{"id":6344,"date":"2016-04-09T13:09:03","date_gmt":"2016-04-09T04:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=6344"},"modified":"2020-03-27T11:31:05","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T02:31:05","slug":"shopping-tenjin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/shopping-tenjin\/","title":{"rendered":"See the shops and bright lights of Tenjin, Fukuoka"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tenjin has several large shopping malls all within walking distance of each other. One of the most popular shopping malls is Tenjin Core, with 11 floors of clothing shops and one floor- the 7th<\/sup>– filled with restaurants.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Connecting to Tenjin Core, just behind it is Vivre, another shopping mall, and some others within walking distance are Mitsukoshi, Parco and Daimaru. For shopping lovers, there is plenty to keep you occupied!<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Underground is Tenjin Chikagai, which connects Tenjin and Tenjin Minami stations. This was extended in 2005 and continues to have new stores added. Recently the British store Accesorize was added, one of only four in Japan and the first in Kyushu. Another popular shop is Baked Cheese Tart, recently opened as the first branch in Kyushu.<\/p>\n Some shopping centres have big name brands like Chanel and Dior, while others have more affordable shops like the 100 yen store Daiso. Whatever your price range is, keep shopping and you are sure to find something you like.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Daimaru Department Store.<\/p>\n Just south of Tenjin Station is the shopping arcade, Shintencho. This shopping arcade has a more traditional feel to it than the surrounding malls. There are several kinds of shops and cafes, including some selling kimonos and other traditional clothing.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n As well as the shops, Tenjin also has cinemas and amusement arcades. Just to the south of the station and adjacent to the Shintencho is a street filled with shopping arcades, pachinko parlors and bars. With all its lights, this area is especially bright and lively at night.<\/p>\n The area outside the town hall hosts events throughout the year, including a ramen festival in November where you can try different kinds of ramen from all over Japan. Whenever you are visiting, you can check websites like Fukuoka Now<\/a> for further information on what is going on in Tenjin.<\/p>\n