Fukuoka Shopping

  1. Fukuoka Rekishi No Machi

    The Fukuoka Rekishi No Machi history-theme village (806-0505; 545-1 Tokunaga, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka-ken; adult/student ¥600/400; ; - ) gathers over 30 working potters, weavers and papermakers, plus a souvenir shop to sell their wares. From Tenjin, take the JR train to Kyudai Gakuen toshi station (25 minutes).

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  2. Hundred Yen Shop

    Hundred Yen Shop (4F Hakata station Bus Terminal; ; - ) For last-minute bargain gift shopping, head for this sprawling shop opposite JR Hakata station.

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  3. Tenjin Core

    Shopping, or at least window shopping, in Tenjin's high-rise and underground labyrinthine complexes is a popular Fukuoka pastime. Packed along a sparkling three-block section of Tenjin's Watanabi-dori, Tenjin Core (721-7755), Mitsukoshi (724-3111), Daimaru (712-8181), Solaria Plaza (733-7004), subterranean Tenjin Chikagai (721-8436) and IMS building (733-2001) are all favourite spots. The latter gets bonus points for a rooftop terrace, open to , weather permitting.

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