Neighbourhood in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
Tenjin
天神
Fukuoka's downtown and Kyushu's biggest shopping district, with department stores, an underground mall and yatai food stalls at night.
- places to see
- 6
- walk past the highlights
- 2.1 km
- Fukuoka
- Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
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Tenjin is the centre of Fukuoka and the largest shopping and entertainment district in Kyushu, with department stores, fashion buildings, City Hall and offices. Under Watanabe-dori, the main street, the Tenjin Chikagai underground mall links the shops to the subway stations.
In the evening, yatai food carts set up along the streets, serving ramen, yakitori and drinks at a few stools each. Fukuoka is the city where these stalls are still common. The trendy Daimyo side streets are just west. See our Chuo, Fukuoka guide for more of the ward.
Don't miss in Tenjin
Start with these, then wander the side streets.
1. Suikyo Tenmangu
水鏡天満宮Small shrine to Sugawara no Michizane that gave Tenjin its name, tucked between office towers.
2. ACROS Fukuoka
アクロス福岡Office and concert building with a stepped garden climbing its south face, open to walk up.
3. Kego Park
警固公園Tenjin's central square, a meeting point with a glass canopy and lawns.
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4. Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art
福岡県立美術館Prefectural art museum at the edge of Suzaki Park, a short walk north of the shopping streets.
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Walk Tenjin in order
The highlights as one easy walk, about 2.1 km in all.
Stop 1
Suikyo Tenmangu
Start here
Stop 2
ACROS Fukuoka
2 min walk
Stop 3
Kego Park
8 min walk
Stop 4
Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art
18 min walk
More around Tenjin
Other places within walking distance. Each shows its Japanese name for maps and taxis.
Kego Shrine
警固神社A Shinto shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Susaki Park
須崎公園A park in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Tenjin on the map
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Questions
Tenjin or Hakata: where should I stay?
Hakata is best for shinkansen trips. Tenjin is better for shopping, food and nightlife, and is only five minutes by subway from Hakata Station.
When are the yatai open?
Most set up around dusk and stay open until late at night. They close in bad weather and many take one or two days off each week.
Sources
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