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Southern metropolis and the gateway to Kyushu

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About Fukuoka

Home of Kyushu’s largest cities in Fukuoka and Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture (福岡県, Fukuoka-ken ) is the southern metropolis of Japan and the gateway to Kyushu. While you’re in the big cities, be sure to try some tonkotsu ramen at one of the many food stalls, as well as seasoned cod roe (mentaiko).

Despite its urbanity, however, Fukuoka is also the location of the first Zen Buddhist temple in Japan, Shofukuji, the renowned Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine , the relaxing hot springs in the Chikushino area, as well as countless picturesque parks and gardens. Or you can take a stroll around the Moji-ko Retro District, where many buildings have been preserved from the Meiji period.

Visit in early May during Golden Week and you can witness the Hakata Dontaku festival.

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2023 FUKUOKA TRAVEL GUIDE (ITINERARY + BUDGET)

by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 3, 2023 | Fukuoka , Itinerary , Japan , Travel Guide | 4 comments

This is a detailed Fukuoka Travel Guide with Fukuoka itinerary and budget blog, things to do in Fukuoka, budget hotels in Fukuoka, and Fukuoka travel tips for first timers. 

Fukuoka is highly recommended for first timers in Japan . It’s the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture on Kyushu Island,  an urban patchwork of buildings, parks, and shops, and dotted with age-old shrines. Adding up to its allure is its considerable amount of gastronomic fortunes, including its yatai culture and the tastebud-tingling Fukuoka ramen ( tonkotsu ramen).

Fukuoka is a cosmopolitan with some serious shopping habit and nightlife too! But if indulgent pursuits put large dents on your budget, consider exploring beyond the city center and perhaps you’ll be blown away by the catalogue of surprises Fukuoka offers.

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FUKUOKA PRE TRAVEL GUIDE

BEST TIME TO VISIT FUKUOKA: The best time to visit Fukuoka is during Spring (April to May) and Autumn (October to November) when the weather is pleasant.  Take note of this when planning your Fukuoka itinerary.

Spring: I visited Fukuoka during spring, and it didn’t disappoint since many of the parks and temples here are dotted with cherry blossoms, tulips, and even baby blue eyes. It is still advisable to pack some light warm jacket or cardigan as it can get cold occasionally. You can consider spring for your Fukuoka itinerary.

Autumn: From October to November, the weather is also pleasant.  Pack some cardigans or light jacket to keep yourself warm in case the temperature drops in the evening. If you do visit during autumn in Fukuoka, sightseeing in areas with fall foliage is a must in your Fukuoka itinerary.

JAPAN VISA: Philippine Passport Holders/Filipinos require a visa to enter Japan. For a detailed guide on how to apply for a Japan Tourist Visa in the Philippines and the requirements, read the link here: JAPAN VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR FILIPINOS

  FUKUOKA WI-FI: Stay connected online with a 4G pocket Wi-Fi that can connect up to 14 devices at once! You can pick it up at major Japan airports like Fukuoka Airport, Kansai Airport (Osaka), Haneda Airport (Tokyo), Chubu Airport (Nagoya), New Chitose Airport (Sapporo), etc.

RESERVE HERE (DISCOUNTED)

FUKUOKA MONEY: Most establishments in Fukuoka accepts cash or credit card.  But cash is widely accepted especially by small establishments. You can withdraw from internationals ATMs available usually found at major train stations like Tenjin Station, Hakata Station, at convenience stores like 7Eleven, Family Mart, and Lawson, and at Fukuoka Airport. If your card doesn’t work at first try, give it another try and usually it works on the 2 nd try.  Money exchange centers are plenty at Hakata and Tenjin area. Before leaving the Philippines, you can also exchange your PHP to JPY at money changers. I like Sanry’s rate,  just Google the branch nearest to you.

  FUKUOKA ELECTRICITY: Fukuoka uses 2 electric plugs Type A and Type B. If you’re from the Philippines, we use the same type of power plug, so I didn’t need to use my travel adapter. For other nationalities, best to bring  a travel adapter. Japan standard voltage is 100 V and 50/60 HZ.  So if the standard voltage in your country is between 110- 127 V, you can use your gadgets or appliances in Japan, but if the standard voltage in your country is between 220 – 240 V, it is recommended to use a voltage converter in Japan.  I usually don’t use one though, since the voltage is lower in Japan, and I never had problems with my things, but just to be safe,  I recommend you use one.

FUKUOKA SAFETY: Fukuoka like the rest of Japan is safe and tourist-friendly despite the language barrier.  But as in any other places, avoid leaving your valuables unattended. Also, if you’re staying between Hakata and Tenjin area, avoid the Red Light District at night, remember this when planning your Fukuoka itinerary.  Stick to the main, well-lighted streets, and the lively bustling shopping street near Canal City.

WHERE TO STAY IN FUKUOKA  

When planning your Fukuoka itinerary and where to stay in Fukuoka, remember that Fukuoka City is split into 2 major areas: Hakata Area (around Hakata Station (Kuko Line/Orange Line)) and Tenjin Area (around Tenjin Station (Kuko Line/Orange Line)). So, if you’re looking for a place to stay in Fukuoka, these 2 areas are pretty good bases in Fukuoka.

Photo by Agoda/Hotel

But, I actually stayed in between these two stations (1-2 stations away) in Hakata: near Nakasu-Kawabata Station (Kuko Line/Orange Line) and Gion Station (Kuko Line/Orange Line), walking distance to Canal City and Nakusa, the red light district. I chose this area for the following reasons: budget hotels and hostels are also concentrated here, most of the key attractions in Fukuoka City can be reached on foot from both Gion Station and Nakasu-Kawabata Station, the shopping district is nearby, and this area is pretty bustling at night (just avoid the red light district unless you are looking for the best ramen in Fukuoka, which can be found here).

Here’s some of the top-rated budget hotels in Fukuoka by Agoda users that you may want to consider. Make sure you check the address before booking. Best to book a hotel near the subway station.

DORM ROOMS:

JAM HOSTEL Location: Hakata area, Fukuoka Nearest Subway: Hakata Station (3 min walk) CHECK RATES HERE

GATE HOSTEL FUKUOKA Location: Hakata area, Fukuoka Nearest Subway: Gofukomachi Station ( 3 min walk), Nakasukawabata Station (8 min walk) CHECK RATES HERE 

FUKUOKA HANA HOSTEL Location: Hakata area, Fukuoka Nearest Subway: Nakasukawabata Station ( 5 min walk) CHECK RATES HERE

SINGLE/DOUBLE ROOMS:

COURT HOTEL FUKUOKA Location: Tenjin area, Fukuoka Nearest Subway: Tenjin-Minami Station (4 min walk), Tenjin Station (10-minute walk)   CHECK RATES HERE  

HOTEL NEW GAEA Hakata Eki Minami Location: Hakata area, Fukuoka Nearest Subway: Hakata Station (7 min walk) CHECK RATES HERE

RESIDENCE HOTEL HAKATA 5 Location: Hakata area, Fukuoka Nearest Subway: Maidashikyudaiboin-mae station (3 min walk), Yushizuka Train Station CHECK RATES HERE

VALIE HOTEL TENJIN Location : Tenjin area, Fukuoka Nearest Subway: Tenjin Station (5 min walk) CHECK RATES HERE

FUKUOKA TRAVEL GUIDE

How to get to fukuoka,   manila to fukuoka.

For first time travelers to Japan, I’d recommend Fukuoka because it’s quite easy to get around, compared to other major cities in the country.  It’s also one of the cheapest cities in Japan to fly to from Manila.  So far, Cebu Pacific offers the cheapest direct fare from Manila to Fukuoka, with daily flights (except Tuesday).  They recently raised the airfare though, just early this year I was able to see flights for only PHP 3,000 + (one-way), but now, looks like the demand has increased and since there’s no other airline flying direct to Fukuoka, the regular fare is now PHP 5,000 + (one-way).  But, if you are patient enough, you can wait for seat sale and book a trip to Fukuoka.

SINGAPORE TO FUKUOKA

From Singapore, ANA Airlines and Singapore Airlines flies  non-stop to Fukuoka. Travel time is roughly 6 hours and 20 minutes.

KUALA LUMPUR TO FUKUOKA

Airasia has non-stop flights to Fukuoka. Travel time is about 6 hours.

OSAKA TO FUKUOKA

How to get from Osaka to Fukuoka? I often get this question. Thankfully, this is the route I took last time, because I was already in Fukuoka.  I just purchased a JR Wide Pass beforehand, and took the Shinkansen Sakura to Fukuoka from Osaka.

JR WIDE PASS: RESERVE HERE

Here’s the detailed direction from Osaka to Fukuoka:

1.From Yodoyobashi Station (Platform 2) in Osaka, take the Midosuji Line (Red Line) to Senrichuo. 9 mins.

2.Alight at Shin-Osaka Station. ¥230 (₱ 109, $2.11, SGD 2.88, MYR 8.76, ₩ 2,500)

3.At Shin-Osaka Station, take the Shinkansen Sakura to Hakata Station. ¥15,000 (₱ 7084, $138, SGD 188, MYR 571, ₩ 163,101), (covered by JR Pass). 3 hours and 28 mins.

4.Get off at Hakata Station.

Alternatively, you can fly non-stop from Osaka to Fukuoka via Peach Aviation, Jetstar, or ANA Airlines.

NAGOYA TO FUKUOKA

The easiest way to get from Nagoya to Fukuoka is by plane.  Jetstar offers the cheapest fare starting at ¥5,300 (₱ 2,502 – $48 – SGD 66 – MYR 201 – ₩ 57,563)  from Nagoya to Fukuoka.

HIROSHIMA TO FUKUOKA

1.From Hiroshima Station, take the Shinkansen Sakura to Hakata Station.

2.Get off at Hakata Station. ¥8,940 (₱ 4,221 – $82 – SGD 112 – MYR 340 – ₩ 97,097) . 1hour and 6 mins.

JR HIROSHIMA YAMAGUCHI PASS: RESERVE HERE

Fukuoka airport to fukuoka city center.

Since Fukuoka Airport is located within Fukuoka City, it’s pretty easy to get to downtown Fukuoka because of its proximity.  In fact, it only takes about 6 mins by train to get to Fukuoka city center from Fukuoka Airport. I went there just to check the airport and some details for this blogpost, and it was pretty easy.

There is a FREE airport shuttle that runs between the Domestic and International Terminal.  It operates from 06:00 AM – 10:55 AM (Domestic to International Terminal) and from 06:24 AM – 11:03 PM (International to Domestic Terminal).

Remember that Fukuokakuko Station (the metro station at Fukuoka Airport) is located at the Domestic Terminal 2.  It’s quite a distance from the International Terminal.  But like I said, there is a FREE airport shuttle bus between the 2 terminals.

Here’s how to do it:

1.If coming from Fukuoka International Airport, go to Bus Stop 1 then take the FREE Airport Shuttle Bus to the Domestic Terminal.

2.At the Domestic Terminal 2, walk downstairs to Fukuokakuko Station, then take the subway Kuko Line (Orange Line) to Meinohama.

3.Get off at the nearest station to your hotel. If your hotel is in Hakata Station, it’s only 2 stations away. Meanwhile, if your hotel is in Tenjin, it’s 5 stops away and if it’s near Gion Station, it’s 3 stops away. ¥260 (₱ 122 – $2.39 – SGD 3 – MYR 10 – ₩2823). 6 mins (Hakata) – 12 mins (Tenjin).

  You may also opt to take a bus from Fukuoka Airport to Fukuoka City Center. Here’s how:

1.Purchase the bus ticket from the ticket machine.

2.Proceed to Bus Stop # 2.

3.Take the Nishitetsu Bus to Hakata Station ¥260 (₱122 – $2.39 – SGD 3 – MYR 10 – KRW 2823)

or Tenjin Station ¥310 (₱146 – $3 – SGD 4 – MYR 12 – ₩3,366).

  Since Fukuoka Airport is in Fukuoka City, taking a taxi won’t cost you an arm and legs. Prepare to pay around ¥1,500 (₱708 – $13 – SGD 14 – MYR 57 – ₩16,291) for Hakata Station area and roughly ¥2,000 (₱944 – $18 – SGD 25 – MYR 76 – ₩21,722) if your hotel is near Tenjin Station.

GETTING AROUND FUKUOKA

Fukuoka City is divided into 2 major areas: Hakata Area (around Hakata Station (Kuko Line/Orange Line)) and Tenjin Area (around Tenjin Station (Kuko Line/Orange Line)). Most of the top attractions in Fukuoka City center are connected by subway/metro and are walking distance of each other.  Remember this when planning your Fukuoka itinerary. So, if you’ve traveled to Japan before, getting around Fukuoka would be easy for you. You can use Hyperdia or Google Maps. The thing with Hyperdia though is you need to know the station name of your origin and destination.

ALSO READ: HYPERDIA HOW TO CHECK TRAIN ROUTES AND SCHEDULES IN JAPAN

During my Fukuoka itinerary, I used the subway for getting around Fukuoka City center and getting to Hakata Station for my trips around Fukuoka Prefecture.

You can use the HAYAKAKEN card, a rechargeable IC card if you don’t want to line up and purchase a ticket each time you ride the subway. But if you already have the IC Card from your previous Japan trip like ICOCA, PASMO or SUICA, you can top up and use it on Fukuoka subway/metro.

Subway Passes

If you’ll be traveling via subway multiple times a day, you purchase the following passes:

• FUKUOKA CITY TOURIST PASS: For unlimited rides for 1 day on subway, buses, and trains around Fukuoka City (except Nishitetsu Train). Price: Adult – ¥820 (₱393 – $7 – SGD 10 – MYR 31 – ₩8,906), Child – ¥410 (₱197 – $4 – SGD 5 – MYR 16 – ₩ 8,906)
• 1-DAY SUBWAY PASS: For unlimited rides on Fukuoka subway for 1 day. Bus rides not included. Valid only on the date of purchase.

Price: Adult – ¥620 (₱298 – $6 – SGD 8 – MYR 24), Child – ¥310 (₱149 – $3 – SGD 4 – MYR 12- ₩6,733)

• 2-DAY SUBWAY PASS: For unlimited rides on Fukuoka subway for 2 days. Buses not included. Valid for 2 days starting on the day of first use.

Price: Adult – ¥720 (₱346 – $7 – SGD 9 – MYR 28), Child – ¥360 (₱173 – $3.31 – SGD 5 – MYR 14 – ₩7,819)

Many of the top attractions in Fukuoka Prefecture, which are most likely on your Fukuoka itinerary,  are located outside Fukuoka City and can be accessed by train from Hakata Station and Tenjin Station. Depending on your itinerary, you can save a few bucks if you purchase a train pass. Here’s some helpful train passes that covers Kyushu Island (Fukuoka and neighboring Prefectures).

JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS

There are 3 types of JR Pass for Kyushu Island.

• JR All Kyushu Pass: covers the whole Kyushu Island
• JR Southern Kyushu Pass: cover south of Kyushu Island
• JR Northern Kyushu Pass: covers the north of Kyushu Island

But for the tourist spots I mentioned below, you can use Northern Kyushu Area Pass, and that’s what I’ll recommend.

JR NORTHERN KYUSHU RAIL PASS: Covers Nagasaki, Yufuin, Beppu, Huis Ten Bosch, Saga, Sasebo, Kumamoto, Tosu, Shin-tosu, etc.

JR Northern Kyushu Pass: RESERVE HERE

If you’ll be traveling other regions in Japan like Tokyo or Osaka from Fukuoka, best to purchase the JR Whole Area Pass. This is what I used since after Fukuoka, I also explored Osaka, and it’s worth it because I was able to use it on Shinkansen Sakura to Shin-Osaka.

Take note that there are 5 different trains on the Sanyo Shinkansen line: the Nozomi, Hikari, Kodama, Mizuho, and Sakura. The Nozomi (the fastest) and the Mizuho are not covered by the JR Rail Pass. Your next option is the Hikari (the next fastest train) and the Kodama (slowest shinkansen because it stops at every station). If you’re off to Osaka or Hiroshima from Fukuoka, you can take the Shinkansen Sakura, covered by JR Pass.

JR Whole Japan Pass (7 Days) : RESERVE HERE

Fukuoka places to visit.

Here’s a list of Fukuoka tourist spots within the city center, mostly found in Hakata area and accessible via metro/subway (except for Fukuoka Tower).

One of the most popular Fukuoka tourist spots is Canal City. This massive shopping mall attracts tourists not only because of  shopping but also because of its dancing fountain show every 6:00 PM. If you want to try Fukuoka’s famous ramen, there’s a Ramen Stadium at the 5 th floor. You can also find Ichiran here (open from 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM), which originated in Fukuoka. Add this to your Fukuoka itinerary.

  Open Hours: Entrance Fee: FREE Nearby tourist attractions: Seiryu Park, Yakata Stalls, Kawabata Shopping Street, Kushida Jinja Shrine Nearest Subway Station: Gion Station

How to get to Canal City: 1.Ride the subway and get off at Gion Station. ¥200 (₱95 – $2 – SGD 2.52 – MYR 8) 2.Take Exit 5 and walk to Canal City. 7 mins.

  KUSHIDA JINJA SHRINE

Walking distance from Canal City is Kushida Jinja Shrine, which was founded in 757 when Hakata was a key port of trade between Korea, Japan, and China.  This is where the biggest festival in Fukouka – the Hakata Gion Yamakasa starts, which is held every July 1-15.

  Open Hours: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM Entrance Fee: FREE Nearby tourist attractions: Reisen Park,Hakata Traditional Craft Center, Kawabata Shopping Arcade, Canal City Nearest Subway Station: Gion Station and Nakasu-Kawabata Station

How to get to Kushida Jinja Shrine in Fukuoka:

1.Ride the subway Kuko Line (Orange Line) and get off at either Gion Station, take Exit 2 or at Nakasu- Kawabata Station. ¥200 (₱95 – $2 – SGD 2.52 – MYR 8) 2.Walk for about 5 minutes to Kushida Jinja Shrine.

YATAI STALLS

Tis is one of my favorite destinations in my Fukuoka itinerary. After exploring Canal City, once you’ve had your fill of shopping and the dancing fountain, exit the mall and cross to the Naka River area in Nakasu, Fukuoka’s entertainment district. Look for the Yatai Stalls (open air food stands) in Nakasu and try dining there. Yatai Stalls are scattered everywhere in Fukuoka, especially in Tenjin, Nakasu, and Nagahama area, but the ones at the southern end of Nakasu are said to be the best. I tried the popular tonkotsu ramen (Hakata ramen),a popular ramen that originated in Fukuoka, known for its milky, pork bone marrow broth at a Yatai stall in Nakasu, Fukuoka. I really love Fukuoka’s ramen (Hakata ramen) since the soup is thick and really tasty. This is not the best place to eat Hakata ramen in Fukuoka though, the food here are catered for tourists, but still, I really liked the ramen I had here (see the store photo below). If you want the best ramen in Fukuoka, locals I asked advised me to try it at local ramen shops, you can find some in Nakasu red light district, available from 6:00 PM to the wee hours in the morning. Take note that since the ramen restaurants there caters to locals working at the red light district, there’s no English menu.

Anyway, other recommended food to try at Yatai stalls aside from Hakata ramen are oden (a type of Japanese nabemono/hotpot), mizutaki (hotpot) and yakitori (girlled chicken in skewers). Yatai Stalls can only sit 6-8 persons, so you have to wait in line. I didn’t wait that long though, I just looked for a place without a long line because I’m already hungry. Haha It turned out one of the best dinners I’ve had in Fukuoka.

Open Hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Entrance Fee: FREE Nearby tourist attractions: Seiryu Park, Canal City, Kawabata Shopping Street, Kushida Jinja Shrine Nearest Subway Station: Nakasu-Kawabata Station and Gion Station

How to get to the Yatai Stalls in Naka River: 1.Take the subway (Kuko Line/Orange Line) to Nakasu-Kawabata Station or Gion Station. ¥200 (₱95 – $2 – SGD 2.52 – MYR 8)

2. The yatai stalls area in Nakasu is about 11-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station or 15-minute walk from Gion Station.

If you are already in Canal City, exit the mall and walk to Naka River, there you’ll find the Yatai Stalls near Seiryu Park.

  FUKUOKA TOWER  

Fukuoka Tower is another famous tourist spot in Fukuoka that you can consider adding to yor Fukuoka itinerary. It is located in Momochihama area.  It is the highest tower in Fukuoka Prefecture and known for its unique architecture.  Fukuoka Tower is clad by 8,000 half-mirrors that make it look like a triangular building, hence the nickname Mirror Sail. On the 5 th floor, there is an observation deck where visitors can enjoy a scenic view of Fukuoka City as well as dine and shop at the ground floor of the tower.

  Open Hours: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM (last entry is 9:30 PM) Entrance Fee: Adult – ¥800 (₱383 – $7- SGD 10 – MYR 31 ) Child (6-15 y.o) – ¥500 (₱240 – $5 – SGD 6.31 – MYR 19) Infants (4-5 y.o) – ¥200 (₱95 – $2 – SGD 2.52 – MYR 8)

How to get to Fukouka Tower:

1.From Hakata Station, ride a Nishitetsu Bus #306 at Bus Stop # 6 of Hakata Bus Terminal. 2.Alight at Fukuoka Tower Minami-guchi stop. 3.Walk for about 2 minutes to Fukuoka Tower.

Alternatively, you can also take Nishitesu Bus # 14, 15, 24, 204 or 151. Alight at Fukuoka Tower Minami-guchi stop. And walk to Fukuoka Tower for about 2 minutes.

  For a more detailed guide on other Fukuoka Tourist Spots, read my Fukuoka blog below.

ALSO READ: FUKUOKA THINGS TO DO (AND HOW TO GET THERE + BUDGET)

  fukuoka day trips.

Another popular Fukuoka tourist attraction is Daizafu, a mountainous city oozing with historical sites (many of them are designated as National Historical Sites).  It’s an ideal location for your Fukuoka itinerary.  Daizafu is the erstwhile capital of Fukuoka Prefecture before it was moved to the present-day Fukuoka city. Daizafu’s name is derived from an office called Daizafu (Government General Head Quarters) that administered Kyushu for 500 years.

Attractions in Daizafu include:

Daizafu Tenmagu Shrine Komyozen-ji Temple Remains of Ono-jo Fortress (National Historical Site)Remains of Ancient Daizafu Government Office (National Historical Site) Kanzeon-ji Temple (National Historical Site) Remains of Chikuzen Kokubun-ji Temple (National Historical Site) Remains of Mizuki Fortress (National Historical Site)Daizafu Site Exhibition Hall Kaidan-in; Buddhist Ordination Hall (National Historical Site)

For a hassle-free tour that includes a day trip to Yufuin and Beppu from Hakata Station, book below:

Daizafu, Yufuin, and Beppu Day Tour *Recommended : RESERVE HERE

Open Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry is 4:30 PM) Entrance Fee: Main Hall is Free, ¥500 (₱240 – $5 – SGD 6 – MYR 19 ) for 3 attractions – Daizafu Tenmango Museum, Kanko Historical Museum, and Kyushu National Museum.

How to get to Daizafu:

Fare: ¥690 (₱331 – $6.38 – SGD 4– MYR 13) Travel time: 50 mins

• Take the subway Kuko Line (Orange Line) to Tenjin Station. ¥200 (₱95 – $2 – SGD 2.52 – MYR 8) 2. Get off at Tenjin Metro Station (subway). 6 mins. 3. Walk to Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin Station. 4. Take the Nishitetsu-Tenjin-Omuta Line Express to Omuta. ¥340 (₱163 – $3 – SGD 4 – MYR 13) 5. Alight at Nishitetsu-Futsukaichi Station. 16 mins. 6. Transfer to Nishitetsu-Daizafu Line local towards Daizafu. ¥150 (₱72 – $1.39 – SGD 2 – MYR 7. Get off at Daizafu Station. 5 mins.

Travel Tip: To save time exploring Daizafu, you can rent a tricycle for ¥500 (₱240 – $5 – SGD 6 – MYR 19 ) at Nishitetsu Daizafu or Futsukaichi Station, open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Return the bicycles at the said stations or at Nishitetsu Tofuro-mae Station.

NANZOIN TEMPLE (RECLINING BUDDHA IN FUKUOKA)

A must-see on the list of places to visit in your Fukuoka Itinerary is Nanzoin Temple, home to one of the biggest reclining Buddha bronze statues in the world.  It’s actually a temple complex in Sasuguri dappled with shrines and temples, and is part of the “Sasaguri 88”, one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in Japan. The temple is known to bring good luck, because one of the main priests here is said to have won the lottery after laying his ticket next to the statue of Daikoku.

Open Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Entrance Fee: FREE Fare: ¥370 (₱176 – $3.41 – SGD 5 – MYR 14.21) Travel time: 23-30 minutes

How to get to Nanzoin Temple Buddha (Reclining Buddha in Fukuoka):

1.From Hakata JR Station, board the JR Fukuhokuyutaka Line towards Nogata or Shin-Iizuka or Orio. 2.Alight at Kidonanzoin-Mae Station. 20 mins. 3.Take Exit 1. 4.Walk to Nanzoin Temple. (You need to cross Melody Bridge) 5 mins.

Travel Tip: While walking towards the Nanzoin Buddha Temple, check out the Melody Bridge, it’s a bridge with a xylophone attached to it where you can play music. Pretty interesting!

  YANAGAWA RIVER

One of my personal favorites in my Fukuoka  itinerary is the  Yanagawa River, another popular tourist spot in Fukuoka. As you might have surmised, it is situated in Yanagawa, a castle town in Kyushu that prospered during the Tachibana clan rule.  When I did my DIY trip to Fukuoka, I went Yanagawa to join the group tour of the famous Yanagawa River cruise that lasted for about 1 hour. Basically, the cruise uses a punt boat paddled by a Japanese oarsman using a bamboo pole while he shares funny and interesting stories to visitors and also sings nostalgic children songs created by Kitahara Hakushu, a Meiji era poet and writer of children songs who hails from Yanagawa. Though it’s in Japanese, I still enjoyed the tour because of the scenic atmosphere along the 470 km long waterways network. If you do this trip during spring, some parts of the river is fringed by beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom.

For a hassle-free tour that includes roundtrip transfers to Fukouka, join the group tour below:

Yanagawa River Tour + Tosu Premium Outlet: RESERVE HERE

Departure from Canal City, Tenjin City Hall, Hilton Fukouka Seahawk and Fukuoka Airport (International and Domestic) Attractions: Yanagawa River Cruise, Tosu Premium Outlet (optional shopping) Inclusion: roundtrip bus transfer ,Yanagawa River Cruise fee, travel insurance, tour guide

If you want a DIY tour, follow directions below:

Open Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily Yanagawa River Cruise Fee (Shared/Group Tour): Adult: ¥1,500 (₱719- $13 – SGD 19 – MYR 58) Child (6 -15 y.o): ¥800 (₱383- $7 – SGD 10 – MYR 31)

Toddlers (5 y.o and below): FREE

*The boat ride is shared by customers.

Yanagawa River Tour Private Boat Rate:

Standard boat (for 6 persons, but maximum is 22 passengers ): ¥12,000 (₱ 5,756 – $110 – SGD 151 – MYR 461 ) and ¥1,600 (₱767- $14 – SGD 20 – MYR 61) per additional persons over 6) Cushion-seated boat (maximum 6 passengers): ¥14,000 (₱6,715- $129 – SGD 177 – MYR 538)

How to get to Yanagawa River:

Fare: ¥850 (₱407 – $8 – SGD 11 – MYR 33)

Travel time: 55 minutes

1.From Tenjin Station, take the Nishitetsu-Tenjin-Omuta Line Limited Express train to Omuta. 2.Get off at Nishitetsu-Yanagawa Station. 7th stop. 50 minutes. ¥850 (₱407 – $8 – SGD 11 – MYR 33) 3.Inquire at the Tourism Office for directions, but most likely you’ll be pointed to the boat tours, about 5 minute walk from Yanagawa Station. 4.Purchase the boat ticket. ¥1,500 (₱719- $13 – SGD 19 – MYR 58) 5.Board the punt boat.

While you are in Yanagawa, you can also rent Kimonos for your photo op in their scenic canals, park, shrines and temples.

Kimono rental: RESERVE HERE

  UMINONAKAMICHI SEASIDE PARK

Another must-see tourist spot when in Fukuoka is the Uminonakamichi Seaside Park , an easy day trip from Fukuoka City, it is located in Higashi ward in Fukuoka Prefecture, just perfect for your Fukuoka itinerary. During spring season,  Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is littered with tulips, cherry blossoms, canola flowers, and baby blue eyes flowers (Nemophila menziesii), it reminded me of Hitachi Seaside Park.

I recommend renting a bike for ¥700 (₱335 – $6) to explore Uminonakamichi Seaside Park because it is pretty huge and some attractions are quite a distance from each other. The park is oozing with tourist attractions, I recommend you allot 1 day to be able to explore it. It’s also perfect for kids and families, as many attractions are kid-friendly like the Children’s Playground, the Animal Forest, the swimming pools (Current Pool, Water Jungle Pool, and Dragon Sliders), Wonder World (amusement area), and the Flower Museum.

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Open Hours: March 1 to October 31 – 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM daily November 1 to end of February – 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM daily *Park hours are extended from 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM when swimming pools are open (varies with season).

*Park is closed from December 31 to January 1, and the first Monday of February and the following day.

Entrance Fees: Adults (age 15 or over): ¥450 (₱215 – $4 – SGD 6 – MYR 17 ), Group: ¥290 (₱215 – $4 – SGD 4 – MYR 11) Senior (age 65 or older): ¥210 (₱210 – $2 – SGD 3 – MYR 8) Child (age under 14): FREE

*Group rate applies to 20 or more visitors.

Bicycle Rental: Adult: ¥700 (₱335 – $6 – SGD 9 – MYR 27) per day, ¥400 (₱192 – $4 – SGD 5 – MYR 15) for 3 hours (extension fee ¥70 per 30 mins) Child: ¥400 (₱192 – $4 – SGD 5 – MYR 15) per day ¥250 (₱120 – $2.50 – SGD 3 – MYR 10 ) for 3 hours (extension fee ¥30 per 30 mins)

Wonder World Fare: ¥100 to ¥500 per ride

Baby stroller rental: FREE Wheelchairs and electric cart: FREE

How to get to Uminonakamichi Seaside Park: Fare: ¥460 (₱221 – $4 – SGD 6 – MYR 18) Travel time: 56 minutes

1.From JR Hakata Station, take the Kagoshima Line Local towards Kokura or Kagoshima Line Rapid to Mojiko. 2.Alight at Kashii Station. 12 mins.(4 stops if local line to Kokura) 3.Transfer to Saitozaki Station. 4.Get off at Uminonakamichi Station. 18 mins (5 stops) 5.Walk to Uminonakamichi Seaside Park entrance. 2 mins.

FUKUOKA SIDE TRIPS:

  huis ten bosch (sasebo).

A popular side trip that you can add to your Fukuoka itinerary is the Huis Ten Bosch theme park, which was built to celebrate the friendship between Japan and the Netherlands . The park is split into 2 zones – The Theme Park Zone and the Harbor Zone. Best time to visit is February to May when the thousands of LED lights are illuminating at night. It’s like being transported to The Netherlands once you set foot in this sprawling theme park because of the windmills, tulip fields, and colorful Dutch-inspired buildings!

But more than the scenery, Huis Ten Bosch offers different games, playgrounds and shows, and the place is peppered with shops, and restaurants that cater to tourists. There’s even a man-made Amsterdam-like canal where visitors can experience a boat ride! It can be done as a day trip from Fukuoka, but you need to leave very early as the travel time via train will take 2.5 hours, one way.  I stayed in Nagasaki when I visited Huis Ten Bosch, which is nearer.

  Open Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Entrance Fee: Adult (18 y.o and above) – ¥7,000 (₱3,357- $64 – SGD 88 – MYR 269) Youth (Middle and High School student) – ¥6,000 (₱2,878 – $55 – SGD 76 – MYR 230) Child (Elementary) – ¥4,600 (₱2,206 – $42 – SGD 58 – MYR 177) Pre-Schooler (4-6 y.o) – ¥3,500 (₱1,679 – $32 – SGD 44 – MYR 134) Senior (65 +) – ¥5,500 (₱2,638 – $51 – SGD 69 – MYR 211)

Huis Ten Bosch Ticket: RESERVE HERE (DISCOUNTED)

Huis Ten Bosch Ticket + Train Pass: RESERVE HERE (DISCOUNTED)

How to get to Huis Ten Bosch:

How to get to Huis Ten Bosch: Fare: ¥3,880 (₱1,839 – $36 – SGD 49 – MYR 149) Travel Time: 2 hrs 37 mins

When planning your Fukuoka itinerary, remember that there’s a direct train that leaves early in the morning, around 8:30 AM.

1.At Hakata Station (Platform 4), take the Midori-Huis Ten Bosch Limited Express Huis Ten Bosch 3 towards Huis Ten Bosch. 2.Get off at Huis Ten Bosch. 2 hours and 2 mins. 3.Walk to Huis Ten Bosch gate. 14 mins.

If you miss the direct train, you need to take around 2-3 train transfers to get to Huis Ten Bosch

1.From Hakata JR Station (Platform 3), take the Kamome Limited Express Kamome 3 to Nagasaki. 2.Get off at Hizen-Yamaguchi Station (5th stop). 48 mins. 3.Transfer to the Sasebo Line local to Sasebo. 4.Alight at Haiki Station (10th stop). 55 mins. 5.Transfer to Omura Line local to Nagasaki 6.Alight at Huis Ten Bosch Station. 5 mins. 7.Walk to Huis Ten Bosch Entrance. 23 mins.

Yufuin is not located in Fukuoka Prefecture, but it’s accessible from Fukuoka City, and can be done as a day tour.  It’a perfect side trip for your Fukuoka Itinerary. What brought me here was the Yufuin Flower Village. I got curious, because articles have been raving about this hidden British-inspired Village, turns out it’s just a small area of pretty Instagram-worthy stores painted in yellow resembling tiny houses. Yufuin is best known for its onsen (hot spring), this place is peppered with hot springs! So if you haven’t gone to an onsen village yet, you may want to visit Yufuin and Beppu. There are also a lot of interesting shops and cafes here. I even stumbled upon a café serving edible flowers, I had the crepe with edible flowers and it was surprisingly good!

I’ll blog a more detailed travel guide about Yufuin.  But if you don’t have a JR Pass, it’s expensive to get there as the one way train ride alone will cost you ¥6,760 (FREE with JR Pass)! I suggest you join the group tour below, it’ll save you a few bucks!

YUFUIN AND KUROKAWA ONSEN DAY TRIP: RESERVE HERE

Fukuoka itinerary.

Here’s a sample Fukuoka itinerary 4 days 3 nights (Fukuoka only) with sample budget.

*Hotel, shopping, and airfare not included in the sample budget.

Huis Ten Bosch will eat up your budget for the Fukuoka itinerary above.  So, if you are on a budget especially if you are traveling during spring, you can replace Day 3 with  Uminonakamichi Seaside Park on your Fukuoka itinerary.

*If you replace Day 3 in your Fukuoka Itinerary with Uminakomachi Seaside Park, your total expenses will be roughly ¥13,330 (₱6,336 – $123 – SGD 167 – MYR 505 – ₩144,565) for a 4 Day 3 nights Fukuoka Itinerary.

  *If you’re not visiting during spring, for your Fukuoka itinerary, you can replace the Day 3  (Uminonakamichi Seaside Park) above with Daizafu + Yufuin + Beppu Tour : RESERVE HERE  

See sample Day 2 Fukuoka itinerary below.

  FUKUOKA ITINERARY 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS (FUKUOKA + NAGASAKI)

  Here’s a sample Fukuoka itinerary  for 6 days 5 nights, including a side trip to Huis Ten Bosch and Nagasaki.

FUKUOKA TRAVEL TIPS AND REMINDER

• Tipping is not common in Japan. If you wish to tip or give something, never give money. Buy pasalubong/gift for your Japanese friend instead.
• Avoid being too loud inside the train or subway. Avoid taking phone calls inside the train and subway.
• Do not eat on subways, but it’s okay to eat and drink on long-distance trains.
• When using the elevator, keep LEFT if you’re not moving.
• Smoking in public is prohibited. Use the designated smoking areas.
• Big backpacks are frowned upon on subways especially during rush hour. Be aware of people at your back, make sure you’re not hitting anyone in case you are carrying a big bag.
• Vending machines serve cold and hot drinks. Those in Blue light means cold, while Red light means the drink is hot

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Hello! This is actually quite informative. I’ve been to Fukuoka too, but I think I’ve missed out a lot of places once I’ve read your blog. Haha!

Thank you for this. Planning a trip in Early 2024 and this is a great help! 😀

tnxs sa info….. maybe june i visit fukuaka,,,,,

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FUKUOKA TRAVEL GUIDE: Budget Itinerary, Things to Do

Fukuoka is a city that I often overlook. And I mean that in more ways than one.

My sister has been living in Hiroshima for a while now. While Hiroshima has its own airport, the cheapest way to get there from the Philippines is flying to Fukuoka. I have done this route many times now. For the longest time, however, the only view I had of Fukuoka was through the window of the plane or the train, never up close. Fukuoka was never my destination, just a place to pass through. That until this year, when I decided to finally stop and see what the city has to offer.

It turned out that Fukuoka is delicious. And I mean that in more ways than one, too.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?

UNDERSTANDING FUKUOKA

I admit, the biggest reason I wanted to finally explore Fukuoka can be spelled in five letters: RAMEN. Damn. I’m salivating just writing that. (Sorry for the mental image.) But it’s true. Ramen, for me, is Japan’s second greatest contribution to mankind. (Next only to anime, of course, haha.) I don’t understand why it took me so long to give Fukuoka some love and attention.

For many, Fukuoka is the ramen capital of the world and the birthplace of the most revered tonkotsu ramen, famous for its pork bone-based broth. In Fukuoka and Kyushu in general, tonkotsu is synonymous with Hakata ramen, named after the city’s central ward.

Hakata was a city on its own. But in 1889, it was merged with neighbor Fukuoka, present-day Tenjin, to form a bigger prefectural capital. Today, Hakata and Tenjin are the two wards making up the city center, where most of the action happens. The two are divided by a river. Hakata Station retains its name and is the centrail railway station in Fukuoka.

One thing I noticed about Fukuoka is that although it is undoubtedly modern, it moves at a gentle, relaxed pace. This makes Fukuoka an ideal choice for travelers visiting Japan for the first time or a perfect first stop in a multi-city tour around the archipelago.

Other info you need to know:

• Language: Japanese (Nihongo). The majority of the locals seldom speak English, but most of the signs and other tourist promotional materials have English translations.
• Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY, ¥). JPY 1000 is around USD 9, EUR 7.7, SGD12.3, PHP 479 (as of July 2018).
• Modes of payment: Most establishments prefer cash payment, but many of them also accept credit card transactions.
• Electricity Info : 100V, 50/60 Hz. Type A sockets. Plugs have two flat pins. Type B is sometimes used but not that common.

BEST TIME TO VISIT FUKUOKA

October to November , all things considered. These months enjoy pleasant and dry weather, ideal for sightseeing. October is when temperatures begin to drop to 18.8C average. It’s also the least popular among tourists, which makes exploring a lot less stressful.

If you don’t mind the cold, winter is a good option too. The temperature can plunge to 5.2C average, but it also sees the lowest precipitation levels. It’s the second busiest season as far as tourism is concerned, especially from January-February.

The summer months of June-August are the busiest, the hottest, and the most expensive.

HOW TO GET TO FUKUOKA

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the primary gateway to Fukuoka City and Kyushu Island in general. It is Japan’s fourth busiest airport (next to Haneda, Narita, and Kansai) and is connected to virtually every other airport in the country.

Manila to Fukuoka

The cheapest year-round fares for Manila-Fukuoka are offered by Cebu Pacific, which flies every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Travel time is 3 hours, 55 minutes.

This can still go much lower when there’s a SEAT SALE. Because it’s not as popular as other Japanese destinations like Osaka and Tokyo, there are usually more promo seats on Fukuoka flights and less competition. It’s just much easier to snag promo fares for Fukuoka.

Fukuoka Airport to City Center

The good news is: Fukuoka Airport is within the city. Hakata Station, which is the biggest and the central train station in the city, is only around 5 minutes by subway or 15 minutes by taxi. There are also a lot of hotels in the Tenjin area. Tenjin Station is just 12 minutes away by subway.

The bad news is: The domestic and international terminals are housed in two separate buildings located on either side of the runway. The fastest way to reach the city center is the subway, but only the domestic terminal has a subway station.

No worries, though. There is a FREE airport bus service that ferries passengers from the international to the domestic terminal. Other modes of transportation are also available to reach the city center.

If arriving at the International Terminal, you need to take the FREE shuttle bus to the domestic terminal first.

• Go to Bus Stop 1 and wait for a bus.
• Alight at Domestic Terminal 2, the last stop, where the subway station is located.
• Go down to the underground level and get a ticket.
• Take the Kuko Line for Meinohama or Chikuzemmaebaru.
• Alight at Hakata Station, which is only 2 stops away. Travel time: 5 minutes. Fare: ¥260. If you’re going to Tenjin Station, it’s 3 stops away. Travel time: 12 minutes. Fare: ¥260.

The bus is the cheapest way to reach the city center.

• Get a ticket from a ticket machine. Even if you approach the manned counter, you’ll be pointed to the ticket machine.
• Go to Bus Stop #2.
• If going to Hakata Station, ride the City Bus (Nishitetsu bus). This bus also stops in Tenjin. Travel time to Hakata Station: 15-20 minutes. Fare: ¥260 (Hakata), ¥310 (Tenjin). – If your hotel is closer to Tenjin City Hall or Canal City Hakata, go to Bus Stop #4 and take the Royal Bus. Travel time: Around 30 minutes.

Surprisingly, taking the taxi from the airport to the city center isn’t as expensive as I thought. If you’re a group of 3, this is a compelling choice, especially if you have heavy luggage in tow.

Here are the usual rates:

• Fukuoka Airport to Hakata Station: ¥1200
• Fukuoka Airport to Tenjin-minami: ¥1580
• Fukuoka Airport to Tenjin Station: ¥1830
• Hakata Station to Tenjin-minami: ¥1080

FUKUOKA POCKET WIFI

Because of the language barrier, having a good internet connection in Fukuoka can help save you time and money. You will want this with you to get around: when navigating, using Hyperdia and Google maps, converting yen to your currency, and translating signs.

Klook’s unlimited 4G LTE pocket wifi service is a convenient option because you can pick it up at Fukuoka Airport and return it at almost any major airport in Japan. It also uses Softbank, which I have found to be reliable. It can also connect up to 14 devices, which means you can split the cost with a group. Here are more bits about it:

• Unlimited 4G LTE and 3G data
• Wide coverage all over Japan
• No deposit required
• Can connect up to 14 devices
• Battery life: 9 hours
• Return at any other major airport in Japan (see list)

The only problem is, it sells out fast. So if you have a scheduled trip to Japan, reserve it as early as you can.

HOW TO GET AROUND FUKUOKA

Most key tourist spots in Fukuoka are accessible by subway. If you’ve traveled to Japan before, you’ll have no problem exploring Fukuoka. It’s pretty much the same.

If it’s your first time in Japan, it is important to be familiar with how to use the train. One thing that has proven helpful to me again and again is Hyperdia. It’s a web-based search engine that would tell you train schedules and routes instantly. Just make sure you know the nearest train station to your destination and let Hyperdia do the rest.

Don’t worry. In the Places to Visit (Things to Do) section below, I’m indicating the station closest to each attraction.

For more information on how to use Hyperdia and Japan’s train system, read : HOW TO USE HYPERDIA .

Fukuoka Passes

If you’re staying within Fukuoka City only and you’re taking public transportation multiple times a day, get one of the following passes:

• Fukuoka Tourist City Pass , which will enable you unlimited rides on buses, trains, and subways around the city (except Nishitetsu Train). Valid for 1 day. Price: ¥820 for adults and ¥410 for children.
• 1-Day Subway Pass , which will allow you unlimited rides on any Fukuoka City Subway routes (Kuko Line, Hakozaki Line, and Nanakuma Line). Subway only, buses excluded. Valid only for 1 day, on the day of purchase. Price: ¥620 for adults and ¥310 for children.
• 2-Day Subway Pass , which will allow you unlimited rides on any Fukuoka City Subway routes (Kuko Line, Hakozaki Line, and Nanakuma Line). Subway only, buses excluded. Valid for 2 days starting on the day of first use. Price: ¥720 for adults and ¥360 for children.

Note that these are not valid on JR lines.

If you think none of these passes are for you but you don’t want to fall in line or get a ticket each time you use public transportation, you can use HAYAKAKEN instead. HAYAKAKEN is an IC card similar to ICOCA, SUICA or PASMO. All you need to do is hover the card upon entry to the subway station or bus and you’re good to go.

All these passes are available at the following spots among others:

• Hakata Station Tourist Information Center
• Fukuoka Airport Bus Terminals and Information Desk
• Hakata Port International Terminal General Information Counter
• Tenjin Tourist Information Center

Train Pass for Fukuoka + Hiroshima

If you plan on exploring multiple destinations with Hiroshima Prefecture and Yamaguchi Prefecture and coming in via Fukuoka, consider the JR Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass. This will enable you to get unlimited access to designated JR trains (including shinkansen) and bus lines within Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. This also covers shinkansen rides to and from Fukuoka (Hakata) and ferry ride to Miyajima.

If your trip is only 5 days, this is a good deal. The shinkansen ride from Hakata Station (Fukuoka) to Hiroshima alone is already over ¥8000, one way. But this pass costs only ¥11,000 and it gives you much more.

Price: ¥11,000 Validity: 5 days

Train Pass for Fukuoka + Other Cities in Kyushu

If you plan on visiting multiple destinations on Kyushu Island aside from Fukuoka City, it may be wise to get a JR Kyushu Rail Pass. There are 3 types available: the Southern Kyushu Pass, the Northern Kyushu Pass, and the ALL Kyushu Rail Pass. Only the last 2 cover Fukuoka.

• JR Northern Kyushu Rail Pass , which covers the northern cities of the island including Fukuoka. Available in 3-day and 5-day versions.
• ALL Kyushu Rail Pass , which gives you unlimited access to the JR rail network within the island, north and south included. Available in 3-day and 5-day versions.

Nationwide JR PASS?

If you’re visiting Fukuoka ONLY, you don’t need a JR Pass . It’s only for those who will make multiple long-distance journeys.

When is it wise to purchase a JR Pass? If you’re visiting multiple cities in Japan and you’re staying for at least 7 days. If your itinerary is more like that, purchase a pass before your trip. Klook offers the cheapest JR Passes available. If you live in the Philippines, the pass will be delivered to you in 7 days.

THINGS TO DO IN FUKUOKA

Fukuoka is easy to explore, and many of the attractions can be accessed DIY-style. However, it would be great if you join guided tours in order to have better understanding and greater appreciation of each stop instead of just gawking at it.

Having a guide means having more info not just about the history of the places you visit but also insights into the way of life in the city.

Most tours begin at Hakata Station.

Fukuoka Food Trip

Fukuoka’s biggest draw: FOOD! Fukuoka is the ramen capital of the world and the birthplace of the super yummy tonkotsu ramen!

On top of that, while the rest of Japan isn’t big on street food, Fukuoka embraces it big time, as evident in the popularity of yatai here.

A yatai (屋台) is a mobile food cart or stand stationed on the sidewalk. It usually opens in the early evening and closes in early morning. More than half of all the yatai in Japan can be found in Fukuoka. Most of them sell ramen, but other stalls offer a variety of other dishes like hotpot, yakitori, and seafood. There’s even one that serves French delicacies like escargot with wine!

We’ve created a separate post for it! Read it here: WHERE TO EAT CHEAP IN FUKUOKA .

Traditional Japanese Shopping Tour

Hakata has always been an eclectic trading city. Many of the businesses especially along this street are run by merchant families. In this tour, you’ll get to have a cup of tea, sample traditional snacks and see local produce!

Here are the stops:

• Rakusui Garden , a Meiji-era pond garden
• Minoshima Shopping Street , which is bursting with Showa-period shops
• Yanagibashi Market , aka Hakata’s Kitchen because it the city’s main market for over 100 years

Street Shopping Tour

This walking tour will showcase why Hakata has been a major trading hub for over a century. Even in the modern times, the city’s shopping and trading culture is alive. Here are the usual stops:

• Kushida Shrine , famous for the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, which features a time trial race of majestically decorated floats around the city. It’s also where you’ll find the biggest Otafuku mask in Japan and where you can pray for eternal youth.
• Hakata townhouse museum
• Traditional handicraft exhibition
• Hakata Kawabata Shopping Street
• Hakata Riverain Shopping Mall

Historical Hakata Tour

Hakata was once a separate city, and it was one of the oldest in Japan. This tour focuses on some historic sites that offer a glimpse into the city’s glorious past. The stops are as follow:

• Sakura tea store , to see and learn more about Yame and Japanese tea wares
• Ancient tomb of Xie Guoming , a Chinese merchant in the Song dynasty who played a big role in the rise of Hakata
• Jotenji temple , a Rinzai temple built founded in 1242 and its peaceful garden
• Tochoji temple , a Buddhist temple with a towering five-story pagoda

PLACES TO VISIT IN FUKUOKA PREFECTURE

Yanagawa river cruise.

Yanagawa is situated 50 minutes from Hakata Station. Built in 1588, it is a castle town surrounded by moats, used to protect the castle and its inhabitants from enemies and keep away animals. You can cruise down these moats on a small boat, which is great in autumn and perfect in spring, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

Outside these periods, you can still make this extra memorable by doing it in full traditional kimono set. Great for IG-worthy moments!

Nanzoin Temple and the Reclining Buddha

Nanzoin Temple is located in Sasaguri, 15 kilometers from the city. It is one of the most visited Buddhist shrines in Fukuoka Prefecture and even Kyushu Island as a whole. What most tourists want to see is the giant reclining Buddha. Stretching 41 meters, it is said to be the biggest bronze reclining Buddha in the world. If you make it stand on its feet, it is believed to be taller than the Statue of Liberty (excluding the stand).

Nearest Station : Kido Nanzoin-mae Station (JR Sasaguri Line) Open : 9am-5pm Entrance Fee : FREE (¥500 to enter the prayer room)

Kawachi Wisteria Garden

This is not in Fukuoka City but in Kitakyushu, which is the other designated city in Fukuoka Prefecture. This wonderful private garden shot to fame after several of its photos went viral online, thanks to its two spectacular 100m wisteria tunnels! It has become extremely popular especially during wisteria season which coincides with Japan’s golden week. Yes, it’s best experienced in April-May, but it’s also the most crowded time of the year in the garden.

How to get there : It’s quite hard to reach. During peak season (usually last week of April to first week of May), you can take the shuttle bus that takes passengers from Yahata Station to Kawachi Wisteria Garden. Outside this period, you can reach it by taking Nishitetsu Bus #56 from Yahata Station to Kamishigeta. Travel time: 20 minutes. Fare: ¥260. From there, you will have to walk for almost an hour.

Open : mid-April to mid-May and mid-November to early December, 8am-6pm.

Entrance Fee : ¥500 to ¥1500, depending on the season.

Nokonoshima Island Flower Park

Fukuoka City has plenty of parks that get adorned by flowers come spring, but for more flower power, you can board a ferry to Nokonoshima Island, where you can enjoy various types depending on the season. In spring, you can see cherry blossoms, rapeseed blossoms, livingstone daisies, and poppies. In the summer, the place is carpeted with marigold, sunflower, and scarlet sage. In autumn, cosmos and the fiery foliage take over. In winter, you can still see Japanese narcissuses, camellias, and plums.

How to get there:

• From Hakata Station, take the Nishitetsu Bus from Hakataeki-mae A to Noko Tosenba (aka Noko Dosenba), which is the ferry terminal. Travel time: 42 minutes. Fare: ¥430.
• From here, take the ferry to Nokonoshima Ferry Terminal. Travel time: 10 minutes. Fare: ¥230.
• Then, board the Nishitetsu bus bound for the island park. Travel time: 13 minutes. Fare: ¥230.

Open : Monday-Saturdays, 9am-5:30pm; Sundays and Holidays, 9am-6:30pm (March-November).

Entrance Fee: ¥1,200, adult; ¥600, kid.

Fukuoka Castle Ruins and Ohori Park

Ohori Park is located just next to the ruins of Fukuoka Castle. In fact, the park’s pond used to be part of the castle’s moat system. It’s a great place to just relax, walk around, and admire the view.

The park is also surrounded by interesting sites including Fukuoka Art Museum (closed until March 2019), Korokan Ruins Museum, and Fukuoka Ken Gokoku Shrine.

Nearest Station : Ohori Koen Station.

Canal City Hakata

This giant mall is a shopping and entertainment complex with 250 shops and restaurants, two hotels, cinemas, and a canal with a dancing fountain that illuminates. But my favorite part of the complex is the Ramen Stadium on the 5th floor, a collection of eight ramen shops showcasing various styles of ramen!

Nearest Station : Hakata Station. From there, you can take the loop bus. But I prefer walking. It just takes 15 minutes or so. Not too far.

Open : Daily, 10am-9pm.

WHERE TO STAY IN FUKUOKA

Fukuoka’s city center is composed of two wards: Hakata and Tenjin, divided by the river. These two wards used to be separate cities. For locals and tourists alike, this area is unavoidable. I always found myself crossing the bridges that connect the two wards.

Many key tourist spots are on the Hakata side, but most budget hotels are in Tenjin. If you can, choose a hotel that is not too far away from either Hakata Station or Tenjin Station. As long as you’re close to either, it will easy for you to explore the rest of the city.

If you can’t find one near a station, choose a hotel near the river where Tenjin meets Hakata. This place is rich with restaurants, shops, and other attractions.

On my last visit, because I wanted to spend most of my time food tripping, I stayed at Hotel Mystays Tenjin-Minami . It’s located just a block from the river. Tenjin Station is within walking distance, too. And because I’ve been a fan of their branches in Tokyo, I wanted to try their hotel in Fukuoka.

For Hotel Mystays Tenjin-Minami, check rates or reserve here .

Top Fukuoka Budget Hotels Below ¥6000

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Sample fukuoka itinerary.

Below is a sample 3-day 3-night Fukuoka itinerary. It assumes the following:

• You’re taking Cebu Pacific flight scheduled to arrive in Fukuoka at 7:20pm.
• IMPORTANT! Because you’re arriving at night, make sure that the first thing you do after going through Immigration and picking up your bags is to collect your pocket wifi that you booked with Klook because it closes at 9:30pm.
• Your accommodations budget is ¥5150 per night. You can find a bed in a capsule hotel or a single room with that amount.
• You’re skipping breakfast . It’s healthy (according to intermittent fasting advocates, hehe)!

Make the necessary adjustments to match your schedule and preferences.

Day 0: ARRIVAL 07:20pm – Arrival at Fukuoka Airport 08:30pm – Collect Pocket Wifi at Arrival Hall 09:40pm – Board bus to city center, ¥310 (Tenjin), ¥260 (Hakata) 10:30pm – Check-in at the hotel

Day 1: HAKATA 07:00am – Wake up 08:41am – Train to Kidonanzoinmae Station, ¥370 09:30am – Explore Nanzoin Shine & Reclining Buddha, FREE 11:53am – Train to Hakata Station, ¥370 12:30pm – Lunch at Shin Shin or Hakata Issou, ¥890 02:00pm – Guided Walking Tour (Shopping or Historical), ¥3800 05:00pm – Walk to Canal City 05:30pm – Explore Canal City 07:30pm – Dinner at Yatai Lane near Nakasu, ¥1000 09:00pm – Back to hotel, sleep

Day 2: NOKONOSHIMA ISLAND & TENJIN 06:00am – Wake up, buy onigiri from convenience store, ¥600 08:02am – Nishitetsu Bus from Hakataeki-mae A to Noko Tosenba, ¥430 08:45am – Arrival at ferry terminal 09:15am – Ferry to Nokonoshima Island, ¥230 09:45am – Bus to Flower Park, ¥230 10:00am – Explore Nokoshima Flower Park, ¥1000 12:30pm – Quick Lunch 01:18pm – Bus back to ferry terminal, ¥230 02:00pm – Ferry back to mainland, ¥230 03:00pm – FREE TIME 07:00pm – Tenjin Yatai hopping, budget ¥2500 10:30pm – Back to hotel, sleep

Day 3: OHORI PARK, DEPARTURE 07:00am – Wake up 08:00am – Early check out 08:31am – Subway to Ohori Park, ¥260 08:40am – Explore Ohori Park and Fukuoka Castle Ruins 11:30pm – Lunch, ¥1000 01:00pm – FREE TIME, Pasalubong hunting 05:05pm – Bus to Airport, ¥260 05:30pm – Check in, dinner ¥1000 08:00pm – Flight out

If you’re able to snag P6900 airfare, the itinerary above will cost you around PHP24,000 (JPY50,000, USD452, EUR386, SGD616) ALL IN , including airfare, tours, transportation, travel tax, meals, and accommodations.

If you have already booked your flights, the itinerary will set you back around JPY32,000 (USD291, EUR249, SGD396, PHP15,450) , excluding airfare and travel tax.

You can still reduce the cost by slashing your food budget or not taking the guided tour. Convenience stores and supermarkets sell meals for a much lower cost. But you’re in Japan! It would be such a shame to visit Fukuoka and not try their restaurants or even yatai.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FUKUOKA

Is fukuoka safe.

As safe as any other Japanese city, which means YES, it is very very safe. Irene, a female friend who lives in Fukuoka, says she can walk alone at night confidently. So yes, walk when you can.

What is the tipping policy in Japan?

Tipping is unusual in Japan. Most restaurants have the cashier stationed by the exit so you pay after your meal on your way out.

How long is the recommended stay in Fukuoka?

Oh gosh, tough question. If you’re just into sightseeing within the city, I say 3 days. If you’re after food, you might want to stay longer because it is impossible to try the most popular food places in Fukuoka in a week. If you want to see neighboring cities like Kitakyushu, Yanagawa, or even Nagasaki, then just add more.

Do I need a visa to visit Fukuoka?

If you’re from the Philippines, YES, you need a Japan visa. The posts below will help you get through the application process.

• How to Apply for TOURIST Japan Visa
• How to Apply for a Visa for VISITING FRIENDS or RELATIVES
• How to Apply for a MULTIPLE Entry Japan Visa
• Japan Visa Frequently Asked Questions

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Just want to ask if the line store in fukuoka is still open?

Hi! As far as I know, it no longer operates.

hi. i hope you can help me figure out how to travel to hirsohima from fukuoka. i found information that it is possible to travel between two cities by bus (including night bus). i went to the website of the bus line serving that particular route but i’m having difficulty figuring out the online reservation process. the site is in japanese and the google translate option isn’t working well for me. ill arrive in fukuoka at around 8pm and plan to board the night bus scheduled to depart at 10:45 from hakata station on the same night. i read somewhere that buying ticket on the day of your departure at the station is possible but i am really not keen on this option. i still prefer having a pre-booked ticket. hope you can give advice. thanks

Hi Enteng, I’ve taken the bus from Fukuoka to Hiroshima a few times, the latest just 2 weeks ago. I don’t pre-book though. I just go to Hakata Bus Center (3rd floor) and buy a ticket there. Usually, there’s only 6 of us in the bus.

do you remember how much the fare was?

More info here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/11/fukuoka-airport-to-hiroshima-hakata-station-bus-train/

thanks so much..

Hi. I booked a a MNL-Fukuoka flight in May 2019 for 7D and aside from going around Fukuoka, I wanted to go back to Osaka/Kyoto and was thinking if it’s worth it to buy a JR Pass for this route? Or Are there other cities within the vicinity of Fukuoka that I can visit instead of Osaka?

Hi Rose, Osaka is too far from Fukuoka. What I recommend is Hiroshima. You can also visit other cities in Kyushu like Nagasaki. :)

Does it snow in Fukuoka?

Hi, my family will be going to tokyo this dec 22 from phils but the flight we got has a connecting flight, we will arrive fukouka dec 22 evening and the flight from fukuoka to tokyo is dec 23 at 7pm, i was wondering if we could go out the airport to see what we can do for a day and is it easy to find the way to the city? thanks

Hi Jong, most likely, yes. Can you tell me the flight numbers of both legs so I can check?

Hi. Booked a trip this April. Mnl-Fuk-Nrt-Mnl. In between, going to Osa-Kyo-Gifu. Please tell me how to take the night bus from Fukouka to Osaka. My second time in Osaka so I know where to go. Travelling with family.

You can book a Willer bus — just google Willer bus — or go straight to the Hakata Bus Terminal and book a bus there on the day.

Hi. I will be in Fukuoka Feb 1 to 6. Roughly 5 days. Would you recommend exploring Nagasaki also?

Hi Carlo, I haven’t been to Nagasaki so I can’t recommend it, but I would probably visit that too if I were in your shoes. :)

Hello, is there like a card like EZlink where you can load to be used on subways and buses?

Hi Pat, IC cards like ICOCA, PASMO and SUICA all work in Fukuoka.

Hi. Is there a JR pass we can use for our fukuoka to osaka trip? We’re only planning on visiting fukuoka-osaka-kyoto-nara then go back to the philippines via osaka. Thank you!

Sanyo-San-in Pass covers both Fukuoka and Kansai Area: https://affiliate.klook.com/jump/en-PH/activity/2729-7-day-jr-sanyo-san-in-area-pass-jr-pass/?adid=44625&af_wid=825

hello yosh~ im just wondering what to write in the application form, lets say, ill arrive at fukuoka airport on feb. 28 and will be staying until 03 march. should i write 3 days? or 4 days? TIA :)

Do you have any idea where I can buy tourist sim card with Data plan?

Hi CV, hmmmm, wala ako idea sa SIM Card sa Fukuoka kasi lagi mobile wifi ang gamit ko. :(

Hi Yoshke, thank you for this blog.

Do you have idea if the Kawachi Wisteria Garden is open for tourists around end of March? Thank You.

Hi Zee, ang alam ko, mid-April yung next na bukas nila.

Hi. Thanks for sharing this guide. But can I go to Kawachi Wisteria Garden with a wheelchair? I can walk naman po. But if it’s too far, I need to use a wheelchair.

Hi after reading this blog I already booked our flight. Fortunately, I was able to booked via Cebu Pacific under promo 5 days & 4 nights, for June. Is it possible for us to visit Hiroshima? If yes, how many hours the travel time if we take the bus? We are planning to stay for at least 1 night in Hiroshima.

Thank you so much. God bless you more.

Hi Angelica, yes it’s possible.

More info on how to get to reach Hiroshima from Fukuoka here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/11/fukuoka-airport-to-hiroshima-hakata-station-bus-train/

More Hiroshima travel tips here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2019/03/hiroshima-travel-guide-itinerary-budget-blog/

I’ll be in Japan on May 20, 2019. I would like to ask kung ano ng weather nun? Para alam ko na sana kung ano mga dadalhin kung damit. Tia! :)

Check nyo na lang po Extended Forecast ng Accuweather. :)

Hi what card did you actually use in paying for your transportation using subways and buses?did you just pay in cash to buy tickets for subways and buses?or did you use jr pass or kuko pass?we are just planning on sightseeing in fukuoka what pass can you suggest we should purchase for transportation like buses and subways.thanks :-)

I used my old ICOCA card. I didn’t use any pass because my itinerary wasn’t really packed.

Hi. We were about to stay in Fukuoka on June 20 to 24. Is there a beach near fukuoka international airport ? Meaning a good beach where we do not need to go to other city . Just a beach to relax even in the city .

Any suggestion for a simple hotel to stay or airbnb ? For a family of 5 persons near the beach.

Which is good, Hakata or tenjin ?

Tourist spots where we can go ? food trips but not expensive ? Tourist spots outside hakata or tenjin (recommend)

Sorry guys. It is just our first time going to Japan.

I need your help guys. Hotels near fukuoka international airport ( not expensive and near tourist spots).

Can you help me how to go to Huis Ten Bosch by bus from Hakata Station. You might have tips regarding the theme park.

We will be in Fukuoka on Dec 30 to Jan 6.

We plan to include Osaka because of USJ. What’s the best transportation to consider? We are group of 4

Our itinerary will be:

Day 1 Manila to Fukuoka ETD 9:45AM Day 2 Fukuoka to Kumamoto Day 3 Kumamoto Day 4 Kumamoto to Osaka Day 5 Osaka Day 6 Osaka to Fukuoka Day 7 Fukuoka Day 8 Fuokoka to Manila ETD 3:30PM

Hi Marlon, are you sure you want to visit Osaka na Fukuoka yung entry and exit nyo? Kasi it’s super out of the way from Fukuoka-Kumamoto.

The one-way train ride from Fukuoka to Osaka costs around 15,000 yen. One way lang yun. If babalik pa kayo, that’s around 30,000 yen. That alone calls for a nationwide JR Pass.

Flying is cheaper. You can find a one-way flight from Fukuoka to Osaka for around 8000 to 10,000 yen.

We are on a cruise which calls at Fukuoka from 12-45 until 20-45. Will we have time to visit Nazoin to see the reclining Buddha? Which way would we go there and back please? Would there be time to visit Canal city on the return journey?

Hi. I will be in Fukuoka Feb 13 to 18 2020. Roughly 7 days. Should i get the JR pass? we are just planning on sightseeing in Fukuoka what pass can you suggest we should purchase for transportation like buses and subways? and it is too long to spend 7 days only in Fukuoka? Any idea? TIA

1. No, you don’t a JR Pass.

2. We enumerated the passes in the post above. Read the HOW TO GET AROUND section.

3. For me, it’s too long for Fukuoka. Consider going to other destinations in Kyushu or Hiroshima. If you choose to also visit Hiroshima, get a JR Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass. If visiting other Kyushu cities, consider JR Northern Kyushu Rail Pass or All Kyushu Rail Pass.

Hello!! Just wanted to ask if you personally tried the sample itinerary you posted? Our flight to Fukuoka is the same, CebPac arriving at 7:20pm. Im just concerned that if it gets delayed, I might not be able to pick up the pocket wifi I rented since the stall closes at 9pm. Do you think it’s better/safer for me to deliver it to our hotel? Thank you!

Yep, naabutan ko naman but hindi delayed yung flight ko. But if you’re concerned na di maabutan, you can have it delivered to your hotel na lang. I tried that too. :)

I might pa-deliver na nga lang since natatakot ako madelay. Maraming salamat!! Your blog is very helpful. :)

Hello. Do you think I need to avail a JR pass for this route: Fukuoka-Hiroshima-Osaka-Kyoto-Nara? My entry point (from PH) is Fukuoka, and exit is Osaka. Thanks. :)

How long is your trip? How many days?

Hello! Is it worth doing the guided tour or would rather not do it (I am a Pinoy expat in Japan so traveling would be easy)? If so, what guided tour is worth trying? Thankie

Is JR pass applicable to our trip fukouka- nagasaki-fukuoka-osaka?

Yes, but I’d rather get a JR North Kyushu Pass for Fukuoka & Nagasaki, then overnight bus from Fukuoka to Osaka. Much more budget-friendly. :)

I’m planning for a week stay in Fukuoka, Hiroshima and Miyajima, is the JR Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass sufficient? Can I use it for all those 3 places?

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12 Tips for First-Time Visitors to Fukuoka, Japan

Where can I find Fukuoka’s best ramen? How can I get tickets to see the sumos in action each November? And why would I want to visit somewhere called ‘Disrespectful Children Street’?

For first-time visitors to Fukuoka – the largest city on the island of Kyūshū in Japan’s southwest – these are all nagging questions, as are queries about where to find ocean-fresh seafood and brewery-fresh sake, how to access its most charming public gardens and the best way to get around Japan’s sixth-largest city. So, before setting foot in this food lovers’ paradise on the sun-kissed Hakata Bay, here are 12 tips to help travellers make the most of Fukuoka, Japan.

Try Hakata ramen at Fukuoka’s famous yatai

While Fukuoka is thin on cannot-miss attractions, it’s big on lifestyle, with its generous parks, coastal climate, crammed cultural calendar and delectable food scene . Tonkotsu ramen – a milky broth swimming with pork and extra thin noodles – hails from Fukuoka; it was originally a quick lunch for workers (hence the thin, fast-cooking noodles) before becoming a citywide favourite. Hakuryuken – a tiny hole in the wall near Maidashi-Kyūdaibyōinmae subway station – was the first place to serve Hakata-style ramen permanently 70-plus years ago, but the hundreds of yatai (open-air food stands) that spring up at sunset provide a uniquely Fukuoka way to slurp down the city’s celebrated soup, especially the row of stalls along the water in Nakasu.

Like every Japanese city, Fukuoka’s public transport is excellent, linked directly with Tokyo (five hours) by the Shinkansen bullet train, and serviced by JR trains, a private rail line, three subway routes plus buses and ferries. But this flat, sunny city feels like it was designed to be seen on two wheels. Seaside Bike is a bike-share scheme similar to those in London or Paris, with several ports around the city costing no more than ¥1,000 (£7.63) a day. Meanwhile, the islands of Nokonoshima and Shikanoshima – compulsory day trips for their golden beaches and verdant gardens – are also beautiful cycling terrain.

Taste brewery-fresh sake

Kyūshū is known for its fertile soil, perfect for cultivating rice for sake – there are more than 70 breweries around the island, including one in the heart of Fukuoka. Ishikura has brewed the acclaimed Hakata Hyakunengura sake beneath its towering red-brick chimney near the Chiyo-Kenchōguchi underground station for more than 140 years, and its showroom cellar supplies brewery-fresh bottles of its work. And it’s not just sake on the shelves – sample shōchū (sake’s rival drop), umeshū (plum wine), awayura (a sparkling sake made with amaō strawberries) and even sake manjū (a sweet flour-and-bean treat infused with alcohol).

Go for a night out on Disrespectful Child Street

Oyafuko-dori means “the street of disrespectful children”, a moniker that dates back to the 1970s when college-prep schools attracted a new, youthful, boozy crowd to this corner of Tenjin, Fukuoka’s commercial district. Bars opened to satisfy their thirst, turning this strip into the epicentre of the city’s nightlife. Oyafuko-dori is a little rough around the edges but remains Fukuoka’s rowdiest night out – there are even roadside sinks to accommodate revellers who may have indulged in one drink too many.

See the sumos in November

Sumo wrestling is one of Japan’s most cherished cultural icons, and Fukuoka is one of the few places where fans can see the top-tier competitors in action. Only six honbasho tournaments take place per year, with three of them in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. However, each November, the Kyūshū Basho roadshow rolls into Fukuoka. Bouts are held over two weeks at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center, where you can choose from pricey ringside seats beneath the elevated dohyō arena (and run the risk of being squashed), as well as quintessentially Japanese cushioned boxes or Western-style stadium seating. Bento boxes are available to order with a ticket.

Score baseball tickets through an app

Fukuoka’s other sporting obsession is watching baseball beneath the roof of the PayPay Dome (formerly the Fukuoka Dome). It can be tricky to get tickets to some Japanese baseball games simply because the websites are in Japanese and sometimes only accept local payment methods, but the Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS’ app is easily navigated with the help of Google Translate, takes foreign cards and conveniently downloads a mobile ticket, too. The games themselves are a fantastic fusion of East and West – yakitori (chicken skewers) and Cracker Jacks form one unique cultural combination.

Find the city’s loftiest views

Although Fukuoka is relatively flat, there’s no shortage of soaring viewpoints around town. The 234-metre (768-foot) Fukuoka Tower looms over the man-made Momochi Beach, with a panoramic viewing platform 123 metres (404 feet) high. However, Nishi Park, just north of Ohori Park and the remnants of Fukuoka’s ancient castle, is a free vantage point that’s almost as impressive – especially when its 1,300 cherry trees blossom each spring, adding to the views over Uminonakamichi and Nokonoshima across Hakata Bay.

Stumble upon an old-school Japanese garden

Fukuoka is better known for its shimmering skyscrapers than its traditional Japanese architecture. Rakusuien , however, is one exception. This traditional Japanese garden is named after Rakusui – the pen name of merchant Chikamasa Shimozawazenemon, who built this villa in 1906. Rebuilt by the city in 1995, Rakusuien is only metres from Hakata station but feels a world away thanks to the serene waterfall, tranquil lawns and tatami rooms used for tea ceremonies – bookings are required.

And a very modern one

The Acros building might be Fukuoka’s most extraordinary piece of architecture – a terraced tower plastered in plants that step by step blends seamlessly into the Tenjin Central Park below. A rooftop observation deck is open on weekends from 9am to 4pm, but the step gardens on the outside of this architectural masterpiece are accessible during office hours every day. Two entrances in the park lead to the stairs snaking up the side of this 15-floor structure, which is shrouded in 50,000 plants.

Catch the fish markets at their best

The Nagahama Fish Market is a must-visit for foodies. Yatai set up here every evening alongside the more permanent dining establishments, which showcase the ocean-fresh fish on sale. The market isn’t normally open to visitors, but on the second Saturday of the month, it offers cooking classes, discounted prices and the buzz of public fish auctions, where tuna is divvied up piece by piece. Sample the product at the surrounding retailers – the rough waters of the Genkai Sea are supposed to produce particularly lean meat for sushi.

Develop a taste for mentaiko

Unadventurous eaters should stick to the crowd-pleasing yakitori , gyoza and ramen at the yatai . Intrepid diners, however, should follow the lead of Fukuoka residents by tucking into mentaiko (spicy cod roe). Hakata port welcomed this Korean classic into Japan, which has since been adapted to Japanese (if not Western) tastes. And in Fukuoka, it’s everywhere; try mentai pizza, mentai egg rolls, dried mentaiko to take home as a souvenir and senbei rice crackers to wash down with a beer.

Get out of town for temples

For all its modern architecture, Fukuoka still has its share of time-worn temples: the lofty Atago Shrine, the ancient Tōchō-ji and Shōfuku-ji, and the Kushida Shrine, the hub of the legendary Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival each year, to name a few. But the most significant, Dazaifu Tenman-gū, is a 45-minute bus ride south of the city centre. Built in the early 10th century, this Shinto shrine shows off a spectacular plum orchard each spring, and the vendors outside peddle umegae mochi (rice cakes stuffed with sweet bean paste and stamped with the shape of a plum blossom) in homage to a local legend of a flying plum tree.

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