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Fukutsu福津
Half-day trip from Fukuoka for the beach and birdwatching, or skip if you have fewer than 3 days in Kyushu.
Fukutsu is a coastal town 30 minutes by train from Fukuoka, known for Fukuma Beach (called 'Kyushu's Shonan') and black-faced spoonbill sightings. The town itself is quiet; most visitors come for a few hours of beach or birdwatching, then return to Fukuoka.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- May–Sep for beach; Nov–Feb for spoonbills
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded beach, hot)
- Airport
- FUK
- Nights
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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 Fukutsu110 ▾
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 Fukutsu, 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
- SafetyQuiet coastal town; standard precautions apply.
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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 (30 min by taxi or 45 min by train via Hakata).
- Getting aroundWalk or rent a bicycle from Fukuma Station.
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 mealBeer (can at konbini)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedGuesthouse (e.g. Kyu-Kawanotei), a night, per person¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
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 (30 min by taxi or 45 min by train via Hakata)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep, Nov–Feb. Mixed: 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 Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fukutsu: 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)
8 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 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
Walk or rent a bicycle from Fukuma Station. Local buses run to Tsuyazaki.
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: 40 min
JR Kagoshima Main Line from Fukuma to Hakata, about 30 min
Return to Fukuoka for dinner and nightlife.
Door to door: 50 min
JR Kagoshima Main Line to Kokura, about 40 min
Visit Kokura Castle and the Mojiko retro district.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
JR to Hakata, then Nishitetsu to Dazaifu, about 1 h
Half-day for Tenmangu shrine and plum garden.
Kurume
cautionDoor to door: 1 h
JR Kagoshima Main Line to Kurume, about 50 min
Only if you want ramen or the Suitengu festival.
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.
Near Fukuma Station
Convenient for trains; limited options.
Tsuyazaki area
Closer to the beach and fishing port; guesthouses and minshuku.
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
- ¥8,000–15,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse (e.g. Kyu-Kawanotei)1 × 1 night × ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| JR one-way from Hakata to Fukuma1 × ¥480 · check | ¥480 |
| Bicycle rental at Fukuma Station1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,400 |
| Trip total≈ ¥15,380 per person per day, bed included | ¥15,380≈ US$110 |
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2026 estimate in yen; day-trip from Fukuoka, no bed needed.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Seafood bowl (kaisen-don) | ¥1,500–2,500 (≈ US$11–17) |
| Beer (can at konbini) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bicycle rental (half day) | ¥500 (≈ US$4) |
| JR Hakata → Fukuma one-way | ¥480 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fukuma Beach has no lifeguards: check conditions before swimming.
- Restaurants near the beach close early (by 18:00) outside summer.Restaurants near the beach close early (by 6:00 PM) outside summer.
- Spoonbills gather at the tidal flats near Tsuyazaki; bring binoculars.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Fukutsu福津
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
Nearest consulates in Fukuoka city; embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JR Hakata → Fukuma: about ¥480 (≈ US$4), 30 min (check)
- Taxi Fukuma Station → Fukuma Beach: ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
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)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- 海はどこですか？ — Where is the beach? (umi wa doko desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu 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 Fukutsu. 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: May–Sep for beach; Nov–Feb for spoonbills · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded beach, hot) · 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
- Beach-season page with lifeguard hours and rental gear.
- Birdwatching page with spoonbill tide tables.
- Guesthouse Kyu-Kawanotei page with booking link.
Sources
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