Just ahead, look for a modern, glass-fronted building with a giant yellow parking sign and rows of restaurant logos across the lower facade-that’s the Deitos Annex on your right.
Now, as you stand here, imagine the energy of Hakata buzzing through you. This building, the Deitos Annex-formerly known as EX-SIDE Hakata-started life in 2007, landing right on the old JR Kyushu headquarters’ grounds. Not just any office block, though: this place is a world of flavors and activity stacked high. On the first floor, the aroma of fresh coffee from Starbucks blends with the savory scent of KFC and Mos Burger, tempting anyone who passes. It’s the kind of spot where locals and travelers squeeze in quick bites and share stories over ramen and fries.
But wait, it’s not just about food-head up a bit, and you'll discover a cozy clinic on the third floor, caring for Hakata’s hop-around crowd. Above that, rows and rows of parking stretch all the way to the roof; it’s a driver’s paradise in a city that never really sits still. The basement? That’s Hakata’s secret network, connecting you via concourse to the subway below, and yes, a busy bike parking labyrinth. Renovated and reborn in March 2024 after a big break for remodeling, this building is proof that a place can always reinvent itself. Deitos Annex isn’t just a stop-it’s a crossroads for the hungry, the hurried, and the curious. Just be careful you don’t leave here with a parking ticket instead of a sandwich.
