Fukuoka Prefecture

It's now very convenient to pre-order JR PASS on KLOOK. You just need to fill in the name and date of birth for each person according to the number of people, and you can immediately receive the electronic file. It's much more convenient than having to exchange vouchers in previous years!! Moreover, KLOOK's exchange rate calculation is more cost-effective than buying from the official website, which is very suitable for travelers who are meticulous about every penny when going out to play!! XD Then, after receiving the electronic voucher, you can immediately go to the JR official website to reserve seats on sightseeing trains or the Shinkansen, which is very convenient!! We booked the Northern Kyushu 3-day pass because the trains to Yufuin are very popular. If you get the JR PASS number early, you can reserve seats a month in advance!! The physical ticket can be collected at the Kyushu station windows upon arrival. In addition to the Yufuin no Mori train requiring advance seat reservations, I was able to reserve Shinkansen seats at the machine the day before visiting Kumamoto Castle and Kokura! Very convenient!! Highly recommended to purchase JRPASS

Exchange (Usage) Guide: Jimmy was a really kind guide. He was fluent in Chinese and English. I listened intently as if taking an English listening comprehension test, but only understood about 1/3 of it, so I contacted the guide via KakaoTalk, and he was worried and explained it to me in Korean..! 🥹 I went with my family of 5, and I was so grateful that he took good care of us. The photo Jimmy took in Mount Aso was the best photo from the trip! Thank you so much, Jimmy. Price: Very reasonable Included Transportation: The bus seats are a little small, please expect to arrive around 7:10-7:20 PM and make restaurant reservations accordingly.

The JR Pass is excellent value! We only waited about 5 minutes in line at the Kansai Airport counter, and the staff immediately helped us reserve seats on the Haruka train. From queuing to boarding, it took just 15 minutes in total. It's fantastic to have unlimited rides on the Hello Kitty Shinkansen and trips to Hiroshima included. For a 5-day pass focused on the Kansai area, it offers extremely high value. The only downside is that it doesn't cover Nozomi or Mizuho Shinkansen services between Kyoto and Osaka/Shin-Osaka. However, the Thunderbird limited express train that operates on the same route is also very comfortable and pleasant."

Easy booking through Klook. Super easy redemption at the airport. Seat reservation: No problem at the machine. But not always necessary, sometimes we just rode in the unreserved car. Staff always very friendly. We used it in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hiroshima. Everything worked out great.

Overall, the value for money isn't great; you save a little, but not much. As for the activities, the Yanagawa boat ride lasting over an hour was pretty good. The boatman, an elderly gentleman in his seventies, sang and talked for nearly 70-80 minutes straight, always with a smile. He sings Mandarin songs and knows how to entertain the people on board. Although it was a bit sunny, the time passed quickly. But besides the boat ride, there's not much else to do in Yanagawa. Dazaifu is quite boring, just a shopping street. The main hall is under renovation, with a temporary structure in front, which I actually found more interesting. What attracted me to Dazaifu were the various large and giant trees; it's rare to see trees that take seven or eight people to hug in China. You can see quite a few in Dazaifu, but otherwise, it's just the usual Tenmangu shrine stuff, nothing special.

The 2-day Kyushu SunQ Pass is a great value, allowing you to ride buses throughout northern Kyushu. Activate it by entering your email address; you'll receive a password via email. Use this password to unlock the code, which starts the activation. You can then use it to reserve buses to other cities.

I used this pass to travel to Kurume and Kokura. I've been to Shimonoseki twice before, so I skipped it this time. Kurume wasn't actually in my plans, but a train happened to be there, so I just hopped on for a 'P's Trip' and searched online to see the giant Buddha statue. For reference, you can take bus number 31 or 35 (310 yen) from Kurume Station and walk for 5-10 minutes. Then, the next day, I went to Kokura to eat burdock root udon and go shopping at 2nd Street, lol. Fukuoka is expensive, so Kokura has more affordable brands. Especially Niko and... it's pretty and the vintage items are cheap, so I found some great deals. If you feel a barrier in Fukuoka, you can shop for various things in Kokura, lol. When you take the train, they come to check your ticket, so you have to turn it on and show it on the internet. Sonic trains have unreserved seats in cars 4-7...

Traveling from Busan to Fukuoka overnight is a fantastic way to save time, though it's not recommended if you're prone to seasickness. We opted for the most expensive "Special Room" cabin, which had its own bathroom and balcony (though you can't go out on the balcony while the ship is leaving port). The space was very comfortable, with a small area to spread out luggage. The bathroom had plenty of hot water and good water pressure, and the hairdryer worked quickly! You don't need to arrive at Busan Port too early. Check-in for your ferry ticket is before 6:30 PM local time, and customs closes at 7:30 PM local time, so just make sure to go through customs before then. There's a tax refund counter to the left before baggage inspection when entering customs. Boarding begins from 7:40 PM to 8:00 PM. Passengers usually line up their luggage to reserve their spot for the ship's only elevator. There's a very long walk to the boarding entrance (similar to an airport jet bridge). The ship doesn't leave Busan Port until 10:30 PM, and the restaurant closes at 9:10 PM. The next day, disembarkation begins at 7:30 AM. If you want to disembark early, you can take your luggage to line up beforehand, but if you're on a high floor, the elevator won't be available (it starts at 7:30 AM), so you'll need to carry your luggage down the stairs. Once you pass through Japanese customs, you can begin your itinerary in Fukuoka!

Sanyo Sanin pass was very great and easy to use when traveling in Kanto region. we have used it on our travels all the way from Hiroshima, Himeji and Kobe. Highly recommended it for people who wanted to explore outside of Kyoto and Osaka. Shinkansen was very punctual (unless there are unfortunate events and bad weather conditions). It offered unlimited travel on JR trains, including the shinkansen (except Nozomi/Mizuho), which made moving between cities like Hiroshima, Okayama, and Fukuoka incredibly easy and affordable. I saved a lot compared to buying individual tickets, and the convenience of just hopping on and off trains with a pass was unbeatable.