Fukuoka Itinerary for 5 Days : Ultimate Fukuoka Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Fukuoka Tower

Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Ticket Price: 800 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 2-chōme-3-26 Momochihama, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka, 814-0001, Japan

Fukuoka Tower is Japan's highest seaside tower and the signature building of Fukuoka. Covered by 8,000 one-way mirrors, the tower is designed to be a triangular pillar that shines at both day and night. There is no better nighttime view in Fukuoka and the building's 360-degree, floor-to-ceiling windows make the bright lights of this seaside town more impressive than ever. Visitors can also visit the cafe, sit back, and enjoy the evening!

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: I went to the night and the surrounding shopping streets and internal souvenir shops were closed, so I didn't deserve to live, but anyway, the goal was night view, so I was very satisfied. There were many Koreans, so I asked each other to take pictures comfortably ㅋㅋㅋ The photo zone with Hartwick was a long way, but I didn't care much about going with my same-sex friend. I calculated the lights well and took a lot of beautiful night view photos. Even if there were many people, it was not crowded because it was quiet and orderly in Japan. Good night view! The traffic is not complicated!

Trip.com User: Although not very high tower, but unlike the general is a beautiful glass curtain wall finish appearance, with the lights at night is more beautiful, the tower below more intimate design so that visitors can conveniently integrate the entire Fukuoka Tower in the lens. In front of the tower is a beautiful beach on the coast and a beautiful restaurant on the sea, perfect for taking pictures. Visiting the floor has three floors, one of which is a restaurant, you can enjoy the beautiful night view slowly, and every corner of the tower has different designs, don't forget to look carefully!

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Fukuoka Tower, you can head to Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park

Opening Hours: Closed from 1/1-1/1;Open from 1/2-2/29,9:30am-5:00pm;Open from 3/1-10/31,9:30am-5:30pm;Open from 11/1-12/30,9:30am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/31-12/31

Ticket Price: 450 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 18-25 Saitozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka, 811-0321, Japan

Kaizhongdao refers to the peninsula between Bode Bay and Genkai Beach, among which famous facilities include Kaizhongdao Seaside Park, mainly around the themes of "flowers", "animals" and "playing", consisting of various natural and recreational facilities . You can enjoy the flowers of the four seasons at the Kaizhongdo Seaside Park. In addition, there are "Flower Outings on the Road of the Sea" in spring, "Rose Festival in the Sea" in early summer and autumn, "Sunshine Pool", the grandest leisure water event in Western Japan in summer, "Flower Festival in the Sea" in autumn and 10,000 in winter. The "Christmas Candle Night in the Sea", where candles are lit together, is a tourist destination suitable for all seasons. No matter what season you visit, you can experience the unique charm of Nakamichi. The sun swimming pool in the park is the largest swimming pool in Western Japan, with 6 special swimming pools including "Flowing Water Pool", suitable for adults and children. There is also a rest area with roof shade for the tired tourists to take a break, and there are food sales in the rest area. There is a fully equipped campsite in Haizhongdao Seaside Park, you can leave empty-handed, and you can also experience the fun of barbecue during the camping process. In addition, there is an aquarium with more than 450 species of fish in the park, and the "ZA・RUIGANZI" resort hotel with all guest rooms are sea view rooms. Area.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: If you use public transportation, it takes about an hour to plan a day because it takes about an hour to get to Hakata. There are various playgrounds, so within two or three hours, it is difficult to see everything in the park. There are various things to visit and experience, such as fountains, trempolines, water playgrounds, zoos, etc. If you take your clothes, you can enjoy more.

Trip.com User: It's really worth seeing. It's a relaxing ride to the park, enjoy the scenery, and it's refreshing. Stop at every attraction and enjoy the different landscapes.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, The Luigans Spa and Resort is the best places.

The Luigans Spa and Resort

Property Location
With a stay at The Luigans Spa and Resort in Fukuoka (Uminonakamichi), you'll be minutes from Fukuoka Marine World. This 4-star resort is within the vicinity of Ohori Park and Tochoji Temple.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 18 km.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at one of the resort's dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incide

Day 2 | Morning

Marine World

Opening Hours: March-November: 9:30-17:30, December-February: 10:00-17:00, Golden Week: 9:30-21:30, Summer vacation: 9:00-21:30 , Christmas (December 23-25) 10:00-21:00

Ticket Price: 2300 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 18-28 Saitozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka, 811-0321, Japan

Sea World Kai Nakamichi is located in Fukuoka City, Kyushu, the southern tip of the Japanese archipelago. It is an aquarium built in April 1989 in the cultural and recreational resort of the state-run Kaizhong Road Seaside Park. With the theme of "Tsuma Warm Current", the aquarium displays the sub-hot water species around Amami Oshima from the coast of Kyushu to the temperate aquarium in San'in, and the sub-arctic aquarium around Hokkaido, along the flow of the ocean current, from south to north. and displayed. The scale of the facility is a large-scale dolphin and sea lion performance pool with a water volume of 2,000 tons, displaying more than 120 sharks of 20 species, a panoramic tank with a water depth of 7 meters and a water volume of 1,400 tons. There are more than 70 display tanks in the outdoor area, including a whale pond with a diameter of 13 meters, a water depth of 15 meters, and a water volume of 720 tons. There are 3-5 dolphin and sea lion performances in the dolphin and sea lion performance aquarium every day. The performance venue is a large-scale performance pool that can accommodate 2,000 people and has a sheltered roof, so there is no need to worry about missing the performance due to weather conditions. The performance is based on the beautiful Hakata Bay. Dolphins and sea lions will perform lively performances for everyone. The sea lions are funny and cute, and the dolphins' jumping and drilling circles fully show their sassy and heroic appearance. It is a happy performance time. Underwater live performance The underwater live performance is carried out in a huge panoramic tank, and the divers use the cameras in their hands to get close to various marine life to record the exciting scenes. While watching the realistic scene projected on the large screen, tourists can also communicate with the divers and listen to their explanations through the underwater communication device, so that tourists can have a more vivid understanding of the ocean. In addition, there is a marine natural science laboratory that does interesting experiments on aquatic organisms, and you can touch the operation experience game.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Marinshed tourist tour bustiget can be moved. Check the time to move by the boat. There is also a park next to the children and the outside. Recommended spring rather than winter

Trip.com User: There are animals, Zhong can be fed, and carpenters play. . . The best play is the water park, there are many snack pavilions next to it! If you are hungry, you have wild food.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Rakusuien.

Rakusuien

Opening Hours: Closed from 1/1-1/1;Open from 1/2-12/28,Mon,Wed-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/29-12/31;Closed on Tue

Ticket Price: 100 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 2 Chome-10-７ Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture

Leshui Garden is a "green scenic spot" surrounded by the characteristic walls of Hakata. Opened in Heisei 7 (1995) and built in Meiji 39 (1906), it was originally a Hakata merchant's village, and was later rebuilt into a Japanese garden surrounded by water. There are four tea rooms in the Fragrance Water Garden of Tea Soup, of which two rooms are provided for general visitors and are often used for tea parties or as a tea ceremony classroom. In front of the tea room, there is a vast Japanese garden with bright green moss. In addition to the greenery in the garden, there are also beautiful Japanese flowers and green trees swaying in the wind. Visitors can choose to taste matcha and tea desserts in the tea room or in the open-air courtyard, feel the rare peace away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and experience the leisure and elegance of Hakata merchants at that time. In the Japanese garden, there is also a shuiqin cave. You can hear the clear sound of the water droplets falling, so there are often wild spots here, that is, outdoor tea ceremonies. The autumn leaves at Rakusuiyuan, a scenic spot for autumn leaves, are very late in Fukuoka City, about 2 weeks later than other autumnal leaves attractions. The flower viewing season is about mid-December. Visitors to Rakusuiyuan can try their luck. In autumn, the red leaves of 100 maple trees quietly change color, and the scene is beautiful. Rakusuien holds different events almost every month, such as tea ceremony classes, yukata wearing classes, thanksgiving festivals, matcha experience events, and more. In addition, there are rooms such as tea room, iris room, and toon tree room, which can be used at your own expense.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka's guest room concept is “Home away home”. Even if you are away from your home, you can create a relaxing space.Guests staying on the club floor can spend a luxurious time in the lounge or spa.In addition, it is attached to the popular complex Canal City Hakata, and access to Tenjin and Hakata is very convenient.

Day 3 | Morning

Fukuoka City Museum

Opening Hours: Closed on Mon;Open on Tue-Sun,9:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 200 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 3-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Sawara, Fukuoka 814-0001, Fukuoka Prefecture

Fukuoka City used to be a window for foreign exchanges, and the permanent exhibition theme of the Fukuoka Museum is the history of the city and the lives of its people. The Fukuoka City Museum stands in Momochihama, where Fukuoka's landmark buildings such as Fukuoka Tower and Yahoo Dome gather, and it can be said to be a historical and cultural tourism base. Here, you can learn about the history of Fukuoka, which has been an exchange hub in Asia since ancient times. The national treasure "Golden Seal", which is frequently seen in textbooks, and the famous gun "Japan" of the Kuroda Festival are exhibited throughout the year. The Fukuoka City Museum has two floors. The first floor has a learning experience room and lecture room, and the second floor has three kinds of exhibition rooms. They are: permanent exhibition room, planning exhibition room and special exhibition room. The permanent exhibition room introduces the history and folk customs of Fukuoka. Here you can learn about Fukuoka, a city that has been used as a window for foreign exchanges from ancient times to the present, its history and civic life; Independent theme exhibitions related to folklore and culture; special exhibition rooms mainly carry out various large-scale theme exhibitions. The content of the exhibition changes every two months. There are also a variety of equipment for learning experiences in other exhibition rooms. Interestingly, the learning experience room displays toys, clothes, musical instruments, etc. in Asia, especially in Kyushu. You can experience it yourself and intuitively feel the history and culture of Fukuoka.

Reviews from Real Guests:

wchisatow: Located in the Fukuoka Momochi District, there are many restaurants around.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Fukuoka Art Museum.

Fukuoka Art Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 200 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 1-6 Ohorikoken, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0051, Fukuoka Prefecture

The Fukuoka City Museum of Art is located in Ohori Park, a huge public recreation area, and exhibits ancient art related to the local area, modern art by local modern writers, and 20th century art. On the first floor is the ancient art area, which includes the Matsunaga Memorial Hall (a collection of tea ceremony supplies), the Tokoin Buddhist Art Room, and the ancient art planning exhibition room. In the modern art area on the second floor, there are a modern art room, a small work room, and a special exhibition room that introduce modern art of the 20th century at home and abroad. These showrooms hold project exhibitions, group exhibitions, and solo exhibitions at any time.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Fukuoka Art Museum, Hotel Okura Fukuoka nearby is the best place to stay.

Hotel Okura Fukuoka

Boasting 10 dining options, a health club with indoor pool, and massage and concierge services, Hotel Okura Fukuoka is 250 metres from Nakasu-kawabata Subway Station. Free WiFi is available in all areas.
The modern rooms at Hotel Okura feature a flat-screen satellite TV and an air purifier/humidifier. You can enjoy a drink from the minibar or a pay TV programme. The private bathroom includes a bathtub and a high-tech toilet.
The Tenjin area and Kushida Shrine are a 10-minute walk from the hotel. From nearby Nakasu-kawabata Station, JR Hakata Train Station is 1 subway stop away and Fukuoka Airport is a 10-minute ride.
Guests can enjoy a sweat in the sauna, or use the tour desk and concierge to plan sightseeing.
Japanese cuisine is on offer at Yamazato, Sazanka Teppanyaki and Kougyoku Sushi. Fine French cooking and wines are served at Baron Okura. Okura Brasserie pours micro-brewed beers. A Chinese restaurant and a cafe are also on site.
Hakata is a great choice for travelers interested in Gourmet Food, Hot Springs and Relaxation.

Day 4 | Morning

Shofuen

Opening Hours: Closed from 1/1-1/1;Open from 1/2-12/28,Mon,Wed-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/29-12/31;Closed on Tue

Ticket Price: 100 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 3-28 Hirao Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0014, Fukuoka Prefecture

Shofuen is the third largest park in Fukuoka, Japan with Japanese teahouses and gardens. It was built in Showa 20 (1945) and opened to the public as "Shofuen" in Heisei 19 (2007). Shofuen Garden is located in the water purification area of the high-end residential area on the south side of Tenjin, a busy street in Fukuoka City. Various activities such as tea ceremony are held here, and it is known as a park for enjoying the beautiful garden, flowers and autumn leaves. Shofuen Garden was originally the former residence of Tanaka Maruzen Hachio, the founder of the famous department store Tamaya in Fukuoka and a collector of high-end ceramics in Kyushu, "Shofuso". Zenbaweng likes to drink tea, so the famous tea house architect Kaichiro Fatebuki built the tea rooms "Songfengan" and "Si'a". The tea room "Shofuan" loved by the Tanaka Maru family has maintained its original appearance to this day. "Shofuan" is a tea room with four and a half tatami mats, of which half of the tatami is a wooden floor. This design is called "Four Mats", and they gathered with the famous medieval "tea saint" Sen Rikyu at Dade Temple in Kyoto. The "Masquerade Seat" in the mausoleum of Guangyuan is exactly the same, which shows Shanbaweng's love for tea. Passing through the main entrance, the layers of stone steps come into view, as if walking in the deep mountains and forests. As you climb the stairs, you will be greeted by a beautiful Japanese garden themed around Suruga Bay and Mount Fuji. Mainly maple trees that are over 100 years old, woven lanterns, spring lanterns, swastika-shaped chairs, and pavilions are embellished, and you can feel the beauty of Japan's changing seasons. There are "Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Garden" and "Hirao Mountain Villa (Nomura Wangdongni Mountain Villa Ruins) nearby, and there are many fine-cover bakeries and dessert shops scattered along the clean water road, which is a good place for a walk.

Reviews from Real Guests:

すだち: A natural spot You can feel Japanese culture.

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Shofuen, don’t forget pay a visit to Hakatamachiya Furusatokan.

Hakatamachiya Furusatokan

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 200 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: 6-10 Reisemmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0039, Fukuoka Prefecture

The Hakata Machiya Hometown Museum uses various ingenious sound and light effects to introduce the life and culture of Hakata, reflecting the local people's cherishment of tradition and history. From the changes in the appearance of Hakata, to the Hakata dialect, Hakata traditional crafts, and famous people from Hakata through the ages, this is a small museum that combines education and tourism. In addition to static displays, there are also live performances of traditional crafts in the pavilion, and even the pavilion itself is an old house that was relocated and restored. Hakata's handicrafts can be picked up at the souvenir shop.

Reviews from Real Guests:

wchisatow: Hakata culture was a wonderful event in the local event such as Hakata Lighting Watching

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Miyako Hotel Hakata in advance, because all the tourists head to Hakatamachiya Furusatokan love staying at it.

Miyako Hotel Hakata

Just steps away from Miyako Hotel Hakata is Hakata Station, which serves as both a railway and subway station. For this reason, traveling around Fukuoka or visiting other cities in Kyushu is sure to be hassle-free. From the hotel, you can take the subway's Kuko Line to reach Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in just 10 minutes.

Day 5 | Morning

Kihinkan

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 240 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 6-29 Nishinakasu Chuoku, Fukuoka 810-0002, Fukuoka Prefecture

It was built in March of Meiji 43 (1910), when the "13th Kyushu-Okinawa Eight-Prefecture Joint Promotion Meeting" was held, as a welcome guest house during the meeting. The design style of the expensive hotel in the old public hall is based on the rare Meiji period French Renaissance. It is designated as a national important cultural property because it is a rare wooden public building.

Reviews from Real Guests:

wchisatow: It's also popular as a photo spot at night.

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Kihinkan, don’t forget pay a visit to Fukuoka Zoo.

Fukuoka Zoo

Opening Hours: Closed from 1/1-1/1;Open from 1/2-12/28,Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/29-12/31;Closed on Mon

Ticket Price: 600 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1-1 Minamikoen, Chuoku, Fukuoka 810-0037, Fukuoka Prefecture

The Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Garden has a history of more than half a century. The zoo is connected to the botanical garden, not far away. Here you can see more than 140 kinds of animals and more than 2,000 kinds of plants. The zoo has an animal science museum and amusement facilities. The amusement facilities in the park are more popular with children. There are Ferris wheels and merry-go-rounds that can see almost the entire Fukuoka City. It is a good place for family trips. In addition, it also offers Japanese traditional food, which is also very popular with tourists.

Reviews from Real Guests:

DavidC: Animals are many and suitable for people who love animals to visit

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.