[2024] Recommended Fukuoka souvenirs you can buy at Fukuoka Airport! 11 must-have items carefully selected by locals

Fukuoka is known nationwide as a gourmet city. When it comes to choosing a Fukuoka souvenir, there are so many attractive options that it can be overwhelming!

So this time, we will introduce 11 noteworthy Fukuoka souvenirs that can be purchased at "Fukuoka Airport (Domestic Terminal)". Some of them are "only available at the airport"! We have a lineup that is perfect not only for souvenirs for loved ones, but also for yourself.

There are various shops inside the airport, with some opening from 6:30am and others staying open until 9pm, so be sure to check the opening hours for more information.

By the way, even the locals and editorial staff at ARNE said they wanted to try these. Fukuoka residents should definitely check this out.

Hiyoko Honpo Yoshinodo "Flying Hiyoko Family"

The first product we will introduce is the "Flying Hiyoko Family" (1,137 yen) from "Hiyoko Honpo Yoshinodo (※The character for "yoshi" is actually "kuchi" (mouth) under the earth)."

"Hiyoko" is a bun made with a skin kneaded with Kyushu wheat flour, stuffed with a sweet bean paste made from kinton beans, and slowly baked in an oven until it is fragrant.

This is a classic Fukuoka souvenir, but this is a limited edition package from "L'UNIQUE Hiyoko" located on the second floor of the domestic passenger terminal building at Fukuoka Airport. The package is different from the "Hiyoko Family" that is only sold at JR Hakata Station.

Image: Hiyoko Honpo Yoshinodo

This is a super cute product that allows you to enjoy the "Hiyoko family" with "Father Hiyoko", "Mother Hiyoko", "Brother Hiyoko" and "Little Sister Hiyoko" ♡　 It's a look that will make you want to take photos of the whole family, so it would be a great souvenir to give to your family!

"Brother Hiyoko" is the regular size, while "Father Hiyoko" is three times the weight! It has a gentle sweetness and a traditional taste that "never fails to impress."

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When stored at room temperature, "Mother Hiyoko" and "Brother Hiyoko" have a shelf life of approximately 21 days, "Father Hiyoko" has a shelf life of approximately 12 days, and "Little Sister Hiyoko" has a shelf life of approximately 10 days (number of days from the date of manufacture).

＜Stores where it is available＞
L'UNIQUE Hiyoko (Domestic passenger terminal building, 2nd floor, SWEETS HALL)
Business hours: 7:30-20:00

Hiyoko Honpo Yoshinodo "Matoi"

Also available exclusively at L'UNIQUE Hiyoko is the "Matoi Hiyoko" (3 pieces for 994 yen, 6 pieces for 1,869 yen, 12 pieces for 3,932 yen).

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"Matoi Hiyoko" is a special sweet made by covering the traditional "Meika Hiyoko" sweets with a bitter chocolate coating.

The fragrant chocolate and the gentle sweetness of the yellow bean paste go perfectly together! Another plus is that it's small enough to be easily eaten in one bite.

It comes wrapped in luxurious gold wrapping paper, so it's sure to be a hit gift for adults.

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The shelf life is about 21 days (from the date of manufacture).

＜Stores where it is available＞
L'UNIQUE Hiyoko (Domestic passenger terminal building, 2nd floor, SWEETS HALL)
Business hours: 7:30-20:00

Hiyoko Honpo Yoshinodo "Hiyoko's Amaou Pinanche"

Next up is the "Hiyoko's Amaou Pinanche," which is also only available at Fukuoka Airport (5 pieces for 789 yen, 7 pieces for 1,080 yen, 10 pieces for 1,534 yen).

This product uses Fukuoka's brand of strawberries, Hakata Amaou.

They are sold at stores such as "L'UNIQUE Hiyoko." They are individually wrapped, making them perfect as souvenirs to give to others.

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The moist chick-shaped financier dough is topped with a generous amount of sweet and sour Amaou fondant and melts in your mouth.

It's pink and looks cute, so it's sure to be a hit with children.

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The shelf life is about 60 days (from the date of manufacture).

＜Stores where it is available＞
L'UNIQUE Hiyoko (Domestic passenger terminal building, 2nd floor, SWEETS HALL)
Business hours: 7:30-20:00

Itoking Dorayaki with Amaou Strawberries "Dorayaki Nama"

Itoking, which processes and sells Fukuoka's brand of strawberries, Hakata Amaou, sells Dora King Nama (669 yen each) for a limited time from late November to the end of May.

This dorayaki is luxuriously filled with a whole Hakata Amaou strawberry.

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The lightly sweet strawberry-flavored cream and bean paste bring out the best in the Amaou strawberries. The chewy exterior is satisfying and pairs perfectly with the strawberries.

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The shelf life is the same day of purchase.

＜Stores where it is available＞
Amaou strawberry processing and sales shop from Fukuoka Prefecture, Itoking Fukuoka Airport Store (inside "SWEETS HALL" on the 2nd floor of the domestic passenger terminal building)
Business hours: 6:30-21:00

Itoking "Hakata Paio Sandwich"

This is also a local sweet that allows you to enjoy the deliciousness of Amaou strawberries in the "Hakata Paio Sandwich 'Zutto Issho'" (6 pieces for 1,188 yen).

This luxurious sweet is an evolved version of the popular pie confectionery "Hakata Pieou" from "Ito King." With its eye-catching pink packaging, it's a must-see for anyone looking for a memorable gift.

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Rich strawberry cream sandwiched between two slices of sweet and sour crispy pie.

As the name "Always Together" suggests, this is a voluminous and satisfying dessert made of two slices of pie stuck together.

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The shelf life is about one month (※This is an estimate of the number of days after purchase).

＜Stores where it is available＞
Amaou strawberry processing and sales shop from Fukuoka Prefecture, Itoking Fukuoka Airport Store (inside "SWEETS HALL" on the 2nd floor of the domestic passenger terminal building)
Business hours: 6:30-21:00

Ito Princess "Melon Fruit Dorayaki - Melo Princess"

"Ito Princess," a sister brand of "Ito King" and a store that processes and sells Kyushu-produced fruit, sells a wide variety of "Dora Princess Dorayaki with Fruit," which change the fruit filling depending on the season. There are dorayaki that can only be purchased at Fukuoka Airport.

There are pineapple, mandarin orange, kiwi, and others, but the one we'd like to introduce to you is the "Melon Fruit Dorayaki Melo Princess" (605 yen each), which is sold all year round.

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It contains large cuts of melon, making it very luxurious!

When you take a bite, the sweetness and aroma of fresh melon fills your mouth. The cream is made for each type of fruit, so they blend perfectly together.

Image: Ito Princess

The shelf life is the same day of purchase.

＜Stores where it is available＞
Kyushu Fruit Processing and Sales Shop Ito Princess (Domestic Passenger Terminal Building 2F "SWEETS HALL")
Business hours: 8:00-21:00

Mikazukiya "Croissant"

Mikazukiya is a store that specializes in natural yeast croissants and offers a wide variety of croissant flavors.

This is the basic "Plain" (284 yen).

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Since they are individually wrapped, they are perfect for people who find boxed souvenirs to be bulky.

Another plus is that it can be frozen.

The outside is crispy and the inside is chewy ♡ You can enjoy the luxurious feeling as the aroma of butter and wheat gently spreads in your mouth.

If frozen, simply defrost naturally for 90-120 minutes, then warm in a toaster oven for 1-2 minutes! If you let it cool at room temperature for 2 minutes, the chewy texture of the freshly baked product will stand out even more.

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The shelf life is 4 weeks when frozen, and about 3 days after thawing, including the day of thawing (both are from the date of manufacture).

＜Stores where it is available＞
Mikazukiya Fukuoka Airport Store (Domestic Passenger Terminal Building 2nd Floor)
Business hours: 8:00-21:00

Mikazukiya "Rascro Sugar"

Another product we would like to introduce from Mikazukiya is "Rascuro Sugar" (2 pieces x 4 bags, 330 yen).

This popular item comes in a simple blue box.

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"Ruskro" is a sweet that combines the best of croissants and rusks, made by baking and drying Mikazukiya's proud croissant dough into a roll shape. There are two in each bag, so even a quick snack will leave you feeling satisfied.

It has a light and crispy texture, accented by the crunch and sweetness of the sugar.

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The shelf life is about 4 weeks at room temperature (number of days from date of manufacture).

＜Stores where it is available＞
Mikazukiya Fukuoka Airport Store (Domestic Passenger Terminal Building 2nd Floor)
Business hours: 8:00-21:00

Royal "Sweet Potato"

Royal's Sweet Potato (6 pieces for 1,296 yen, 9 pieces for 1,944 yen, 12 pieces for 2,592 yen) has been a local favorite for over 60 years since its creation.

This sweet potato is made using Kagoshima Prefecture's brand potato "Nagashima Beni Bijin," as well as domestic butter and eggs, allowing you to enjoy the flavor of the ingredients themselves.

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The glossy shine and moderate browning will whet your appetite.

It needs to be stored at 20 degrees or less, so we recommend storing it in the refrigerator after you bring it home, but it's best to let it return to room temperature before eating. This will soften the butter, allowing you to enjoy the smooth texture even more.

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The shelf life is about 10 days from the date of manufacture (*number of days from the date of manufacture). It needs to be stored at 20 degrees or below.

＜Stores where it is available＞
Royal Sweets Fukuoka Airport (Domestic Passenger Terminal Building 2nd Floor "SWEETS HALL")
Business hours: 6:30-21:00

Chidoriya Manju Souhonpo "Tyrolean Small Box"

Next up on our list is the "Tyrolean Small Box (Standard)" (324 yen), which allows you to easily enjoy four different flavors of "Tyrolean," one of the signature products of Fukuoka's famous confectionery shop, "Chidoriya Manju Sohonpo."

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"Tyrolean" is a classic Fukuoka sweet consisting of a light roll cookie made with plenty of fresh milk and butter and filled with smooth original cream.

This small box contains one each of the ever-popular coffee, vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate creamers.

It's reasonably priced and great for when you want to compare different flavors. It's recommended not only as a souvenir, but also as a snack for your home cafe.

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The shelf life is about 180 days from the date of production (*number of days from the date of production).

＜Stores where it is available＞
Tyrolean Shop Airport Store (Domestic passenger terminal building 2nd floor "SWEETS HALL")
Business hours: 6:30-21:00

Chidoriya Manju Souhonpo "Dazaifu Tyrolean Plums"

Another notable product in the "Tyrolean" series is the "Dazaifu Tyrolean Ume" (4 sticks for 324 yen, 18 sticks for 1,296 yen).

Even within Fukuoka, this is a special flavor that can only be purchased at the Fukuoka Airport store and the Momochi store (the Momochi store only sells it by weight).

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The packaging, which is based on the wooden carved bird "Kiuso" used in the "Ushigae Shinto Ritual" at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, is also a great reason to recommend it as a souvenir!

The balance of the tartness of the fragrant plum and the sweetness of Chidoriya's original cream is exquisite. It goes well with a wide range of drinks, including coffee, black tea, and Japanese tea.

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The shelf life is about 180 days from the date of production (*number of days from the date of production).

＜Stores where it is available＞
Tyrolean Shop Airport Store (Domestic passenger terminal building 2nd floor "SWEETS HALL")
Business hours: 6:30-21:00

What did you think? Please be sure to pick one up at Fukuoka Airport. (Text/ARNE Editorial Department)
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