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Kiyama基山町
Skip Kiyama unless you have a specific reason (e.g. the Kiyama ruins or a quiet stop between Fukuoka and Kumamoto). Half a day is enough.
Kiyama is a small commuter town in Saga Prefecture, 20 minutes by train from Fukuoka. It has a few historic sites (Kiyama ruins, a restored castle-like structure) and a local history museum, but no major draw. Most travellers pass through on the JR Kagoshima Line without stopping.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold)
- Airport
- FUK
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kiyama110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kiyama, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFUK Fukuoka Airport (About 30 min by taxi or bus + train; the nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable on foot; a bicycle is useful for the ruins area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥600–900 (≈ US$5–7)
- BeerBeer (can at konbini)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Kiyama Station to ruins¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
- Museum or sight ticketKiyama History Museum entry¥300 (≈ US$3) (check)
- Budget bedBusiness hotel (Tosu or Kurume), a night, per room¥7,000 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel (Tosu or Kurume), a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel (Tosu or Kurume), a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FUK Fukuoka Airport (About 30 min by taxi or bus + train; the nearest major airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kiyama: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable on foot; a bicycle is useful for the ruins area. JR Kiyama Station is on the Kagoshima Line (local trains).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
JR Kagoshima Line, about 5 min
Tosu has a large outlet mall and a premium factory outlet.
Door to door: 45 min
JR Kagoshima Line to Futsukaichi, then Nishitetsu line, about 30 min
Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine and plum garden; a half-day trip.
Door to door: 1.5 h
JR Kagoshima Line to Tosu, then limited express, about 1 h
Porcelain town with kilns and a ceramics museum.
Door to door: 2 h
JR Kagoshima Line to Saga, then Karatsu Line, about 1.5 h
Karatsu Castle and the Niji-no-Matsubara pine grove.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kiyama town centre
A handful of small guesthouses and minshuku; very limited choice.
Tosu or Kurume
More accommodation options, 10–15 min by train.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or minshuku1 × 1 night × ¥4,000 | ¥4,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| JR Kagoshima Line, Kiyama to Fukuoka (one way)1 × ¥480 · check | ¥480 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥950 |
| Trip total≈ ¥10,430 per person per day, bed included | ¥10,430≈ US$75 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥600–900 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (can at konbini) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi from Kiyama Station to ruins | ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Kiyama History Museum entry | ¥300 (≈ US$3) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No English signage at most sights; prepare with a translation app.
- Restaurants close early; dinner options are limited after 20:00.Restaurants close early; dinner options are limited after 8:00 PM.
- The Kiyama ruins are mostly foundations – manage expectations.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
Nearest consulate: Fukuoka (US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kiyama → Fukuoka (JR): about ¥480 (≈ US$4), 20 min (check)
- Kiyama → Tosu (JR): about ¥200 (≈ US$2), 5 min (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the station? (eki wa doko desu ka)
- これはいくらですか？ — How much is this? (kore wa ikura desu ka)
- わかりません — I don't understand (wakarimasen)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kiyama. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Kiyama ruins and Kiyama History Museum with opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants in town, with last-order times.
- A walking route from Kiyama Station to the ruins (about 20 min).
Sources
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