5 days in Beppu & Fukuoka Itinerary

The resort town of Beppu puts the geothermal nature of the region to good use.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): stop by Angel Kimono Rental Beppu, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Umi Jigoku, then take in the natural beauty of Hells of Beppu, and finally indulge in Japan's hot spring tradition at some of the top local onsens.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Beppu travel planning website.

Boracay, Philippines to Beppu is an approximately 30-hour travel. The time zone difference moving from Philippine Standard Time (PST) to Japan Standard Time (JST) is 1 hour. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Boracay in January; daily highs in Beppu reach 11°C and lows reach 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Fukuoka.

The largest city on the island, Fukuoka formed through the merger of two former cities that had grown up either side of the Naka River.

Head to Tenjin Underground Shopping Center and JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakatafor plenty of shopping. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Dazaifu Tenman-gu and Tochoji Temple. Venture out of the city with trips to Kitakyushu (Kyushu Railway History Museum & Mojiko Retro). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Kushida Shrine, go for a walk through Ohori Park, get behind the scenes at Asahi Breweries Hakata Brewery, and enjoy breathtaking views from Fukuoka Tower.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Fukuoka trip planner.

You can drive from Beppu to Fukuoka in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. January in Fukuoka sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.