A Book Within a Book: Map Book

MAP 1 Fukuoka map, MAP 2 Fukuoka subway map, MAP 3 150 yen bus route
MAP 4 Hakata Station Bus Stop, MAP 5 Tenjin Bus Stop, MAP 6 JR Hakata Station
MAP 7 Fukuoka City Center, MAP 8 Tenjin, MAP 9 Daimyo/Imaizumi, MAP 10 Nakasu/Gion
MAP 11 Seaside Momochi Beach Park, MAP 12 Ohori Park, MAP 13 Designhu,
MAP 14 Yanagawa, MAP 15 Yufuin, MAP 16 Beppu area, MAP 17 Beppu city center
MAP 18 Kannawa Onsen, MAP 19 Nagasaki Prefecture, MAP 20 Nagasaki Tram Route Map,
MAP 21 Nagasaki Station, MAP 22 Peace Park, MAP 23 Minami Yamate/Higashi Yamate,
MAP 24 Kankodori, MAP 25 Unzen, MAP 26 Kokura, MAP 27 Moji Port,
MAP 28 Uminonakamichi, MAP 29 Nokonoshima, MAP 30 Ureshino Onsen, MAP 31 Takeo Onsen,
MAP 32 Arita, MAP 33 Hita, MAP 34 Obama Onsen, MAP 35 Shimonoseki

PART 1 MUST DO LIST

Fukuoka Travel Essentials
Must Know 01 Short but Full-Fledged Trip: 4 Best Itineraries

Must Go 01 5 Major Cities & 12 Small Towns in Northern Kyushu
Must Go 02: 7 Must-Visit Spots for a Certified Photo
Must Go 03: 3 Night View Spots You'll Regret Missing
Must Go 04: 4 Retro-Inspired Photo Zones
Must Go 05: 5 Great Hot Springs for a Time of Complete Relaxation

Must Eat 01 Japan's representative dish, sushi
Must Eat 02 Rich Broth, 8 Hakata Ramen
Must Eat 03 Authentic Taste: 8 Hakata Udon Dishes
Must Eat 04 The Original Taste of Nagasaki Champon
Must Eat 05 The Taste That Calls for Sake: The Four Great Motsunabe
Must Eat 06 Crispy on the outside, crispy on the inside, the four major types of gyukatsu and pork cutlet
Must Eat 07 Fantastic Marbling, Beef and Yakiniku
Must Eat 08 The Taste of a Veteran: Four Major Eel Dishes
Must Eat 09 Unique Flavors, 4 Major Yellow Clay Dishes
Must Eat 10 Weird Cuisines: The Top 3 Yaki Curry
Must Eat 11 Sweet Traditions, 4 Great Castella Cakes
Must Eat 12 Breaddoli and Breadsuni, Bread Pilgrimage
Must Eat 13 Sweet Journey, Sweet Road
Must Eat 14 Cafe Tour Filled with the Scent of Coffee
Must Eat 15 A Thousand Flavors of Japanese Sake

Must Buy 01 Drugstore, 16 Popular Items
Must Buy 02 Supermarket, 25 Popular Items
Must Buy 03 Idea Products, Stationery, and 18 Popular Items
Must Buy 04 Shopping Tips: Luxury Goods, Fashion, and Sporting Goods
Must Buy 05 Must-Have Shopping Items: Figures, Anime, and Character Goods
Must Buy 06: Shopping for Whole Foods at a Frugal Price

PART 2 FUKUOKA Fukuoka

Fukuoka Quick Guide
One-day trip near Fukuoka
Going to Fukuoka from Korea
Japanese entry procedures
From Fukuoka International Airport to the city center
From Hakata Port International Terminal to the city center
From surrounding cities to Fukuoka
Fukuoka City Transportation
AREA 01 Central Fukuoka
AREA 02 Outskirts of Fukuoka
Small Town 01 Uminonakamichi
Small Town 02 Nokonoshima
Small Town 03 Dazaifu
Small Town 04 Yanagawa
Small Town 05 Ureshino Onsen
Small Town 06 Takeo Onsen
Small Town 07 Arita

PART 3 YUFUIN 由布院

Yufuin Quick Guide
One-day trip near Yufuin
From surrounding cities to Yufuin
AREA 01 Yufuin
Small Town 08 Hita

PART 4 ​​BEPPU Department

Beppu Quick Guide
One-day trip near Beppu
From Oita International Airport to Beppu
From surrounding cities to Beppu
Beppu City Transportation
AREA 01 Beppu

PART 5 NAGASAKI 長崎

Nagasaki Quick Guide
One-day trip near Nagasaki
From Nagasaki International Airport to the city center
From surrounding cities to Nagasaki
Nagasaki City Transportation
AREA 01 Nagasaki
Small Town 09 Huis Ten Bosch
Small town 10 Unzen
Small Town 11 Obama Onsen

PART 6 KITAKYUSHU 北九州

Kitakyushu Quick Guide
One-day trip near Kitakyushu
From Kitakyushu International Airport to the city center
From surrounding cities to Kitakyushu
AREA 01 Kokura/Moji Port
Small town 12 Shimonoseki

PART 7 TRAVEL TIPS

01 Basic information about Japan, 02 Making a passport, 03 Best travel season, 04 Useful travel information, 05 Setting a travel budget,
06 Economical flight tickets, 07 Savings on currency exchange, 08 Accommodation booking tips, 09 Train travel tips,
10 Bus/Rental Car Travel Tips, 11 Internet/Mail/Phone, 12 Expert Travel Tips, 13 Accident Response Tips
14 Pack Light

[1] 192 hot spots, 149 delicious restaurants, 44 hot springs, and 86 shopping spots discovered by a travel expert.

From 400-year-old eateries to the latest hot spots, two travel experts, who have written dozens of best-selling guidebooks, have explored every nook and cranny of Fukuoka for over 30 years, discovering 192 hot spots, 149 delicious restaurants, 44 hot springs with excellent water, and 86 shopping destinations.

[2] Only the 30-year-old favorite restaurants of authors with easy accessibility

The best part of traveling is eating delicious food.
But with so many delicious restaurants and so many menus, it can be stressful to decide where and what to eat.
The authors' highly recommended menu from their favorite restaurant for 30 years puts an end to these worries.
149 of the best restaurants, carefully selected for their accessibility and convenience, catering to travelers' needs.
We've carefully selected the best recommended dishes in Fukuoka, including special dishes that can only be found in the original country, original flavors, long-established dishes, coffee, and sweets.

[3] 12 Small City Travel Destinations for Nature and Healing

If you want to escape the stress of everyday life and heal, a trip to a small city in Japan is perfect.
We've carefully selected 12 small towns perfect for recharging your energy while enjoying nature.
You can heal your body and mind by soaking in hot springs and strolling through the alleyways in 12 small towns, including Uminonakamichi, Nokonoshima, Dizaifu, Yanagawa, Ureshino Onsen, Takeo Onsen, and Arita, all accessible from Fukuoka; Huis Ten Bosch, Unzen, and Obama Onsen, all accessible from Nagasaki; Shimonoseki, accessible from Kitakyushu; and Hita, accessible from Yufuin.

[4] No more choice paralysis, just the best items guaranteed to succeed.

One of the most difficult things in the world is making good choices.
If you're wondering where to go, what to eat, and what to buy during your short trip, "Close Up Fukuoka" is the answer.
It introduces the top 5 or less items, such as places you must visit, things you must eat, and things you must buy, regardless of whether you go or not.


[5] Verification completed, Google Maps ratings and Tabelog ratings included

The highlight of restaurant search is the star rating.
However, there are two ways to search for restaurant ratings in Japan.
Google Maps star ratings, which are mainly used by foreigners, and Tabelog star ratings, a food and drink website mainly used by Japanese locals.
If you want a restaurant that never fails, checking out both is the answer.
In "Close-up Fukuoka," the latest star ratings from '★ Google Maps/Tabelog' are included at the beginning of each of the 149 restaurants for the convenience of travelers.


[6] Finding the Really Easy Way

Don't worry even if you have no sense of direction.
Scanning the QR code at the bottom of the book will launch Google Maps' navigation function.
Additionally, the automatic input of Japanese place names and addresses allows you to use taxis and Uber apps without any knowledge of Japanese. Simply scanning a QR code automatically connects you to the website of a landmark, restaurant, or shop, providing all the information you need, from photos that couldn't fit in a book, to signature menus and hotspot information.
You can also find tons of information and reviews, including rates, hours of operation, and special events.

[7] Check the latest information immediately with QR code

The world changes every day, and travel is no exception.
Sometimes, you may be surprised when a famous restaurant suddenly closes or the price of food goes up.
Additionally, attractions such as museums may be closed or admission fees may increase.
"Close-up Fukuoka" allows you to check the local situation immediately through QR code.
Continuously updated information makes your trip to Fukuoka more enjoyable.

[8] Key information that shows the entire ranking information at a glance

You don't have to worry about where to go or what to eat.
After you've mapped out the entire area with your pocket mapbook, scan the QR code on that page.
Information on local attractions, restaurants, and shopping rankings is visible at a glance.
Popular attractions and restaurants are displayed with star ratings and Google Maps ratings, making it easier to choose.
In short, you can have a trip that cannot fail.

[9] Light and convenient map book & smartphone travel

Now, leave your Fukuoka travel to the light Map Book and your smartphone.
First, I save the detailed book information of the place I'm going to today as a photo on my phone.
When leaving the hotel, leave behind your heavy books and only bring a light map book and smartphone.
Scan the QR code on the map book and you'll get all the travel information you need!