Your Guide to Record Stores and Vinyl Culture in Fukuoka
Fukuoka’s record-store map is compact but varied, with 16 shops spread mainly across Chuo Ward and a smaller outpost around Hakata Station. Most digging clusters around Tenjin, Daimyō, Yakuin, Akasaka, and nearby Maizuru and Kiyokawa, so it is easy to build a full day around a few short walks. Big-name retail like TOWER RECORDS Fukuoka PARCO Store sits close to smaller rooms such as So Tough Records and Record Store TICRO MARKET(チクロマーケット), giving the city a balanced mix of new stock and secondhand finds.
All Record Stores in Fukuoka
So Tough Records
This specialist shop sells and buys mainly used LPs and 7-inch records, with Rock, Soul, Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B and City Pop from classics to new releases.
302 2-chōme-2-2 Yakuin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0022, Japan
Record Shop BAGISM
Record Shop BAGISM centers on indie rock and also selects soul, dance, world, electronic, hip-hop and jazz, selling LPs, 12-inch, 7-inch and cassette releases.
Japan, 〒810-0003 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Haruyoshi, 1-chōme−7−１７ 第一大橋ビル 2F
LIVING STEREO MUSIC BAR & RECORD STORE
LIVING STEREO combines a record store and music bar, selecting used jazz, soul and rock alongside new records; it uses JBL 4344 speakers and McIntosh amplifiers.
102 2-chōme-18-10 Yakuin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0022, Japan
RECORD POLIS
This specialist buys and sells records, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and music or film books, covering jazz, rock, punk, blues, soul, R&B, reggae and more.
3-chōme-26-21 Kiyokawa, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0005, Japan
Record Store TICRO MARKET(チクロマーケット)
1-chōme-15-30-203 Daimyō, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0041, Japan
Face Records TENJIN ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. /フェイスレコード 福岡天神 ワンビル店
Face Records offers music across soul/funk, jazz, blues, reggae, Japanese music, rock, hip-hop, electronic and classical, in vinyl and CD/cassette formats.
Japan, 〒810-0001 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Tenjin, 1-chōme−11−１ ONE FUKUOKA BLDG 2F
ミュージックプラザ・インドウ
This CD shop carries a wide range from enka to J-pop and also operates an event hall equipped with a mixer, speakers, microphones and projector.
2-chōme-8-234 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan
ボーダーラインレコーズ福岡店
Established in 1983, Border Line Records specializes in buying and selling used records, CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs, with additional store locations.
Japan, 〒810-0041 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Daimyō, 1-chōme−14−１４ 2F
田口商店 KEYAKI
Founded in 1969, this used-record and CD specialist buys and sells all genres, from kayōkyoku to rock, jazz and classical; it also buys DVDs.
Japan, 〒810-0042 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Akasaka, 1-chōme−2−６ 赤坂パインマンション
Groovin' Fukuoka
Groovin' is a used-media specialist buying and selling CDs, records, DVDs and Blu-ray discs, with four physical stores and online sales.
Japan, 〒810-0042 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Akasaka, 1-chōme−1−１９ ＩＲＩＳ赤坂ビル
70sRECORDS GARAGELAND
GARAGELAND specializes in punk, hardcore, rockabilly, ska, beat and girl-pop, and sells CDs, DVDs, 7-inch EPs, magazines, T-shirts and original goods.
Japan, 〒810-0041 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Daimyō, 1-chōme−1−１６ 宮田ビル 3F
SEXTANS
Record store, label, party and collective offering CDRs and tapes through SEXTANS and Kalavinka Music Records, plus gourd lamps, speakers and goods.
Japan, 〒810-0073 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Maizuru, 1-chōme−3−１１ リフレ庵 2F
Catfish
Catfish Records is a jazz specialist offering new-release CDs and LPs from major, independent and self-produced artists, with listings organized by instrument and style.
Japan, 〒810-0041 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Daimyō, 1-chōme−10−３３ 東峰マンション大名
TOWER RECORDS Fukuoka PARCO Store
This TOWER RECORDS store sells CDs, LPs and 7-inch records across J-pop, K-pop, rock, jazz, classical, soul, world music and more.
Japan, 〒810-0001 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Tenjin, 2-chōme−11−１ 福岡パルコ 6F
ジャングル·エキゾチカ
JUNGLEEXOTICA sells imported vinyl and CDs spanning drum & bass, dubstep, bass, techno, house, disco, reggae, rock, jazz and more, including used vinyl.
Japan, 〒810-0073 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Maizuru, 1-chōme−9−１１ 第二ハリウッドビル ２０１
TOWER RECORDS (AMU Plaza Hakata City)
This TOWER RECORDS store offers CDs, LPs, 7-inch records, DVDs, books, magazines and goods, spanning J-pop, K-pop, rock, jazz and more.
Japan, 〒812-0012 Fukuoka, Hakata Ward, Hakataekichūōgai, 1−１ JR博多シティ 7F
The Vinyl Scene in Fukuoka
Fukuoka has 16 real record shops in this guide, and the scene feels concentrated rather than sprawling. Most stores sit within central Chuo Ward, which means you can move between neighborhood pockets without wasting half the day on trains. The city’s vinyl culture leans practical: chain stores for current releases and reissues, then smaller upstairs or side-street shops where used stock, collector titles, and local regulars shape the atmosphere. That balance is what makes digging here rewarding. Tenjin gives you the busiest commercial hub, with places like Face Records TENJIN ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. /フェイスレコード 福岡天神 ワンビル店 and TOWER RECORDS Fukuoka PARCO Store handling fresh arrivals and broad catalog coverage. A few minutes away, Yakuin feels more independent, where So Tough Records and LIVING STEREO MUSIC BAR & RECORD STORE add a more intimate stop-and-browse rhythm. Fukuoka is not a city where stores are scattered at random; it is a city of small, walkable clusters, and that makes crate-digging efficient. If you want one afternoon with serious range, central Fukuoka delivers it.
Best Neighborhoods for Record Shopping
The main record-shopping zone is Chuo Ward, especially the connected run of Tenjin, Daimyō, Akasaka, Yakuin, Maizuru, and Kiyokawa. Tenjin is the easiest entry point if you are arriving for a short visit. Around Tenjin, you have Face Records TENJIN ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. /フェイスレコード 福岡天神 ワンビル店, ミュージックプラザ・インドウ, and TOWER RECORDS Fukuoka PARCO Store, all in a dense retail district where browsing can be slotted between department stores, cafés, and transit links. From Tenjin, walk into Daimyō, one of the city’s strongest crate-digging neighborhoods. Record Store TICRO MARKET(チクロマーケット), ボーダーラインレコーズ福岡店, 70sRECORDS GARAGELAND, and Catfish are all here, giving the area a genuine shop-hopping feel. Akasaka nearby adds 田口商店 KEYAKI and Groovin' Fukuoka, while Yakuin offers So Tough Records and LIVING STEREO MUSIC BAR & RECORD STORE. For smaller side trips, Maizuru has SEXTANS and ジャングル·エキゾチカ, and Kiyokawa is home to RECORD POLIS. If you are based near the station, Hakata Ward has TOWER RECORDS (AMU Plaza Hakata City), which is the simplest option around Hakataekichūōgai.
What Genres & Pressings to Look For
Because the specialty data here is mostly unspecified, the realistic expectation in Fukuoka is a broad Japanese-shop mix rather than a city defined by one niche. That usually means strong availability of Japanese pressings of rock, pop, jazz, city pop, and domestic issues of international classics, alongside newer reissues and current indie titles. In Japan, even generalist stores often grade carefully and file stock precisely, so condition-conscious buyers can do well without needing a specialist-only itinerary. For newer mainstream and catalog reissues, TOWER RECORDS Fukuoka PARCO Store and TOWER RECORDS (AMU Plaza Hakata City) are obvious stops, while Face Records TENJIN ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. /フェイスレコード 福岡天神 ワンビル店 is a good name to keep in mind for a mix of collectible and accessible stock. In more independent districts, Record Store TICRO MARKET(チクロマーケット), SEXTANS, and ジャングル·エキゾチカ are the sort of shops where broader taste pays off: come ready to scan jazz, soul, Japanese pop, club-adjacent 12-inch stock, and older domestic pressings. If your focus is Japanese editions with obi strips, clean-condition used copies, and well-kept classics, Fukuoka is a strong city to search patiently rather than chase only one genre.
New vs. Used Vinyl in Fukuoka
Every store in this list is marked as carrying both new and used stock, which is useful in a city where collectors often want to compare a clean reissue against an original domestic pressing in the same day. The larger Tenjin and Hakata stores are the easiest places to start for current releases, gift shopping, and dependable restocks, especially TOWER RECORDS Fukuoka PARCO Store, TOWER RECORDS (AMU Plaza Hakata City), and ミュージックプラザ・インドウ. They work well as anchor stops before you move into smaller shops. For secondhand digging and the possibility of fresh-used turnover, focus on stores known to buy collections. In Fukuoka that includes So Tough Records, LIVING STEREO MUSIC BAR & RECORD STORE, RECORD POLIS, Face Records TENJIN ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. /フェイスレコード 福岡天神 ワンビル店, ボーダーラインレコーズ福岡店, 田口商店 KEYAKI, and Groovin' Fukuoka. Shops that purchase records often have more movement in used inventory, so repeat visits can pay off. If you are selling, those are also the first places to ask. If you are buying, a smart plan is to pair a chain stop for sealed editions with Akasaka, Daimyō, or Yakuin stores for cleaner secondhand surprises and local turnover.
Record Store Day & Local Vinyl Events
Record Store Day is the big annual checkpoint for vinyl buyers in Japan, and in Fukuoka the main action usually centers on stores with strong new-release operations and enough profile to handle limited titles. Every April, expect interest around TOWER RECORDS Fukuoka PARCO Store, TOWER RECORDS (AMU Plaza Hakata City), and Face Records TENJIN ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. /フェイスレコード 福岡天神 ワンビル店, with shoppers arriving early for exclusives and reissues. The Black Friday edition in November also matters, though it is typically more selective than the spring event. Beyond RSD, Fukuoka’s compact geography helps smaller stores feel connected to the same collector calendar. Shops in Daimyō, Yakuin, and Akasaka benefit when buyers are already moving between districts, so even if a title sells out at one location, the day can still turn into a productive crawl. Independent rooms like So Tough Records or Record Store TICRO MARKET(チクロマーケット) may be less about headline queues and more about smart day-of browsing once foot traffic increases. If you are visiting during RSD season, check individual shops directly, arrive early for sought-after releases, and leave time afterward to dig the surrounding neighborhoods rather than stopping at one counter.
Vinyl Shopping Tips for Fukuoka
Walk the central clusters
Plan your route by district rather than by one store at a time. Tenjin flows naturally into Daimyō and Akasaka, while Yakuin and Kiyokawa work well as a second leg. This saves time and lets you compare stock across Face Records TENJIN ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. /フェイスレコード 福岡天神 ワンビル店, Record Store TICRO MARKET(チクロマーケット), and nearby shops in one outing.
Use chains for baselines
Check TOWER RECORDS Fukuoka PARCO Store or TOWER RECORDS (AMU Plaza Hakata City) first if you are after current reissues or want price context. Then move to independent stores like So Tough Records or Groovin' Fukuoka for secondhand alternatives, Japanese pressings, and records that will not be duplicated across every shop.
Ask before selling records
If you want to sell a collection, contact known buyers in advance, especially in Akasaka, Yakuin, or Tenjin. Shops such as RECORD POLIS, ボーダーラインレコーズ福岡店, and 田口商店 KEYAKI are known to purchase used records, but bringing a quick inventory and condition summary will make the process smoother.
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