Where should I go on day 2 of a 3-day Fukuoka trip?
On day 2, explore the city and Science Museum, visit Marine World or head to Momochi Beach. All three plans keep the final day close to the airport.
Choose a 3 days / 2 nights itinerary
A first visit to Fukuoka in 3 days
This itinerary assumes arrival at Fukuoka Airport's international terminal, 2 nights near Hakata Station and departure in the afternoon or later on day 3. Adjust the order if you have an early flight or stay in Tenjin. Morning and afternoon headings show the order of travel, not train departure times.
A first visit to Fukuoka in 3 days →3 days / 2 nights BA day at Marine World
Choose this if you would rather spend time with marine life than move between several city sights. Visit Marine World on day 2 and return to Hakata for the evening.
A day at Marine World →3 days / 2 nights CMomochi views and dinner in Tenjin
Visit Momochi Beach and the observation deck, then have dinner in Tenjin.
Momochi views and dinner in Tenjin →A first visit to Fukuoka in 3 days
This itinerary assumes arrival at Fukuoka Airport's international terminal, 2 nights near Hakata Station and departure in the afternoon or later on day 3. Adjust the order if you have an early flight or stay in Tenjin. Morning and afternoon headings show the order of travel, not train departure times.
Day 1 · Airport → Hakata → old town
- International terminal → Domestic terminal
Complete immigration on international-terminal floor 2, collect your luggage on floor 1 and clear customs. Go to free-shuttle stop 5 outside arrivals. Get off at the south side of the domestic terminal and use subway entrances 1A or 1B. The shuttle ride takes about 10 minutes; waiting and walking are extra.
Airport: official boarding-point mapStandard subway faresInternational-terminal arrival and departure procedures
- Airport station → Hakata hotel
Hakata is two stops away on the Airport Line. Leave your luggage at your hotel; ask in advance about storage before check-in. Use the hotel address to find the nearest Hakata Station exit.
- Hakata hotel → Old town or Tenjin
If you arrive late, keep dinner near Hakata Station. If you have more time, choose either the area around Kushida Shrine or Tenjin. The Hakata Station camera shows the street outside; use station and operator information for train services.
Day 2 · Park walk and city exhibitions
- Hakata Station → Ohori Park
Take the Airport Line from Hakata to Ohori-koen Station and walk to the park. The lakeside path is about 2km; you can walk only part of it. Check opening arrangements and admission separately if you also want to visit the Japanese garden.
Fukuoka City tourism authority: Ohori ParkStandard subway fares
- Ohori Park → Science Museum in Ropponmatsu
Have lunch around Ohori, then head to Ropponmatsu. Your restaurant location will determine the bus stop or walking route. The Science Museum is near Ropponmatsu Station exit 3. Adult admission to the fifth-floor Basic Exhibition is 510 yen; check Tuesday closures before leaving.
Science Museum accessScience MuseumStandard subway faresBasic Exhibition hoursFukuoka City tourism authority: Ohori Park
- Ropponmatsu Station → Tenjin or your Hakata hotel
After the museum, take the Nanakuma Line from Ropponmatsu towards Tenjin-minami or Hakata. If you plan to visit a yatai in Tenjin, leave large luggage at the hotel and check each stall's location and payment methods.
Fukuoka City: visiting yataiStandard subway faresScience MuseumBasic Exhibition hours
If the museum is closed, spend longer in either Ohori Park or Momochi. With children, you could switch day 2 to the Marine World itinerary. If long walks are difficult, skip the full park circuit and check the walks between your hotel, stations, stops and attractions.
Day 3 · Finish in Hakata before your flight
- Hakata hotel → Meal or walk near the station
If time allows, eat near Hakata Station or take a short old-town walk. A return trip to Momochi or Uminonakamichi can leave too little time for the airport. Marine World requires a JR transfer at Kashii, so visit on a different day.
Marine World: official access map for 2026Fukuoka City tourism: Kushida Shrine StationMomochi accessAdmission and hoursNishitetsu timetable and fare searchAdmissionHours and construction works
- Hakata Station → International terminal
Take the Airport Line from Hakata to Fukuoka Airport Station, then the free shuttle from domestic-terminal stop 1 to the international terminal. Allow separately for collecting luggage, walking to the station, shuttle waits, airline check-in and security.
For a morning flight, go straight to the airport. Fit in a meal or short walk near the station only after allowing for the Airport Line, travel and waiting for the free shuttle from domestic stop 1, and international departure procedures before your airline's check-in deadline.
Included: Science Museum Basic Exhibition: 510 yen
Costs not included: Subway, bus, JR and Nishitetsu fares; accommodation, meals, flights and shopping; and optional paid visits such as the planetarium, special exhibitions and museums. Remove the admission charge for any attraction you skip.
The subtotal covers only adult admission to the Science Museum Basic Exhibition: 510 yen. Special exhibitions, the planetarium, transport, accommodation, meals and flights are extra. Remove the admission charge if you skip the museum.
A day at Marine World
Choose this if you would rather spend time with marine life than move between several city sights. Visit Marine World on day 2 and return to Hakata for the evening.
Day 1 · Fukuoka Airport → Hakata hotel → dinner
- International terminal → Hakata Station
Take the free shuttle from international arrivals stop 5 to the south side of the domestic terminal. Use entrances 1A or 1B and take the Airport Line two stops to Hakata. Immigration and shuttle waits are additional to the train ride.
- Hakata Station → Hotel and dinner
Leave your luggage at the hotel if possible, then have dinner in Hakata.
Day 2 · JR from Hakata → transfer at Kashii → Uminonakamichi Station → Marine World → hotel
- Hakata Station → Kashii Station
From the JR platforms at Hakata, take the Kagoshima Main Line to Kashii.
Marine World: official access map for 2026AdmissionHours and construction works
- Kashii Station → Uminonakamichi Station and Marine World
Transfer to the JR Kashii Line, get off at Uminonakamichi and walk to Marine World. The official access map gives approximate train rides of 11 and 20 minutes and a 5-minute walk, excluding transfers and waits. Check opening times and your return JR train. The aquarium is closed on 18–21 January 2027; sea lion and dolphin shows are suspended from 12 January to 9 April. Check the reopening notice if you are going for the shows.
Marine World: official access map for 2026AdmissionHours and construction works
- Marine World → Hakata Station
Return from Uminonakamichi via Kashii to Hakata after your visit. Dinner in Hakata leaves more breathing room than adding another attraction that evening.
Marine World: official access map for 2026AdmissionHours and construction works
Day 3 · Hakata Station → international terminal
- Hakata Station → Fukuoka Airport international terminal
Take the Airport Line from Hakata to Fukuoka Airport Station. Transfer to the free shuttle at domestic-terminal stop 1 for international departures.
First allow for the Airport Line, the free shuttle from domestic stop 1 and international departure procedures before your airline's check-in deadline. Eat near Hakata Station only if time remains; do not revisit Marine World on departure day.
Included: Marine World: 2,500 yen
Costs not included: Subway, bus, JR and Nishitetsu fares; accommodation, meals, flights and shopping; and optional paid visits such as the planetarium, special exhibitions and museums. Remove the admission charge for any attraction you skip.
Aquarium admission and JR fares: standard admission to Marine World is 2,500 yen for adults and 1,200 yen for elementary and junior high school pupils. Return JR fares between Hakata and Uminonakamichi are extra. The subway one-day pass does not cover this journey.
Momochi views and dinner in Tenjin
Visit Momochi Beach and the observation deck, then have dinner in Tenjin.
Day 1 · Fukuoka Airport → Hakata hotel → old town
- International terminal → Hakata hotel
Take the stop 5 shuttle from the international terminal, then the Airport Line to Hakata. Leave your luggage at the hotel.
- Hakata Station → Old town and Hakata hotel
If time allows, get off at Kushida Shrine Station, walk around the shrine and have dinner in Hakata. Skip the old town if you arrive late.
Day 2 · Hakata → Tenjin → Momochi Beach and tower → Tenjin → Hakata
- Hakata Station → Bus stop in Tenjin
Take the Airport Line from Hakata to Tenjin. Use Nishitetsu's search to find the departure stop and destination for a bus towards the tower.
Standard subway faresMomochi accessAdmission and hoursNishitetsu timetable and fare search
- Tenjin → Tower and Momochi Beach
If your chosen service stops at Fukuoka Tower Minami, walk to the tower, visit the observation deck and continue to the beach to the north. The tower is closed on 28–29 June 2027. On those dates, skip the deck and walk on the beach only if the weather permits.
Momochi accessAdmission and hoursNishitetsu timetable and fare search
- Momochi → Tenjin and Hakata hotel
Leave time for lunch and a break, then take a bus back to Tenjin for dinner or return directly to your Hakata hotel. Check the return stop and last service separately from the outward journey.
Day 3 · Hakata Station → international terminal
- Hakata Station → Fukuoka Airport international terminal
Take the Airport Line from Hakata to Fukuoka Airport Station, then transfer to the free shuttle at domestic-terminal stop 1 for international departures.
Airport: official boarding-point mapStandard subway faresMomochi accessAdmission and hoursNishitetsu timetable and fare search
Allow for the Airport Line, the free shuttle from domestic stop 1 and international departure procedures before check-in closes. Even with an afternoon flight, do not assume you have time for another round trip to Momochi. Go straight to the airport if time is tight.
Included: Tower observation deck: 1,000 yen
Costs not included: Subway, bus, JR and Nishitetsu fares; accommodation, meals, flights and shopping; and optional paid visits such as the planetarium, special exhibitions and museums. Remove the admission charge for any attraction you skip.
Tower admission and buses: adult deck admission is 1,000 yen; bus and subway fares are extra. The city tourism guide's approximate 15-minute bus ride excludes the wait at the stop and the walk to the tower.
How much should I budget for admission on a 3-day Fukuoka trip?
Admission depends on which of the three routes you choose. Adult admission is 510 yen for the Science Museum, 2,500 yen for Marine World or 1,000 yen for the Fukuoka Tower observation deck. Transport, flights, accommodation and meals are extra.
Is the subway one-day pass cheaper?
The adult one-day pass costs 640 yen; single tickets cost 210–380 yen by journey. Assuming only the shortest 210-yen fare, three rides cost 630 yen, which is 10 yen less than the pass. Four rides cost 840 yen, making the pass 200 yen cheaper. Actual fares depend on each journey, so compare after choosing your stations. The subway pass does not cover JR or buses.
Admission by itinerary
City and Science Museum route: the Ohori Park walk is free; the fifth-floor Basic Exhibition costs 510 yen. Special exhibitions and the planetarium cost extra.
Marine World route: standard aquarium admission is 2,500 yen. Return JR fares from Hakata to Uminonakamichi are excluded.
Momochi and tower route: the beach walk is free; Fukuoka Tower's observation deck costs 1,000 yen. Bus and subway fares are extra.
If you visit both the Science Museum and Fukuoka Tower, adult admission totals 1,510 yen.
The airport shuttle between the international and domestic terminals is free. Subway, bus and JR fares are separate.
Standard subway faresOne-day passScience MuseumAdmission and hours
Returning to the airport on departure day
To add sightseeing on the last day, leave time to collect luggage at your hotel and reach the international terminal. For a morning flight, skip sightseeing and go to the airport.
Airport shuttleSubway connectionInternational-terminal arrival and departure procedures
Frequently asked questions
How much travel time should I allow for Marine World on a 3-day Fukuoka trip?
The JR ride from Hakata to Kashii takes about 11 minutes, followed by about 20 minutes on the Kashii Line to Uminonakamichi and a roughly 5-minute walk to Marine World. These are train-riding and station-to-aquarium walking times; transfers and waits are extra. In the aquarium itinerary, visit on day 2 and check your return train.
Can I use the subway one-day pass to reach Marine World?
No. This route uses JR from Hakata with a transfer at Kashii, so the subway one-day pass is not valid. Budget separately for return JR fares.
What are the admission costs for the 3-day Fukuoka itineraries?
Adult admission is 510 yen for the Science Museum's fifth-floor Basic Exhibition, 2,500 yen for Marine World or 1,000 yen for Fukuoka Tower's observation deck. The itineraries do not visit all three: count only the attractions in your chosen route. Transport, accommodation and meals are excluded.
Official sources and dates checked
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- Airport shuttle ·
- Subway connection ·
- International-terminal arrival and departure procedures ·
- Fukuoka City tourism authority: Ohori Park ·
- Airport: official FAQ ·
- Fukuoka City: official area guide ·
- Fukuoka City tourism: Kushida Shrine Station ·
- Science Museum access ·
- Momochi access ·
- Marine World: official access map for 2026 ·
- Nishitetsu timetable and fare search ·
- Airport: official boarding-point map ·
- Fukuoka City: visiting yatai ·
- Standard subway fares ·
- One-day pass ·
- Science Museum ·
- Basic Exhibition hours ·