Shopping & districts
Maidashi
Maidashi (馬出) is a district of Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is divided into six chōme, numbered 1 to 6, with a total population of 8,813 and 5,341 households. The postal code for addresses in Maidashi is 812–0054. The "Maidashi" school district includes parts of the Higashi Hama district.
What Maidashi is
Maidashi is a residential district in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, rather than a single sight in itself. Its appeal for visitors lies mainly in its position: it sits between several notable historical and religious spots, making it a convenient staging point rather than a destination to seek out on its own. There is no dedicated shopping street or landmark specific to Maidashi — the area functions as a quiet neighborhood you pass through on the way to nearby attractions.
Getting there
From central Fukuoka (Tenjin or Hakata), Maidashi is reachable by subway or bus in roughly 15-20 minutes. The area is also within a short taxi ride of Hakata Station, and it lies a few kilometers from Fukuoka Airport (FUK), making it easy to reach on arrival or before departure.
How much time to allow
Since Maidashi itself has no single site to visit, allow time based on the nearby attractions you plan to combine it with rather than for the district alone. Walking through the area on the way between sights typically adds only 10-15 minutes.
When to go
As a residential district, Maidashi doesn't experience the crowding associated with major tourist sites. Weekday daytime hours are generally quiet and pleasant for walking through en route to nearby attractions.
What to combine it with
- Genkō Historical Museum (0.4km) — the closest attraction, an easy walk
- Hakozaki Shrine (0.5km) — also within easy walking distance
- Sōfuku-ji Temple (0.8km) — a slightly longer walk, still manageable on foot
- Fukuoka Mosque (1.2km) — best combined with the others as part of a single walking loop through the area
Sources: open data from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap · Updated August 5, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
