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

Hakata Kawabata Street is located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Japan. It is a famous street with a long history, traditional culture, and a lively atmosphere. The street stretches along the Naka River for about 1 kilometer and is one of the most representative commercial streets in the Hakata area. With its long history, Hakata Kawabata Street was once a bustling area for Hakata merchants and still retains traditional Japanese architecture and charm. The street is lined with many long-established shops selling Hakata specialties, handicrafts, and local delicacies. Additionally, it is an excellent place to taste Hakata cuisine, such as Hakata ramen and mentaiko. There are also many izakayas and dessert shops here to satisfy different taste preferences.

#FritabiWinter #Fukuoka #Hakata #Sweets #JapaneseSweets #Zenzai #KawabataZenzai #KawabataShoppingStreet 🕰️Business hours 11:00-18:00 *Only open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and shopping street events 📍Location: 10-256 Kamikawabata-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture Kawabata Zenzai Square is located near Kushida Shrine, where the Hakata Gion Yamakasa is dedicated. It is located in a corner of Kawabata Shopping Street. Zenzai, which was founded in the early Taisho period, was said to be the sweetest in Japan, and could not be eaten without eating pickled radish with every bite and drinking tea! This extremely sweet zenzai was loved by the common people of Hakata, and became so popular that it was called a specialty of Hakata Kawabata. According to the official website, the sweetness is now about one-third of what it was back then, but I still personally found it quite sweet. Eating it while watching the Yamakasa floats will make for a memorable trip.

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😍

Get off at Nakasu Kawabata Station and there is a donki donki on the ground floor, with a total of two floors, a lot of variety, even designer handbags are available, you can go shopping. Then you can go to the nearby Kawabata-dori shopping street, mainly restaurants and local small shops, the whole shopping street is not long, if you just walk, 20 minutes or so to complete. At the end of the walk, there will be a Kushida Shrine to visit. It is not large inside. If you take pictures, it can be over in about half an hour. You can also ask for fortune inside. Finally, you can walk around the nearby maxvalu express supermarket, where you can buy general daily necessities snacks and drinks, bread, hot and cold food, and after sweeping up the supplies you can leave at Kushida Shrine Station. This trip is a straight line along the canal to play. If you are hungry during this trip, you can find a restaurant in the Kawabata-dori Shopping Street to eat and rest. Transportation Guide - Kushida Shrine Station, Nakasu Kawabata Station Local attractions - Kawabata-dori Shopping Street, Kushida Shrine Shopping Guide - donki, max value express supermarket #Fukuoka,Japan #Kuzuda Shrine #Kawabata-dori Shopping Street

* Fukuoka City/ Kamikawabata Shopping Street Ramyon House @ramyonhouse I also wanted to go to this Ramyon House🌶 B1F of Kawabata Shopping Street. Budae jjigae. You can have refills of the banchan♡ Having a hotpot for one person with one burner is exciting😆 The noodles are different from the sari noodles, but they're still delicious♡ It's different from what I had in Korea, but the soup is so good♡ I did it☺️ There's a counter, so it looks like it's easy to go alone♡ #Ramyon House #Budae jjigae #부대찌개 #Fukuoka #Fukuoka Korean food #Korean food #Nakasu Kawabata #Hakata #Hakata lunch #Fukuoka lunch #Fukuoka sightseeing #Fukuoka gourmet

This is Kawabatadori Shopping Street, which consists of Kawabata Chuo Shopping Street and Kamikawabata Shopping Street. A banner with "Hakata Dialect Lecture" hanging from it gives this shopping street a strong Hakata feel. It has a history of over 130 years, and is said to be the birthplace of Hakata Dontaku, Gion Yamakasa, and Seimonbarai. As a shopping street that connects Canal City Hakata and Hakata Riverain, it is also convenient for sightseeing without getting wet in the rain! #Fukuoka #FukuokaTourism #Hakata #CanalCityHakata #HakataRiverain #ShoppingStreet #FukuokaTrip

#FukuokaTrip "Banjiro☕"⁣ ⁣ A coffee shop in Kawabata Shopping Street The inside of the shop is filled with the aroma of coffee. Not only the coffee, but the lattes and sweets are also delicious. In fact, the tea is also recommended and you can enjoy delicious tea in a cute pot💕 🗾⁣ 2F, 4-235 Kamikawabata-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 📍Banjiro

#WesternJapan Fried dumplings, draft beer, and lemon fizz with a large lemon are half price. The fried dumplings are made without garlic, so they are suitable for those who are concerned about the smell. One portion is 7 pieces, so two people can easily eat. This is a great place for those who want to start drinking early.

#WesternJapan Happy hour here starts at 5pm, and the gyoza is delicious with the garlic! Fried gyoza is half price, and draft beer, shochu, wine, lemon sour, and highballs are 299 yen. For some reason, most of the customers are women. The soup gyoza and other menu items are also delicious.

Looking around the Kamikawabata Shopping Arcade, you can see many "flowing" "carried floats" and "decorated floats". In Kamikawabata Shopping Arcade, the floats almost reach the ceiling of the arcade, and the sight is overwhelming. The floats are filled with the thoughts of everyone. You'll be fascinated by their dynamism and three-dimensionality! The nearby roads are also decorated with lanterns, further enhancing the atmosphere of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa. #Hakata #HakataGionYamakasa #KushidaShrine #Fukuoka #FukuokaTourism #FukuokaTrip #WesternJapan

Nowadays, you can eat tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka for just 290 yen. Hakataya is a ramen chain in Fukuoka. The store in Kamikawabata Shopping Arcade is the easiest place to visit for tourists. Ramen 290 yen, extra noodles 100 yen If you eat your fill, it's only 390 yen. You can eat delicious ramen! If you like thick, greasy ramen, try ordering "Beta"! The store is only a counter and not that big, but the turnover and service are fast, so there's little waiting time! Showa Food Industry, which operates the chain "Hakataya", also operates a ramen chain called "Zen", which is also recommended. #Gourmet #Ramen #TonkotsuRamen #Hakata #Fukuoka #Tenjin #FukuokaRamen #FukuokaTourism #FukuokaTrip #WesternJapan

#QuintessaCampaign Gyoza no Nino Nino It's been a while since I last visited. I was told by a friend that they have a happy hour, and I was surprised at how cheap it was! The delicious gyoza are reasonably priced, but the beer, sour drinks, fried gyoza, and more are a real bargain!

This shopping street connects Nakasu-Kawabata Station to Canal City Hakata via an arcade, stretching for over 100m, and is a recommended spot lined with restaurants and retail stores! There are many ramen shops famous in Hakata, restaurants serving stamina-yaki set meals, and izakayas, and as it runs parallel to Nakasu, there are also a few clothing stores selling dresses and other items, so it's fun just to stroll around. As it's an arcade, there's no stress even when it rains, and it's close to Hakata and Tenjin, so many people go bar-hopping. There are also many hotels nearby, so if you're in Fukuoka City, it's a great place to stop by. #Gourmet

Kamikawabata Shopping Street in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture It is known as a shopping street that connects Nakasu-Kawabata Station to Canal City. It is lined with shops that are typical of Nakasu, such as ramen shops, Buddhist altar shops, and clothing stores for the entertainment industry, such as cabaret clubs. #ShoppingStreet

#VisitFukuoka 🏙️: Hakata City Walk around Hakata Fukuoka 📝: The downtown area of ​​Hakata stretches from the bay to the mountains filled with bamboo forests. It is famous for its modern department stores and traditional craft shops on Kawabata Street. Near Hakata Station, there is a lively ramen shop serving Hakata-style pork bone soup ramen. Nearby bars are packed with customers after work. The town is quiet, livable, and unique. 📍Address: Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0011, Japan

#Overseas travel 📍 Location Inside Kawabata Shopping Street, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City One subway stop from Hakata Station (about 3 minutes on foot after getting off at Gion Station) 🌿 Atmosphere A cute confectionery store located inside Kawabata Shopping Street with a traditional Japanese street atmosphere, with colorful packaging and cute displays that catch the eye A charming store that you can naturally stop by while passing by in a shopping street atmosphere that still retains the old atmosphere 💰 Price range From small sizes under 100 yen to discount items It's cheaper than a mart and has a lot of variety ✨ Key points Mainly Japanese confectionery, cute and cheap snacks that both children and adults will like Good to take as a travel souvenir Recommended for a light snack time while stopping by during Kawabata shopping #Japan travel #Fukuoka travel

This time, I'm heading to Fukuoka for a 2-day trip to Japan. I visited Fukuoka for a 2-day trip back in March this year, and now I'm returning after just four months. For this trip, I've scheduled five afternoon tea sessions over the two days. On the first day, there are three sessions, and on the second day, there are two. Surprisingly, even though my flight on the first day is in the afternoon and not the morning, I can still fit in three sessions in Fukuoka. I won't be visiting other places; all five sessions will take place in Fukuoka. The lineup includes steak and Kyushu tea afternoon teas. I plan to collect Fukuoka manhole cards and take photos of the new manhole designs in the Yakuin area. I'll also visit the Ropponmatsu neighborhood for the first time and check out a Starbucks there. With five afternoon tea sessions, I'll be spending 450 minutes just sitting and eating. 🤣 Other than moving around according to the reservation times, I have no specific plans for this summer trip. As usual, I'll exchange currency and apply for Wi-Fi the day before the trip, and I'll pack my luggage just 30 minutes before leaving home. I even managed to snag some goodies from Jin Market. Thank you!

Address: 2 Chome-6-9 Nakasu, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0801, Japan Atmosphere/Facilities: The portions are not large, but the quality of the meat is truly excellent. Whether it's wagyu beef, beef tongue, or offal, everything is top-notch. There's also a fun dice game you can play to win a free cocktail. The staff are very friendly and will help grill the meat for you. Definitely a place worth revisiting in the future! 🥰 🕰️ Business Hours: 18:00-05:00 Highlights: Free drink for social media check-ins Average Price: 500 yen per person Rating: 4.7/5

Fukuoka is a city suitable for flash mobs. In addition to its special food, it is also a shopping paradise and a city with beautiful sea and mountain views. This time I went for the urban style, and next time I will go to the suburbs to experience the slow travel of mountain mist, sea breeze, and hot springs. See you when the cherry blossoms bloom! Hakata! #温泉Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: [Must-see attractions] 1. Attraction name + introduction 2. Attraction name + introduction 3. Attraction name + introduction [Must-eat food] 1. Restaurant + must-eat dishes 2. Restaurant + must-eat dishes 3. Restaurant + must-eat dishes [Accommodation recommendation] Recommended accommodation area Hotel name Hotel address [Photography check-in position] 1. Photo point + description 2. Photo point + description 3. Photo point + description [Tips]

It’s your first time traveling to Fukuoka alone. You must be excited but also a little nervous! Fukuoka is a very suitable city for independent travel, with convenient transportation, rich food, and compared with Tokyo and Osaka, it has fewer tourists and a more leisurely atmosphere. The following is a 5-day, 4-night itinerary designed for beginners, taking into account classic attractions and special experiences, with a moderate and safe pace: --- ### **📅 Trip Overview** - **Day 1**: Arrive in Fukuoka → Canal City Hakata - **Day 2**: Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine - **Day 3**: One-day trip to Kokura - **Day 4**: Shopping around Tenjin area - **Day 5**: Shopping near Hakata Station → Return

#FukuokaItinerary From Sumiyoshi Palace to Kamikawabata-dori shopping street, this journey allows you to feel the faith and nostalgic beauty of Hakata. Sumiyoshi Palace is the religious center of Hakata. It has a long history and a solemn atmosphere, attracting countless believers every year. Then head to Kamikawabata-dori Shopping Street, which is the old street of Hakata with a unique atmosphere and culture. From traditional snack stalls to time-honored shops, every place is full of stories and feelings. Watching believers praying devoutly or tourists exploring the shopping streets excitedly, I can't help but sigh that this journey is not only an exploration of faith, but also a deep experience of life in Hakata. This one-day trip allows people to find balance and surprise between faith and nostalgia. 🚉 Transportation: - Sumiyoshinomiya: 15 minutes walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Subway Station - Kami-Kawabata-dori Shopping Street: 1 minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Subway Station #Nostalgic Street #Hakata Day Trip

📍Next to FamilyMart convenience store at Kawabata Shopping Street 🥩Superb Black Wagyu BBQ Buffet 💰There are three packages to choose from. I chose the 4950 set meal, which is about 250 RMB. You can get ice cream after the meal, but it does not include alcoholic drinks. ⌚️Meal time 120 minutes #Japanese food #Food Guide #Japanese BBQ #FukuokaFood #Saga Wagyu

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

If you want to experience the daily lives of locals while traveling in Fukuoka, I recommend Kawabata Shopping Street! This arcade-style traditional market has a roof, so you can enjoy shopping without worrying about the rain. The delicious peaches and watermelons displayed at the fruit shop in the market catch your eye. At the clothing store, you can find a variety of Japanese-style clothing, from oversized clothes to yukatas and everyday clothes. In particular, the yukatas with elegant floral patterns are a great way to experience the taste of traditional Japan. 👘 There are also many stores selling snacks in between shopping, so you won't have time to leave! The great appeal of this place is that you can enjoy delicious local food at a low price. From clothing stores frequented by locals to cute accessory stores, it's fun to look around. Kawabata Shopping Street has a different charm from Tenjin or Canal City, which are popular with tourists. Be sure to stop by! #OverseasTravel #FukuokaTravel #KawabataShoppingStreet

Kawabata-dori Shopping Street has a history of over 130 years and is the oldest prosperous shopping street in Hakata. It is about 400 meters long and is divided into Kawabata Central Shopping Street and Kawabata Shopping Street. There are 130 new and old shops here, including clothing stores, restaurants, specialty stores, etc., and they are full of vitality every day. This shopping street has more than 10,000 people passing through it every day, and there are many tourist facilities around it. #2024TravelReview

In the old Japanese shopping street, there is a Ming Yue Tang store with the same name as Taipei.

#MayTravelSupportEvent #FukuokaTravel There are Easter eggs hidden on the floor at Kawabata Market in Fukuoka. Haha. There were Jjang-i and Germ-man from Anpanman, but there must be more characters hidden there. I only found two, but if you go to Fukuoka, look for Easter eggs at Kawabata Market!