a later era, it welcomes visitors into a district rich in historic sites. Its substantial wooden structure and peach-shaped roof tiles are details to notice up close. Beyond the gate, a restored stone-paved stretch of Jotenji-dori leads toward old temples such as Jotenji and historic lanes. The gate also symbolizes Hakata’s long history and carries a wish for the city’s continued prosperity. Crossing it leads from modern streets near the station into an old town of temples, shrines, and historic lanes.