What do you recommend other than food? 15 Souvenirs to Buy in Fukuoka

福岡

There are many delicious things. In fact, the charm of Fukuoka is that everything you eat is delicious.

Fukuoka is a gourmet city, but it’s not just about food and sweets that deserve attention.

This time, I would like to introduce 15 recommended souvenirs from Fukuoka that are not food or sweets.

【1】Mentaiko Komon Goods

  • Price range   :¥1,000 and up
  • Where to buy:Nihonichi store (JR Hakata City・Deitos 1st floor)

This is a 【Nihonichi Hakata Deitos store limited series】. When you think of Hakata specialties, you think of mentaiko. Not only the mentaiko itself, but also goods with a mentaiko motif are very popular.

The cute mentaiko patterned Komon (textile) goods are perfect for Hakata souvenirs.

【2】Hakata Niwaka Goods

  • Price range   :¥1,000 and up
  • Where to buy:Souvenir shops in Fukuoka Prefecture

The half-face of Hakata Niwaka (improvised kabuki), which is loved as a local performing art of Hakata. The famous one is “Niwaka Senbei”, but there are also many other goods with a Hakata Niwaka motif.

The unique-eyed accessory case and pouch are unique and practical, making them perfect for Fukuoka souvenirs.

【3】Yamecha (Yame tea)

  • Price range   :¥1,000 and under
  • Where to buy:Nihonichi store (JR Hakata City・Deitos 1st floor)
  • Online shopping site: Amazon Rakuten

It’s not “food” but “drink”, so let me introduce it.

The brand of Japanese tea produced in Yame City, Chikugo City, and Hirokawa Town in Yame County, Fukuoka Prefecture, is “Yamecha (Yame tea)”.

The “Yamecha (canned)” available only at the “Nihonichi” Hakata City・Deitos store is very popular with its cute can package. Among the Yamecha products unique to Fukuoka, it’s perfect for a little souvenir.

【4】Niwaka Mentaiko Daruma Fortune

  • Price range   :¥1,000 and under
  • Where to buy:Nihonichi store (JR Hakata City・Deitos 1st floor)
  • Rakuten

A Daruma with a Hakata Niwaka (improvised kabuki) face has a charming and indescribable expression. Inside, there is a fortune written in Hakata dialect.

It will be appreciated as a small Fukuoka souvenir for friends and family.

【5】Shōtoku Mentaiko Goods

  • Price range   :¥1,000 and up
  • Where to buy:Hakata Station・Fukuoka Airport and other souvenir shops

The “Shōtoku Mentaiko”, not “Shōtoku Taishi”, is very popular as a loose character born in Hakata, Fukuoka.

The indescribable expression unique to loose characters captivates fans. Mini towels, tenugui, and other practical Shōtoku Mentaiko goods are recommended as souvenirs for friends and children.

【6】Amulet of Dazaifu Tenmangū

  • Price range   :¥1,000 and under
  • Where to buy:Dazaifu Tenmangū・Shinkansen Hakata Station Front Souvenir Shop

The shrine “Dazaifu Tenmangū” in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, enshrines the Tenjin-sama 【Sugawara no Michizane Kō (Sugawara no Michizane)】. It is a famous shrine for learning, sincerity, and warding off evil, and many people visit it from all over the country.

Since the god of learning is famous, as a souvenir for those who are preparing for exams, amulets for passing exams, etc. are recommended.

It’s best to go to Dazaifu Tenmangū, but if you really don’t have time, the Shinkansen store at Hakata Station also sells amulets, so please use it.

【Related article】Recommended Souvenir Ranking at Dazaifu Tenmangū, Fukuoka

【7】SoftBank Hawks Goods

  • Price range   :¥1,500 and under
  • Where to buy:Next to Yafuoku Dome “Dugout”

A must-see for SoftBank Hawks fans! You want to buy at Yafuoku Dome, you can only buy at Yafuoku Dome, such baseball goods souvenirs are recommended.

There are many Hawks goods at the souvenir shop “Dugout” adjacent to Yafuoku Dome, but the representative of practical and universally accepted souvenirs is the face towel.

In particular, the face towel with a uniform pattern in the photo is said to be popular.

➡There are plenty of other souvenirs besides face towels! For more details, check out the Yafuoku Dome souvenir article! <h2