Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled and reported
The area around Hakata Station alone is a bustling hub of commerce, where numerous hotels, restaurants, and shops are concentrated. Especially after the completion of the large-scale complex facility “Canal City Hakata,” the area has gained even more modern vitality. Canal City Hakata is a large multi-purpose shopping complex featuring many popular stores, and it incorporates a hotel, theater, cinema, shops, restaurants, specialty stores, and exhibition halls, all built around a canal. Dynamic water fountain shows are often held by the canal, and performances and music events frequently take place on the riverside stage, making Canal City Hakata a lively entertainment and leisure destination where anyone can gather, relax, and enjoy their time.
The shops within Canal City Hakata offer everything from duty-free stores and fashion items to daily necessities. Whether it’s Hakata’s unique specialties, affordable and quality stores, or flagship international brands, they are all gathered here. The flow of shoppers and those seeking leisure has made Hakata prosperous, making it a must-visit shopping destination for deal hunters. Additionally, free WiFi is available throughout the mall’s common areas.
A wide variety of restaurants is another highlight of Canal City Hakata, offering everything from popular Japanese cuisine to various Eastern and Western-style eateries, suitable for gatherings, celebrations, or casual meals. In terms of entertainment, Canal City Hakata is equally impressive, featuring the “Fukuoka City Theater,” where you can enjoy musicals by the Theater Company Four Seasons, as well as the “United Cinemas Canal City 13” with 13 screens and other entertainment facilities to delight visitors of all ages.
To make shopping more convenient for Taiwanese tourists, Canal City Hakata now allows the use of Taiwanese debit cards at its stores without the need for prior registration. Shoppers can also enjoy exemptions from the 1.5% cross-border transaction fee and receive a 2% cashback reward. As long as your debit card has cross-border withdrawal and payment functions, you can shop more affordably at Canal City Hakata!
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