Fukuoka 2-Night, 3-Day Travel Review

"Close, delicious, and fun" 🧳 Travel Companions: A relaxing trip to a Japanese small city with three guys 🗓 Schedule: Late June / 2 nights, 3 days 💵 Exchange Rate: 100 yen ≒ 950 KRW 📍 Accommodation: Hotel Livemax Hakata / Excellent location / Slightly lacking in soundproofing --- 🌟 Day 1 – Arrival & Ramen Feast Arrived at Fukuoka Airport (super close to the city!) Took the subway and arrived at Hakata Station in less than 10 minutes First stop: Don Quijote Hakata branch – stocked up on athlete's foot medicine, snacks, and gifts Dinner at Ichiran Ramen Main Store Waited 20 minutes, but the private booth and rich broth made us exclaim, "This is Japan!" Checked into the hotel, then enjoyed convenience store snacks (Japanese beer + chicken nuggets combo was amazing) --- 🌟 Day 2 – Exploring Nakasu + Tenjin Morning: Simple breakfast with bakery bread at Hakata Station Strolled through Nakasu food stall street Lunch: Mentaidon (pollock roe + rice + fried egg combo was perfect) Shopping at Canal City + Murata Ramen The fountain show was underwhelming, but Murata Ramen was absolutely delicious Explored Tenjin underground shopping mall (GU, MUJI, Loft, etc.) Dinner at Yatai food stalls with skewers & highballs Authentic local vibes! If you pick the right spot, you can even chat with Japanese locals 😂 --- 🌟 Day 3 – Wrapping Up Leisurely Morning coffee at a café near Hakata Station Wanted to visit a large bathhouse café for an onsen-like experience but ran out of time 💦 Duty-free shopping at the airport (Japanese whiskey, Royce chocolates, snacks) ✈️ Departed Fukuoka Airport, arrived in Incheon (quick and smooth!) --- ✍️ Overall Review Category Satisfaction One-Line Summary Food ★★★★★ Everything was delicious, especially ramen, pollock roe, and highballs Transportation ★★★★★ Only 10 minutes from the airport to the city, subway was convenient Cost ★★★★☆ Reasonable even with the current exchange rate Shopping ★★★★☆ Great local brands + drugstores Atmosphere ★★★★☆ Clean and organized Japanese small city vibes --- 🎯 Recommended For: First-time international travelers (super easy entry process) Office workers looking for a short and fulfilling trip Food lovers (especially ramen and skewers)