★INTRO
This is FUKUOKA
A dazzling shot from your trip to Fukuoka and Kitakyushu
Introduction to Japanese hot springs
An emotional trip by train and boat
The Four Seasons of Fukuoka and Kitakyushu

Fukuoka Food & Shopping Exploration Diary
Fukuoka Food Map | Local Snacks | Local Drinks | Seasonal Fruit Desserts | Convenience Store Snacks | Top 5 Breakfast Spots

Fukuoka Food Exploration Diary
Tonkotsu Ramen I Udon I Motsunabe I Mizutaki I Seafood Dishes I Eel Rice Bowl I Mentaiko I Yakitori & Yakiniku I Izakaya I Yatai

Fukuoka Shopping Exploration Diary
Supermarkets & Don Quijote & Specialty Food Stores I Drugstores I Budget-Friendly Goods & Lifestyle Brands I Fukuoka Fashion Shopping I Complete Fukuoka Shopping Route I Popular Souvenirs and Sweets I Sundry Souvenirs That Will Satisfy You for a Long Time I Alcohol

Fukuoka Travel Guide
Recommended Itinerary: 14 Fukuoka Theme Model Courses I 10 Best Courses in Fukuoka and Northern Kyushu
Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, and Beppu IN & OUT
Transportation within Kitakyushu
How to use city buses and BRT
Fukuoka Transportation Pass Guide
Using the Japanese version of T-money and IC cards
Currency Exchange & Local Payment Know-How
Book your accommodation
Fukuoka Accommodation Guide by Area
Basic information about the Fukuoka/Northern Kyushu area

★Fukuoka
How to get to Fukuoka
Fukuoka City Transportation
● Hakata Station and its surroundings
SPECIAL PAGE Lalaport Fukuoka
● Canal City, Nakasu, Gion
Tenjin, Daimyo, Imaizumi
● Ohori Park/Ropponmatsu
● Yakuin, Shirogane, Hirao
● Seaside Momochi
● Hakata Port/Uminonakamichi
SPECIAL PAGE Ainoshima
● Nokonoshima

★Dazaifu
★Yanagawa

★Yufuin
How to get to Yufuin
Yufuin city transportation
● Yufuin Station and its surroundings
● Yunotsubo Street
● Kinrinko and its surroundings
● Southern area of ​​Yufuin
● Highlands north of Yufuin
Same-day hot springs & public baths
Yufuin Onsen Ryokan & Hotels

★Beppu
How to get to Beppu
Beppu City Transportation
● Around JR Beppu Station
SPECIAL PAGE A slightly special day in Beppu
Beppu Hell Pilgrimage
Kannawa day trip hot spring
Beppu Onsen Ryokans & Hotels

★Kurokawa Onsen
How to get to Kurokawa Onsen
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan

★Kokura (Kitakyushu)
How to get to Kokura
● Around JR Kokura Station
● Kokura suburbs

★Mojiko (Kitakyushu)
How to get to Mojiko
Mojiko City Transportation
● Mojiko Retro
● Mekari Park

★Shimonoseki
How to get to Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki City Transportation
Shimonoseki Station and its surroundings
● From Karato Terminal to Kanmon Bridge

★INDEX

★Mapbook (separate appendix)
1) Fukuoka Metropolitan Area
2) Fukuoka evangelism
3) Hakata Station and its surroundings
4) Canal City, Nakasu, Gion
5) Tenjin, Daimyo, and Imaizumi
6) Ohori Park and Ropponmatsu
7) Yakuin, Shirogane, Hirao
8) Seaside Momochi
9) Dazaifu
10) Yanagawa
11) Yoo Hu-in's missionary work
12) Yufuin Station and its surroundings
13) Yunotsubo Street
14) Kinrinko and its surroundings
15) Around JR Beppu Station
16) Beppu Hell Pilgrimage (Kannawa)
17) Kurokawa Onsen
18) Around JR Kokura Station
19) Mojiko Retro
20) Shimonoseki

★ Thanks to readers' enthusiastic requests, "This Is Fukuoka" is finally published!

“When will the Fukuoka book be released?” “This is Fukuoka, please!”
Finally, we've answered readers' earnest requests that have persisted for years.
Written by Korea's top Japanese travel writers who have swept the top two travel category bestsellers for three consecutive years with "This Is Tokyo" and "This Is Osaka," the book features sensational photos by travel creators, allowing you to experience vivid scenes of Fukuoka with every turn of the page.
This is the most complete travel book on Fukuoka, capturing the true charm of Fukuoka that feels new every time you visit.

★ From strolling through downtown alleys to exploring small towns in the suburbs, a local trip filled with warmth and emotion.

Photos and text capture Fukuoka's uniquely relaxed and gentle atmosphere, different from Tokyo and Osaka, and guide you through every corner of the city.
Moments of city travel fill the day: the sparkling lakeside in the morning, the alleyway atmosphere of the afternoon with coffee and music, the izakaya filled with regulars at night, and the dim lights of the yatai along the Nakasu River.
Add to this the retro suburban towns of Dazaifu, Yanagawa, Kokura, Mojiko, and Shimonoseki, as well as hot spring towns like Yufuin, Beppu, and Kurokawa, and you have a complete emotional journey encompassing all of northern Kyushu.

★ A guidebook with easy structure and courses that follow the traveler's path, making reading a journey in itself.

One of the reasons why the "This Is" series has been loved for so long is that it breaks away from the rigid structure of "attractions → shopping → restaurants" and organizes it by district according to the actual route of travelers, and groups information on restaurants, cafes, and shopping in each district into practical yet interesting themes.
Thanks to this, you can see the characteristics of each region at a glance and easily plan natural and efficient travel routes and travel themes.
By following the 14 themed model courses that allow you to enjoy the compact city of Fukuoka in 2 to 4 hours, and the 10 courses that cover Fukuoka and Northern Kyushu, you will experience the pleasure of reading along with the sense of immersion as if you were on a trip.

★ A lineup of delicious restaurants in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu that will have you falling in love with their flavors and intoxicated by their atmosphere.

From trendy hot spots to hidden local favorites, long-established establishments with a storied past, and traditional restaurants, this book features only the best, carefully selected by dedicated Japanese travel writers who are passionate about food.
This guide will guide you on a culinary adventure from morning to night, featuring representative dishes of Kitakyushu, such as tonkotsu ramen, burdock tempura udon, mentaiko, motsunabe, mizutaki, and yaki curry, as well as local snacks and drinks, eye-catching desserts, convenience store snacks, breakfast restaurants, yakiniku and yakitori, izakaya, and street food stalls, all with abundant photos.
All restaurant information is compiled without exaggeration or advertising, based on local reviews and actual experiences, delivering a much deeper taste and story than what you can find on the internet.

★ From the latest items to discount strategies, a Fukuoka shopping expert's secret notes

One of the reasons why Fukuoka is called the "Nth-time travel destination" is because of its convenient shopping route.
This book provides an easy-to-understand guide to shopping malls, department stores, and general stores in the Tenjin area, Fukuoka's largest commercial district, organized into themed shopping routes, starting from JR Hakata Station, which is a 5-minute subway ride from the airport.
We also generously included shopping tips, recommended items, and tax-free procedures.
From Daimyo Street's select shops and roadside shops, character goods shops, subculture shops, drugstores, convenience stores, Don Quijote, large supermarkets, local supermarkets, liquor stores, airport souvenir shops, and even grocery markets, this book contains all the shopping spots that will fill you with the Fukuoka mood.

★ You're leaving without knowing this? Here are some Fukuoka travel tips you'll regret missing.

Fukuoka is a small city with simple routes, making it easy to navigate if you know just the essential information.
This book is packed with practical information, including transportation and payment systems using QR codes and contactless cards, and how to use mobile pay and check cards.
From how to make reservations at Japanese restaurants, to guides to attractions and restaurants requiring advance reservations, tips on choosing accommodations, a guide to hot springs, a two-day, one-night ryokan itinerary, and even the order of kaiseki meals, this guide provides detailed, useful tips and up-to-date information that even novice travelers can easily follow, enhancing the completeness of their Fukuoka trip.

★ The "This Is" series is the ultimate guide to finding your way! Detailed and friendly transportation information.

One of the reasons the "This Is" series has been so trusted for so long is its meticulous approach to providing traffic information.
It covers everything from how to use the airport and ferry terminals to city transportation, major bus terminals and station exits, discount tickets and the latest transportation passes, how to use the JR Kitakyushu Rail Pass and San-Q Pass, and tips for booking and transferring trains and express buses.
Organizing this complex information 'intelligibly, well, precisely, neatly, and sensibly' using infographics, maps, and diagrams is the know-how of a travel publishing company.
Thanks to this, readers can completely relieve themselves of their worries about local travel without having to go through the trouble of searching for information one by one.

★Useful on-site! Specially included in a portable mapbook that's easier to read than Google Maps.

Intuitive, lightweight, and portable map books are particularly satisfying for readers.
The book is designed to be concise and clear, allowing you to quickly access the locations of all the travel destinations, restaurants, and shopping spots introduced in the book at a glance, so you can use it quickly during your actual trip.
It's not as complicated as Google Maps, so even first-time users can quickly get used to it, and even first-time users can easily find their way around.
Another attractive feature is that you can open it at any time without worrying about your phone's battery or internet connection.