Itinerary
Kyushu's Quiet Heart — 12 Days Around Fukuoka
12 days · 34 stops · ¥120,000–¥200,000
Sun, Sep 13 – Thu, Sep 24
A first-timer's introduction to Kyushu through its hidden gems — from Fukuoka's backstreet yatai and ancient festivals to coastal islands, pottery villages, and the crimson spider lilies of Tsuzura.
Days
Watanabe-dori
Fukuoka
Schedule
Day 01 of 12Land at FUK · Sun, Sep 13 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Fukuoka · 8 nights
Sun, Sep 13 → Mon, Sep 21 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
渡辺通
Stay ~1h 15m
Yakuin Station
Stroll this elegant avenue of shops and cafes — a quiet introduction to Fukuoka's urban rhythm.
~11 min on foot
17:00
EXPLORE
Event放生会
Stay ~2h
Join Fukuoka's thousand-year-old festival for peace — street stalls, portable shrines, and lantern-lit energy through the city center.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Fukuoka · Days 1–9
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Itoshima Peninsula → Munakata Coast · Days 10–12
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Getting around
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JR Kyushu Rail Pass — Northern Kyushu (5-Day)
Matched to your route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets on the rail legs.
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →⛴️
Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥12,500–¥22,500 / person / day
¥150,000–¥270,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 33 travel legs, 11 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
Before you go
Passes for this trip
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JR Kyushu Rail Pass — Northern Kyushu (5-Day)
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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