ITINERARIES SAGA & FUKUOKA By JNTO on 6 October2020
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
Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization
About 40 min
Saga-eki Bus Center
About 7 min
Gofukumoto-machi Bus Stop
About 3 min
A kimono rental shop that will help you enjoy all the more your walk around the town. Choose your favorite among 100 different kimono and the staff will dress you up and prepare you perfectly for a stylish stroll.
About 3 min
Go out of the shop and walk down the retro-style street. The Saga City Cultural Museum was built in the 19th century. Visiting it while wearing a kimono will make you think you’ve traveled back in time!
About 2 min
An old house superbly renovated and turned into a beautiful café. Try a lunch made of delicious local ingredients and served in beautiful tableware created by local craftsmen.
About 5 min
Gofukumoto-machi Bus Stop
About 50 min
About 5 min
Yanagawa is renowned for its canals, which are best enjoyed in wooden gondola-like boats called "donko." Hitch a ride and spend a leisurely hour enjoying the scenery along with the boatman’s song!
About 1 min
A splendid 18th century mansion with an enormous garden. Certainly a sight to see and a popular tourist spot that has been designated a National Site of Scenic Beauty.
About 5 min
An "ashi-yu (footbath)" accommodating 70 people that not only takes care of your fatigue and allows you to socialize with the locals, but also caters to your cultural curiosity. Its decoration offers information and stories about literary persons related to Yanagawa.
About 12 min
About 50 min Nishitetsu Fukuoka Sta.
About 5 min Hakata Sta.
About 3 min
Not only tonkotsu ramen in Hakata! These soft, thick udon noodles, a perfect match with the sauce prepared with a secret recipe, are a must-try when you are in Hakata. Add a side order of a rice bowl dish for a filling and satisfying meal!