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Things to do in Fukuoka
5 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in March, April, May, October and November.
Things to do
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The yatai of Nakasu
Street stalls by the river, a few stools, and a bowl of tonkotsu ramen. On Wikipedia
FoodRelaxation2 hr≈ €20best in the evening
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Dazaifu Tenman-gū Shrine
The shrine of the god of learning, six thousand plum trees, and umegae cakes from the shopping street. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument3 hrFreebest in the morning
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Ōhori Park and the castle ruins
A large lake crossed by islets and bridges, and a Japanese garden at the water’s edge. On Wikipedia
RelaxationPark2 hrFreebest in the afternoon
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Kushida Shrine and its floats
The guardian of the Hakata district, and a ten-meter festival float on display all year. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument1 hrFreebest in the morning
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Nokonoshima Island
Ten minutes by ferry, then fields of flowers season after season facing the bay.
Nature and sceneryPark4 hr≈ €12takes the whole day
When to go
The most pleasant months in Fukuoka: in March, April, May, October and November, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in March, where to go in April, where to go in May, where to go in October, where to go in November.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 °C / 48 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | 12 |
| February | 10 °C / 50 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F | 14 |
| March ideal | 14 °C / 57 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F | 13 |
| April ideal | 19 °C / 66 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 11 |
| May ideal | 23 °C / 73 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 13 |
| June | 26 °C / 79 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | 16 |
| July | 32 °C / 90 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 16 |
| August | 32 °C / 90 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 19 |
| September | 30 °C / 86 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | 17 |
| October ideal | 23 °C / 73 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 12 |
| November ideal | 18 °C / 64 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 8 |
| December | 12 °C / 54 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | 11 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €55
- Mid-range
- €105
- Comfort
- €200
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 3.4 t
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- KKday Activities and tours, especially in Asia
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
Partner links: if you book through them, Tripora may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you and without changing the order of these lists, which is alphabetical.
Good to know: Japan
- Plugs
- Type A, B, 100 V
- Emergencies
- 110 (police), 119 (ambulance), 119 (fire)
- Driving
- On the left
Near Fukuoka
- Hiroshima and Miyajima Japan, 210 km
- Busan South Korea, 210 km
- Gyeongju South Korea, 270 km
- Jeju South Korea, 360 km
- Osaka Japan, 490 km
- Nara Japan, 510 km