Shopping Street Spots in Central Hakata Area

  • Hakata Kawabata Shopping Arcade
    Shopping
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Kamikawabatamachi
    A 400-meter-long shopping arcade located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. Some 100 establishments line the arcade, from restaurants serving local Hakata specialties to souvenir shops and more. An exhibition on the local Yamakasa festival can be viewed year-round in the Kawabata Zenzai Hiroba plaza. There are also many temples and shrines nearby and the area is frequented by tourists.
  • Kamikawabata Shopping street
    Shopping
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku
  • Minoshima Shopping street
    Shopping
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku

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The most northerly of Kyushu island’s prefectures, Fukuoka comprises castle towns, seaside parks, and Hakata ramen, one of Japan’s most famous noodle dishes. Whether due to its good location or its unique charm, the prefecture’s capital, Fukuoka city, has been voted one of the most desirable places to live in the country - a close-knit community, a thriving food scene, and accessible nature combine for irresistibly laid-back city vibes.

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