[2025 Fukuoka Attraction] Travel Guide for Kawabata Shopping Arcade (Updated Mar)

Hakata Kawabata Shopping Street, which has a history of more than 130 years, is the earliest bustling shopping street in Hakata. It is also a scenic spot that you can visit when visiting Kushida Shrine⛩️. It is about 400 meters long and is divided into Kawabata Central Shopping Street and Kamikawabata Shopping Street. Here you can enjoy shopping🛍️and taste delicious meals. This traditional Japanese shopping street is different from other common Japanese shopping streets, because here you can also see related displays about the Hakata Yamakasa Festival, such as the costume patterns and Hachiban Yamakasa they wear during the festival. The types of shops here are also related to tradition and long history. For example, shops that have been selling traditional carpets, noren, and curtains since Showa 5 (1930), or shops that opened in the Meiji period grocery store. In addition to traditional store types, of course there are also some modern styles here, such as Daiso and FamilyMart convenience stores🏪There are also many restaurants here, and you can also eat Mojiko's super delicious grilled curry🍛! This is the place I will definitely come again next time I come to Fukuoka✈️. Kawabata Central Shopping Street Promotion Association 📍Address: Kamikawabata-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City 🕰️Business hours: (varies according to the regulations of each store) Transportation: Take the Fukuoka Metro Airport Line to the entrance of Nakasu Kawabata Station, or walk for 3 minutes from Kushida Shrine. #100 Ways to Travel #familytravel #fukuokatravel

Located between Hakata and Tenjin, this shopping street features numerous shops and restaurants. The atmosphere is similar to Osaka's Shinsaibashi, but Kamikawabata-machi is less crowded. The street has many restaurants and massage parlors, with a few drugstores and Daiso stores.😚 If you get tired, you can visit one of the massage parlors on Kamikawabata Shopping Street to relax your feet and relieve fatigue. The prices are reasonable and offer great value for money! As for food, I tried a few small shops. As soon as you enter Kamikawabata-machi, you'll see a popular store selling strawberry mochi daifuku, which is quite chewy and unique! 📍Kamikawabata Shopping Street

#Fukuoka Attractions 🕰️Opening hours: 24 hours open 📍Address: 5 minutes walk from Fukuoka Subway Nakasu Kawabata Station 💰Average consumption per person: free visit, arbitrary shopping 💞Reason for recommendation: Kawabata Commercial Street is the oldest shopping street in Fukuoka, very close to the subway station, convenient transportation, very large traffic in July is the Yamakasa Document Festival, the whole commercial street is full of festive atmosphere, giant Yamagata, decorated in a conspicuous place, the shape is quite special, some are Gundam, some are Japanese traditional cultural figures, very special😍

Families, let me share with you a super fulfilling day in Fukuoka after disembarking from Spectrum of the Seas. Here is a super detailed guide, just follow it and you will go no wrong! 🗓️The day before disembarkation (9-11 am): Go to the main restaurant on the 4th floor to get the self-guided inspection number. Remember to go during this time period, don't miss it~ 🚢On the day of disembarkation: Disembark from the 2nd floor according to the broadcast number. Be sure to bring your room card, passport copy and customs declaration form before departure📄 The declaration form is in the room from the beginning. Fill it out in advance according to the template to make disembarkation smoother. 📍First stop: Kushida Shrine After exiting the arrival hall, open Gaode Map and walk 3.3km to Kushida Shrine. I walked around the shrine, bought a super cute amulet, and left from the north gate. The atmosphere of the shrine was really great and it was very photogenic. 📍Second stop: Kawabata Commercial Street Turn left from the north gate and walk to the end to reach Kawabata Commercial Street. I went there early (10:30), and many businesses were not open yet, which was a bit regrettable. You can go a little later. 📍Third stop: Tenjin shopping district Then follow the Amap map and walk past the main store of Ichiran Ramen. There were so many people lining up that I took a photo and rushed to the next destination. Walk for about 10 minutes and you will reach the Tenjin shopping district, and you will pass Dazaifu on the way. When we arrived at Tenjin shopping district, we went straight to Parco for lunch. We found a Wagyu rice bowl restaurant on B1. It was so delicious that we fell in love with it at the first bite. 📍Fourth stop: Tower Records After dinner, I went to Tower Records on the 6th floor to look for albums. I was so lucky that I found Hiroyuki Sawano's Attack on Titan and Slam Dunk albums in the corner🎵 There are also a lot of Kpop albums here, both boy band and girl band. Unfortunately, the single cover of Itzy Yeji that I wanted was sold out. I was so sad. 📍The fifth stop: ACG cereal paradise The 7th floor is full of ACG cereal, including all the Attack on Titan comics. ACG fans will really go crazy. 📍Sixth stop: Hakata After visiting Parco, take the subway from Tenjin underground street to Hakata, and take the Nanakuma Line for 2 stops from Tenjin Minami to Hakata Station. 📍Seventh stop: Hankyu As soon as you get out of Hakata Station, you can see Hankyu and AMU. First, go to Hankyu B1 to buy souvenirs for your family. The strawberry-flavored butter cookies that are only available in Fukuoka taste amazing (Figure 11). 📍Stop 8: Hakata Meipinzo After leaving Hankyu, I found a store called "Hakata Meipinzo" right below Hakata Station. I bought the Fukuoka specialty mentaiko shrimp cakes. They are super delicious and must be tried. 📍Ninth stop: Ohga Pharmacy Opposite Hankyu, across the street is Ohga Pharmacy. I bought a lot of cosmetics and medicines. There is also Ichiran Ramen for sale here. The cashier can speak Chinese, and you can get a tax refund on the spot by showing a copy of your passport, which is super convenient. 🚕Finally: Call a taxi in front of Hakata Station, show the driver the address of the pier (in Chinese, they can understand), and you will be back to the ship smoothly. This day was really fulfilling. I had a lot of fun shopping and eating. I hope everyone can have a good time in Fukuoka~ #Sea Spectrum #Fukuoka Guide #Fukuoka Itinerary

#春好去2024 *All the pictures were taken by Zizi on Earth, please do not steal them. Kawabata Shopping Street, a bustling shopping paradise, consists of two distinctive shopping streets, Central Shopping Street and Kami-Kawabata Shopping Street, attracting countless tourists and citizens to explore. There are more than 130 stores here, covering various consumer categories, from gourmet food to fashionable clothing, from specialty stores to daily necessities stores, meeting the shopping needs of all types of consumers. When you enter Kawabata Shopping Street, the first thing that catches your eye is the various store signs and the dazzling array of goods. Central Shopping Street is famous for its diverse shopping options, including traditional Japanese restaurants, sweet shops and cafes, as well as a variety of fashionable clothing stores and boutiques. Visitors can taste authentic Japanese food such as sushi and ramen, and can also choose their favorite clothing and accessories in fashionable shops. The Kamikawabata Shopping Street attracts many tourists with its unique cultural atmosphere and special products. There are many handicraft shops, art galleries and cultural goods stores here, providing tourists with a good place to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. Visitors can appreciate exquisite handicrafts here, such as ceramics, lacquerware, and Japanese paper, and can also purchase cultural products and souvenirs with Japanese characteristics. 📍Transportation: In addition to abundant shopping options, Kawabata Shopping Street is also favored by tourists for its convenient transportation conditions. This bustling commercial district is just a few minutes’ walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Municipal Subway Station. Whether local residents or tourists from other places, they can easily get here and enjoy the fun of shopping.

#2024wish Navigating the vibrant Kawabata Shopping Arcade in Fukuoka was a journey through time and commerce. The 130-year-old town thrives with a 400m stretch, comprising the bustling Kawabata Chuo Shopping Street and the lively Kamikawabata Shopping Street. From historic establishments to modern boutiques, over 130 shops blend seamlessly, offering a plethora of goods and cuisines. The energy is palpable as clothing stores, eateries, and specialty shops enchant visitors daily. Amidst the daily foot traffic of over 10,000 people, the rich history and diverse offerings make it a treasure trove for exploration. My unforgettable trip left me yearning for the charm of Kawabata. In 2024, I wish to go there again.

Hakata Iron Pot Mugen Gyoza Nakasu Kawabata offers a 60-minute all-you-can-eat menu of small bite-sized gyoza dumplings from Hakata. Types of gyoza start from 318 yen for boiled gyoza (4 plain gyoza). 598 yen for boiled gyoza (4 boiled gyoza). 499 yen for fried gyoza (8 pans). Besides gyoza, there are many Chinese dishes such as meat tofu (799 yen) and yulinji (899 yen). The all-you-can-eat menu is 1,497 yen for unlimited gyoza (only available at Iron Pot) for 60 minutes, with one drink order. It's a simple calculation, but if you order three servings of iron pot gyoza (fried gyoza), it's more economical to order the unlimited gyoza! By the way, I ate 88 pieces (11 servings) 😊 No fixed holidays. Business hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Open from 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays) There are seats with a river view along the Hakata River, so you can enjoy the night view! This is a newly opened gyoza restaurant located in Kawabatadori Shopping Street. Fukuoka City Subway Kushidajinjamae Station 190m Nakasukawabata Station 400m Gion Station 450m Hakata Tetsunabe Mugen Gyoza Nakasukawabata 4-218 Kamikawabata-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0026 #Fukuoka #Gyoza #FukuokaGourmet #FukuokaTrip #Bite-sizedGyoza #FukuokaGourmet #FukuokaTourism