Question 1

How many days do I need in Fukuoka?

Accepted Answer

3 days for the core — Hakata Old Town (Kushida + Shofukuji + Tochoji) + Ichiran 1960 tonkotsu birthplace + Canal City fountain show + iconic Nakasu River yatai + Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine of learning + Yufuin onsen scenic-train day trip + mentaiko/motsunabe/mizutaki Hakata heritage. 5 days adds Beppu Hells (8 colorful springs + 1879 Takegawara sand bath) + Itoshima coast (Sakurai Futamigaura white torii) + Nokonoshima Island. 7 days adds overnight Yufuin onsen ryokan kaiseki + Kumamoto Castle or Nagasaki UNESCO day trip. Most Korean travelers do 2-3 nights (1h flight from Seoul, the closest major Japan city). Avoid Sundays — many ramen shops + Yanagibashi Market stalls close.

Question 2

When is the best time to visit Fukuoka?

Accepted Answer

March-June + September-November optimal — 15-25°C / 59-77°F, cherry blossoms (March 20-April 5 at Maizuru Park + Nishi Park + Fukuoka Castle Ruins), autumn foliage (mid-to-late November at Komyozenji + Akizuki Castle + Yufuin highlands). July-August 32°C+ humid + typhoon season + tsuyu rainy season (avoid). December-February cold (5-12°C) but lowest hotel rates + onsen + motsunabe peak. Hakata Gion Yamakasa Matsuri (July 1-15, 770-year history, climaxes July 15 at 4:59 AM with Oiyama race) if you want festival spectacle. Hakata Dontaku Matsuri (May 3-4, 700-year history, 2 million spectators) is the spring spectacle.

Question 3

Is Fukuoka safe?

Accepted Answer

One of Japan's safest cities — and Japan is one of the world's safest countries. Hakata yatai stalls have no recorded major crime incidents in decades (unique in international street-food culture). Walk anywhere any time. Lost-property return rate near 100%. The only minor things to watch: drunken behavior in Nakasu nightlife district after midnight (typical Japanese salaryman behavior, harmless), some hostess bars in Tenjin/Nakasu pressure tourists with hidden costs (avoid 'free' chat girls offering drinks — $500+ bills happen). Tap water excellent. Drug penalties severe (10+ years jail for trafficking, even tourists). Some traditional onsen ban tattoos (yakuza association) — Yufuin Shitan-yu tattoo-friendly.

Question 4

Do I need to speak Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Helpful but not essential. English moderate at hotels + Canal City + JR Hakata Station tourist info + 4-star+ restaurants. Limited at yatai + small ramen shops + Yanagibashi Market (point at menu pictures + neighbor's bowl). Fukuoka has Japan's highest Korean tourist ratio outside Tokyo — many restaurants have Korean menus + occasional Korean-speaking staff. Learn 'Konnichiwa' (hello), 'Sumimasen' (excuse me), 'Arigatou' (thanks), 'Mou ippai' (one more). Google Translate camera + Google Maps work well. Many ramen shops have ticket machines (point at picture, get ticket, hand to chef).

Question 5

What should I prepare?

Accepted Answer

Visa-free 90 days for Korean/Japanese/EU/US/UK/AU passports. Travel insurance with ¥50K+ medical (Korean travelers often skip but it's worth $30-50 for the peace of mind). JR Kyushu Pass ¥10,000 5-day if visiting Yufuin + Beppu. Pasmo or Suica IC card for subway (¥2,000 deposit + travel value). Cash ¥10,000-20,000 for yatai + small shops + Itoshima oysters. Type A/B plug (100V). International Driving Permit if renting car for Itoshima (Korean + Japanese license alone not valid for Japan car rental).

Question 6

What's the currency situation?

Accepted Answer

JPY only. ¥1 ≈ $0.007 ≈ ₩9.30 (April 2026). Cash essential for yatai + small ramen shops + temples + Itoshima oyster huts + Yufuin Shitan-yu (¥200 cash bath). Cards at hotels + Canal City + Daimaru + Iwataya + chain restaurants. 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) + Japan Post ATMs accept foreign cards 24/7. ATM fee ¥220 / ~$1.50 per transaction. Wise/Revolut/Charles Schwab cards refund this.

Question 7

Fukuoka vs Tokyo for first Japan trip?

Accepted Answer

Both excellent first trips. Fukuoka: 1h from Seoul (closest Japan to Korea), 30% cheaper than Tokyo, foodie focus (Hakata ramen birthplace + yatai + mentaiko + mizutaki + motsunabe), smaller + walkable, onsen day-trip access (Yufuin + Beppu). Tokyo: 2h30 from Seoul, more attractions (Shibuya + Asakusa + Shinjuku + Tsukiji), more international, bigger scale. First-timers from Korea: Fukuoka 3 days excellent value + depth. From farther (US/Europe): Tokyo more comprehensive for the long-haul price.

Question 8

Fukuoka with kids — is it family-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes — very family-friendly. Marine World Uminonakamichi aquarium (¥2,500, one of Japan's top 6 + dolphin show), Canal City fountain shows (free, hourly), Ohori Park boat rentals + Japanese Garden + playground, Dazaifu Tenmangu plum blossom + umegae mochi, Fukuoka Tower + Momochi Beach, PayPay Dome baseball (SoftBank Hawks ¥2,000-12,000, March-October), JR Kyushu trains (Yufuin no Mori is a kid-favorite scenic train). Strollers fine on subway + most attractions. Family rooms at most 4-5 star hotels — Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk (Momochi) has the largest family rooms + connecting kid-friendly attractions.

Question 9

How much does Fukuoka cost per day?

Accepted Answer

Budget: $65/day (capsule hotel + Genroku Nagahamaya ramen + Canal City + 1 yatai dinner). Mid-range: $150/day (3-star hotel + Ichiran + motsunabe at Yamanaka + Yufuin day trip + Canal City + tax-free shopping). Luxury: $370+/day (Hotel Okura Fukuoka + mizutaki at Hakata Hama + Sushi Sakai Michelin + Beppu Sonic + private guide). 30% cheaper than Tokyo, 12% cheaper than Osaka. Korean tourists average 2-3 nights at $150-250/day total.

Question 10

How much are hotels?

Accepted Answer

Capsule: $20-40/night (First Cabin Hakata, Cabin Fukuoka). Business: $50-100 (Hakata Station area). 3-star: $80-150 (Tenjin). 4-star: $130-280 (Grand Hyatt Fukuoka in Canal City, Hotel Nikko Fukuoka, Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion). 5-star: $200-700 (Hotel Okura Fukuoka, Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Momochi). Ultra-luxury: $400-1,000 (Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka opened June 2023, 167 rooms). Cherry blossom (March 20-April 5) + Hakata Gion Yamakasa (July 1-15) + Golden Week (April 29-May 6) double rates. June tsuyu rainy season -50% off peak.

Question 11

Are tips expected?

Accepted Answer

Never — tipping in Japan is rude. Servers will chase you to return 'forgotten' tips. Service charge sometimes included at high-end (¥1,000-3,000 per person at Ritz-Carlton + Hotel Okura). No coperto-equivalent. Even taxi drivers refuse tips. Round-up payments not expected.

Question 12

How does tax-free work?

Accepted Answer

10% consumption tax (shouhizei) included in posted prices. Tax-free shopping for non-Japanese passport holders on ¥5,000+ purchases at participating stores (Don Quijote, Daimaru, Iwataya, Mitsukoshi, Bic Camera). Bring passport + boarding pass. Refunded at point of purchase or dedicated tax-free counter. Combine purchases at one store to hit ¥5,000 minimum.

Question 13

What hidden costs?

Accepted Answer

Yatai cash-only ¥3,000-5,000/visit (carry ¥10,000+). Hotel taxes ¥200-500/night per person (Tokyo+200, Osaka+500, Fukuoka+200). JR Kyushu Pass ¥10,000/5-day if exploring Kyushu (otherwise individual tickets cheaper). Coin lockers ¥300-700 at stations. Some yatai 'otooshi' (mandatory appetizer) ¥300-500 per person added to bill. Some hostess bars in Nakasu have ¥3,000-10,000 'set charge' added — avoid 'free' chat girl invitations.

Question 14

JR Kyushu Pass — is it worth it?

Accepted Answer

Yes for 5-day visitors doing Yufuin + Beppu + Kumamoto/Nagasaki. ¥10,000 5-day Kyushu-wide all-JR including limited express. Pays off with one Yufuin + one Beppu RT (¥10,000 individual). 3-day pass ¥17,000 covers Northern Kyushu only. 7-day pass ¥20,000 covers full Kyushu (worthwhile for 7-day slow travelers). City-only or Yufuin-only travelers: individual tickets cheaper.

Question 15

How do I get from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Hakata?

Accepted Answer

Subway Kuko Line: ¥260 ($1.85) / 5 min to Hakata Station — fastest airport-to-city in Japan (Japan's only major airport with direct city-center subway). 2 more stops to Tenjin ¥260. Buses ¥310 / 20 min. Taxi ¥1,500-2,000 / 15 min. The 5-minute subway is the single biggest reason Fukuoka is Korean travelers' favorite weekend trip.

Question 16

What's the best way to get around?

Accepted Answer

Fukuoka City Subway 3 lines (Kuko + Hakozaki + Nanakuma) covers Hakata + Tenjin + Nakasu + airport. Single ride ¥210-260, day pass ¥640 ($4.50). Walking in Tenjin + Hakata for shopping + restaurants (Hakata-Tenjin 20-min walk). Nishitetsu bus for Dazaifu. JR for Yufuin (Yufuin no Mori limited express) + Beppu (Sonic limited express) day trips. Pasmo/Suica IC card universal.

Question 17

Is JR Kyushu Pass worth it?

Accepted Answer

Yes if doing Yufuin + Beppu (or other Kyushu). ¥10,000 5-day all-Kyushu JR including limited express + Sonic + Yufuin no Mori. Pays off with one Yufuin + one Beppu RT (¥10,000 individual). 3-day pass ¥17,000 covers northern Kyushu, 7-day pass ¥20,000 for full Kyushu (Nagasaki + Kumamoto).

Question 18

Are Uber + taxi available?

Accepted Answer

Uber available but pricey + smaller fleet than US. Regular taxis everywhere — ¥730 starting fare. JapanTaxi + DiDi apps work + accept English booking. Kakao T app works in Japan (Korean tourist-friendly). Japan taxis are clean + safe + drivers wear gloves + automatic doors. Tipping refused.

Question 19

How do I get to Yufuin?

Accepted Answer

Yufuin no Mori limited express from Hakata Station — 2h, ¥4,580 RT (¥2,290 each way). Reserved seats required, book 3-7 days ahead at midori-no-madoguchi or online. JR Kyushu Pass covers. Scenic mountain route — sit on right side outbound for Mt. Yufu views. Returns 17:00 last departure typically. Slower local trains 19:00+.

Question 20

How do I get to Beppu?

Accepted Answer

Sonic limited express from Hakata Station — 2h each way, ¥6,470 RT. JR Kyushu Pass covers. Reservations recommended weekends. Sonic departs Hakata 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 morning + 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 return. Sit on right side outbound for Genkai Sea views. Most direct trains include free Wi-Fi.

Question 21

Busan ferry — Beetle (3h) vs Camellia overnight (12h)?

Accepted Answer

JR Beetle hydrofoil (3 hours, ¥18,000-22,000 / ₩180,000-220,000 RT, departures 09:00 + 14:30 from Hakata Port) is fast — sit in hydrofoil cabin, 3-hour arrival in central Busan, no overnight stay. Best for 4-5 day Japan-Korea combo. Camellia overnight ferry (12 hours, ¥9,000-25,000 / ₩90,000-250,000 one way, 22:30 Hakata → 07:00 Busan) is the budget + slow-travel option. Save one hotel night. Both options weather-cancellation possible. Fukuoka-Busan also by flight (1 hour, $120-280 RT — Korean Air, Asiana, Jin Air, Air Busan, T'way, Jeju Air).

Question 22

What food is Fukuoka famous for?

Accepted Answer

Hakata tonkotsu ramen (cloudy white pork-bone broth, $7-12 — Ichiran 1960 birthplace, Ippudo 1985, Hakata Issou thick-gravy, Daruma 1963 traditional, Genroku Nagahamaya dawn ramen). Motsunabe (beef offal hot pot, $22-40 — Yamanaka 1989 canonical, Ooyama premium). Mizutaki (chicken hot pot, $30-60 — Hakata Hama 1905 birthplace, Hanamidori modern). Mentaiko (spicy cod roe, $10-30 souvenir — Fukuya 1949 birthplace, Yamaya, Fukutaro). Hakata gyoza (small bite-size, $5-15 — Tetsunabe 1955 birthplace). Goma saba (sesame mackerel sashimi, $11-18, Hakata specialty). Karashi mentaiko cream udon at Marugame Seimen ¥600 (Hakata-only menu). Umegae mochi (Dazaifu plum sweet, ¥130).

Question 23

Where to eat the canonical tonkotsu ramen?

Accepted Answer

Ichiran (1960 birthplace, Tenjin Nishidori original branch) for solo-booth experience + red sauce option ¥980. Hakata Issou (Hakata Station Ramen-alley B1F) for thick gravy-like broth ¥1,000. Ippudo Daimyo Honten (1985 Daimyo birthplace) for the modernized version that became global chain ¥1,000-1,800. Daruma (1963 Daimyo, ¥800-1,200, closed Wed) for local-favorite traditionalist. Genroku Nagahamaya (¥600-900, open from 4 AM) for dawn-ramen original 1940s style. All five founded in Fukuoka. If time for two: Ichiran first night (cultural experience) + Daruma or Hakata Issou second night (real flavor).

Question 24

What about yatai etiquette?

Accepted Answer

100+ yatai along Nakasu River + 15-20 along Tenjin Showa-dori + dawn ramen stalls at Nagahama, open 18:00-02:00. Cash only. Sit fast (10-15 seats per stall), order quickly (ramen + yakitori + oden + sake), eat in 30-60 min, leave for next customers. ¥3,000-5,000 per person typical. Fri-Sat queues from 18:00. Avoid stalls without posted prices. Don't take photos of other diners. Pay before leaving. Iconic Nakasu stalls: Yatai Naoki, Chez Remy (French-fusion), Tenjin Center.

Question 25

Where do locals eat?

Accepted Answer

Yatai stalls along Tenjin Showa-dori (less touristy than Nakasu, more Japanese locals). Daruma ramen (1963 Daimyo, no English menu, real-Hakata clientele). Yanagibashi Market (Hakata's 80+ year-old kitchen, seafood donburi lunch ¥1,500-2,500). Motsunabe at Yamanaka (Tenjin branch). Mizutaki at Hakata Hama (1905, locals' weddings + anniversaries). Hakata gyoza Tetsunabe (1955, Nakasu). Locals avoid Canal City Ramen Stadium — quality lower than independent shops.

Question 26

What's the food cost?

Accepted Answer

Yatai meal ¥1,500-3,000 / $11-22. Ramen ¥600-1,500 / $4-11. Motsunabe ¥3,000-5,000/person / $22-36. Mizutaki ¥5,000-7,500/person / $36-54. Hakata gyoza ¥500-1,200/skillet / $4-9. Department store basement (depachika at Hakata Station) lunch ¥1,000-2,000 / $7-13 — best value. Most expensive: Sushi Sakai Michelin ¥20,000-40,000 / $150-300. Cheapest: konbini onigiri ¥150-250 / $1-2 + Genroku Nagahamaya ramen ¥600-900 / $4-6.

Question 27

Halal + vegetarian options?

Accepted Answer

Halal: Limited but growing. Hakata Station has Halal Sushi Yaki (sushi + halal-friendly), Tenjin has 2-3 Halal restaurants serving curry + udon. Hotel Nikko Fukuoka + Grand Hyatt have halal kitchen on request. Mecca direction stickers on hotel beds at most 4-5 star. Vegetarian: Most ramen shops have vegetable ramen on request (yasai ramen). Tenjin has Veg Out + Cosmos vegan cafes. Indian + Thai restaurants throughout Tenjin offer vegetarian options. Sushi shops have vegetable + tofu + tamago options. Dazaifu Tenmangu shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian) at Komyozenji approach ¥2,000-3,500.

Question 28

Where should I stay in Fukuoka?

Accepted Answer

Hakata Station area (subway + shinkansen + airport access, $50-300/night) for first visits — 90% of travelers should pick here. Tenjin (shopping + nightlife + yatai walking, $60-700) for second visits + Ritz-Carlton 2023 + Hotel Okura. Nakasu (yatai-adjacent + Canal City, $50-500) for foodies + Grand Hyatt Fukuoka. Momochi (beach + PayPay Dome + Hilton Sea Hawk, $200-400) only for baseball trips + Fukuoka Tower + honeymoon beach. Daimyo (boutique + bars + Ippudo birthplace, $80-300) for second-time visitors + nightlife.

Question 29

What are the iconic luxury hotels?

Accepted Answer

Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka (Tenjin, opened June 2023, 167 rooms, $400-1,000/night) — newest luxury, honeymoon canon. Hotel Okura Fukuoka (Tenjin, riverside, 260 rooms, $300-600) — classic Japanese luxury. Grand Hyatt Fukuoka (Nakasu, inside Canal City, 370 rooms, $250-500) — foodie's pick + Canal City convenience. Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk (Momochi, 1,053 rooms, $200-400) — family + baseball + beach (connected to PayPay Dome). Hotel Nikko Fukuoka (Hakata Station, 360 rooms, $180-400) — modern transit-hub luxury. Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion ($150-280) — value 4-star with public bath.

Question 30

Is Airbnb legal?

Accepted Answer

Yes but regulated under Minpaku law. Licensed properties only (license number must be posted on listing). Hotels actually cheaper than Tokyo Airbnb + better-located. Capsule hotels + business hotels excellent value. Booking.com + Agoda (Asian-focused, often cheaper for Asia) + Airbnb. Korean tourists often book through Hotels.com or Naver Hotel for KRW pricing convenience.

Question 31

Capsule options?

Accepted Answer

Capsule + Sauna Wellbe Fukuoka ($30-50, Tenjin). Cabin Fukuoka Hakata ($25-45). Hostel Nakasu ($20-50, yatai-adjacent). First Cabin Hakata Station ($35-60, premium capsule designed like airplane business class). All have shared baths + private capsule pods + lockers. Mostly male-female separated floors. Free Wi-Fi + bath supplies included.

Question 32

When to book?

Accepted Answer

Cherry blossom (March 20-April 5): 3-6 months ahead. Hakata Gion Yamakasa (July 1-15, especially July 14-15): 3-4 months ahead. Golden Week (April 29-May 6): 4-6 months. Autumn foliage (mid-late November): 1-2 months. Christmas-NYE (Dec 22-Jan 5): 2-3 months. Korean Chuseok week (varies, mid-Sept to early Oct): 2 months. Otherwise 2-4 weeks fine. June tsuyu rainy season = walk-up rates fine.

Question 33

What are Japanese dining etiquette tips?

Accepted Answer

Slurping ramen + soba is encouraged (compliment to chef + cools the noodles). Don't stick chopsticks vertically in rice (funeral symbol). Don't pass food chopstick-to-chopstick (also funeral). Pour drinks for others, not yourself. Say 'Itadakimasu' before eating + 'Gochisousama' after. No tipping ever. Don't blow your nose at the table (excuse yourself to bathroom). Hot towel (oshibori) is for hands only, not face.

Question 34

Yatai-specific etiquette?

Accepted Answer

Sit immediately when seat opens — don't wander or hesitate. Order within 1-2 min of sitting (limited seats, fast turnover expected). Don't take photos of other diners. Stay 30-60 min max. Pay cash before leaving. Don't ask for English menu — point at neighbor's bowl or kanji menu. Beer + sake mandatory order in addition to food (yatai is izakaya not restaurant). Cigarette smoke common — yatai is one of Japan's last legal indoor smoking environments.

Question 35

Are onsen restrictions for tattoos?

Accepted Answer

Yes generally — many onsen ban tattoos (yakuza association). Yufuin has tattoo-friendly options: Shitan-yu (mixed, ¥200, no rules), Yumeguri pass private onsen booking. Cover small tattoos with skin-tone patches (sold at konbini ¥200). Beppu more relaxed. Many ryokan rooms have private in-room onsen — tattoo-friendly by default. Big communal baths at chain hotels usually ban tattoos.

Question 36

Trash + recycling rules?

Accepted Answer

Almost no public trash cans on Japanese streets — carry trash to your hotel. Convenience stores have bins only if you bought there. Separate burnable (food + paper) + non-burnable (plastic + cans + bottles). Vending machine bottles go in the cage next to machine. Hotel rooms have detailed sorting instructions. Don't smoke on streets (designated smoking zones only).

Question 37

Tipping in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Never tip — it's considered rude. Servers will chase you to return 'forgotten' tips. Service charge sometimes included at high-end (¥1,000-3,000 per person at Ritz-Carlton + Hotel Okura). Even taxi drivers refuse. Round-up payments not expected. The cultural assumption is good service is the standard — no extra payment needed.

Question 38

When is Hakata Gion Yamakasa?

Accepted Answer

July 1-15 annually — 770-year-old Hakata Kushida Shrine festival. Climaxes July 15 at 4:59 AM with Oiyama (massive kazariyama float race) through Hakata streets — 1-ton floats carried by 30 shouting men each, 5km race. Free spectator. Hotels triple in price. Book 3-4 months ahead. Arrive 3:00 AM July 15 for the Oiyama viewing spots. Wear dark colors. The most spectacular single festival in Kyushu.

Question 39

Cherry blossom timing?

Accepted Answer

March 20-April 5 typically. Best spots: Maizuru Park (1,000 trees + night illumination), Nishi Park, Fukuoka Castle Ruins (free illumination first 2 weeks of April), Ohori Park (lakeside hanami + boat rentals), Atago Shrine, Hakata Riverain. Hotels surge 60-100% — book 3-6 months ahead. Yozakura (night-lit cherry blossoms) at Maizuru Park is the photo-set destination.

Question 40

Autumn foliage season?

Accepted Answer

Mid-November to early December. Best spots: Komyozenji Temple (Dazaifu, ¥200, iconic Japanese moss + rock garden, only 5-min walk from Dazaifu Tenmangu), Akizuki Castle Ruins (40 min from Fukuoka, free, less-touristy alternative to Kyoto), Yufuin highlands (peak mid-November), Raizan (1 hour by car). Weekends mobbed — weekdays recommended. Foliage photography light best 10:00-15:00.

Question 41

Are there food festivals?

Accepted Answer

Hakata Ramen Show (October, Canal City) — 20+ ramen shops compete + tasting passport. Mentaiko Festival (late January, Marine Messe) — 30+ producers tasting + souvenir shopping. Hakata Dontaku Matsuri (May 3-4) — Japan's 2nd-largest spring festival, 2 million visitors, 700-year history. Setsubun (Feb 3) bean-throwing shrine ceremonies. Hakata Bay fireworks (early August, Marizon).

Question 42

What's the weather like?

Accepted Answer

Subtropical maritime. Spring (Mar-May) 12-25°C cherry blossom March 20-April 5 + Hakata Dontaku May 3-4. Summer (Jun-Aug) 25-32°C humid + tsuyu rainy season (mid-June to mid-July, 280-320mm) + typhoon season (Aug-Sept) + Yamakasa July 1-15. Autumn (Sep-Nov) 18-25°C ideal + foliage mid-Nov. Winter (Dec-Feb) 5-12°C cold but rarely snow (0-2 days/year) + onsen + motsunabe peak + Christmas illumination.

Question 43

What should I pack?

Accepted Answer

Comfortable walking shoes (subway + walking). Spring/Autumn: light layers + light jacket + camera for blossom/foliage. Summer: shorts + breathable + umbrella for sudden showers + SPF 50 + cooling towel. Winter: warm coat + sweater + scarf + gloves + hand warmers (kairo). Always: passport, cash ¥10,000-20,000, Pasmo/Suica card, charger Type A/B plug 100V. International Driving Permit if Itoshima rental car.

Question 44

Is Fukuoka accessible?

Accepted Answer

Mostly yes. Subway 100% elevators + tactile paving. Hakata Station + Canal City fully accessible. Tenjin underground + Daimaru + Iwataya wheelchair-friendly. Yatai stalls limited (standing-only stools, narrow seating). Dazaifu Tenmangu has ramps. Older ramen shops + traditional onsen may not be accessible. Hotel Nikko Fukuoka + Grand Hyatt + Hilton Sea Hawk + Ritz-Carlton fully wheelchair-friendly. Yufuin no Mori train has wheelchair carriage on request.

Question 45

Are there left-luggage facilities?

Accepted Answer

Hakata Station coin lockers ¥300-800/24h (small ¥300, medium ¥500, large ¥700-800). Tenjin Station + Fukuoka Airport coin lockers same. Hotels store luggage free for guests checking out + late flight (most hold until 22:00). Fukuoka Bus Terminal also has coin lockers. JR Hakata Station has the largest locker availability — 200+ lockers across both gates.

Question 46

Pharmacy + medical?

Accepted Answer

Yakkyoku = pharmacy. 24-hour pharmacies: Matsumoto Kiyoshi Hakata Station + Don Quijote Tenjin. Emergency 119 (ambulance/fire) + 110 (police). English-speaking clinic: Hakata Hospital tourism medical center (¥3,000+ consultation). Kyushu University Hospital (English staff on request). Travel insurance with medical coverage recommended — ¥3,000+ basic consultation, ¥10,000+ minor treatment, much more for hospitalization. Korean tourists can use Korean health insurance for emergency reimbursement back home (keep all receipts).

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