{"id":71864,"date":"2013-07-19T00:00:24","date_gmt":"2013-07-18T15:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=shopping&p=24432"},"modified":"2016-04-01T00:40:24","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T15:40:24","slug":"fukuoka-parco-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/fukuoka-parco-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Report! Fukuoka Parco"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fukuoka Parco
\n2-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo Ward<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong>
\nA great shopping spot in Tenjin for young and fashionable ladies. With eight floors and a restaurant floor, it takes two to three hours to explore the whole complex. You\u2019ll find a range of nice resting places\u2013 including a boulangerie and coffee shops\u2013 where you can refuel for more shopping in comfort and style. When visiting Fukuoka Parco, it might be a good idea to leave boyfriends, husbands and kids at home! Young women will find everything they need and more: clothes, cosmetics, cute accessories…and sweets too! It\u2019s also a wonderful place to find unique gifts, especially on the 5th and 8th floors.<\/p>\n

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Shops:<\/strong> 131 shops, 21 restaurants
\nSize:<\/strong> Eight floors and B1 restaurant floor
\nTarget age(s):<\/strong> 20-30
\nGinren Card: <\/strong>Only at some shops.
\nDuty Free:<\/strong> Only at some shops. Note: Duty Free shops are marked on the floor guide.<\/p>\n

Anchor shops: <\/strong>
\n\u2606 Muji Beauty (5F)
\n\u2606 The Disney Store (B1)
\n\u2606 Village Vanguard (7F)<\/p>\n

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Special Shops: <\/strong>
\n\u2606Kitano Ace (B1)
\nKitano Ace is a luxurious little supermarket where you can find a selection of imported products – from chocolate and cookies to tea and pasta.<\/p>\n

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\u2606Pylones (5F)
\nOn the 5th floor, you\u2019ll find a cute Parisian homewares\/gift shop called Pylones, where you can buy household items with very colorful designs, shaped like quirky characters and animals. They brighten up any home and make special gifts for a friend\u2019s birthday.<\/p>\n

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\u2606Lush (5F)
\nWhilst you\u2019re on the 5th floor, don\u2019t forget to stop by Lush – the globally popular, handmade cosmetic store from the UK. Amongst a great selection of beauty products, you\u2019ll find delicious smelling soaps of every shape and color.<\/p>\n

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\u2606 KOJITUSANSO (8F)
\nThis huge outdoor equipment shop stocks not only clothes and bags, but every little gadget you might need to go camping or hiking.It\u2019s also a good place for climbers, with a substantial selection of ropes and equipment.<\/p>\n

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\u2606 Ishibashi Music (8F)
\nGuitar enthusiasts should make a point to visit this music shop, which has an extensive selection of guitars. It\u2019s also a good place to find a gift for a guitarist friend of yours, as they sell a lot of guitar accessories.<\/p>\n

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Special Eats:<\/strong>
\n\u2606 Sweet Paradise (6F)
\nThe most remarkable and unique restaurant in Parco is an all-you-can-eat cake buffet tucked away on the sixth floor, perfectly named Sweet Paradise! For \u00a51,000 – you can spend time selecting cakes to try from the huge selection\u2013 there\u2019s even a chocolate fountain! It\u2019s heaven for sweet-tooths, and the cute interior makes it especially popular with ladies.<\/p>\n

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Special Services: <\/strong>
\n\u2022 There\u2019s a 7\/11 ATM available on the 2nd floor.
\n\u2022 You can buy tickets to shows and concerts at Pia Station on the 5th floor (#16 on floor guide)
\n\u2022 If you\u2019re feeling stressed after shopping, visit the massage station on the 6th floor!
\n\u2022 Visit the Parco card desks on the 7th floor (near the stairs) to get your own Parco credit card (with 5% discount offers)<\/p>\n

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How to enjoy Fukuoka Parco? <\/strong>To get the most out of shopping, visit Parco with a good friend and a whole afternoon free to spend browsing. We particularly recommend indulging in a long snack break at the Sweet Paradise cake buffet (or in one of the nice cafe\/boulangeries) and getting lost in the 5F gift shops.<\/p>\n

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For Children:<\/strong> Parco has some shops that the little ones will love. They\u2019re sure to enjoy the character goods shops on the 8F, featuring popular characters such as Snoopy, Hello Kitty, Miffy and Rilakkuma, and there\u2019s also a Disney store on the B1 basement level.<\/p>\n

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For Men:<\/strong> There are quality goods to be found for men- including backpacks, hats and other clothing. The 8F is great for hikers and musicians, and there is also a small shop inside where you can buy soccer fan goods including team jerseys from many famous clubs.<\/p>\n

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For Women: <\/strong>A paradise for women, especially young ones! You\u2019ll be surrounded by clothes, cosmetics, accessories, cute homewares, furniture and cakes!<\/p>\n

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For Tourists:<\/strong> Overseas visitors should check out the little cake store on the basement level near Kitano Ace. They sell neat gift-boxes of typical Japanese cakes. The restaurants on the basement level also cover a range of Japanese foods worth trying on holiday!<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s nearby?<\/strong> Parco\u2019s location on the main street of Tenjin makes access very convenient. This also means that when you finish at Parco, you\u2019re within easy walking distance of many more of Fukuoka\u2019s main shopping centers! It\u2019s also connected to the Tenjin Subway underground station, and directly connected to Solaria Stage shopping complex. Shoppers can wander between the two complexes with ease.<\/p>\n

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Access<\/strong>
\nPublic transportation: Subway Kuko Line – Tenjin Station – Exit 7.
\nParking: Not available.<\/p>\n

Fukuoka Parco <\/strong>
\nAddress: 2-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo Ward,
\nFukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture,
\n810-0001, Japan
\nTel.: 092-235-7000
\nOpen: 10:00~20:30, restaurant opening hours may vary.
\nOfficial website: http:\/\/www.parco.co.jp\/parco\/ <\/a><\/p>\n