FoodNakasu
Mentaiko (spicy cod roe)
明太子
Spicy cod roe; shelf-stable tubes and snacks are available too.
Where to buyFukuya Nakasu Main Store ↗
Shopping
Shopping streets & markets in Tenjin·Daimyo, Fukuoka · 3
Tax-free shopping changes from November 1, 2026
Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.
- Show your passport at a tax-free store and pay the tax-inclusive price
- When leaving Japan, customs at the airport checks your passport and purchases
- Once checked, the store (or a refund agent) refunds the consumption tax
Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.
Fashion·Underground mallTenjin·Daimyo
Tenjin Underground Mall
天神地下街
An underground mall with European-style interiors, great on rainy days.
Department storesTenjin·Daimyo
Iwataya Main Store
岩田屋本店
Fukuoka's flagship department store.
FashionTenjin·Daimyo
Daimyo
大名
A neighborhood of lanes with select shops and cafés.
Local products & gift ideas
4 gifts to bring home from Fukuoka and where to buy them · Tenjin·Daimyo first
SweetsHakata Station
Hakata Torimon
博多通りもん
Buttery white-bean-paste buns, often named Fukuoka's No. 1 gift.
Where to buyMeigetsudo (Hakata Sta. shop) ↗
SweetsDazaifu
Umegae Mochi
梅ヶ枝餅
Grilled rice cakes filled with red bean paste — eat them hot on the shrine approach.
Where to buyKasanoya (Dazaifu shrine approach) ↗
SweetsYufuin
Yufuin Roll Cake
Bスピーク Pロール
A soft fresh-cream roll cake that often sells out by afternoon.
Where to buyB-speak (Yufuin) ↗
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.