ACCESS
Singapore Fukuoka (Fukuoka Airport) About 6h15min
Fukuoka Airport Hakata Sta. About 10min
RAIL PASS
JR Kyushu Rail Pass
The JR Kyushu rail pass for shinkansen makes your trip around Kyushu very convenient. The JR Kyushu Rail Pass allows you to get on an off any Shinkansen, Limited Express, Special Express or local trains run by JR Kyushu. There are 2 kinds of passes, one is limited to the North-Kyushu area while the other covers the whole island. Both are available for either a 3-day or 5-day time span.
INFORMATION
Official Site
Transportation Network
Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization
START
9:00 Nishitetsu-Fukuoka (Tenjin) Sta.
9:30 Dazaifu Tenman-gu Shrine
Enjoy notable sweets such as the "plum branch rice cakes" as you approach the famous Shinto shrine which houses the "God of study"
11:30 Strawberry Picking
Fukuoka is well known as a major source of fresh strawberries. Many farms allow visitors to pick and taste fresh strawberries directly from the plant. A pack of strawberries also makes for a nice souvenir
13:30 Hakata Ramen
For your lunch, why not try some genuine pork bone ramen in any of the popular ramen shops in the neighborhood surrounding Hakata station.
15:00 Canal City Hakata
Take a stroll through the heart of Hakata's shopping district after your lunch and enjoy the huge selection of Japanese fashion and miscellaneous stores. A great place to find some special sounvenirs.
17:30 Mizutaki (Hanamidori)
This famous chicken soup topped with yuzukosho and rich in collagen, is a Hakata specialty. Why not add some rice and enjoy it as a porridge with vegetables.
19:00 Fukuoka Tower
Marvel at the glittering lights of Hakata and the rest of town from Fukuoka tower's 123m viewing platform. The tower is covered with illuminations creating a colorful and romantic atmosphere for all to enjoy.
