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Kurume久留米
One day is enough for Kurume's main sights – Jibo Kannon, city hall view, and a quick museum; add a half‑day trip to Yanagawa if you have extra time.
Kurume is a compact city in Fukuoka Prefecture with a few standout attractions – the 62 m Jibo Kannon statue, city‑hall observation deck, and a modest art museum. All are within a 15‑minute walk of JR Kurume Station, so a single day covers the basics. A short train ride to Yanagawa adds a scenic boat experience for a half‑day extra.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (typhoons, heat)
- Airport
- FUK
- Nights
- 1
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kurume110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kurume, 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
- SafetyKurume is generally safe; stay aware of traffic when crossing streets, especially near train stations.
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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.
- Getting aroundJR local or rapid trains (¥720 (≈ US$5)) from Hakata; limited‑express (¥600 (≈ US$5) surcharge) in 30 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥650–¥900 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride¥210–¥260 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketJibo Kannon entry¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
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
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°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: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Dec (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kurume: 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)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 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
JR local or rapid trains (¥720) from Hakata; limited‑express (¥600 surcharge) in 30 min. City is bike‑friendly; bus centre inside Nishitetsu station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yanagawa
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
JR Kagoshima Line from Kurume to Yanagawa, about 20 min
River boat ride and historic canals; good half‑day outing.
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.
JR Kurume Station area
Convenient for train arrivals, close to city hall and museums; options range from capsule inns to business hotels.
Nishitetsu Kurume Station area
Near shopping mall EMax; good for budget hostels.
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
| Business‑hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥9,000 | ¥9,000 |
| JR rapid train Hakata → Kurume (one‑way)1 × ¥720 · check | ¥720 |
| Limited‑express surcharge (optional)1 × ¥600 · check | ¥600 |
| eSIM, 1 week data1 × ¥2,500 · check | ¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,480 |
| Trip total≈ ¥27,300 per person per day, bed included | ¥27,300≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and JR Pass excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥650–¥900 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Local bus ride | ¥210–¥260 (≈ US$2) |
| Jibo Kannon entry | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited English signage on local buses; ask staff at the station for timetables.
- Jibo Kannon entrance fee is modest but may change; check before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
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- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hakata → Kurume rapid train: ¥720 (≈ US$5), about 40 min
- Limited‑express surcharge: ¥600 (≈ US$5) (reserved seat ¥900 (≈ US$7)) for 30 min ride
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 Kurume. 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 (typhoons, heat) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike rental for easy local travel.
- Consider a night in a capsule hotel near the station for quick check‑in/out.
Sources
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