Japan Drive Route Guide

Area

Kyushu

Travel Period

2D1N

Route

703

Overview

Start

Fukuoka

Goal

Fukuoka

Way

return_trip

Travel Pace

normal

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.

Bookmark Route

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

If you want to rent or return your car in Fukuoka, the below branches are recommended. Please choose the one which is suitable for your itinerary. [1]Fukuoka Airport International Terminal Branch-福岡空港国際線ターミナル営業所 At Fukuoka airport(FUK), it is impossible to walk in between the international terminal and the domestic terminal on foot. You need to take the free shuttle bus and it takes about 15 min. Therefore, if you take an international flight, please book a rental car with this branch. From/to the international terminal, you need to take the free shuttle bus. It takes about 3 min. [2]Fukuoka Airport No.1 Branch(Domestic Terminal)-福岡空港第１営業所 If you take a domestic flight at Fukuoka airport(FUK), please book rental car with this branch. From/to domestic terminal "Exit A", it is 150m and takes 3 min on foot. [3]Hakata Station Hakata Exit Branch-博多駅博多口営業所 If you want to rent or return the car near Hakata station, it is the most convenient branch. From/to Hakata station, it is 300m and takes about 5 min on foot only. It is also convenient for hotels and restaurants too.

High light

Miyajidake Shrine

Kanmon Strait(Mekari 2nd Observatory)

Karato Market & Kamon Wharf

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

High light

Mojiko Port Retro Area & Observatory

Kokura Castle

Sasagurikyudainomori

Karato Market & Kamon Wharf

Kanmonkyo Bridge

Miyajidake Shrine

Check Other 2D1N Kyushu Route

Route number	Start city	Goal city	Way	Travel Pace	Distance	Highway fee	Detail
4609	Amami	Amami	return_trip	busy	280 km	¥ 0	check
701	Fukuoka	Fukuoka	return_trip	busy	320 km	¥ 0	check
702	Fukuoka	Fukuoka	return_trip	busy	380 km	¥ 0	check

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Fukuoka

Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki

Miyajidake Shrine

Kanmon Strait(Mekari 2nd Observatory)

Karato Market & Kamon Wharf

Karato Market & Kamon Wharf

Kanmonkyo Bridge

Shunpanro

Kanmon Strait(Mekari 2nd Observatory)

Mojiko Port Retro Area & Observatory

Kaikyo Plaza

Kanmonkaikyo Museum

SankiroSaryo

Kokura Castle

Miyajidake Shrine

MARINE WORLD uminonakamichi

Nanzoin Big Buddha

Sasagurikyudainomori

Fukuoka Airport

Nippon Rent a Car(Fukuoka Airport International Terminal)

Nippon Rent a Car(Fukuoka Airport 1 (Domestic Terminal))

Hakata Station

Nippon Rent a Car(Hakata Station Hakata Exit)

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine(Fukuoka)

Rakusuien

Yanagibashi Market

Canal City Hakata

Daimaru Hakata

Fukuoka Mitsukoshi

Iwataya

Ohori Park

Yamanaka

Ginza Tenichi(Hakata)

Hanamidori Hakata station branch

Motsunabe Echigoya

Udon Taira

Motsunabe Oyama

Hakata Miyachiku

Ichiran

Hanamidori Nakasu Main Branch

Hakata Kira

Karen

Yoshizuka Unagi

Sushi sen

Tetsunabe Gyoza

Tetsunabe Gyoza

Kawataro Nakasu

Old Moji Mitsui Club

Tanka Ichiba Market

Ashiyagama no Sato

Roadside Station Munakata

Mt.Sarakurayama Observatory

Munakata Taisha Shrine

Land Ship Cafe

Hiraodai

Senbutsu Limestone Cave

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park

Kawachi Whisteria Garden

Kawachi Whisteria Garden

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park

Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki

Fukuoka

Mojiko Port Retro Area & Observatory

Kokura Castle

Sasagurikyudainomori

Karato Market & Kamon Wharf

Kanmonkyo Bridge

Miyajidake Shrine

Karato Market & Kamon Wharf

Kanmonkyo Bridge

Shunpanro

Kanmon Strait(Mekari 2nd Observatory)

Mojiko Port Retro Area & Observatory

Kaikyo Plaza

Kanmonkaikyo Museum

SankiroSaryo

Kokura Castle

Miyajidake Shrine

MARINE WORLD uminonakamichi