Mentaiko (spicy cod roe)
Spicy cod roe; shelf-stable tubes and snacks are available too.
Tax-freeFrom November 1, it switches to a 'refund system.' You pay tax-inclusive prices in stores and get the tax back after a customs check at the airport when you leave. Be sure to bring your passport.
SouvenirsItoshima sea salt, homemade jam and bread, seafood products
Shopping tipShops are spread out, so a rental car helps. The Ito Saisai farmers' market sells local produce.
Rental carSights are scattered along the coast, so a rental car is easiest
MainJR Chikuhi Line, through-running from the Airport subway line — Chikuzen-Maebaru Sta.
BusFrom the station to the coast, take Showa Bus or community buses — they're infrequent, so check the timetable
Shopping streets & markets in Itoshima, Fukuoka · 2
Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.
Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.
A seaside outlet mall with a Ferris wheel.
A farmers' market selling Itoshima vegetables, fruit and seafood.
4 gifts to bring home from Fukuoka and where to buy them · Itoshima first
Spicy cod roe; shelf-stable tubes and snacks are available too.
Buttery white-bean-paste buns, often named Fukuoka's No. 1 gift.
Grilled rice cakes filled with red bean paste — eat them hot on the shrine approach.
A soft fresh-cream roll cake that often sells out by afternoon.
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.