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The shuttle bus gate for international flights at Fukuoka Airport Station
Travel essentials

Fukuoka eSIM Guide 2026: Plans, Airport Wi-Fi and the Busan Ferry

Which eSIM to buy for a weekend, a week or a month in Fukuoka, comparing Airalo, Yesim and Drimsim, plus how to get online at Fukuoka Airport, Kitakyushu Airport and Hakata Port.

Crowded weekend stalls inside Karato Fish Market in Shimonoseki, with a tuna counter in the foreground
Shimonoseki & Yamaguchi

Karato Fish Market, Shimonoseki: Weekend Sushi Stalls, Hours and How to Get There (2026)

Karato Fish Market's weekend sushi stalls explained: which days they run, when to arrive, prices, cash, where to sit, closed days, fugu season, and the 5-minute ferry from Mojiko.

Wooden market stalls and crowds under the Christmas lights in the plaza in front of JR Hakata Station
Fukuoka

Fukuoka Christmas Market 2026: Every Venue, Dates, Hours and Mugs

Fukuoka Christmas market 2026: all eleven Christmas Advent venues with dates and hours, the Hakata and Tenjin markets, the light trail, mug and payment rules, and a timed evening route.

Seaside Momochi beach at sunset with Fukuoka Tower and the Marizon domes against an orange sky
Fukuoka

Fukuoka Night View Spots: Where to Shoot the City After Dark (2026-27)

Ten Fukuoka night view spots by train and bus: what to frame, when to arrive, hours, fees, tripod and drone rules, the 2026-27 illumination calendar and three evening routes.

A blue Sonic limited express pulling into Beppu Station, with the hills above Beppu behind the station-front hotels
Across Kyushu

Kokura to Beppu by Sonic: Times, Fares, and a Day Trip Plan (2026)

Kokura to Beppu by Sonic in about 1h10 to 1h20 (¥5,190 reserved, ¥3,450 online), why the 2-ticket deal is poor value, an hour-by-hour hells-and-bath day, stops on the way, and on to Yufuin.

Steam pouring across the pale blue pool of Kamado Jigoku, the Cooking Pot Hell, with its painted thermometer signboard on the rocks and visitors at the railing
Oita

7 Hells of Beppu: Walking Order, Timing, Tickets and Which to Skip (2026)

How to walk the 7 hells of Beppu in order: a timed route through Kannawa's five, the bus to Chinoike and Tatsumaki, the ¥2,400 ticket math, Kamenoi passes, and which hells disappoint.

Yufuin town under morning fog, with the ridge of Mount Yufu showing above the mist
Across Kyushu

Fukuoka to Yufuin: Train, Bus or Tour? Every Way from Hakata (2026)

Fukuoka to Yufuin in 2026: the Yufuin no Mori (2h14, ¥6,130, reserved only), the Yufu, the ¥4,300 ticket via Oita, the Yufuin-go bus from Hakata, Tenjin and the airport, passes and tours.

Red torii gates of Motonosumi Inari Shrine descending toward the Sea of Japan
Tours

Akiyoshido Cave and Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour from Fukuoka (2026 Guide)

Yamaguchi day tour from Hakata: Akiyoshido cave, Motonosumi Inari Shrine and optional Tsunoshima Bridge. Tour variants compared, plus the self-drive alternative.

Aerial view of a Kitakyushu-area golf course in autumn
Fukuoka

8 Best Golf Courses in Kitakyushu (2026 Visitor's Guide)

Ranked guide to the 8 best golf courses in and around Kitakyushu: Wakamatsu, Hiraodai, Kanmon and more, with green fees, Korean-staff availability, difficulty and booking tips.

Two cats curled up asleep together on stone steps on Aishima, Fukuoka's cat island
Cats of Kyushu

Fukuoka Cat Island Family Day Trip: Ainoshima, Uminonakamichi, Miyajidake (2026 Guide)

A self-guided family day trip from Hakata: Ainoshima cat island by the Shingu town ferry, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park and Miyajidake Shrine's Path of Light. Routes, fares, island rules.

Inside Karato Fish Market in Shimonoseki, with seafood stalls under the market roof
Tours

Fukuoka Foodie + Culture Day Tour: Karato Sushi, Mojiko and Kokura Castle (2026 Review)

Honest review of the Fukuoka foodie-meets-culture day tour from Hakata: fugu sushi at Karato Market, a Mojiko photo stop and Kokura Castle, plus when to book.

View of the Kanmon Strait from Shimonoseki side
Tours

Motonosumi and Kokura Castle from Fukuoka: Day Route Guide (2026)

A route guide for a Fukuoka day out to Motonosumi Inari Shrine and Kokura Castle: geography, what each stop offers, how tours on this route vary, and DIY options.

Fairway in Northern Kyushu with mountains in background
Tours

Korean Golfer's Guide to Northern Kyushu: Flights, Courses, Costs (2026)

Guide for Korean golfers visiting Kitakyushu and Fukuoka: Busan to Fukuoka flights, top courses, booking platforms (GORA, Rakuten Golf, Klook), package costs and language tips.

Illustration of a browser window with a golf flag, representing online tee-time booking
Travel essentials

How to Book Japan Golf Tee Times from Korea: Rakuten GORA, GDO, Klook (2026)

Practical guide for Korean golfers booking Japanese tee times: Rakuten GORA, GDO, Klook golf listings and hotel packages, with translation tips and the fees to check.

Mt Sarakura night view over Kitakyushu and the Kanmon Strait
Tours

Karato Market + Mt. Sarakura Day Tour from Fukuoka: Is It Worth Booking? (2026)

Karato Market and the Mt. Sarakura night view in one day from Hakata: what tours include, who they suit, the DIY alternative, and how to book.

Mojiko Retro's harbor-front brick buildings, with the Kanmon Bridge in the distance
Tours

Mojiko and Karato Market Day Tour from Fukuoka: 2026 Guide

How the Mojiko Retro plus Karato Market day tours from Hakata work, which variant fits, and how to do the same route yourself by train, ferry or tunnel.

Munakata Taisha shrine main hall with cedar grove
Tours

Munakata UNESCO Shrine + Izu Brewery Day Tour from Fukuoka: 2026 Review

Honest review of the Fukuoka day tour combining Munakata Taisha (UNESCO World Heritage 2017) with a traditional sake brewery visit. What's included, who it suits, DIY alternative.

Multi-stop North Kyushu day tour route
Tours

North Kyushu in One Day from Fukuoka: Multi-Stop Route Guide (2026)

Route guide to a one-day North Kyushu loop from Fukuoka: Karato or Mojiko, Motonosumi Inari Shrine and Kokura Castle, how tours vary, and the DIY option.

Donko-bune boat poling through Yanagawa's old canal system
Tours

Yanagawa Canal + Itoshima Coast Day Tour from Fukuoka: 2026 Honest Review

Yanagawa canal boat + Itoshima coast day tour from Hakata. Seiromushi eel, donko-bune cruise, oyster huts in season. Inclusions, costs, DIY tips.

Beppu Hells steaming blue water at Umi Jigoku, the Sea Hell
Tours

Beppu Day Tour from Fukuoka: 7 Hells + Onsen Guide (2026)

How to do a Beppu day trip from Hakata: the 7 Hells circuit, Kannawa onsen, foot baths, sand bath, steam food, and Klook tour options vs. DIY by JR Sonic.

Dazaifu Tenmangu main hall surrounded by plum blossoms in early spring
Tours

Dazaifu Tenmangu Day Tour from Fukuoka: Shrine + Museum Guide (2026)

How to visit Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine and Kyushu National Museum on a day tour from Fukuoka: Klook options, DIY via Nishitetsu, umegae-mochi, and photo tips.

Fukuoka Airport's international terminal building
Travel essentials

Japan eSIM Guide: Choosing a Plan for Fukuoka and Kyushu (2026)

Which eSIM works in Fukuoka and across Kyushu, how to install it before you land, and when eSIM beats pocket WiFi or a physical SIM: a practical 2026 guide.

Morning mist rising over Yufuin's onsen ryokan rooftops
Tours

Yufuin Day Tour from Fukuoka: Onsen Village Guide (2026)

Everything you need to plan a Yufuin onsen day tour from Fukuoka: Klook tour options, Lake Kinrin, Yunotsubo Street, and the DIY Yufuin no Mori train alternative.