Itinerary
Kyushu Tonkotsu Pilgrimage
10 days · 22 stops · ¥180,000–¥350,000
Wed, Nov 3 – Fri, Nov 12
Ten days of pork broth, fresh sashimi, yatai hopping, and one onsen soak — all by train, bouncing through Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Beppu.
Days
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Kushida Shrine
Fukuoka
Schedule
Day 01 of 10🛬
Arrive 14:00 · first activity from 16:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at FUK · Wed, Nov 3 · from JFK · 2 travelers
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 · 3 nights
Wed, Nov 3 → Sat, Nov 6 · 2 guests
16:30
EXPLORE
櫛田神社
Stay ~45 min
Hakata Station
Hakata's guardian shrine — a calm start after landing, then wander the covered arcades toward Nakasu. Note: this day is a Japanese national holiday (Culture Day) — expect big crowds and book trains and tickets early.
~6 min on foot
18:00
EXPLORE
中洲屋台
Stay ~2h
Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
Yakitori, gyoza and Hakata ramen from lantern-lit carts along the river — your first tonkotsu of the trip.
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.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 10
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥11,000–¥20,500 / person / day
¥220,000–¥405,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥9,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 21 travel legs and 9 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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