Hakata Lopia Fukuoka 2026: Cheaper Shopping Than Don Quijote
Explore Lopia Hakata, Fukuoka's top local supermarket! Find recommended items, pricing, payment methods, and cash tips in this ultimate guide. Shop smarter than Don Quijote!
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Explore Lopia Hakata, Fukuoka's top local supermarket! Find recommended items, pricing, payment methods, and cash tips in this ultimate guide. Shop smarter than Don Quijote!
Hello, I'm miya :)
Whenever I visit Japan, I always make sure to stop by a supermarket before heading to Don Quijote,
and on this trip, we visited one too!
You might wonder why we bother with a supermarket when we're already heading to Don Quijote.
Well, it's often because supermarkets tend to be more affordable than Don Quijote for many items.
Today's post is all about
Lopia Hakata, located in Fukuoka! :)
In this article, I'll cover:
✔️ Lopia Location/Opening Hours
✔️ Yodobashi Floor Guide
✔️ Section-by-Section Tour (with recommendations throughout!)
✔️ How to Check Out
I'll organize everything in the order
I actually explored the store.
Lopia Location / Opening Hours
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM
Please note that hours may vary on public holidays and depending on local circumstances.
Card payments are not accepted, so be sure to bring cash!
Lopia is located on the 4th floor of the Yodobashi Camera building.
It's the building right behind Hakata Station,
making it super convenient to get to.
And the great thing about Yodobashi Camera is that
it's not just Lopia.
B1 has a huge Gacha Shop
3F has GU and ABC-Mart
And on 4F, you'll find Lopia, Daiso, and GIGO,
so it's perfect for browsing around while you're visiting Lopia.
Store Guide
If you're just doing some light shopping, you can simply grab a basket and head in.
But since we tend to buy a lot,
we usually load up our cart with two baskets.
(You'll need a ¥100 coin for the cart, and there's a coin exchange machine available).
There's also a Seven ATM next to the carts, so if you've forgotten cash,
you can easily withdraw some.
Items by Section
Right as you enter, you'll find the Fruit Corner!
I visited after dinner, around 7 PM, so it was getting close to closing time,
and many items were already sold out.
The Vegetable Corner has a different feel from Korean supermarkets.
Everything is so immaculately arranged that even if you don't need anything, you'll still feel tempted to buy!
At ~$3 for a whole pizza (550 JPY), the price is fantastic,
Lopia's pizza is a popular pick even among locals!
The toppings are surprisingly generous, making it an absolute value-for-money recommendation!
There's also a great variety of sandwiches,
perfect for stocking your hotel fridge and grabbing a quick bite.
Although many items were gone due to it being evening,
they offer a wide range, from sushi to kaisendon.
The assorted sushi was truly delicious and had no fishy smell, so I highly recommend it!
The sushi doesn't come with wasabi already mixed in,
so you can grab it separately from the side.
Note that the three items inside are paid.
If you've booked an Airbnb, you can buy meat
and enjoy yakiniku right at your accommodation.
I heard they also rent out space at the 12th-floor rooftop garden, but I haven't
tried it myself yet.
If you go between 6-7 PM, sushi, eel rice bowls, meat, and similar items
are likely to be sold out, so if you're looking for fresh food,
I recommend going earlier.
After passing the meat section, you'll find my absolute favorite section – the liquor aisle! 💕
It's much cheaper than convenience stores,
so I always buy beer at Lopia to drink at my accommodation after evening plans
and beer to take back to Korea.
There's not just beer, but many other types of alcoholic beverages too.
Suntory and Jim Beam, which were really popular for a while, are also fully stocked.
Meltykiss, which appears when the weather gets cold!
To me, it tastes even better than Royce.
There are many more varieties of jelly, and they're much cheaper than at Don Quijote :)
Mintia and konjac jelly, which Koreans always make sure to buy.
There are many types of Mintia, and if you can't find what you're looking for,
just ask a staff member!
The famous anti-swelling item, Mukumi!
I used to buy a bottle of Mukumi from convenience stores every day,
but Lopia is much cheaper, so I stock up in bulk
and drink one every morning.
I'm even bringing the rest back to Korea with me, haha!
Whenever I go to Lopia, I always grab Eommasohn Pie and Calbee potato chips.
I prefer the smaller individual portions, so I always buy them.
I've also seen Calbee potato chips sold at Daiso occasionally.
Jagabee, displayed with far more flavors than you'd find in Korea.
Almond Chocolate & Macadamia Chocolate
There's also Pocky and Toppo, Japan's version of Pepero.
They even have flavors you can't find at Don Quijote.
There's this chocolate snack that's super popular right now,
and it's seriously SO good – if you spot it, grab one! It's not overly sweet, just perfect.
You'll also find famous Alfort and Black Thunder chocolates here :)
From all sorts of sauces and solid curry roux to furikake,
the grocery selection is incredibly diverse, so if you love to cook,
you can truly pick whatever suits your palate!
And here's the wasabi I always stock up on whenever I visit Japan!
They even have white yama-wasabi.
The wasabi in the right picture is absolutely delicious, so I highly recommend it!
There's also a huge variety of instant cup noodles.
From the famous Donbei Kitsune to Peyoung Yakisoba, you'll find them all.
They say Donbei Kitsune even has different flavors depending on whether it's for the Kanto or Kansai region – how cool is that?
Natto, which can be quite pricey if you buy it in Korea,
at Japanese supermarkets, you can grab four packs for just around ~$1!
You'll also find the trending coffee milk that's a hot topic on social media.
From Haagen-Dazs, which can be quite expensive in Korea,
to an incredible array of other ice creams!
How to Pay
Alright, you've found all your treasures – now it's time to check out!
Shopping bags are available for purchase separately.
The payment process at Japanese supermarkets is a little different from what you might be used to.
A staff member will scan your items and transfer them to a yellow basket.
Once they're all there, you'll head over to the payment kiosk on the side to complete your purchase.
When you arrive at the payment station, your total amount will be displayed.
Don't panic! There's Korean language support available, so it's easy to navigate!
Absolutely no card payments allowed – you can only pay with cash!
Once your payment is complete, you'll move to the bagging area next to it
That's where you'll bag up all your awesome finds!
We always feel a bit wasteful paying for bags, and
since we always buy so much, we actually bring a 20-inch suitcase with us!
Packing everything into a suitcase means you don't have to lug heavy bags around,
so if you're planning a big haul like us, bringing a suitcase is a game-changer!
No card payments, cash is essential!
An ATM is available nearby.
The payment process is super straightforward.
For serious shoppers (or 'haulers'), bring a suitcase!
No tax refunds here, but many products are actually cheaper than Don Quijote!
Lopia is located on the 4th floor of the Yodobashi Camera building, behind Hakata Station. Business hours are from 10 AM to 9 PM.
Card payments are not accepted at Lopia Hakata store; you must pay in cash. If you are short on cash, you can withdraw money from the Seven ATM located next to the carts.
In addition to Lopia, Daiso and GIGO are also located on the 4th floor of the Yodobashi Camera building. Furthermore, there's Gatcha Shop on B1F, and GU and ABC Mart on the 3rd floor.
If you visit between 6 PM and 7 PM, there's a high chance that fresh foods such as sushi, unagi donburi, or meat products will be out of stock. Therefore, if you're looking for fresh food, it's recommended to visit as early as possible.
Lopia pizza is a great value at ~$3 per whole pizza, and it comes with surprisingly generous toppings, making it a highly recommended item for its cost-effectiveness.
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