THE ROUTE
Even if you don't have to go far,
Fall is enough.
Save yourself the long round trip to Yufuin and stay two nights in Hakata. The first day is Canal City and Nakasu, the second day is Dazaifu and Kamado Shrine, and the last day is Ohori Park and castle ruins. This is a realistic fall itinerary without changing accommodations.
2 NIGHTS · 3 DAYS
Schedule to follow
15 minutes from the airport, from Hakata night
- 01Around 13:00 Fukuoka Airport → Hakata Station · Take the subway for about 5 minutes
- 0214:00 Leave luggage at hotel → Hakata Isso · Late lunch
- 0315:30 Canal City Hakata · Fountain and shop walk
- 0417:30 Nakasu Riverside → Tenjin · Walk in one direction
- 0519:00 Motsunabe Oyama One Building · Return to the subway after dinner
Dazaifu's history and foothill foliage
- 0108:20 Hakata → Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
- 0209:00 Nishitetsu Railway → Dazaifu Station · Transfer to Futsukaichi
- 0309:45 Dazaifu Tenmangu · Approach and walk around the grounds
- 0411:30 Kasanoya · Lunch and freshly baked umegaemochi
- 0513:00 Mahoroba Bus → Homangu Kamado Shrine
- 0615:30 Dazaifu Station → Return to Tenjin
- 0718:00 Tenjin and Daimyo After dinner, return to Hakata
The final scene is the lake and castle ruins in the city center.
- 0108:30 Check out · Store luggage at hotel
- 0209:00 Go to Ohori Park Station by subway
- 0309:20 Ohori Park lakeside road · Approximately 60 minutes
- 0410:40 Maizuru Park, Fukuoka Castle Ruins, walking connection
- 0512:00 Hakata Ryotei Chikae · Weekend lunch or alternative meal
- 0614:00 Return to Hakata Station · Pick up luggage
- 07Itinerary ends based on arrival at the airport 2 hours prior to departure
EAT ALONG THE ROUTE
Not going back to eat,
Four meals on the route.
Operating hours, menus, and prices are confirmed as of September 2026 and may be subject to change. Chika's lunch hours vary depending on the day of the week, so be sure to check the reservation screen.
DAY 1 · Late lunch
Hakata Isso Main Store
- movement line
- Approximately 8 minutes walk from Hakata Station Chikushi Exit
- menu
- Tonkotsu ramen and soft-boiled egg ramen
- budget
- Ramen around ¥960 · Approx. ¥1,000–1,500 per person
- sales
- 11:00–24:00 · Closes when broth runs out · Closed irregularly
Eat immediately upon arrival, but preferably around 14:00 to avoid the midday queue. Be prepared to pay in cash.
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DAY 1 · Dinner
Hakata Motsunabe Oyama One Building Branch
- movement line
- Nakasu Riverside → Tenjin direction · Approximately 2 minutes walk from Tenjin Station
- menu
- Miso Motsunabe and Oyama Set
- budget
- Representative set from ¥4,400 · Varies depending on menu selection
- sales
- 11:00–23:00 · Food L.O. 22:00 · Observe facility closing days
The route is to walk in one direction from Canal City through Nakasu to Tenjin, eat, and then return to Hakata by subway.
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DAY 2 · Lunch
Kasanoya
- movement line
- On the Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine approach, about 4 minutes on foot from the station.
- menu
- Japanese style meal, seasonal menu, umegaemochi
- budget
- Meals approx. ¥1,000–2,000 · Umegaemochi excluded
- sales
- Weekdays 11:00–16:30 · Weekends and holidays around 10:00–17:30
The plan is to finish your meal at the shrine before taking the bus to Kamado Shrine. Freshly baked rice cakes are great as an on-the-go snack.
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DAY 3 · Lunch
HakataRyotei Chikae
- movement line
- Approximately 15 minutes walk from Maizuru Park, approximately 5 minutes from Akasaka Station
- menu
- Seasonal kaiseki and Hayafuku Gozen
- budget
- Hayafuku Gozen ¥4,400 · Kaiseki from ¥9,900
- sales
- Weekdays 17:00–22:00 · Weekend lunch 11:30–15:00 · Varies by day
Only add it if your weekend departure is late. If it's a weekday or an early flight, you'll have to substitute restaurants around Akasaka.
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In Dazaifu
To Kamado Shrine
First walk around the grounds of Dazaifu Tenmangu, and after lunch, take the community bus to Homangu Kamado Shrine. It runs in the same direction, reducing round trips, but the look of the historical space and the fall foliage at the foot of the mountain is clearly different.
Kamado Shrine fall foliage usually peaks from mid to late November, but varies depending on the weather. The Mahoroba bus takes about 10 minutes from Dazaifu Station, costs ¥100 one way, and runs at regular intervals, so check the return service immediately after arrival.
THE LAST MORNING
A lap around the lake,
One direction to the castle ruins
From Ohori Park Station, walk along the lakeside road and connect to Maizuru Park and the Fukuoka Castle ruins without turning back west. The airport is close to the city center, so you can still have plenty of footage until the morning of your last day.
WHERE TO STAY
Premium two,
Two cost-effective
Recommendation Conclusion
If you have an early flight or have a lot of luggage, go to Miyako, if you want a balance of space and atmosphere, go to Blossom, if you want to balance cost and station accessibility, go to Forza, and if you prioritize Canal City and a large public bath, go to Krum. This itinerary is based on a two-night stay, regardless of which accommodation you choose.
Miyako Hotel Hakata
Directly connected to Hakata Station East Exit 7, best access to the airport
- price
- 2 people per room approx. ¥32,000–75,000+ / 1 night
- breakfast
- Japanese/Western Buffet 07:00–10:30 · Adult ¥3,500
- Dinner
- No obligation · Hotel restaurant or station commercial area
- parking
- 24 hours after arrival ¥2,000 · First come, first served
- Advantages
- It is directly connected to the station and all rooms are over 30㎡, so travel fatigue is minimal on the first and last day.
- Cons
- The accommodation cost is the highest among the four, and it is more urban than the atmosphere of a fall foliage spot.
The Blossom Hakata Premier
Approximately 7 minutes walk from Hakata Station towards Canal City
- price
- 2 people per room approx. ¥25,000–55,000+ / 1 night
- breakfast
- Kyushu Ingredients Japanese/Western Buffet · Adult ¥3,080
- Dinner
- No obligation · 1st floor restaurant · Nearby commercial area
- parking
- 39 cars · ¥2,500/night · First-come, first-served basis, no entry 23:00–07:00
- Advantages
- On the first day, it was close to Canal City's route and had a good balance between rooms, public baths, and design.
- Cons
- It is not directly connected to the station, parking reservations are not possible, and weekend rates rise significantly.
Hotel Forza Hakata Station Hakata Exit
Approximately 3 minutes walk from Hakata Station Hakata Exit
- price
- 2 people per room approx. ¥14,000–28,000 / 1 night
- breakfast
- Hakata specialty buffet 06:30–10:30 · Adult ¥2,300
- Dinner
- No dinner · Use Hakata Station and KITTE
- parking
- No dedicated/affiliated parking lot available. Use nearby paid parking lot.
- Advantages
- It's located between the station and Canal City, so it's easy to travel around and is relatively reasonable.
- Cons
- Room size and view are more limited than premium hotels
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata Gion
1 minute walk from Kushida Jinja-mae Station, approximately 2 minutes from Canal City
- price
- 2 people per room approx. ¥16,000–32,000 / 1 night
- breakfast
- Buffet · Adults staying overnight ¥2,000
- Dinner
- No dinner · Use of Canal City and Gion commercial areas
- parking
- 16 mechanical units + 3 flat units · ¥2,000/night · First-come, first-served basis
- Advantages
- Advantages include a public large bath, newly built facilities, and accessibility to Canal City.
- Cons
- Hakata Station is one stop or walk away, with limited parking available.
Rate criteria · Approximate range of 2 people per room per night searchable in September 2026. The final price on the reservation screen takes precedence as it varies depending on tax, breakfast, cancellation conditions, and whether it is a weekend or fall foliage season.
BUDGET GUIDE
Estimated cost per person
Accommodation is per person, sharing a double room. Includes round trip to Dazaifu, Kamado Shrine bus, and city subway, but excludes flights and shopping. Admission to Dazaifu, Kamado Shrine, and Ohori Park is free, so admission costs are minimal.
GOOD
Advantages of this schedule
- 2 nights in Hakata without moving to accommodation
- Balanced composition of city, shrine, fall foliage, and lake
- Highly usable on the last day as the trip to the airport is short
CHECK
Things to know
- The peak fall foliage varies annually depending on temperature.
- Dazaifu weekend trains and shrines are crowded
- Chica's lunch is mainly served on weekends, so it needs to be replaced on weekdays.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Please check again before departure.
Dazaifu Tenmangu · Operation Information ↗Homangu Kamado Shrine · Fall foliage and events ↗Mahoroba Bus · Fare and Timetable ↗Nishitetsu Railway · Fare and Timetable ↗Fukuoka Subway · 1-day pass ↗PHOTO CREDITS · Kamado Shrine/Homansan: Moricrew · Canal City: Trip.com · Dazaifu: Guidable Jobs · Ohori Park: Trip to Japan · Accommodation images were used from each official/accommodation information channel, and food images were from introductory images from each store/reservation information channel.
English edition of our Korean guide. Times and prices retain the source review date; they are not live booking quotes. Check eligibility for visitor fares and plan international flights separately.