5 days in Fukuoka & Sasebo Itinerary

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.

You've now added Canal City Hakata to your itinerary.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Fukuoka trip planner .

Manila, Philippines to Fukuoka is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Manila to Fukuoka is 1 hour. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Manila in January, with highs in Fukuoka at 11°C and lows at 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can go by car to Sasebo.

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Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Huis Ten Bosch. Start off your visit on the 26th (Sat): find something for the whole family at Huis Ten Bosch.

For traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Sasebo sightseeing planner .

Traveling by car from Fukuoka to Sasebo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in January, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Fukuoka.

You've now added Shugar Market Fukuoka Tenjin to your itinerary. On the 27th (Sun), take in the spiritual surroundings of Tochoji Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Dazaifu Temman-gu, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kushida Shrine, buy something for everyone on your list at JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata, then browse the different shops at Tenjin Underground Shopping Center, and finally get a taste of local nightlife at Shugar Market Fukuoka Tenjin. On the 28th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, take in the pleasant sights at Ohori Park, and then wander the streets of Nishijin Shopping District.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Fukuoka journey builder site .

Drive from Sasebo to Fukuoka in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can travel back home.