Moon Phase Fukuoka

Moon Phase Fukuoka: New Moon

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the moon in Fukuoka is a New Moon with 0% illumination. Moon age: 29.0 days.

Illumination
0%
Moon Age
29.0d
Next Full Moon
Oct 26
Distance
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☽ Moonrise
5:47 AM
↑ Highest
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☾ Moonset
5:30 PM

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☽ Best Places to View the Moon in Fukuoka, Japan

Fukuoka sits at roughly 33.59°N on the shores of Hakata Bay in northern Kyushu, with around 1.63 million residents. The modern city was established in 1889, bringing together the historic castle town of Fukuoka and the neighbouring merchant port of Hakata. The Hakata area has served as an important gateway for exchange with the Asian mainland for well over a thousand years — a typhoon off this same coastline is traditionally credited with helping repel the Mongol invasion fleet of 1281, an event later associated with the word "kamikaze." Between a mirrored seaside tower, a castle ruin, and an island reachable by a short ferry ride, Fukuoka gives a genuine variety of places to watch the moon over the bay.

1

Fukuoka Tower

At 234 metres, the tallest seaside tower in Japan, clad in around 8,000 half-mirrored glass panels that have earned it the nickname "Mirror Sail." Its main observation deck sits at 123 metres, looking out over Hakata Bay and the Momochi district below, and is particularly striking at sunset as the coastline lights up. Check current opening hours before planning an evening around it.

2

Ohori Park & Fukuoka Castle Ruins

A central park built around a lake with a roughly 2-kilometre jogging track, adjoining Maizuru Park and the ruins of Fukuoka Castle. The elevated castle grounds give an open view over the surrounding city, with the water below adding a second, reflective layer to a rising moon — though not every part of the grounds stays open or lit after dark.

3

Nokonoshima Island

An island in Hakata Bay reached by a roughly 10-minute ferry from Meinohama Port, with a seasonal flower park spread across its higher ground. It's the most distinctly island-based option on this list, trading the city skyline for open water and quieter surroundings.

4

Atago Shrine

A hilltop shrine near Muromi Station, promoted by the shrine itself as a photography viewpoint with Fukuoka Tower visible in the distance across the bay. The approach from the station and nearby bus stops is fairly steep, but the elevated grounds give an open sightline away from the busier central landmarks.

5

ACROS Fukuoka Rooftop Garden

A terraced, plant-covered building in the city centre, its stepped green roof holding a large collection of plants across multiple levels. The rooftop is a daytime destination on its current schedule, closing in the mid-afternoon, so it's better suited to an early visit before heading elsewhere for the moon itself.

6

Momochi Seaside Park & Hakata Bay Waterfront

The waterfront around Fukuoka Tower, developed through land reclamation associated with the 1989 Asia-Pacific Exposition and now a mix of parkland, beach, and residential development. It's Fukuoka's easiest option for an ordinary evening, with open views toward Hakata Bay.

◉ Best Times for Moon Photography

🌕 Full Moon ±1 day — Momochi Seaside Park and Nokonoshima both give open sightlines out over Hakata Bay
❄ Dec–Feb — the coolest and generally drier part of the year, with a mild winter climate compared with much of Japan
🌙 Mar–May & Oct–Nov — generally comfortable evenings for walks around Ohori Park or Atago Shrine
☀ Jun–Sep — warm and humid, with the rainy season concentrated in early summer and typhoon risk later in the season
🥶 Winters are generally mild, with freezing temperatures uncommon but still possible during cold snaps

📷 Quick Photography Tips

🎯A tripod helps at open, exposed spots like Momochi Seaside Park and Nokonoshima, where permitted — both are more exposed to wind off the bay than the city streets
🪞Fukuoka Tower's mirrored panels catch evening light in a way few other towers do — worth a shot on the way to or from the observation deck
🏯Fukuoka Castle's stone walls and ruins can provide an atmospheric historic foreground when nighttime lighting is operating — check current illumination schedules rather than assuming it's lit every night
🔋Humidity can affect lenses in summer — carry a cloth and let gear acclimate before shooting if you've come from an air-conditioned space
🕐 Timezone

Fukuoka runs on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) year-round — Japan does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset from UTC stays the same in every season.

🌐 Other Locations

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Enjoy the moon over Fukuoka — a bay city that's stood at Japan's edge for centuries, with a mirrored tower and an island ferry ride both waiting on the water.

The moon phase today in Fukuoka, Japan is shown in detail above — complete with exact illumination percentage, moonrise/set times, and the best viewpoints to see it. For the moon phase today in any other city or location worldwide, visit our Dynamic Moon Phase Calculator on the home page.

◐ While Actually There

Fukuoka's whole identity is built around its position on the water. The Hakata area has served as an important gateway for exchange with the Asian mainland for well over a thousand years, close enough that a typhoon off this same coastline is traditionally credited with helping destroy the Mongol invasion fleet of 1281 — an event tied to the origin of the word "kamikaze." That history sits quietly behind a much more ordinary modern skyline — a mirrored tower, a reclaimed waterfront park, ferries running out to a flower-covered island a few kilometres offshore.

Inland, the city keeps its older layers close at hand. Ohori Park and the ruins of Fukuoka Castle sit right next to each other, water and stone doing the same job the tower does out on the coast — giving you somewhere elevated or open enough to watch the sky properly. Atago Shrine, on a hillside a short subway ride from the centre, offers its own version of the same view, with Fukuoka Tower visible in the distance.

Most of the central options are straightforward to combine with an evening out, but check Fukuoka Tower's current hours, the Nokonoshima ferry timetable, and any access restrictions at individual parks or facilities before setting your route.

"Fukuoka has been watching this stretch of water for over a thousand years — a mirrored tower is just the latest thing built to look out over it."

✓ Your Fukuoka Moon Chase Checklist

Before You Go

  • Check the moonrise time and phase on this page for each night of your stay
  • Check the current ferry timetable to Nokonoshima from Meinohama Port before planning a visit
  • Check ACROS Fukuoka's current rooftop garden hours if you want to combine it with your visit — it's a daytime destination
  • Check current Fukuoka Tower opening hours before planning an evening around the observation deck
  • Check the forecast for typhoon activity if visiting in late summer or early autumn

What to Bring

  • A light jacket for winter evenings — generally mild rather than severely cold, though a warm layer is still worth having for cold snaps
  • A tripod, useful at open spots like Momochi Seaside Park and Nokonoshima where permitted
  • Comfortable shoes for the walk up to Atago Shrine and around Ohori Park
  • A light rain layer, especially during the June rainy season
  • Spare camera batteries and a lens cloth for humid summer evenings

On the Night

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes before moonrise at open spots like Momochi Seaside Park or Ohori Park
  • Confirm the final return ferry from Nokonoshima before heading out
  • Shoot RAW and bracket exposures, especially where floodlit landmarks like the castle ruins mix with moonlight
  • Mind wind at exposed coastal spots, particularly around Fukuoka Tower and Nokonoshima
  • Watch for typhoon-related weather changes if visiting between summer and early autumn
Ferry schedules to Nokonoshima, opening hours for ACROS Fukuoka's rooftop garden, and castle illumination schedules can all change seasonally — check current times before building an evening around any of them.
The moon over Fukuoka shares the sky with a mirrored tower, a lakeside castle ruin, and an island a short ferry ride from the mainland. Use the phase calendar on this page, check ferry and facility hours before you go, and let the bay set the scene. Few cities on this site have watched their own stretch of water for quite this long.

? Fukuoka Moon Phase — Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the moon phase today in Fukuoka?

The moon phase today in Fukuoka is a New Moon with 0% illumination. The next full moon is in 17 days, on Oct 26. Moonrise is at 5:47 AM and moonset at 5:30 PM.

Q. Where is the best place to view the moon in Fukuoka?

Fukuoka Tower, at 234 metres the tallest seaside tower in Japan and clad in around 8,000 half-mirrored glass panels, has a main observation deck at 123 metres looking out over Hakata Bay and the Momochi district. Momochi Seaside Park and the Hakata Bay waterfront around the tower are Fukuoka's easiest option for an ordinary evening, with open views toward the bay. Ohori Park, built around a lake with a roughly 2-kilometre jogging track, adjoins the ruins of Fukuoka Castle, whose elevated grounds give an open view over the city, and Atago Shrine on a hilltop near Muromi Station offers a photography viewpoint with Fukuoka Tower visible across the bay. Nokonoshima Island, reached by a roughly 10-minute ferry from Meinohama Port, trades the skyline for open water.

Q. Where does the moon rise and set in Fukuoka, and how high does it climb?

At about 34°N, Fukuoka's moon rises between roughly northeast and southeast and sets between roughly northwest and southwest over each month, depending on its declination. A winter full moon culminates high, at roughly 80–85° above the southern horizon, while a summer full moon stays low, peaking at about 30°. Hakata Bay lies to the north of the city, so a moon at culmination is behind you when you look out over the water, and a winter full moon, which rises far to the northeast and sets far to the northwest, is the one most likely to appear over the bay from the waterfront, depending on the date and your exact position.

Q. What camera settings work best for moon photography in Fukuoka?

For a bright full moon, start with the Looney 11 rule (f/11, ISO 100, 1/100 s) and adjust from your histogram. Shoot RAW and bracket exposures, especially where floodlit landmarks such as the castle ruins mix with moonlight, and check current illumination schedules rather than assuming the castle is lit every night. A tripod helps at open, exposed spots such as Momochi Seaside Park and Nokonoshima, where permitted, and Fukuoka Tower's mirrored panels catch evening light in a way few other towers do, so they are worth a shot on the way to or from the observation deck.

Q. How do Fukuoka's seasons and typhoons affect moon viewing?

Winters are generally mild and drier, with freezing temperatures uncommon but still possible during cold snaps. The rainy season is concentrated in early summer, and summer evenings are warm and humid, with typhoon risk later in the season, so check the forecast before planning a session and let gear acclimate if you have come from an air-conditioned space. Mind wind at exposed coastal spots, particularly around Fukuoka Tower and Nokonoshima.

Q. Is Nokonoshima Island a good place for moon viewing?

Nokonoshima is the most distinctly island-based option in Fukuoka, trading the city skyline for open water and quieter surroundings, with a seasonal flower park spread across its higher ground. It is reached by a roughly 10-minute ferry from Meinohama Port, so check the current ferry timetable and confirm the final return ferry before heading out, and remember that it is more exposed to wind off the bay than the city streets.

Q. Can I photograph the moon in Fukuoka after dark?

Access varies by site. Check Fukuoka Tower's current opening hours before planning an evening around the observation deck. ACROS Fukuoka's rooftop garden is a daytime destination that closes in the mid-afternoon on its current schedule, so visit early and go elsewhere for the moon itself. Not every part of the Fukuoka Castle grounds stays open or lit after dark, and the approach to Atago Shrine from the station and nearby bus stops is fairly steep. The Nokonoshima ferry timetable can change seasonally, so confirm the last return.