Fukuoka Prefectural Government Offices

The Fukuoka Prefectural Government Offices is a contemporary building in Hakata-ku featuring public-access areas mixed throughout its floors alongside administrative workspaces. The structure integrates open layouts designed to make government services visible and accessible to visitors.

The building opened in 1981, designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa and Nikken Sekkei to modernize Fukuoka's public administration facilities. Its construction represented an effort to update the prefecture's government infrastructure for the contemporary era.

The building functions as a civic hub where residents engage with prefecture administration for various matters. Visitors can observe how public services operate across different departments in a shared space.

The building sits near major transit connections and operates primarily on weekdays for administrative services. Visitors planning to handle specific matters should check department schedules ahead of time, as some offices may have different hours.

The structure intentionally merges traditional Japanese design principles with 1980s architectural modernism in its detailing and spatial proportions. This blend appears in material choices and room layouts that reflect both heritage and the era of its construction.

Location: Hakata-ku

Inception: August 1981

Architects: Kisho Kurokawa, Nikken Sekkei

Official opening: November 16, 1981

Website: https://pref.fukuoka.lg.jp/contents/chousha-kanri.html

GPS coordinates: 33.60606,130.41794

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49