Mentaiko: Fukuoka's Signature Souvenir
Fukuoka is the birthplace of mentaiko (pollock roe). Original maker 'Fukuya' (established 1949) sells from ¥1,296 per 100g; gift sets ¥2,000–5,000. Frozen vacuum-packed versions sold at Hakata Station (Dattos, Amu Plaza) and the airport. As of 2026, tax-free refunds happen at the airport after full payment at checkout.
Tips
- ·Buy at Hakata Station (Dattos underground food court or Amu Plaza), check 2026 tax-free guidelines to avoid duplication at airport refund
- ·From ¥1,296 per 100g; gift sets ¥2,000–5,000. Popular 10-piece packs at ¥150 each
- ·Keep receipts. From 2026, full payment at store, refund processed at airport
Fukuoka itineraries
Fukuoka 5-Day Itinerary: Where to Spend the Two Days You Have Left Over
The real problem with five days in Fukuoka is not that there is too little to see. It is that the city centre is done in a day and a half. This guide splits the leftover two days four ways: Yufuin and Beppu hot springs, the Kitakyushu and Mojiko small towns, staying inside the city, or travelling with kids. It also settles where to book your four nights, when to reserve the Yufuin bus, why your JR Kyushu Pass will not work on the Shinkansen to Kokura, and how much cash to carry.
Fukuoka in 3 Days: A First-Timer's Route Through Tenjin, Dazaifu and Hakata
Plan a first visit to Fukuoka with a 2-night, 3-day route, international airport transfers, Dazaifu construction updates, transport pass calculations and rainy-day alternatives.