Hakata District

Shopping

If you are looking for the latest in designer fashions, high-tech gadgets, or intricately handcrafted souvenirs, then Fukuoka will not disappoint you. The city’s main shopping district is called Tenjin. Along its busy intersections, you will find a number of department stores stocking everything from high street to high-end designer labels. Whilst heading towards Ohori-koen, along Keiyaki-dori, and around Daimyo there are a host of small boutiques.

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Canal City

For that sleek air-conditioned shopping experience head down to Canal City, a shopping and entertainment complex that will cater to your every …

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Hakata District

The Hakata district is where you will find the bulk of small artisan shops in which you can purchase some fine handcrafted souvenirs. Your first port of call should be the Kawabata Shopping Arcade which stands as testament to the old city and in which there are a number of stalls selling all manner …

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Shogetsudo

Products particular to the Fukuoka region include the Hakata Dolls, which are porcelain figurines decorated as beautiful kimono-clad women and Kabuki performers. Other well-known products to look out for include Hakata textiles and Hakata Champon, a peculiar-sounding glass …

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Marinoa City

Here you can find about 200 shops and boutiques for a whole day (or more!) of shopping. High quality clothes, sports brands, high-end electronics as well as a number of cafes and restaurants to rest your feet can be found within. It's always a good idea to drop by Marinoa …

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Kawabata Shopping Arcade

Kawabata Shopping Arcade is Fukuoka's oldest shopping district, offering a blend of novelty and traditional Japanese items. This 400-metre-long covered arcade houses about 130 shops, including artisan gift stores and ramen joints. It's famous for selling typical clay Hakata …

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Solaria Plaza

Get high-end shopping right at the Tenjin metro-station. Solaria Plaza offers boutiques that will warm the hearts of shopaholics. Lose yourself in the latest fashion trends or get a new piece of jewellery in one of the many shops. You will come back for …

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Nagahama Fish Market

If you want to get an authentic Fukuoka market experience, drop by the Nagahama Fish Market. You can smell the hall from afar and find fresh and peculiar fish on offer. Take some photos or even pick up fresh seafood to cook on your own …

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Yodobashi Camera

Do you happen to need a new memory card for your camera, a backup charging device for your phone or a fresh set of headphones? Then there’s no better place to go than Yodobashi Camera. It's known for its extensive stock of all kinds of electronic devices, good service, and low …

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Konoha Mall

The Nanakuma subway ends in Hashimoto Station, and this is where you can find one of the biggest malls in the area. The sophisticated design of the atrium and its wider offer of speciality shops make this shopping centre a favourite of …

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Tenjin Underground Mall

Tenjin is an upscale underground shopping complex designed to look like a European-style arcade, with cobblestone floors and wrought iron lanterns. The 'avenues' stretch as far as the eye can see, and the assortment of shops and cafés is extremely …

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JR Hakata City

It is impossible to miss the JR Hakata City complex - its 11 floors’ worth of shops and restaurants attract both city residents and visitors (the location right above Fukuoka's main train station, JR Hakata, is unbeatable). Check out the ground floor for food and souvenirs, and do not miss everyone's favourite Tokyu …

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