6-Day Itinerary to Explore Fukuoka via Tenjin Underground Mall and Canal City Hakata

  • Day 1: Tenjin Underground Mall
    10 minutes (2.1 km) from Fukuoka Airport

    Explore the largest underground shopping mall in Fukuoka, situated beneath Tenjin Station. The mall comprises 4 main areas, such as the Tenjin Chikagai, Daimyo Underground Center, and more. Enjoy shopping, eating and entertainment venues that cater to all ages.

  • Day 2: Canal City Hakata
    13 minutes (2.7 km) from Tenjin Underground Mall

    Visit one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in Kyushu, built around a central fountain and a canal inside the building. Canal City offers a wide range of shops, including high-end brands, movie theaters, and restaurants for everyone to enjoy.

  • Day 3: Fukuoka Castle and Ohori Park
    12 minutes (3.2 km) from Canal City Hakata

    Check out the largest castle in Kyushu, Fukuoka Castle, which is situated within a scenic park complex with a lake in the middle, Ohori Park. The park has walking trails, a Japanese garden and several historical buildings to experience.

  • Day 4: Nokonoshima Island Park
    30 minutes (15.3 km) from Ohori Park

    Take a ferry from Meinohama port to this small island, which offers stunning views of the ocean and the city. The island has several walking trails and attractions, including a beautiful flower garden, a beach, and restaurants that serve delicious seafood.

  • Day 5: Kushida Shrine and Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
    13 minutes (3.1 km) from Nokonoshima Island Park

    Learn about traditional Japanese culture by visiting two impressive sites: Kushida Shrine, with its ancient architecture and many festivals throughout the year, and the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum, which provides a glimpse into the daily life of locals in the past.

  • Day 6: Yanagawa City
    54 minutes (40 km) from Kushida Shrine

    Take a day trip to this small city famous for its river cruises along with the elegant poetic-style boat rides known as Yanagawa Mabiki. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, and indulge in traditional Japanese sweets like ohagi and dango in the local shops in the city.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tenjin Underground Mall (2 hours, free)
  • Canal City Hakata (3 hours, free entry)
  • Fukuoka Castle and Ohori Park (4 hours, free entry)
  • Nokonoshima Island Park (5 hours, ferry costs JPY 1,200 each way)
  • Kushida Shrine and Hakata Machiya Folk Museum (3 hours, the museum costs JPY 200)
  • Yanagawa City (6 hours, boat ride and sweets cost JPY 3,000 in total)
  • Total Estimated Costs: JPY 3,400

Transportation

Traveling around Fukuoka is generally easy and convenient using public transportation, including the Fukuoka City Subway and Nishitetsu Bus. The cost for a one-day pass on these services would be JPY 620. Taking a taxi could be an option, but it may cost more and might not be the quickest route during peak hours.

Useful Tips

If you have more days in Fukuoka, take a day trip to the Munakata Taisha, a world heritage site with a complex of Shinto shrines located along the oceanfront. Alternatively, if you have less time, you could combine Day 4 and Day 5 into one packed day by leaving for Nokonoshima Island Park early in the morning and visiting Kushida Shrine and Hakata Machiya Folk Museum late in the afternoon/evening.

Airports

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the main airport serving Fukuoka, located only 10 minutes (5 km) from the city center. The airport provides access to domestic and international flights, and travelers can use various modes of transportation, including the subway, taxi, or car rental service, to get to their desired location.

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