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.

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Boracay, Philippines to Beppu is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of car and flight. 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 lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kushida Shrine, take in the pleasant sights at Ohori Park, make a trip to Hakata Station, and enjoy breathtaking views from Fukuoka Tower.

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Getting from Beppu to Fukuoka by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in January, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.