Ultimate Guide: Best Things to Do in Fukuoka & Kumamoto Japan for First-Time Visitors
Spring Airlines relaunches direct flights from Guangzhou to Fukuoka! ✈️ Pack your bags and board this “sky express” for an unforgettable weekend getaway in Fukuoka! [Celebration]
Fukuoka makes the perfect gateway to explore Kyushu. Having personally discovered the charms of northern Kyushu, I’ve crafted this ultimate travel guide📋—your ticket to adventure awaits!
🚶♂️ My 6-day Kyushu adventure: Fukuoka → Kumamoto → Fukuoka → Itoshima → Mojiko (5 nights of pure discovery)
### 【Kumamoto: Castle Town Wonders】
🔸 From Fukuoka Airport, hop on a direct bus to Kumamoto🚌 (¥2,500/person). Pro tip: Purchase tickets at the counter near arrivals (cash only) and head to platform 3 for your ride to Sakura-machi Bus Terminal (~3h scenic journey).
🔸 Explore Kumamoto effortlessly on foot!
While the ¥500 tram day pass🚃 (available online/at stations) offers local flavor, most landmarks cluster conveniently together.
🔸 Must-see spots: Marvel at majestic Kumamoto Castle, find serenity at Kato Shrine, catch the adorable Kumamon show, and stroll through Suizenji Garden’s miniature landscapes.
Adventurers can extend their trip to the breathtaking Mount Aso! [Thumbs up]
### 【Fukuoka: Urban Excitement】
🔸 Return in style! Choose between the lightning-fast Shinkansen (¥4,700, 40min) or budget-friendly bus (¥2,500, 2h+) back to Hakata Station.
🔸 🛍️ Shopaholic heaven: Dive into Tenjin’s trendy boutiques, explore the massive Tenjin Chikagai underground mall, or discover Hakata Station’s shopping complex.
### 【Itoshima: Coastal Magic】
🔸 Escape to paradise! Board the bus at Hakata Terminal (3F, platform 32) to Futamigaura (¥1,150, 1h). Witness the iconic sea torii gate and feast on ocean-fresh seafood at nearby eateries. Early birds note: First return bus departs 12:32.
### 【Mojiko: Retro Charm & Seafood Feasts】
🔸 Journey back in time via the Kagoshima Main Line (~1.5h). At Mojiko pier, catch a quick ferry⛴️ to Karato Market (10-15min). Insider tip: Arrive before 11am for the day’s catch—popular items vanish by noon! All stalls offer similar quality, so shop around first~[Yum]
🔸 Complete your visit with Mojiko’s famous curry and the historic station’s unique Starbucks.
For your return, ride the special “36+3” sightseeing train🚆 from Kokura to Hakata—a perfect finale!
🔸 Airport delight: Before departure, treat yourself to exquisite matcha at Gate 51A’s hidden gem🍵—the perfect sweet ending to your journey~[Heart]
Bonus tip: Spring travelers can enjoy cherry blossom views at Fukuoka Castle and Ohori Park—nature’s welcome gift! [Blossom]
