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2 days · Mid-range · Hakata Station
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Nishitetsu Bus Day Pass
¥900 (~$6) · Unlimited rides on Nishitetsu buses in Fukuoka area for one day
Day 1 uses buses to Dazaifu and Mt. Homan; individual fares would cost ¥1,200+, saving ¥300+
Buy on Klook →JR Kyushu Rail Pass (3-day)
¥16,000 (~$107) · Unlimited travel on JR Kyushu lines for 3 consecutive days
Your 2-day itinerary stays within Fukuoka area with minimal JR usage; individual tickets total under ¥2,000
Day 1
≈ ¥5,300 (~$35)(transport ¥1,200 (~$8) · fees ¥300 (~$2) · meals ¥3,800 (~$25))
Nishitetsu buses to Dazaifu area — day pass (¥900) covers all rides and saves money.
Start: Hakata Station
Breakfast
Hakata Station Breakfast
JR Hakata Station Eki-Naka, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Recommended: Mentaiko sandwich set (¥600-¥900)
Start point
Fukuoka's famous spicy cod roe specialty available early morning
Nishitetsu bus to Dazaifu, 30 min + 10 min walkFind bus
Walk 10 min to Dazaifu Tenmangu approach
Kasanoya Umegae Mochi Shop
Dazaifu Tenmangu approach street, Dazaifu, Fukuoka
Traditional sweet shop — umegae mochi ¥130, matches Dazaifu's history
View on Google MapsWalk 5 min from Dazaifu Tenmangu
Lunch
Dazaifu Tenmangu Local Restaurant
2-7-25 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka
Recommended: Burdock tempura udon (¥800-¥1,200)
Local specialty udon near the shrine with mountain views
Nishitetsu bus to Mt. Homan trailhead, 20 min + 30 min hikeFind bus
Houman-gu Kamado Shrine (Upper Shrine)
Demon Slayer
Mountain forest setting matches Kamado family home atmosphere; wear hiking shoes
Bus back to Dazaifu, 25 min + 5 min walkFind bus
Samurai Experience Dojo
Dazaifu cultural center area, Dazaifu, Fukuoka
Sword technique demo connects to Demon Slayer swordsmanship theme
View on Google MapsNishitetsu bus to Hakata, 40 min + 5 min walkFind bus
Dinner
Hakata Ramen Yokocho
2-10 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Recommended: Tonkotsu ramen with extra chashu (¥1,200-¥1,800)
Historic ramen alley — birthplace of tonkotsu ramen, 3 min walk to hotel
2 min walk
Check in at Hotel Sunroute Hakata
Hakata Station area
Day 2
≈ ¥4,500 (~$30)(transport ¥800 (~$5) · fees ¥500 (~$3) · meals ¥3,200 (~$21))
Canal City shuttle + subway within Fukuoka — individual tickets sufficient, total under ¥800.
Breakfast
Hotel Breakfast Buffet
Hotel Sunroute Hakata lobby
Recommended: Japanese morning set (¥1,200)
In hotel
Western and Japanese options available
Subway Kuko Line to Ohori-koen, 15 min + 2 min walk
Ohori Park
1-2 Ohorikoen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Traditional Japanese garden with lake views, peaceful morning atmosphere
View on Google MapsSubway to Nishijin, transfer to bus, 30 min totalFind bus
Fukuoka Tower
2-3-26 Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
234m observation deck ¥500, panoramic city views match anime cityscapes
View on Google MapsWalk 8 min from Fukuoka Tower
Lunch
Momochihama Seafood Restaurant
Momochihama district, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
Recommended: Fresh seafood chirashi bowl (¥1,500-¥2,200)
Local catch from Hakata Bay, known for sea bream and squid
Bus to Canal City, 25 minFind bus
Canal City Hakata
1-2-25 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Large shopping complex with anime goods stores and fountain shows
Walk 10 min from Canal City
Kushida Shrine
1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Historic shrine famous for Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, traditional atmosphere
View on Google MapsWalk 8 min to Hakata Station
Dinner
Hakata Station Food Court
JR Hakata Station, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Recommended: Motsunabe hot pot set (¥1,200-¥1,800)
Fukuoka specialty beef intestine hot pot, perfect end point for departure
Goal: Hakata Station
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