Itinerary
12 Days of Hidden Fukuoka
12 days · 31 stops · ¥120,000–¥200,000
Mon, Sep 7 – Fri, Sep 18
Base yourself in Fukuoka for 12 days, exploring its iconic sights and hidden corners by train — all on your schedule, with weekends and late afternoons free to roam.
Days
Watanabe-dori
Fukuoka
Schedule
Day 01 of 12🛬
Arrive 15:00 · first activity from 17:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at FUK · Mon, Sep 7 · 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 · 5 nights
Mon, Sep 7 → Sat, Sep 12 · 1 guest
17:30
EXPLORE
渡辺通
Stay ~1h 30m
Yakuin Station
Stroll this vibrant street blending old and new — perfect for a first wander and a light dinner at a local yatai stall.
~14 min by taxi (or metro)
19:00
EXPLORE
六本松公園
Stay ~45 min
Ropponmatsu Station
A quiet neighbourhood park to unwind after your journey — a hidden gem for a peaceful evening walk.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Fukuoka · Days 1–5
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Munakata Coast · Day 6
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Fukuoka · Days 7–12
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Getting around
🚄
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.
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Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥12,000–¥22,500 / person / day
¥145,000–¥270,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 30 travel legs and 11 hotel nights. 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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Stay Hidden
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