Fukuoka City Public Library

Fukuoka City Public Library is a large facility in the Momochi-hama district with over one million titles in its collection. The complex is divided into three specialized sections and can house up to two million volumes total.

The library opened in 1996 and stands in the Seaside Momochi area, which was built on reclaimed land along Hakata Bay after the 1989 Asia Pacific Expo. The district emerged from urban development that completely reshaped the coastal zone.

The library houses a dedicated film archive section with two screening venues where movies are regularly shown to the public. This mix of books and cinema transforms the space into a gathering place for different types of visitors.

The location is accessible by subway via Nishijin or Fujisaki stations, which are about 15 minutes walk away. Buses also stop nearby at Fukuoka Tower, offering another way to reach the site.

The facility includes a specialized City Archive section that collects and preserves historical documents and records of the region. This archive area makes the location an important resource for researching local history.

Location: Momochi-hama

Official opening: June 29, 1996

Address: 7-1, Momochi-hama 3-chōme, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City, 814-0001

Website: http://toshokan.city.fukuoka.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.59000,130.35139

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47