Asia · City
Fukuoka
Japan's most liveable big city, and the gateway to Kyushu.
- Place
- Kyushu · Japan · JP
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- City
- ID
- DST-0150
Why go
Japan's most liveable big city, and the gateway to Kyushu.
Fukuoka is compact, coastal and famous for tonkotsu ramen and open-air yatai food stalls. It is the practical base for Kyushu's onsen towns and volcanoes.
Signature experiences
- Yatai street food stalls at night
- Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine
- Day trip to Beppu onsen
Interest tags
foodcityonsencoastalnightlife
Good for
Food travellersRepeat Japan visitorsSolo
Pairs well with
BeppuNagasakiKumamoto
Best months
Mar-May · Oct-Nov
Avoid months
Jun-Jul (rainy) · Aug (humid)
Ideal stay
3 days
Nearest airport
FUK · Fukuoka
Pace
Relaxed
Cost tier
Mid
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
JP
