Best day trips in Fukuoka
7 places curated from 11 travel vlogs — the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
Beppu
About two hours from Fukuoka, Beppu is Japan's largest hot spring town, famous for its 'seven hells' of smouldering hot springs that send plumes of steam across the city. The video recommends it as an overnight stay for the ultimate hot spring experience.
Nagasaki
Now just 90 minutes from Fukuoka by shinkansen, Nagasaki offers the abandoned island of Gunkanjima, Chinatown's steamed pork buns, the Peace Park and museum, and one of Japan's most beautiful viewpoints. The video suggests two days and one night.
Yanagawa
Known as the 'City of Water' or 'Venice of Kyushu' for its canals and riverboats, it is a little over an hour by train from Hakata Station. It is famous for unagi no seiro-mushi, eel steamed in a bamboo basket with rice, sweet sauce and sliced egg.
Yufuin
A hot-spring town reachable by train from Hakata. The hosts stayed overnight at an onsen ryokan and explored its shops, cafes and an art museum.
Shikanoshima Island
A small island in Fukuoka where you can rent bicycles and ride a scenic route along the coast past traditional Japanese houses. It is also known for fresh seafood, including very fresh tuna.
Nokonoshima Island
An island easily reached by ferry, known for flower fields, coastal views and bicycle rentals. It is a peaceful getaway for picnics on the beach and local specialties.
Itoshima
A scenic coastal area west of Fukuoka, best explored by car. It offers beach photo spots like swings and stairways, seafood restaurants and artisan salt makers.
