Just Minutes from Fukuoka Airport: Must-See Spots at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka

From JUMP SHOP and GUNDAM PARK Fukuoka to cinemas, amusement facilities, and outdoor shops, the variety of entertainment options spans multiple genres.
With attractions for all ages, the facility offers plenty to enjoy.

Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka houses around 220 restaurants and shops, including Kyushu’s first locations for several brands and Fukuoka specialties.
It’s a spot where you can enjoy gourmet dining and shopping all day long.

Greeting visitors at the facility entrance is THE LIFE-SIZED ν GUNDAM STATUE.
Standing 24.8 meters tall, the impressive statue is modeled after the RX-93ff νGundam, the mobile suit featured in the movie Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack.
The statue is equipped with a new part, the Long Range Fin Funnel, on its back.
Supervised by Mobile Suit Gundam series director Yoshiyuki Tomino, the new part features a red, blue, and yellow color scheme.
Another highlight is the special video presentations shown during the day and night.
In the daytime program, the Gundam statue’s face and hands move.
At night, you can enjoy four types of video projections displayed on the exterior of Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka.

GUNDAM SIDE-F is designed to resemble a space colony from the Gundam series.
At the entrance, a 1/12-scale statue welcomes you. This model was created based on the design data from the RG (Real Grade) GUNPLA series, which pursues “realism” and is so impressive that it can excite even those unfamiliar with Gundam.
Inside, there are areas where you can assemble and paint Gundam plastic models purchased in-store, spaces selling a wide range of Gundam goods including exclusive GUNPLA, and large monitors that immerse you in a space environment.

Must-have items include a plastic model of THE LIFE-SIZED ν GUNDAM STATUE at LaLaport Fukuoka—RG 1/144 RX-93ff νGundam—as well as the red-colored mobile suit RG 1/144 MSN-04FF SAZABI, featured in the statue’s special video presentation. Also popular is the ENTRY GRADE 1/144 RX-93ff νGundam, which uses “Touch Gate” technology allowing parts to be removed from the runner by hand without nippers—great for beginners.
Additionally, GUNDAM Birthday Keychains with all 366 dates are available, making it a must-have memento of your visit to Fukuoka.

Among the nine VS PARK locations nationwide, the LaLaport Fukuoka branch is the only one where you can enjoy Gundam-themed activities.
The facility offers over 28 types of physically engaging activities.

Recommended Gundam collaboration attractions include Yokekiru WITH G, where you dodge charging animals or Dom mobile suits by moving your body left and right, and Nigekiru WITH G, where you escape from wild beasts that chase you the moment the game begins.
Both activities feature giant screens to create a thrilling sense of the beasts coming right at you, making you want to try them again as soon as you finish.
Although not Gundam-themed, Jump×Jump, where you jump to avoid rotating obstacles, is also popular, providing a quick but satisfying workout.

GRAND DINING combines a food court and a restaurant area, with about 30 establishments in total. Several well-known Fukuoka eateries also have branches here.

One of GRAND DINING’s signature restaurants is Tonkatsu Chisei.
It is a sister store of the tonkatsu restaurant “Hakozaki Inokawazu” in Fukuoka City, opened with increased seating and expanded floor space to accommodate families.

Their tonkatsu is made from pork purchased from their own butcher shop, aged at low temperature for about two weeks, breaded in-house, and fried in pure lard.
Popular dishes include the Premium Loin Cutlet and Jumbo Fried Shrimp Set and the Premium Loin Cutlet and Premium Fillet Cutlet Set.

Another appeal of Tonkatsu Chisei is the variety and originality of condiments that allow you to change the flavor.
There are four condiments: original whole-grain mustard with a pleasantly popping texture, lemon salt made by squeezing lemon and dipping in seaweed salt, special tonkatsu sauce mixed with ground sesame in a mortar, and wasabi soy sauce made with fresh wasabi and sweet soy sauce from Fukuoka.
Instructions for these “delicious ways to eat” are provided in multiple languages, accessible via QR code.

Located within GRAND DINING, Kyushu Hakata Daikichi Sushi is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant serving fresh toppings mainly from domestic fish.
Customer favorites include the Maguro Aka-mono Zanmai (otoro, chutoro, akami), Popular Three Gunkan (uni, salmon roe, sesame mackerel), and Kawataro Squid Zanmai (spear squid, bigfin reef squid, sesame squid gunkan).
They also offer unique sushi like Fluffy Steamed Conger Eel, served on a spoon.
The restaurant is produced by “Kawataro,” known for serving live squid sashimi, and “Kawasho,” the originator of Hakata-style sushi, and features over eight squid-based dishes such as Squid Shumai and Squid Meatball Chawanmushi.
Menu tablets can be set to display in multiple languages.

Kurume Ramen Seiyoken is a food court-style restaurant within GRAND DINING.
A long-established shop founded in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in 1951, it is known as the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.
The broth is made from domestic pork bones simmered thoroughly, with more broth continuously added, preserving the traditional method of Kurume ramen.

Popular orders include Kurume Tonkotsu Ramen, Ajitama Ramen (ramen with seasoned egg), and Chashu-men (ramen with extra pork).
The broth is light, with no unwanted aftertaste, and rich in sweetness and umami, making it popular with women, children, and international visitors.
Their Kurume Fried Rice uses the same soy sauce base as the ramen, making them a perfect pairing—most customers order it as a set.

Food Marche consists of around 20 stores, including MARKET 351, which prepares and serves dishes made from fresh local products sold in-store.
Popular Fukuoka souvenirs such as Menbei (Fukutaro) and Torimon (Meigetsudo) can also be purchased here.

Reganet DAILY ENTERTAINMENT SQUARE is a supermarket whose highlight is its original brand CHEF’S CRAFT, created specifically for its LaLaport Fukuoka location.
The lineup includes sweets such as Rich and smooth pudding made with fresh cream from milk produced in Itoshima, Fukuoka, and Soft, Chewy Handmade Warabi Mochi, as well as prepared foods like pizza.
Also recommended is the Refreshing Yuzu Soy Sauce Tatsuta Burger, which won an award at the 2025 “Bento & Prepared Meal Awards” hosted by the Japan Supermarkets Association.

The store has a unique interior design that uses a decommissioned route bus as product shelves.
By pressing a button following the instructions in the driver’s seat, you can change the destination sign displayed outside the bus.
On the passenger side, a large LCD screen changes visuals when touched, and children’s bus driver uniforms are available for rent, making it perfect for commemorative photos.

Matsumoto Kiyoshi is a drugstore with a wide range of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
It’s a dependable place to stop by in case you feel unwell during your trip, much like a convenience store.

Popular over-the-counter Category 3 medicines (non-prescription drugs) include the Hepalyse GX tonic, Chondroitin ZS Tablets for joint pain, and the store’s original brand Active Vitamin Zα.
Among cosmetics, ANESSA sunscreen is the most popular, with a limited-edition Pokémon collaboration package available in three designs—Pikachu, Nyaoha (Sprigatito), and Pochama (Piplup)—based on their signature colors, making them a perfect souvenir choice.
The store’s original FREELAB UV Gel 80g prevents dryness and skin irritation while providing sun protection.
Staff members who speak Chinese and Korean are available, helping visitors shop with confidence.

UNIQLO is a well-known Japanese casual clothing brand.
The UNIQLO at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka is a large store carrying the full lineup, from shirts and pants to innerwear.
If you need to pick up clothing during your trip, it’s a great place to go.
The brand offers collaborations with anime and artists worldwide, making them popular as souvenirs. At LaLaport Fukuoka, you can complete tax-free procedures right at the store while shopping, without having to visit a separate Tax-Free Counter.
Staff who speak foreign languages are also available, so you can easily ask for help while shopping.

Akachan Honpo specializes in products for pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing.
While the chain usually carries products for maternity through kids, the LaLaport Fukuoka store focuses on items for pregnancy to one year old.
The store has maternity advisors who are knowledgeable about pregnancy and parenting, offering valuable support to expectant and new parents.

A longtime bestseller is the Water 99% Super Series of baby wipes, available in various thicknesses, moisture levels, and types to match a child’s growth and needs.

For those considering a stroller, the “Melio Carbon” by German brand CYBEX offers one-hand folding, a light and ease of movement.
Norwegian brand Stokke’s “TRIPP TRAPP” chair comes in many colors to suit your home’s furniture and atmosphere.
Products that are especially popular have multilingual POP signage.
You can also complete tax-free procedures at the tax-free counter, so please feel free to stop by.

The Tax-Free Counter is located near the Tourist Information Center by the Central Media Park on the 1st floor of the mall building.
In stores that offer tax-free service, procedures can also be completed on the spot.
Reception hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

At the Tourist Information Center, you can complete your tax-free procedure via the PIE VAT app.
With the app, you can process your tax exemption contactlessly and without waiting at tax-free service counters in participating stores.
You can check the progress of your procedure, and purchases from multiple stores can be combined, making it easier to meet the minimum tax-free amount requirement.
Staff are available at the Tax-Free Counter to assist with app operation and foreign language support if needed.
Refunds are conveniently issued via credit card or electronic payment services such as WeChat Pay and PayPay, rather than in cash.

There are about 100 coin lockers in total at four locations within Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka.
Both IC card-compatible and non-compatible lockers are available.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka.
To use it, connect to the network “MSP_Free_Wi-Fi” and register with your email address or SNS account.
There is no limit to the number of connections, and each session lasts up to 120 minutes.

Built as a monument for the 1989 Asia-Pacific Exposition (commonly called “Yokatopia”), Fukuoka Tower is a landmark of Fukuoka City.
Standing 234 meters tall, its top-floor observation deck offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Fukuoka City’s urban landscape.

Located just two stations from Tenjin Station in central Fukuoka City, Ohori Park is a beloved green space centered around a large pond.
Covering a total area of 39.8 hectares, more than half of which is the pond, it was originally used as the outer moat when Nagamasa Kuroda built Fukuoka Castle.
Four bridges connect the central “Nakanoshima” islands, allowing visitors to cross the pond.

Constructed over seven years starting in 1601 by father and son Kuroda Yoshitaka (Kanbei) and Kuroda Nagamasa, the castle served as the seat of the Kuroda clan, lords of the Fukuoka Domain, throughout the Edo period.
Also known as “Maizuru Castle,” it is said to have been the largest castle in Kyushu, with large, medium, and small main towers and 47 turrets.