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About Tenjin
Tenjin is Kyushu’s largest downtown area with a concentration of commercial facilities such as department stores and fashion buildings, and is also the central business district of Fukuoka Prefecture.
As for tourist attractions, you won’t find much here, but you will find plenty of shopping, dining, strolling, and nightlife to enjoy.
Watanabe-dori is the street with all the buzz—running north to south in the city— department stores, fashion buildings, restaurants and other types of shops run along the major street; below ground is the 600-meter-long Tenjin Underground Mall.
In the Tenjin area, you’ll find everything you need within a 300-meter radius, making it easy to shop, drink, and eat.
In addition, the areas adjacent to Tenjin: Daimyo, Imaizumi, and Yakuin, have many fashionable stores and cafes and a nice atmosphere, making it a good place to stroll around.
As for dining, there are five Michelin-starred restaurants in the area.
Of course, there are also many reasonably priced restaurants, and the number of food stalls is the largest in Japan.
It is a very convenient and comfortable place to do everything, so it is highly recommended to book a hotel here.
Prices are much lower than in Tokyo, so the cost of food and hotels is very reasonable.
Brief History
The name “Tenjin” derives from the Suikyotenmangu Shrine, which enshrines Tenjin-sama (the deified spirit of Sugawara no Michizane).
In 1612 (early Edo period), the shrine was moved to this location.
Throughout the Edo period, Tenjin was mainly a residential area for senior samurai, but once the rule of the samurai ended in the Meiji period (1868-1912), the area became a slum.
After 1876, the area became a government office district with numerous government buildings.
Later, in the 20th century, the opening of several train lines laid the foundation for the development of the area as a commercial district, and the first department store, Iwataya, was opened in 1936.
After World War II, Nishi Nippon Railway, a major private railroad company, made this area the center of its own railroad and bus route network, and Tenjin became the No. 1 commercial district in Fukuoka.
In the years that followed, the local commercial facilities and shopping district worked together to promote the area, and by accepting major companies from outside Fukuoka Prefecture without excluding them, Tenjin continued to attract attractive commercial facilities one after another.
As a result, Tenjin became the most dynamic downtown area in Japan, and large-scale redevelopment projects are still underway.
Nearby Excursions
Incidentally, the Tenjin area is located nera Nakasu Kawabata and Hakata Station.
If you are in the area, better to visit these other two places to save time and energy.
Recommendation
Enjoy shopping, eating, the nightlife and walking around.
Shopping
Tenjin is a very good place for shopping; with so many department stores and commercial facilities, you will find 99% of everything you could possibly want.
All major shopping facilities are basically located along the 500 meter street Watanabe-dori that runs between Tenjin and Tenjin-minami subway stations.
Shopping is made even easier by the convenient compactness of the area.
Almost all commercial facilities are connected to each other via the Tenjin underground shopping mall, so you don’t have to worry about rain, heat, cold, or other weather conditions, which is a nice feature.
Eat
Although the number of Michelin restaurants in Tenjin (5) can’t compare to Nakasu Kawabata (13), the area is still serves a high level of cuisine. Fierce competition among the many restaurants has created a “paradise” for customers, offering great taste and customer service at inexpensive prices.
You’ll find about 50 food stalls that are open from the evening until late at night too.
Both taste and atmosphere will not dissapoint. It’s worth a try.
Walk
Daimyo and Imaizumi to the west of Tenjin and Yakuin to the south have many fashionable stores and cafes, and the atmosphere of the town is pleasant to stroll through.
Nightlife
Tenjin is the best choice for nightlife in Fukuoka. There are several lively clubs in Tenjin and the adjacent Daimyo district.
Here are some links to clubs in Fukuoka.
Access to Tenjin
It is the second key transportation point in Fukuoka after Hakata Station, but JR does not pass through here.
Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, the largest terminal of Nishitetsu, a major private railway company, and Nishitetsu Tenjin Express Bus Terminal (for highway buses and express buses only) are located in the Solaria Terminal Building, the main tenant of which is Fukuoka Mitsukoshi department store.
It’s only a 10 min. train ride on the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line from and to Fukuoka International Airport.
By Railways
One major private railway line, Nishitetsu, and two lines of the Fukuoka Municipal Subway run through the area.
Subway
- Tenjin Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line
- Tenjin-Minami Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line
Private Rail
- Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line
By Bus
Buses operated by Nishitetsu frequently go in all directions in the city, making it convenient.
However, please note that there are several bus stops in the Tenjin area.
See the below link for Nishitetsu bus services.
Shopping
Tenjin is a very good place for shopping.
With so many department stores and commercial facilities, you will find 99% of everything you could possibly want.
All major shopping facilities are basically located along Watanabe-dori, the 500 meter street that runs between Tenjin and Tenjin-minami subway stations.
The compactness of the area makes it easy to shop around.
Conveniently most of the commercial facilities are connected to each other via the Tenjin underground shopping mall, so you don’t have to worry about the poor weather.
Shopping Complex
Iwataya Honten, Fukuoka Mitsukoshi, and Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin are the “big three” in the Tenjin area.
Iwataya Honten
Founded in 1754, this long-established local department store opened its Tenjin branch in 1936. It houses a number of high-brand and latest fashion shops, but also offers a wide variety of local products and souvenirs. The basement food section is also popular for its high quality.
[ See details ]
| Address | 2-5-35 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 7-minute walk from Nishitetsu[…] |
| Tel | 092-721-1111 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
Fukuoka Mitsukoshi is highly regarded for its rich and varied product lineup, which takes advantage of the network of Mitsukoshi, one of Japan’s leading department stores. The food department on the second basement floor not only has a line-up of the best of Kyushu region, but also famous brands from all of Japan and the […]
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| Address | 2-1-1, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 4 min. walk from Fukuoka City[…] |
| Tel | 092-724-3111 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin
The Fukuoka branch of Daimaru, a major Japanese department store. There are two buildings, the main building and ELLE GALA in the east wing, with an open café in the plaza between them, creating a European atmosphere. In the food section on the second basement floor, popular stores that have opened for limited periods are […]
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| Address | 1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 2 min walk from Nishitetsu Fu[…] |
| Tel | 092-712-8181 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Fukuoka PARCO
This commercial complex is always on the cutting edge of trends and faces the intersection of Tenjin. It has about 200 tenants, mainly in the fashion, sundry goods, cosmetics, interior services, and various other shops. There are also roughly 30 cafes and restaurants, more than any other commercial facility in the Tenjin area.
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| Address | 2-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 7 min walk from Tenjin-minami[…] |
| Tel | 092-235-7000 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
SOLARIA PLAZA
A lifestyle commercial facility operated by Nishitetsu (West Japan Railways). It offers a wide variety of fashion and cuisine, and also has a hotel and a movie theater on the upper floor.
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| Address | 2-2-43 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 1 min walk from Nishitetsu Fu[…] |
| Tel | 092-733-7777 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
SOLARIA STAGE
A commercial facility operated by Nishitetsu (West Japan Railways). Compared to its sister facility, Solaria Plaza, it has a lower price range and many stores catering to local commuters. The second floor is directly connected to Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station and the third floor to Nishitetsu Tenjin Express Bus Terminal for convenient transportation.
[ See details ]
| Address | 2-11-3, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka |
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| Access | Directly connected to Nishite[…] |
| Tel | 0570-00-1010 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Tenjin Chikagai
This underground shopping mall connects Tenjin Station and Tenjin-Minami Station on the subway line. The 590-meter-long street is designed to resemble a 19th century European townscape, and is lined on both sides with approximately 150 stores and restaurants, mainly fashion and sundry goods stores and cafes. It is directly connected to almost all the commercial […]
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| Address | B1-3 Tenjin 2, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka |
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| Access | Directly connected to Fukuoka[…] |
| Tel | 092-711-1903 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Eat
Despite only having 5 Michelin restaurants compared to the 13 in Nakasu Kawabata, Tenjin is an area with a very high level of cuisine.
The sheer number of restaurants and the intense competition make it a bit of a “paradise” of good taste and service at affordable prices.
Hakata’s specialties include fresh and high quality seafood, sushi, ramen, motsunabe (offal hotpot), mizutaki, yakitori, bite-sized gyoza, udon noodles, and many other delicious foods.
Best to forget about dieting and just eat, eat, eat!
There are also about 50 yatai, or food stalls, that are open from evening until late at night.
Their atmosphere and taste are worth a try.
Michelin Star Restaurant
Most restaurants are reasonably priced, ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 yen at night, about half the price of Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.
The French restaurant Sourire is recommended for lunch; you can enjoy a course at a reasonable price of about 4,000 yen.
Sushi
Sushi Kuma Sushi
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| Address | 1-6-13, Daimyo, Fukuoka Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 7 min walk from Fukuoka City […] |
| Tel | 092-737-9090 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Sushi Karashima
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| Address | 3-1-2, Akasaka, Fukuoka Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 5 min walk from Fukuoka City […] |
| Tel | 080-6661-3999 |
| URL |
Sushi Tanao
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| Address | 5-15-4 Watanabedori, Fukuoka Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 4 min walk from Fukuoka City […] |
| Tel | 092-711-7711 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Japanese Traditional Cuisine
Mujinzo
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| Address | 1-10-29, Daimyo, Fukuoka Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 7 min walk from Fukuoka City […] |
| Tel | 092-716-3108 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
French Cuisine
Sourire
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| Address | 2-6-5 Akasaka, Fukuoka Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 15 min walk from Fukuoka City[…] |
| Tel | 092-753-6324 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Food Stalls “Yatai”
Of the approximately 100 yatai stalls in Hakata, about half are located here in the Tenjin area.
Lined with numerous commercial facilities, about 20 stalls are concentrated along Watanabe-dori, which runs north-south through Tenjin, and about 20 stalls are concentrated on the north side of Tenjin subway station and around Showa-dori Street.
The stalls in the Tenjin area are more for “beginners” than those in the neighboring Nakasu Kawabata area.
The stalls in the Nakasu Kawabata area are close to the entertainment district, making it especially difficult for women to approach them alone.
On the other hand, stalls in the Tenjin area are located on the same street as department stores, making them easily accessible and well-lit with lots of pedestrians.
Also, pricing is cheaper in the Tenjin area.
There are many disadvantages of food stalls, such as “foreign languages are not widely spoken,” “credit cards are not accepted,” and “there are no restrooms,” but the owners and customers are usually friendly, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the food is good, so don’t leet the aforementioned reasons deter you.
The price is about 2,000 yen per person for a drink and two dishes, which is not much different from restaurants in town.
One of the more unusual stalls in Tenjin is a French food stall called “Remi-san’s.”
It is run by a Frenchman named Remi and offers delicious food that goes well with wine and beer.
Yatai Chez Rémy
This French food stall is popular with a daily lineup of customers. Run by Frenchman Rémy, you can enjoy casual yet delicious French cuisine that goes well with wine or beer. Rémy and his sociable French staff are always ready to serve you. Popular dishes include “escargot” with the aroma of fresh butter and garlic, […]
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| Address | In front of Tenjin Loft, 4-9 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 2-minute walk from Nishitetsu[…] |
| Tel | 092-986-2117 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Entertainment
Clubs
There are several clubs (dance) in Tenjin and adjacent Daimyo. Compared to clubs in Tokyo, Osaka, and other countries, they are more calm. It is said that many of the females at Hakata’s clubs are “nice and cute.”
CAT’S FUKUOKA
There are three floors, each with a different genre of music. On weekdays, however, only one floor is usually open. The bar is also characterized by the large number of male customers looking to pick up women. Genre: Hip-hop, reggae, EDM Customer demographics: Mostly early 20s. Photo ID is required to enter the venue.
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| Address | 3-7-13, Tenjin, Fukuoka Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 8 min walk from Fukuoka City […] |
| Tel | 092-732-9600 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Ibiza FUKUOKA
It is an affiliate of CLUB Cat’s, whose concept is to offer a nightlife like that of Ibiza, Spain. It has a floor area of 230 square meters, two floors, and nine VIP rooms. Genre: All mix, EDM, House, etc. Clientele: 20’s to early 30’s No one under 20 years old is allowed to enter.
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| Address | THE SHOPS 5F, 1-12-56, Daimyo, Fukuoka Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
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| Access | 7 min walk from Fukuoka City […] |
| Tel | 092-791-8866 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
