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Tosu鳥栖
Spend a half‑day in Tosu, mainly for the Shinkansen stop and quick park visits; one night only if you need a rest before heading to Fukuoka or Saga.
Tosu is a transport hub on the Kyūshū Shinkansen with easy links to Fukuoka (13 min, ¥2,310) and Saga (20 min, ¥1,280). Its attractions – Azumaya pool, Asahiyama Park, Kawachi Dam – are within a 20‑minute bus ride, making a half‑day visit feasible. Overnight stays are only needed for train‑timing convenience.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, possible service delays)
- Airports
- FUK · HSG
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Tosu110 ▾
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 Tosu, 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
- SafetyTosu is generally safe; stay alert on trains after midnight and watch bus timetables for late service.
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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 (≈40 min by car; subway to Hakata then JR to Tosu.).
- Getting aroundJR local and Limited‑Express trains (30–35 min to Hakata, ¥560 (≈ US$4)) plus city buses (8‑20 min rides, ¥250 (≈ US$2)‑¥330 (≈ US$3)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥700–¥1,200 (≈ US$5–9)
- BeerBeer (draft)¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (city)¥250–¥330 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBusiness‑hotel single room, a night, per person¥6,000 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · 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 (≈40 min by car; subway to Hakata then JR to Tosu.) · HSG Saga Airport (≈1 h 20 min by limousine taxi (¥1,200) or bus + train.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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 (13 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tosu: 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)
7 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
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)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 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 and Limited‑Express trains (30–35 min to Hakata, ¥560) plus city buses (8‑20 min rides, ¥250‑¥330). No car needed for main sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Azumaya natural pool
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Bus from Tosu Station to Azumabashi, 20 min, ¥250 (≈ US$2)
Summer swimming spot; check water temperature.
Asahiyama Park
goDoor to door: ≈10 min total
5 min walk from Shin‑Tosu Station
Climb 290 steps; offers city views.
Kawachi Dam area
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Bus to Shimin‑no‑mori, 30 min, ¥330 (≈ US$3)
Scenic walks; check bus schedule.
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.
Tosu Station area
Convenient for Shinkansen transfers; several business hotels within 5 min walk.
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
Trip budget
| Business‑hotel single room1 × 1 night × ¥6,000 | ¥6,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Shinkansen ticket Hakata ↔ Tosu (one way)1 × ¥2,310 | ¥2,310 |
| Local bus ride to Azumaya1 × ¥250 | ¥250 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × ¥2,500 | ¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,610 |
| Trip total≈ ¥17,670 per person per day, bed included | ¥17,670≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥700–¥1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Beer (draft) | ¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bus ride (city) | ¥250–¥330 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Shinkansen ticket Hakata ↔ Tosu | ¥2,310 (≈ US$16) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited‑Express trains run roughly two per hour; check latest timetable for peak‑season changes.
- Bus frequencies drop after 19:00; plan return trips earlier.Bus frequencies drop after 7:00 PM; plan return trips earlier.
- Shinkansen tickets may require reservation during holidays; consider a nimai‑kippu day pass (¥2,260 (≈ US$16)).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Tosu鳥栖
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Fukuoka (check address); other nations use Osaka or Tokyo embassies.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fukuoka Airport → Tosu (limousine taxi): ≈ ¥1,200, 1 h 20 min
- Shinkansen Hakata → Tosu: ¥2,310 (≈ US$16), 13 min (check)
- Local Rapid Tosu → Hakata: ¥560 (≈ US$4), 30–35 min
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)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
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 Tosu. 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 (heat, possible service delays) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Shinkansen‑to‑bed contract for Shin‑Tosu: reserve seats early, fallback to local Rapid if delayed.
- Bus‑to‑park anchor points: Azumaya, Kawachi Dam, Saga Racecourse.
Sources
- officialTosu city official site
- officialTosu tourist association
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tosu, revision 5042206 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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