Fukuoka Itinerary 7 days, not, but 11 days! Part 1 – Whether you’re looking for Fukuoka travel places or what to eat, you’ve come to the right blog! We decided to make our itinerary which you can use for your Fukuoka itinerary 6 days, or even 10 days!
As much as I want to squeeze many places in Kyushu, Fukuoka, in each day, we want to make our trip a bit relaxed. So, we’d be visiting only 1 or 2 places in a day. But, you can always customize your Fukuoka itinerary in any way you want.
In this blog post (and the next one), I listed our daily activities, a step by step guide which you can use for your future travel. However, you can also check out the list of Fukuoka places to visit with kids in winter.
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Day 1 Richmond Hotel, dinner at Kura Sushi, Ichiran main branch
Upon landing, one of the first things to do in Fukuoka is to find the right train to get to your hotel or accommodation. But before that, we went to get our pocket WIFI first. And it was easy to spot after getting our luggages.
Our ever trusty Global WIFI is the one that we always book on Klook. Make sure to use the discount code HAPPIKLOOK to get discounts on your booking! There weren’t many stalls, so it was very easy to spot.
Since we’re likely to use the train card, we loaded our SUICA already before leaving Fukuoka Airport. We rode the free shuttle to Fukuoka station, and from there, we rode the subway Airport Line to Tenjin station.
Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin
We arrived at Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin at almost 5 PM and after leaving our luggages behind, we went out to check Tenjin area. The place was very lively and there’s so much going on, so you won’t be afraid of getting bored.
We passed by Fukuhaku-Deai Bridge, which connects Tenjin Chuo Park to Nakasu Region. We walked for a bit to enjoy the cool breeze before deciding to finally eat dinner at Kura Sushi.
We even saw Ichiran main store while walking, and even though it was already 9:30 PM, there was a long line of people around!
If you’re looking for Fukuoka places to eat, make sure to drop by Ichiran’s main branch! And take photos too while you’re there.
Day 2 Marine World Uminonakamichi, Hakata Station, Canal City
We left at about 9 AM on the 2nd day because the main Fukuoka tourist spot we’re going to visit is Marine World Uminonakamichi. After an hour, we reached the station, but we still need to walk a little more before finally reaching the Fukuoka aquarium.
It was almost 2 PM when we finished going around Marine Uminonakamichi, so we moved on to the next one in our Fukuoka itinerary: Canal City.
Canal City Hakata
Canal City Hakata is a place that’s full of shops and restaurants and we planned to have dinner there so we chose our favorite on the restaurant list.
Upon entering Canal City Hakata, I saw the customer service and found they give discounts to foreign tourist as long as you show your passports to the stores offering deals. Another reason to bring your passport everyday when traveling!
Syodai Hide Chan
Among all the looks-so-appetizing restaurants, what we chose was Syodai Hide Chan. And in there, you could get either a free drink or more noodles. Of course, we couldn’t leave Canal City without taking a stroll inside. Took the time to watch the water fountain where they played music of Gundam synchronized with the water display.
Kansai Gourmet Laboratory
We went to check the grocery after the tiring day, so we’re ready for the next day again. On the way back, we found a seemingly hidden takoyaki place, and took a quick bite. The one with cheese was the most appetizing on the Kansai Gourmet Laboratory menu, so that’s what we ordered.
True enough, the takoyaki was yummy! Make sure to pay a visit if you love takoyaki!
We got back to Richmond Hotel at about 10 PM and then ran to the laundry and did some washing.
Day 3 Dazaifu Amusement Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Solaria Plaza
On day 3, we chose 3 Fukuoka attractions from a single destination called Dazaifu. Inside, not only you can see the famous Dazaifu Tenmangu, but also the Starbucks with wooden decorations, and a cute old style theme park for kids.
Dazaifu Amusement Park
It was already 11 AM when we reached Dazaifu and to get to the kiddie theme park, we passed by the stores in Dazaifu — thereby finally being face to face with Starbucks Dazaifu.
People started going to have a coffee break that time, so I just did a quick tour and took some photos inside. Walking further, we saw the bridge heading for Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. But we were set to go to the Dazaifu theme park first, so we followed the road signs until I saw its entrance gate.
The kiddie theme park is great for very young kids – because mostly are kiddie rides, so if you have high schoolers, I don’t think you would want it as your Fukuoka places to see. Do check my Dazaifu Amusement Park review here first to know if it’s to your liking!
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
After spending about 2-3 hours inside the cute Dazaifu amusement park, we moved on to the next one which was Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. And there were still lots of people since it was only 3 PM that time.
We took a quick stroll and found great photo opt spots. Make sure to drop by if you love seeing temple with scenic spots.
After that quick temple stroll, we went back to the tourist street to check out some snacks. Following most people’s advice, we chose a store with heavy queue and tried the red bean mochi – which is called Umegae mochi.
It was a nice way to recharge your energies because of the sweet and sticky glutinous dough filled with sweet azuki red bean paste. Served warm, these sweet delicacies will surely warm your cold stomach, especially when traveling to Fukuoka in winter!
Before we ended the day, we went to check JR office to exchange our JR Kyushu Pass – which we will start using tomorrow, which is good for 5 days. So, for the next 5 days, we’ll be traveling to places for FREE! (well, not literally, because we also paid for the unlimited JR Pass)
We’ll be going to places that are covered by the JR Pass so we could maximize the ticket we bought. Get unlimited JR Pass across Japan here.
Day 4 Huis Ten Bosch, Hotel Okura
We planned to leave early to get to Huis Ten Bosch early as well. However, it wasn’t really that early since we were traveling with kid. In the end, we left as soon as we could, which was still morning so we could get to JR Hotel Okura first.
JR Hotel Okura
We arrived at about 9 AM and left our luggages with JR Hotel Okura before entering Huis Ten Bosch. Upon arrival at JR Hotel Okura, the hotel staff already processed our stay, and then we left after and will be back after checking out the Netherland-inspired theme park.
Huis Ten Bosch
From the back door of JR Hotel Okura, we rode a boat to get to the entrance of Huis Ten Bosch easily. We enjoyed exploring the magnificent Huis Ten Bosch, and now I understood why my friend was making such a fuzz about it.
It had a very nice vibe with all the very nice buildings (and even lights all over at night!), plus the cute Miffy theme you get to see every now and then. Of course, Huis Ten Bosch has that large Miffy store where you can get lots of cute Miffy stuff!
After that very tiring day, it was already 9 PM when we decided to call it a night.
Of course, my work wasn’t done yet, because I had to check out what amenities are waiting for us at JR Hotel Okura. (We also have a Hotel Okura in the Philippines, and I’ll also do a review about it in the future, so make sure to follow me in my socials to get the latest updates on my blog posts!)
Do read my JR Hotel Okura review here.
Day 5 Beppu Station, Nishitetsu Resort Inn Beppu, Yufuin, Kinrin Lake, Beppu Tower
I made a BIG mistake of staying only for a night a JR Hotel Okura. Because the hotel was really nice, and had great amenities, I’m sure you’ll love it too!
But nonetheless, we had to leave after that nice breakfast buffet to move to another area called Beppu. The train schedule was 10 AM, so we reached Beppu station at 1 PM.
Nishitetsu Resort Inn Beppu
According to Japanese people, Nishitetsu Resort Inn Beppu is just a 10-minute walk from JR Beppu station. Of course, that is true if you walk as fast as them, and without your luggages. But if you carry lots of things, and want to check left and right as you walk, you’ll reach the hotel at about 20 minutes of walking.
It was already 3 PM when we arrived at our Beppu hotel, which was just the right time for check in. After leaving our luggages, we hurried off to Yufuin to hopefully catch a glimpse of what to see there.
We booked a Yufuin tour towards the end of our Fukuoka trip, but since you can’t take your time during tours, I wanted to check the place first without hurrying. Thankfully, the travel from Beppu station to Yufuin station was just very quick.
Yufuin
It was 3:20 PM when we got there, and after a long walk while looking for the Yufuin Floral Village, we saw signs heading for Kinrin Lake. We decided to take photos there first, so we can just breeze through it during the Yufuin tour.
We took a different route going back to the train station, and that’s when we found Yufuin Floral Village. Sadly, it was already closed when we got there since it was open only until 4 PM. But I was still happy knowing that we’re one step further since we already know how to go there on our next visit.
Read my Yufuin review here.
Yakiniku Buffet at Kankokuen Beppu
We went back to Beppu and enjoyed an unlimited yakiniku buffet that’s very near the hotel. You won’t have a hard time locating Kankokuen Beppu because it has a very large signage, and a banner that says yakiniku.
And the best part?
It’s open until 3 AM so you can do your shopping first before filling your empty stomach!
Beppu is famous for its hot springs, and of course, we chose a hotel that offers free onsen. After that heavy dinner, you can enjoy a hot spring to cap off the night. They have yukatas and some toiletries you might need, so you can relax your tired body and feet.
Oita is a place with lots of tourist spots that most people might not know. Want to know more about the places we visited? Check here.
Fukuoka itinerary (11 days), Part 1 Conclusion
And that’s the 1st part of my Fukuoka itinerary in winter. Want more? Head on to the second part of my Fukuoka itinerary 11 days, because we went to even more places. Ready to continue? Check my 11 day Fukuoka itinerary here!
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