Tochoji Temple

Tochoji Temple was first founded in 806 by Kobo Daishi (774-835)—the founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, a form of esoteric Buddhism—and a very famous high priest in Japan. It it also the first temple he founded. It houses the Fukuoka Daibutsu, the largest wooden seated statue of Shaka Nyorai in Japan. Made from […]

Fuku-chan

Miyagemon Ichiba (Souvenir Market)

Located on the first floor of Hakata Deitos, in front of the central ticket gate of the Shinkansen bullet train, is a souvenir sales zone. Next to “Ming” it has a full lineup of 26 stores selling souvenirs and sweets from Kyushu. One of the unique shops is “Fukuya,” a long-established maker of mentaiko (spicy […]

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 […]

Hiramatsu Hakata