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): look for gifts at Angel Kimono Rental Beppu, then take in the natural beauty of Umijigoku, then take in the natural beauty of Hells of Beppu, and finally soak in some Japanese tradition at some of the top local onsens.

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Boracay, Philippines to Beppu is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Boracay to Beppu. Traveling from Boracay in January, expect Beppu to be colder, temps between 11°C and 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Do your shopping at Tenjin Underground Shopping Center and JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata. Dazaifu Temman-gu and Kyushu Railway History Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Go for a jaunt from Fukuoka to Kitakyushu to see Mojiko Retro about 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kushida Shrine, don't miss a visit to Hakata Station, sample the tasty concoctions at Asahi Breweries Hakata Brewery, and enjoy breathtaking views from Fukuoka Tower.

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Drive from Beppu to Fukuoka in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.