Japan Drive Route Guide
Area
Kyushu
Travel Period
2D1N
Route
703
Overview
Start
Fukuoka
Goal
Fukuoka
Way
return_trip
Travel Pace
relaxing
Distance
240 km
Rank
Highway fee
¥ 4,000
About this route
This is the shortest driving route in 2D1N routes. You can stay either Kitakyushu or Shimonoseki. Driving distance per day is about 80km and recommended for travellers who don't have enough time. If you are interested in culture and history, this route is suitable. You can visit unique shrines and temple like "Nanzoin Big Buddha" and "Miyajidake Shrine". You can also enjoy modern architectures like "Old Mitsui Club" where Einstein stayed before in "Mojiko Port Retro Area". The highlight is amazing view of Kanmon Strait.
Shimonoseki city is famous for seafood. Especially puffer fish is the most famous in Japan and must-try food there. At night, amazing night view of Kitakyushu can be seen from Mt.Sarakurayama.
At another highlight "Hiraodai(平尾台)", you will be amazed by dynamic scenery of the biggest Karst plateau in Kyushu.
Fukuoka
rental_car13 320 278*38
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Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki
sightseeing16 716 181*31
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Miyajidake Shrine
sightseeing375 088 700
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Kanmon Strait(MekariDaini Observatory)
sightseeing16 746 490*44
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Karato Market
sightseeing16 743 351*23
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Karato Market
sightseeing16 743 351*23
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Kanmonkyo Bridge
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Kamonwharf
restaurant16 743 348*45
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Shunpanro
restaurant16 744 602*64
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Kanmon Strait(MekariDaini Observatory)
sightseeing16 746 490*44
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Mojiko Port Retro Area & Observatory
sightseeing16 715 449*63
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Kaikyo Plaza
sightseeing16 716 181*31
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Kanmonkaikyo Museum
sightseeing16 685 875
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SankiroSaryo
restaurant16 685 748*57
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Kokura Castle
sightseeing16 464 629*33
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Miyajidake Shrine
sightseeing375 088 700
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MARINE WORLD uminonakamichi
sightseeing13 583 176
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Nanzoin Big Buddha
sightseeing55 699 781*35
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Sasagurikyudainomori
sightseeing55 750 865
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Fukuoka Airport
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Nippon Rent a Car(Fukuoka Airport International Terminal)
rental_car13 293 280*25
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Nippon Rent a Car(Fukuoka Airport 1 (Domestic Terminal))
rental_car13 354 214*12
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Hakata Station
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Nippon Rent a Car(Hakata Station Hakata Exit)
rental_car13 320 278*38
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Kushida Shrine
sightseeingNo car park
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Sumiyoshi Shrine
sightseeingNo car park
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Rakusuien
sightseeingNo car park
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Yanagibashi Market
sightseeing13 289 515*63
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Canal City Hakata
sightseeing513 319 351*73
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Daimaru Hakata
sightseeing13 318 639*23
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Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
sightseeing13 318 639*23
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Iwataya
sightseeing13 318 639*23
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Ohori Park
sightseeing13 315 285*13
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Yamanaka
restaurantNo car park
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Ginza Tenichi(Hakata)
restaurantNo car park
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Hanamidori Hakata station branch
restaurantNo car park
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Motsunabe Echigoya
restaurantNo car park
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Udon Taira
restaurantNo car park
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Motsunabe Oyama
restaurantNo car park
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Hakata Miyachiku
restaurantNo car park
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Ichiran
restaurantNo car park
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Hanamidori Nakasu Main Branch
restaurantNo car park
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Hakata Kira
restaurantNo car park
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Karen
restaurantNo car park
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Yoshizuka Unagi
restaurantNo car park
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Sushi sen
restaurantNo car park
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Tetsunabe Gyoza
restaurantNo car park
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Tetsunabe Gyoza
restaurantNo car park
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Kawataro Nakasu
restaurantNo car park
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Old Moji Mitsui Club
sightseeingCheck Description
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Tanka Ichiba Market
sightseeing16 465 326*14
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Ashiyagama no Sato
sightseeing68 860 031*17
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Roadside Station Munakata
public_facility68 630 353*27
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Mt.Sarakurayama Observatory
sightseeing16 365 413*61
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Munakata Taisha Shrine
sightseeing68 571 474
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Land Ship Cafe
restaurant375 116 051*05
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Hiraodai
sightseeing16 048 025*06
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Senbutsu Limestone Cave
sightseeing16 018 268
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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
sightseeing13 522 832
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Kawachi Whisteria Garden
sightseeing16 275 252*88
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Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki
sightseeing16 716 181*31
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Fukuoka
rental_car13 320 278*38
Location Guide Page
Mojiko Port Retro Area & Observatory
sightseeing16 715 449*63
Location Guide Page

Kokura Castle
sightseeing16 464 629*33
Location Guide Page

Sasagurikyudainomori
sightseeing55 750 865
Location Guide Page

Karato Market
sightseeing16 743 351*23
Location Guide Page

Kanmonkyo Bridge
sightseeingCheck description
Location Guide Page

Miyajidake Shrine
sightseeing375 088 700
Location Guide Page

Karato Market
sightseeing16 743 351*23
Location Guide Page

Kanmonkyo Bridge
sightseeingCheck description
Location Guide Page

Kamonwharf
restaurant16 743 348*45
Location Guide Page

Shunpanro
restaurant16 744 602*64
Location Guide Page
Kanmon Strait(MekariDaini Observatory)
sightseeing16 746 490*44
Location Guide Page

Mojiko Port Retro Area & Observatory
sightseeing16 715 449*63
Location Guide Page

Kaikyo Plaza
sightseeing16 716 181*31
Location Guide Page

Kanmonkaikyo Museum
sightseeing16 685 875
Location Guide Page

SankiroSaryo
restaurant16 685 748*57
Location Guide Page

Kokura Castle
sightseeing16 464 629*33
Location Guide Page

Miyajidake Shrine
sightseeing375 088 700
Location Guide Page

MARINE WORLD uminonakamichi
sightseeing13 583 176
Location Guide Page

Nanzoin Big Buddha
sightseeing55 699 781*35
Location Guide Page

Sasagurikyudainomori
sightseeing55 750 865
Location Guide Page

Fukuoka Airport
public_facilityCheck Description
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Nippon Rent a Car(Fukuoka Airport International Terminal)
rental_car13 293 280*25
Location Guide Page
Nippon Rent a Car(Fukuoka Airport 1 (Domestic Terminal))
rental_car13 354 214*12
Location Guide Page
Hakata Station
public_facilityCheck description
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Nippon Rent a Car(Hakata Station Hakata Exit)
rental_car13 320 278*38
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Gas Station(Hakata Station)
public_facility13 291 517
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Kushida Shrine
sightseeingNo car park
Location Guide Page

Sumiyoshi Shrine
sightseeingNo car park
Location Guide Page

Rakusuien
sightseeingNo car park
Location Guide Page

Yanagibashi Market
sightseeing13 289 515*63
Location Guide Page

Canal City Hakata
sightseeing513 319 351*73
Location Guide Page

Daimaru Hakata
sightseeing13 318 639*23
Location Guide Page

Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
sightseeing13 318 639*23
Location Guide Page

Iwataya
sightseeing13 318 639*23
Location Guide Page

Ohori Park
sightseeing13 315 285*13
Location Guide Page

Yamanaka
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Ginza Tenichi(Hakata)
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Hanamidori Hakata station branch
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Motsunabe Echigoya
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Udon Taira
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Motsunabe Oyama
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Hakata Miyachiku
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Ichiran
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Hanamidori Nakasu Main Branch
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Hakata Kira
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Karen
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Yoshizuka Unagi
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Sushi sen
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Tetsunabe Gyoza
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Tetsunabe Gyoza
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Kawataro Nakasu
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Old Moji Mitsui Club
sightseeingCheck Description
Location Guide Page

Tanka Ichiba Market
sightseeing16 465 326*14
Location Guide Page

Ashiyagama no Sato
sightseeing68 860 031*17
Location Guide Page

Roadside Station Munakata
public_facility68 630 353*27
Location Guide Page
Mt.Sarakurayama Observatory
sightseeing16 365 413*61
Location Guide Page

Munakata Taisha Shrine
sightseeing68 571 474
Location Guide Page

Land Ship Cafe
restaurant375 116 051*05
Location Guide Page

Hiraodai
sightseeing16 048 025*06
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Senbutsu Limestone Cave
sightseeing16 018 268
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Gas Station(Fukuoka airport International Terminal)
public_facility13 293 311*00
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Gas Station(Fukuoka airport Domestic Terminal)
public_facility13 354 038*10
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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
sightseeing13 522 832
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Kawachi Whisteria Garden
sightseeing16 275 252*88
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Day. 1Fukuoka to Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki
This day will head from Fukuoka to Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki aera. Mileage is about 120㎞ only and you can travel leisurely.
The first destination can be either "Nanzoin Big Buddha(南蔵院)" or "Miyajidake Shrine(宮地嶽神社)" where is famous for panoramic scenery with straight road extending to the sea. The highlights of the day are the Shimonoseki and Mojiko Port is located across the Kanmon Strait. It is recommended to have "Grilled Curry" at Mojiko or "Puffer fish" at Shimonoseki.
"Mojiko Port Retro Area(門司港レトロ)” is famous for it's beautiful old europiean-style buildings include "Old Moji Mitsui Club" where Einstein loved to stay. Shimonoseki is famous for "Karato Market(唐戸市場)" and "Kamon Wharf(カモンワーフ)".
Both Mojiko side and Shimonoseki side have observatory deck and the panoramic Kanmon Strait view with Kanmon Bridge is must-see.
If you have time in the night, to visit "Mt.Sarakurayama Observatory(皿倉山展望台)" is good idea. Amazing night view of Kitakyushu town is waiting for you.
Rent a car at Fukuoka
Rental car rental and return at Fukuoka
All Kyushu driving routes we providing start from Fukuoka.
Below 3 branchs is the most recommended.
①Fukuoka Airport International Terminal Branch : For travelers who take international flight.
②Fukuoka Airport No.1 Branch (Domestic Terminal) : For travelers who take domestic flight.
③Hakata Station Hakata Exit Branch : For travelers who stay Fukuoka before or after driving trip and who take Shinkansen(Bullet train).
Stay at Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki
You will stay either Kitakyushu(北九州) or Shimonoseki(下関) city on this day. The two cities are located across the Kanmon Strait and need to cross the Kanmon Bridge by car. Most ofthe accommodations in these cityes are not Ryokans but western style hotels.
If you stay Kitakyushu city, around Kokura station(小倉駅) is recommended. There are many 3-4 star hotels and convenient to have dinner due to many restaurants.
If you stay Shimonoseki city, there are some 5 star hotels with panoramic view and recommended if your budget allows. In that case, it is better to book with dinner and they may provice puffer fish dinner which is their speciality.
About breakfast, Karato Market(唐戸市場) in Shimonoseki side opens from early morning and it is also good idea to book room only and have a breakfast at the markt.
Day. 2Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki to Fukuoka
This day will go back to Fukuoka from Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki. Mileage is about 120㎞ only.
First, the biggest highlights here is both "Mojiko Port Retro Area(門司港レトロ)” and "Karato Market(唐戸市場)". If you haven't been there, it is highly recommended and better to visit first. Then you should go to an observatory deck where you can enjoy paoramic Kanmon Strait view with Kanmon Bridge.
After lunch in either Mojiko Port Retro Area or Karato Market, let's visit "Hiraodai(平尾台)". You will be amazed by dynamic scenery of the biggest Karst plateau in Kyushu.
If your group has children, it is also nice to visit "MARINE WORLD uminonakamichi(マリンワールド海の中道)"the biggest aquarium in Kyushu.
There are some traffic jam adound Fukuoka and it takes time to filling up gas and return your car too. If you don't stay Fukuoka and take flight on this day, please reach rental car shop at least 3 hours before the flight.
Return a car at Fukuoka
Rental car rental and return at Fukuoka
All Kyushu driving routes we providing start from Fukuoka.
Below 3 branchs is the most recommended.
①Fukuoka Airport International Terminal Branch : For travelers who take international flight.
②Fukuoka Airport No.1 Branch (Domestic Terminal) : For travelers who take domestic flight.
③Hakata Station Hakata Exit Branch : For travelers who stay Fukuoka before or after driving trip and who take Shinkansen(Bullet train).
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