Fukuoka 6-Day Itinerary: Best Low-Key Travel Spots & Hidden Gems for 5 Nights

**6 Days and 5 Nights in Fukuoka – Itinerary**

Fukuoka isn’t very large, so 2-3 days in the city are plenty. That’s why this itinerary includes a day trip to nearby Kumamoto and a 2-day, 1-night stay in Itoshima.

🛒 **Tenjin & Hakata** – Two major shopping districts to fulfill all your retail needs.
⛲️ **Ohori Park** and the adjacent Japanese garden offer stunning scenery, perfect for leisurely relaxation.
☕️ **Neighborhood bakeries and cafés** are everywhere—taking a break feels like pure bliss.
🏝️ A **less-than-1-hour bus ride** easily transports you to Itoshima for a seaside getaway.

Fukuoka, oh Fukuoka—so livable, so lovable 😭

**DAY 1 ➡️ Fukuoka**
▫️ Nakasu Yatai Night Market
▫️ Shopping – Tenjin District
Dinner: Maedaya Motsunabe, Kokin-chan Yatai

**DAY 2 ➡️ Fukuoka → Kumamoto**
▫️ Kumamoto Castle
▫️ Kusasenri
▫️ Mount Aso
▫️ Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (⚠️ Closes at 19:00)
Dinner: Niku no Yamasho
Starving after returning from Kumamoto? Treat yourself to wagyu yakiniku—no reservation needed!

**DAY 3 ➡️ Fukuoka → Itoshima**
**Morning**
▫️ Kushida Shrine ⛩️
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**Afternoon – Itoshima**
▫️ White Torii Gate
▫️ Futamigaura Meoto Iwa (Couple Rocks)
▫️ Seaside stroll

**DAY 4 ➡️ Itoshima → Fukuoka**
▫️ Sleep in, have lunch, then head back to Fukuoka
▫️ Afternoon tea at a Fukuoka bakery
▫️ Shopping in Hakata & Tenjin
A relaxed buffer day—even a casual walk feels delightful.

**DAY 5 ➡️ Fukuoka**
▫️ Fukuoka Art Museum
▫️ Ohori Park
▫️ Japanese-style garden next to Ohori Park
▫️ Final shopping in Tenjin—fill in any gaps!

**DAY 6 ➡️ Departure**

The whole trip is fairly relaxed and comfortable—no “special forces” style rushing. Slowing down and enjoying Fukuoka like a local is a great way to vacation!

If you have extra energy, you could also visit Nanzoin Temple—there’s definitely time for it. But I’ll save that for next time… because I’m coming back!