Hakata’s Big Shopping Spot! The Charm of Canal City Hakata

Canal City Hakata is not just a place where you can enjoy a wide variety of shops and dining options. It also features attractions like the Ramen Museum, a cinema with a 4D theater, and events held at the central plaza, making it a comprehensive commercial complex that people of all ages can enjoy. Its convenient location—within walking distance from Hakata Station and Tenjin in the heart of Fukuoka City—is also appealing. In this article, we’ll introduce the charms, highlights, and recommended information about Canal City Hakata, Hakata’s big shopping spot!

1. A Wide Variety of Shops

Canal City Hakata houses shops from the basement floor up to the 5th floor. It’s always bustling with people enjoying shopping and dining. There are many attractive stores such as the Jump Shop, where you can buy Weekly Shonen Jump merchandise and snacks, the Disney Store, mainly targeting adult women, and Moomin Bakery & Cafe, the only one in western Japan.
Additionally, they offer free stroller rentals for children from 1 month to 3 years old, nursing rooms, and diaper-changing areas, making it a safe and convenient place for shopping with small children.

2. MUJI - A Must-Visit Lifestyle Store

When it comes to Canal City Hakata, you can’t miss MUJI, located on the 3rd floor. Famous for its variety of household goods and lifestyle products, this store boasts one of the largest spaces in Kyushu. The store’s interior has a stylish and calm atmosphere. They carry over 30,000 books, bicycles, clothing, children’s goods, lighting, and food products—just browsing is fun! You’ll definitely find yourself tempted to buy something.
They also hold workshops and events in collaboration with architects and creators based in Kyushu. The adjoining Café MUJI is also popular, offering classic cafe menu items like coffee, baked goods, and desserts. The most popular menu items are baked pudding, mille crepe, and cheesecake.

3. A Must for Ramen Lovers! Ramen Stadium

On the 5th floor of Canal City Hakata, you’ll find Ramen Stadium, where famous ramen shops from across Japan are gathered. It’s not just local Fukuoka shops—you’ll find popular ramen from Sapporo and Kyoto as well. You can enjoy the flavors of eight different shops, offering tonkotsu ramen, chuka soba, miso ramen, and more. You’ll want to come back again and again!
Not only ramen—at Sapporo Ramen Misono, you can try fried young chicken (zangi); at Kappo Kentaro in Kokura, there’s seasoned rice with parent chicken (kashiwa-meshi); and at Kyoto’s Shinpuku Saikan, you can enjoy black oden. You can savor local specialties from different regions. Sometimes there are events, so it’s fun to visit on those days too. Enjoy your ramen tour and find your favorite shop!

4. United Cinemas Canal City 13 Featuring the Popular 4D Theater

On the 4th floor of Canal City Hakata, you’ll find United Cinemas Canal City 13, where you can experience the popular 4D Theater. This is an interactive movie experience where your seat moves in sync with the scenes of the movie—up, down, left, right—and reproduces impacts and sensations.
During scenes with splashing water, you’ll actually feel water sprays; wind and lightning are represented by flashes; scents and smoke are released, making you feel as if you’re inside the movie. You’ll experience an immersion unlike any regular movie. If you haven’t tried it yet, why not give it a go?

5. Don’t Miss the Central Plaza Events

Canal City Hakata features a Central Plaza. On the Sun Plaza Stage, floating on the canal on the basement floor, events are held almost every day. You can enjoy performances by overseas entertainers and live music shows. Based on its concept as an "urban theater," visitors can take part as performers or audience members. A variety of events are held here, so make sure to check the schedule!
And the Fountain Show is a must-see highlight of Canal City Hakata. With powerful sound effects, projection mapping, and colorful lighting, the performances are truly captivating. Since the show changes depending on the season and time, you can enjoy a different experience each time you visit.

◎ Convenient Access from Hakata Station and Tenjin

Canal City Hakata is a popular shopping spot in Fukuoka and Hakata. It’s conveniently located about a 10-minute walk from both Hakata Station and Tenjin. After sightseeing around Hakata Station or Tenjin, head over to Canal City Hakata to enjoy shopping and dining. For ramen lovers, the Ramen Stadium is a must-visit!
At night, the area is beautifully illuminated, so planning a nighttime visit is also a great idea.

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Hakata’s Big Shopping Spot! The Charm of Canal City Hakata