Kawabata Shopping Arcade — Attraction in Fukuoka

Great traditional shotengai arcade with many shops selling traditional wares. One shop specialises in Origami or paper art craft n it sells many beautiful pieces large or small which makes great souvenirs- prices are very reasonable, another shop sold many varieties of sukajan jackets of different qualities- much cheaper here than in Osaka or Tokyo- highly recommended. Another shop sold steel kitchen knives/tools n even swords. Many reasonably priced food shops, the seafood restaurant nearest entrance has delicious fresh seafood at affordable prices n there is even a famous Unagi eel restaurant in the arcade. Another interesting feature of this arcade is that many of the intricate artistic monuments which are carried on platforms during matsuri (festival) are stored here n one can view them from close up. This arcade may not be an upbeat shopping area but it has its own charms n definitely worthy of a visit. Do try the traditional dessert of hot azuki beans with mochi n take a picture with the matsuri monument. Lots of great unique souvenirs which are reasonably priced here. Well...

Mode Salon, my girlfriend's "go to" place for casual inexpensive dress/tops. I always enjoyed shopping arcades, finding interesting local shops. Canal City is conveniently accessible at one end of Kawabata Shopping Arcade.

On the second day, we had a body and feet massage. Very reasonable rates. Looking forward to coming back for more. There are several massage parlors to choose.

Found this ramen place that serves gyoza, fried rice and fried chicken. Definitely one of the better places to eat! Firm noodles, shorter noodles to slurp, tasty broth and melt in your mouth roast pork. Fried rice comes on a hot sizzling plate. Gyoza with 3 sauces....

Kawabata Shopping Arcade is the first commercial town to flourish in Hakata and has a history of over 130 years. The 400m-long arcade is home to over 130 old and new shops, and is bustling with clothing, food, and specialty shops every day. There are souvenir shops including Hakata dolls, shops selling Yamakasa (floats and floats used in Shinto rituals) goods, and popular ramen shops selling Genkai Sea delicacies and popular ramen, making it a regular spot for walking around Hakata. On Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and during events, you can also taste the famous Kawabata sweet red bean soup at the event plaza inside the...