Things to do in Tenjin, Fukuoka

Fukuoka's downtown and busiest district, where yatai street food stalls set up their carts around 6 PM each evening.

"Fukuoka's downtown and busiest district, where yatai street food stalls set up their carts around 6 "

An underground shopping mall known for its ornate, wrought-iron-style ceiling design.

"An underground shopping mall known for its ornate, wrought-iron-style ceiling design."

A seasonal Christmas market where hot chocolate is served in a collectible holiday mug. The stall gives you a bag to carry the mug home as a souvenir.

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One of Fukuoka's most famous ramen shops, usually with a 15-20 minute queue, serving rich, gravy-like Hakata tonkotsu ramen with thin noodles and chashu. It also serves bite-sized Hakata-style gyoza.

"One of Fukuoka's most famous ramen shops, usually with a 15-20 minute queue, serving rich, gravy-lik"

A legendary yatai with a friendly atmosphere where a one-man chef cooks smoky gyoza, a runny mentaiko omelette, seared beef tongue and wok-fried rice.

"A legendary yatai with a friendly atmosphere where a one-man chef cooks smoky gyoza, a runny mentaik"

A quieter yatai famous for tempura, fried fresh to order. Sets include shrimp, eggplant, fish and vegetables, served with a grated radish dipping sauce.

"A quieter yatai famous for tempura, fried fresh to order. Sets include shrimp, eggplant, fish and ve"

A yatai famous for Hakata ramen: thick, rich pork-bone broth with firm noodles, chashu, green onions, pickled ginger and sesame.

"A yatai famous for Hakata ramen: thick, rich pork-bone broth with firm noodles, chashu, green onions"

An izakaya-style yatai known for yakitori, including gizzard and tomato wrapped in bacon. It also serves motsunabe, a pork offal hot pot with cabbage and leeks.

"An izakaya-style yatai known for yakitori, including gizzard and tomato wrapped in bacon. It also se"

A major Tenjin department store affiliated with Isetan Mitsukoshi, carrying luxury brands. The Isetan guest card gives an extra 5% off on top of the tax refund.

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A museum of modern and contemporary art by Japanese and international artists, with rotating exhibitions. It offers a tranquil setting and often hosts special workshops and events.

"A museum of modern and contemporary art by Japanese and international artists, with rotating exhibit"

Kyushu's go-to pawn shop for secondhand luxury goods. A whole floor is dedicated to designer bags from LV and Chanel, plus watches and clothing.

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A Nishitetsu restaurant train serving seasonal multi-course meals prepared on board by local chefs. Its charming decor, photo stop and immersive touches like ticket clipping make it a unique dining experience.

"A Nishitetsu restaurant train serving seasonal multi-course meals prepared on board by local chefs. "

A popular sushi restaurant known for fresh, affordable sushi, with two floors of seating that keep the line moving fast. The Today's Special platter, about 3,600 yen, is the signature order.

"A popular sushi restaurant known for fresh, affordable sushi, with two floors of seating that keep t"

An insanely popular doughnut shop that originated in Fukuoka, known for its light, fluffy and chewy original doughnut. It also sells location-exclusive flavours.

"An insanely popular doughnut shop that originated in Fukuoka, known for its light, fluffy and chewy "