Fukuoka itinerary (12 days), Part 2 – I’m glad you’re still here, and I’m very excited to share with you about the 2nd part of our Fukuoka itinerary! I don’t want to prolong this introduction anymore, so, let’s go to the day 6 until day 11 of our Fukuoka trip!
If you haven’t seen the part 1 of my Fukuoka itinerary winter, then you should check this one!
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Day 6 Kijima Kogen Park, Yufuin (again), ate at Jolly Pasta
It’s another day, and we’re fueled up, so we were ready to go to Kijima Kogen Park by 9 AM.
I was actually anxious about this part of our Fukuoka travel itinerary. Why? Because the only way to get to Kijima Kogen Park is by bus, and if you’ve been following my blog, you must already know that I’m clueless about bus transportation in Japan!
But thankfully, we followed the route indicated on the map, and reached the underrated Beppu theme park in no time!
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Kijima Kogen Park
We arrived at 10 AM, and were very ecstatic about starting our day!
There weren’t many people inside so we were able to ride our favorite rides as much as we want. If you love thrilling rides, Kijima Kogen Park is one of the best places to visit in Beppu.
It has Japan’s first wooden roller coaster, and I believe that it has one of the longest roller coaster rides I’ve ever ridden! So make sure to remember the name Kijima Kogen Park!
Read my Kijima Kogen Park review here before you go.
Yufuin
Three hours has gone by so quick and without us noticing, we already finished going around Kijima Kogen Park. And since we still have more time, we went again to Yufuin so we could finally get inside Yufuin Floral Village.
The place was actually not that big, however, if you love cute things, you’ll surely spend a lot of time there – especially if you are a Totoro fan!
Jolly Pasta
To end the day, we ate at Jolly Pasta, which was also another restaurant very near Nishitetsu Resort Inn Beppu. I did a comparison between Jolly Pasta and our go-to pizza place, Saizeriya. Because we’ve known Saizeriya during our visits to other parts of Japan, we were looking for it in Beppu as well.
However, we couldn’t find one, so when we saw Jolly Pasta, we wanted to try it out!
Know more about the difference of the two fast food restaurants here.
Day 7 Sanrio Harmonyland
To all Sanrio fans, this one’s for you!
As a Sanrio fan myself, I couldn’t leave Beppu without visiting Sanrio Harmonyland. Even though the cute theme park targets kids, I couldn’t help but fancy about the place!
I haven’t been to Sanrio Puroland, however, most people say that Sanrio Harmonyland is way bigger then Puroland. From Beppu station, you have to ride a 15-minute train up to Yokoku station.
From there, you’ll see many girls (and even women) wearing cute outfits, and you’re already sure that you got off at the right station. Then you have to ride the bus to get to Sanrio Harmonyland, and as usual, since I was scared we might get lost, I asked one of the cute girls the right bus stop (since the station was unmanned).
The cutie girl was very nice to teach me so we get there on time. You’ll travel another 17 minutes to get to Sanrio theme park, so make sure to plan your Beppu itinerary well.
Day 8 Back to Tenjin, dinner at Solaria Plaza, tried food at yatai stall
It’s check out time once again!
We’re moving back to Tenjin to check some more things to do in Fukuoka. But, apart from that, our unlimited JR pass expires today in midnight, so to save on the pricey bullet train tickets, we have to be back to Tenjin before the day ends.
The travel from Beppu station to Tenjin station takes almost 3 hours – and that is if you ride the shinkansen, or bullet train. Although the bullet train stops at Hakata station, it’s okay, as it’s very near Tenjin station.
Solaria Plaza and yatai stall
It was almost 5 PM when we arrived at Tenjin. And after leaving our luggages back to the place we stayed at before, we grabbed a quick dinner, took a stroll in one of a nearby grocery, and finally had the chance to try a yatai stall.
The yatai stall had only quite a bunch of food to order. But I heard they’re famous for their mentaiko – spicy fish eggs in a scrambled egg. Although it was pricey, we went for it for the sake of trying.
And I wasn’t disappointed in it!
The spicy pollock roe wrapped in scrambled egg was the bomb. Although it might look like a normal fried egg, the spicy fish eggs upped the game. I highly recommend it if you go to Fukuoka, and probably in Tenjin, for that different feel dining at yatai stalls.
We also ordered yakitori and Hakata pork bone ramen. Hubby wasn’t happy with the yakitori sticks, saying they weren’t cooked very well – he especially hated the chicken skin because they weren’t even crunchy.
The Hakata pork bone ramen was so-so – it tasted much like any other ramens in the area. But then again, you’re actually paying for the yatai stall experience, so, yes, it’s a food in Fukuoka, Japan, you should try!
Day 9 Bic Camera, Uniqlo, GU, ate Mos Burger
Today is shopping day! Or shall I say, window shopping day. Haha!
We went to check Bic Camera for toys and beauty products that we might need. It’s one of the Japan places to visit if you want a one-stop shop because it has almost everything! From gadgets to toys to beauty and skin care, they have it all.
You can also shop stationeries, Japanese snacks, and you won’t believe it but they also have kitchen appliances, shower heads, and rice cookers! Make sure to bring your passports when shopping, because they always have that TAX-FREE discounts for tourists.
Before GU, we only visited Uniqlo. But now, there are more choices of clothing to shop at. And what I liked about them is the quality. And yes, most of them are quite affordable too.
After some window shopping, we stopped by Mos Burger and tried the yakiniku rice burger. And we ended the day without much to do, because tomorrow will be another tiring day.
Day 10 TeamLab Forest, Ohori Park, Fukuoka Castle, Tenmangu Shinto Shrine, dinner at Ichiran Main Branch
The travel from Tenjin to TeamLab Forest is very fast since they are just 3 stations away. You need only about 15 minutes of train ride, plus a bit of a walking to get to TeamLab Fukuoka. Since the weather was nice, we opted to walk 1 km to from the train station to TeamLab.
But you can take the cab to get there faster, or if you’re traveling in summer, since it might be very hot to walk.
TeamLab Forest Fukuoka
The first TeamLab we visited was the one in Tokyo, TeamLab Planets. And for me, it’s a bit similar to TeamLab Forest. The only difference is that the Fukuoka TeamLab has a digital activity where you catch animals on your phone and learn more about them.
TeamLab Planets in Tokyo was more on activating your senses without much interaction on the phone. I just saw you could change the lightings in one part when you download the app, but we didn’t make use of it during our visit.
Which one’s better?
I think each TeamLab attraction has their own charm, so if you’re planning your Fukuoka itinerary with kids, you should consider TeamLab Forest. I’m sure they’ll enjoy the lights and interaction with the digital space.
But if you’re going to Tokyo, do also check the TeamLab in Toyosu for that fun-filled day.
We spent only about 2 hours inside and then left, because we still have more places to visit in Fukuoka.
Ohori Park
It was half past 1 PM when we reached Ohori Park. The park was huge, and it was impossible for us to walk through it, because of the large pond in the middle. The walk from one part to another was very long, and although the weather was nice, you’d still find yourself taking breaks in between.
Of course, I couldn’t leave Ohori Park without reaching the hexagonal vermillion pavillion, and take a photo there. There were many people visiting when we went there, thankfully, it’s big enough so we don’t crowd the same space.
Fukuoka Castle
The next place we went to was the Fukuoka Castle. Even though we know that most castles, like Osaka Castle, Himeji Castle, Nagoya Castle, and so much more, all look alike, we decided to visit Fukuoka Castle anyway.
I’m sure they differ on some parts, but I thought that since we were already in the area, we decided to visit Fukuoka Castle as well. However, we were disappointed to find out it was closed and it seems they were preparing for an event during the time of our visit.
So, we just took some photos and left soon after.
Ichiran main branch
It was still bright when we reached the main branch of Ichiran at Nakasu. Surprisingly, there was no queue, so we immediately went in for our dinner.
The Ichiran ramen restaurant wasn’t empty inside, and some customers were eating. But we found our seats, and placed our orders so we could leave early. After that sumptuous meal, we passed by a grocery so we could buy breakfast meals to be ready for the next day.
Day 11 African Safari, Yufuin Tour, dinner at Noka No Ippuku
We booked a Klook tour for today. The tour includes Kyushu African Safari, Yufuin, and Beppu hells. It was a wise idea to visit Yufuin during our free time because the tour allotted only a few hours there, and there were so many good things there!
Make sure to read my review before booking the African Safari and Yufuin tour. Learn more here.
The tour started at 8 AM until 6 PM. Thankfully, there weren’t any problems during our travel so we were back at Fukuoka even before restaurants became full. And we went to Noka No Ippuku to eat unlimited yakiniku.
Noka no Ippuku
Located inside Kami Kawabata Shopping Street Arcade, the yakiniku restaurant offers a great deal of quality food. Depending on the course you choose, you either have 90 or 120 minutes to eat.
I’ll be doing a separate review about Noka No Ippuku, so be sure to follow me on my socials to be updated on my new posts!
Day 12 Go back home
It’s sad and heartbreaking, but it’s time to go home and be back to reality once again. Thank you, Fukuoka, for that wonderful experience. If you’re like us who love venturing the different parts of Japan apart from Tokyo and Osaka, then, it’s a must you follow me on my socials so that you could get the latest updates on our travels.
We hope to travel to other countries aside from Japan! So, be sure to catch my blog updates always!
Fukuoka itinerary (12 days), part 2 conclusion
I’m sure there are more unique things to do in Fukuoka that I haven’t covered yet. But I hope this (and the part 1) blog post has given you an idea about the best places to visit in Fukuoka.
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