Fukuoka travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fukuoka
With a population of 1,39 million, Fukuoka is the largest city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Fukuoka deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Fukuoka
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When to visit Fukuoka
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fukuoka in August, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 117 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fukuoka, with an average rainfall of 22 mm.
How to Get to Fukuoka
Plane
When flying to Fukuoka, you’ll arrive at Fukuoka (FUK), which is located 3 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Fukuoka from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 16h 45m.
Train
The train station in Fukuoka is called Fukuoka Hakata, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Fukuoka is to pick up a car rental from Kumamoto, which is about 92 km from Fukuoka. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Kumamoto.
Airlines serving Fukuoka
Where to stay in Fukuoka
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka to great affordable options like the Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin, Fukuoka offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 278 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Webase Hakata Hostel and Guest House Yasuragi Hakataekimae. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fukuoka, with prices from C$ 30 to C$ 276 per night. Hakata-ku is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fukuoka are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fukuoka
Most booked hotels in Fukuoka
Renting a car in Fukuoka
Renting a car in Fukuoka costs C$ 69 per day, on average, or C$ 138 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Fukuoka.
Expect to pay C$ 1.52 per litre in Fukuoka (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.23 and C$ 24.30. Economy (Nissan March or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fukuoka, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.