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View Japan & Asia on the mapGourmet port city of food stalls and ramen, and gateway to Kyushu

Fukuoka (Hakata)

Fukuoka (Hakata) · Japan · 33.62, 130.41

Kyushu's largest city and a gateway to the Asian continent, known for its yatai food stalls and ramen. Historic Kushida Shrine, modern Canal City, and a pleasant sea breeze make it a compact destination for sightseeing and food.

Port highlights

About 1.6 million
Population
A warm, humid climate with four seasons. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are relatively mild.
Climate
Japanese
Language
Japanese yen (JPY).
Currency
March to May (cherry blossoms and fresh greenery) and October to November (autumn)
Best time to visit
Local food

Hakata ramen (pork bone broth), motsunabe, mizutaki, mentaiko, yatai (food stall) dishes

Sights
Kushida ShrineNakasu yatai (food stall) districtDazaifu Tenmangu ShrineCanal City Hakata
Monthly average high / low temperatures
10°
4°Jan
12°
4°Feb
15°
7°Mar
20°
12°Apr
24°
16°May
27°
20°Jun
31°
25°Jul
33°
25°Aug
29°
22°Sep
24°
16°Oct
18°
11°Nov
13°
6°Dec

Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Fukuoka · about 4.8 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)100 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.

¥108
Water 370 ml
¥485
Coffee
¥900
Inexpensive meal
¥650
Local beer
¥500
Big Mac

Prices in Fukuoka. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

FUK
Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

No itineraries listed yet.

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Fukuoka” (CC BY-SA 4.0)