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Canal City Hakata’s East Building will reopen on Friday, September 4, 2026 after being temporarily closed since May 2023. The renewed three-level shopping area brings together 11 retail shops, four food outlets and one entertainment concept.
For overseas visitors, the most distinctive additions are ZONE8, an anime and manga experience spanning three floors; GOOD MARKET KYUSHU for regional food products; and new cafés and restaurants. Opening-day operations may differ by tenant, so confirm the official mall information shortly before visiting.
- Reopening: Friday, September 4, 2026
- 16 tenants: 11 retail, 4 food, 1 entertainment
- About 12,000 square metres of shop space
- Kushida Shrine-mae Station is the closest subway stop
Information checked on August 10, 2026 against Canal City Hakata’s official announcement and its five-page press release dated July 13. The release notes that its tenant information was current as of July 13, so check later operating updates before travel.
East Building facts for visitors
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Reopening | Friday, September 4, 2026 |
| Address | 9-2 Gionmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City |
| Tenant mix | 11 retail, 4 food, 1 entertainment; 16 total |
| Shop area | Approximately 12,000 m² |
| Customer floors | Ground level through 3F |
| Largest concepts | LOWYA: Japan’s largest branch; LAKOLE, coca and GLOBAL WORK: among their largest in Japan |
| Important opening note | The 1F immersive theatre inside ZONE8 did not yet have an opening date in the July 13 release |
What is opening on each floor
LOWYA and ZONE8 extend from 1F to 3F. LAKOLE, coca and GLOBAL WORK occupy 2F and 3F, while niko and … is on 1F. This makes the building useful for browsing furniture, clothing and lifestyle goods without moving between separate facilities.
Other 1F retailers are GEAR’s JAM, JINS, 2nd STREET and On Time. The 2F retail line-up adds 3COINS+plus and GOOD MARKET KYUSHU. The latter selects foods from Kyushu producers, making it especially practical for visitors looking for edible souvenirs beyond standard station gift boxes.
ZONE8: anime, manga, shopping and a collaboration café
ZONE8 is the first concept of its kind in Japan and combines an immersive theatre, merchandise, a collaboration café and rotating pop-ups across three floors. Its first collaboration café is based on the TV anime Attack on Titan, and a travelling information corner connected with the Attack on Hita regional project is planned.
Do not assume every ZONE8 component opens on September 4. The official release specifically states that the opening date for the 1F immersive theatre was still undecided. Ticketing, admission rules, supported languages and collaboration dates should be checked on the mall or operator page after details are published.
- Check whether an experience requires advance booking.
- Look for photography restrictions inside exhibition or theatre areas.
- Allow extra time during the first opening weeks and collaboration changes.
- Keep receipts and ask the shop about tax-free eligibility; rules can vary by tenant.
Food choices in the renewed building
Four food outlets are listed. On 1F, Ito King Dorayaki Café is a new café concept from the Fukuoka strawberry sweets brand; W&B – WAGYU & CRAFT BEER – by AOZORA BREWERY pairs wagyu dishes with locally brewed craft beer; and Mister Donut offers a familiar quick stop. Eggs ‘n Things opens on 2F with Hawaiian-style all-day breakfast dishes.
This line-up works well for a snack or casual meal, but Canal City has many restaurants outside the East Building too. At peak lunch and dinner times, keep an alternative in the main mall and check whether a chosen restaurant accepts reservations.
Access and a practical visitor plan
The East Building address is 9-2 Gionmachi in Hakata Ward. Kushida Shrine-mae Station on the Subway Nanakuma Line is the closest rail stop; Canal City is also walkable from Hakata and Gion stations. Use the official access page for the current pedestrian route, parking and bus information.
For a first visit, start with the larger stores, then browse GOOD MARKET KYUSHU and finish at ZONE8 after checking its entry conditions. If travelling just after reopening, arrive outside the midday and early-evening peaks, keep luggage in a station locker, and leave room in the schedule for queues.
Official opening information and related Fukuoka guides
Use the official release and access page for last-minute confirmation. The related guides help combine the East Building with food and other Canal City activities.
