{"id":72241,"date":"2013-07-08T00:12:27","date_gmt":"2013-07-07T15:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com?post_type=shopping&p=18437"},"modified":"2016-04-01T00:54:18","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T15:54:18","slug":"daimaru-fukuoka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/daimaru-fukuoka\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Report! Daimaru Fukuoka"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tenjin Daimaru
\n1-4-1 Tenjin,Chuo Ward<\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong>
\nDaimaru is a leading national department store with restaurants and caf\u00e9s. There are two connected buildings, with the East Bldg. specializing in imported brands. Daimaru is the perfect spot for luxury shopping in Fukuoka. With its soft lighting, glossy flooring and diamond-like lustre, you\u2019re sure to feel like royalty while browsing the sophisticated stores. Moreover, customers are highly respected and provided with refined service. Women\u2019s wear, shoes, bags, jewelry, accessories, cosmetics and high-end goods are just some of the items available at Daimaru. You\u2019ll also find men\u2019s wear, interior and daily goods. No trip to Daimaru is complete without a browse of the gourmet basement floor, with fresh foods, groceries and sweets.<\/p>\n

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Shops<\/strong>: Various counters, 8 restaurants
\nSize<\/strong>: 8 floors (Note: 8F is currently closed 13\/06\/05)
\nTarget age(s)<\/strong>: Over 25
\nGinren Card:<\/strong> Available
\nDuty Free:<\/strong> Available<\/p>\n

Anchor shops:<\/strong>
\n\u2606 Chanel
\n\u2606 Sanrio Hello kitty
\n\u2606 Burberry<\/p>\n

Special Shops:<\/strong>
\n\u2606 Parasol Paradise (Main Building 1F)
\nHere you\u2019ll find a delightful range of high-end umbrellas and sunshades. Customers will easily find an umbrella to suit your personal style. The high quality and sophistication of the umbrellas is mirrored in their price.<\/p>\n

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\u2606 Picone (Main Building 2F)
\nLife in color! If you are tired of wearing gloomy, dark colors, Picone will be a breath of fresh air. This Japanese brand creates wonderfully colorful casual clothes, socks and bags for women in their mid-thirties.<\/p>\n

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\u2606 Mezzo Piano (Main building 7F)
\nIf you want to dress your girl like a sweet little doll, Mezzo Piano is the place! Cute dresses and shoes for young girls, made using high quality fabric and materials.<\/p>\n

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\u2606 Mimatsu (Main Building 7F)
\nBeautiful Japanese traditional kimonos and accessories. Although this store cannot be described as affordable, it\u2019s the superior quality and beautiful prints that make the items worth the price. A quintessential Japanese shopping experience.<\/p>\n

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\u2606 Lupicia (East Building 5F)
\nTea paradise! Tea lovers will be in bliss in this store, with more than 400 kinds of tea, mostly from Japan. You\u2019ll find delicious and refreshing teas, as well as those which help you to relax or sleep. Next door is a Lupicia cafe, where you can enjoy tea after shopping.<\/p>\n

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Special Eats:<\/strong>
\nNote: The B2F level of the Daimaru main building is home to the renowned \u201cdepachika\u201d – or department basement level gourmet floor. Browse various counters with fresh foods, groceries and sweets. Restaurants can be found on the East Building\u2019s fifth and sixth floors.<\/p>\n

\u2606Mon Cher (B2)
\nThis all-pink dessert counter sells incredibly cute cakes that will make girls weak at the knees! Gourmands and weary shoppers alike should taste the tasty desserts – we can assure you it will satisfy your appetite and won\u2019t empty your wallet.<\/p>\n

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\u2606Enotela (B2)
\nIf you appreciate a good drop, this specialty wine shop is worth a visit. Price range is vast, and European imports feature heavily.<\/p>\n

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\u2606Arlecchino (East Building 5F)
\nThis restaurant offers an extensive Italian menu, with a fashionable, upmarket atmosphere. It almost feels as if you can travel to Italy for a meal.<\/p>\n

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\u2606Minamoto Kitchoan (B2)
\nMinamoto Kitchoan is an extremely popular traditional sweet shop, with stores in 11 cities in 7 countries internationally (New York, London, Singapore, Taipei and Hong Kong). At the Daimaru branch, beautiful seasonal sweets are available. Sit at a bench and enjoy your sweets inside the shop with a tea.<\/p>\n

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Special Services:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Travel Agency (8F Main Building)
\n\u2022 General Information (1F Main building)
\n\u2022 International Telephone (1F Main building)
\n\u2022 Baby Strollers (7F West building).
\n\u2022 Hand luggage can be checked in while shopping (1F Main Building)<\/p>\n

How to enjoy ?<\/strong>
\nTo thoroughly explore a mall as large as Daimaru, you\u2019ll need at least two hours. Daimaru is extremely well organised and it\u2019s easy to go between the East and West buildings without getting lost. If your budget doesn\u2019t allow you to splash out on high-end goods, you can still enjoy the B2 floor food market\u2019s quality fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and other Japanese foodstuff.<\/p>\n

For Children:<\/strong> The seventh floor of the West building is dedicated to children, offering both clothing and toys. Little girls will be happy to see toys featuring Japan\u2019s most famous cat in the Hello Kitty store, which is next door to a toy store that will marvel even the smallest shoppers.<\/p>\n

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For Men:<\/strong> Men interested in buying high-end goods will find what they\u2019re looking for at Daimaru. Apparel for work or a special occasion is located on the fourth floor of the main building. For casual wear, imported labels like Ralph Lauren, Armani, and many more can be found on the fifth floor of the main building.<\/p>\n

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For Women:<\/strong> Quality imported cosmetics are located on the first and second floors of the West building, where the best international brand boutiques are also found. We also recommend checking the third floor, where you can find some beautiful lingerie.<\/p>\n

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For Tourists:<\/strong> If you are looking for a well-crafted souvenir of Japan for somebody special, head straight to the sixth floor of the main building. Choose from chopsticks, kimono, tea utensils, and other items from internationally recognized Japanese brands.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s nearby?<\/strong>
\nChuo Ward Police Station, Mitsukoshi Department Store.<\/p>\n

Access<\/strong>
\nPublic transportation: Tenjin Subway Station (East Exit 9), Bus
\nParking: Available<\/p>\n