Itinerary
Kyushu's Hidden Charms: A Journey Through Fukuoka and Nagasaki
7 days · 17 stops · ¥100,000–¥180,000
Experience the essence of Kyushu through a blend of vibrant city life, historic sites, local festivals, and coastal tranquility.
Days
Ichiran Ramen (Nakasu Head Store)
Fukuoka
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at FUK · Mon, Mar 15 · 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 · 2 nights
Mon, Mar 15 → Wed, Mar 17 · 1 guest
14:00
FOOD
一蘭 本社総本店
Stay ~1h
Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
Ichiran's headquarters main store in Nakasu is the birthplace of the global tonkotsu ramen chain, serving its signature natural pork-bone ramen at solo 'flavor-concentration' booths.
~6 min on foot
17:00
EXPLORE
中洲屋台
Stay ~1h 15m
Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
Try local delicacies like yakitori and ramen under the city lights.
~6 min on foot
18:21
EXPLORE
櫛田神社
Stay ~1h
Hakata Station
Explore this historic shrine, a key site for the famous Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival. Don't miss the intricately decorated floats on display.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Fukuoka · Days 1–2
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Itoshima Peninsula → Yame & Yanagawa · Days 3–6
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Fukuoka · Day 7
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Getting around
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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.
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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).
Browse ferry options on Klook →01 / 07
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥22,000–¥36,500 / person / day
¥155,000–¥255,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 16 travel legs, 6 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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