Nakasu Taiyō Movie Theater Theater
Historic movie theater in Fukuoka's entertainment district
In Fukuoka's Nakasu district, the Nakasu Taiyō Movie Theater screens films and hosts local cinema events, fitting into the area's evening entertainment scene.
Nakasu Taiyō Movie Theater at a Glance#
How to Get to Nakasu Taiyō Movie Theater#
The theatre sits in Nakasu, the island strip between the two channels of the Naka River in central Fukuoka. From Hakata Station, take the Kuko (Airport) subway line one stop to Tenjin (or walk ~20-25 minutes west along Meiji-dori). Nakasu is easiest to reach on foot from Tenjin (about 10-15 minutes). Taxi drivers in the entertainment district will know the theatre simply as “Taiyō eiga-kan.”
Tips for Visiting Nakasu Taiyō Movie Theater#
- Go after dark to see the district's neon and to catch an evening screening - the theatre comes alive then.
- Sit near the back center for the best balance of sound and old-theatre sightlines.
- Ask the cashier which films get local regulars; Nakasu specialises in revivals and niche Japanese titles rarely listed online.
Best Time to Visit Nakasu Taiyō Movie Theater#
Evening visits are best for atmosphere; daytime is quieter if the visitor prefers to inspect the vintage cinema architecture.
Weather & Climate near Nakasu Taiyō Movie Theater#
Nakasu Taiyō Movie Theater's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1680 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 71 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 74 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.9h |
| May | Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 145 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Good | 19° - 26° | 23° | 280 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.2h |
| July | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 273 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.0h |
| August | Good | 24° - 31° | 32° | 179 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.2h |
| September | Very Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 188 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 59 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
