I would like to spend 2-3 weeks in Japan preferably Fukuoka. My birthday is coming up……I would love to treat myself since I have always wanted to visit Japan. Although, I have never been to Japan before but something about big cities has never been something that I enjoy. Lol. I feel lost as if I am in a complicated maze. So Tokyo is out of my list.
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Are there mid size cities you can recommend?
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Has anyone been to Fukuoka?
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Any other helpful tips is quite appreciated
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If you don’t like big crowded cities I’d recommend Hiroshima and Fukuoka. Lived in both and they are great!
If you want to do a bit more tourism, Hiroshima might be better. But if you want to go out and have great food, I’d recommend Fukuoka.
Why not do both though? You can get a Shinkansen for less than 100$ and it takes a bit more than one hour.
Hey, so, I lived in Japan 8 years and before that, did a lot of backpacking around these parts.
Not saying anyone else’s suggestion is bad, plenty of good stuff in that post, but here’s one I just don’t see often enough: if you can, and especially if you are in Fukuoka, try to spend a few days at the southernmost tip of Kyushu, around Kagoshima.
Nature there is absolutely unbelievable, especially around Sakurajima, and the local culture is in complete contrast with more mainland-ish “Tokaido” culture. It’s a trip inside a trip.
Anything to know about accommodations in Japan ? I’m okay spending a bit more, but even outside of Tokyo I can’t seem to find a reasonable place I’d be willing to stay in. I work 40-50 hours a week and every place just looks too small.
Bro, I’m about to publish a full video about living Fukuoka! I spend last month with 40 nomads doing a project called Colive Fukuoka. welcome to check my YouTube channel “sergiosala” to see the video soon!
Fukuoka is a great choice! It has a more laidback vibe compared to Tokyo but still has plenty to see and do. Enjoy your birthday trip!