Northern Kyushu discussion thread.

[flowerpalms]

Dun really like the SQ timing to fly back to Singapore from fukuoka airport. Early in the morning. And no other option

 

[70niner]

Dun really like the SQ timing to fly back to Singapore from fukuoka airport. Early in the morning. And no other option

Given FUK airport is just 2 metro stops from Hakata (<15 min travelling time), already quite manageable

Narita is like 70km from Shinjuku, 1 hr travel time

 

[flowerpalms]

Given FUK airport is just 2 metro stops from Hakata (<15 min travelling time), already quite manageable

Narita is like 70km from Shinjuku, 1 hr travel time

Early early need to check out hotel

 

[70niner]

Early early need to check out hotel

I presume u are referring to SQ655 departing FUK at 0955 hr.

If u are staying in the Hakata area, should be quite manageable to wake up at 0600 and check-out by 0700 and take the 10-15 min metro ride to the airport.

Maybe can still have the hotel buffet breakfast before checking out.

 

[flowerpalms]

I presume u are referring to SQ655 departing FUK at 0955 hr.

If u are staying in the Hakata area, should be quite manageable to wake up at 0600 and check-out by 0700 and take the 10-15 min metro ride to the airport.

Maybe can still have the hotel buffet breakfast before checking out.

Might as well go airport eat

 

[zoossh]

Might as well go airport eat

I think udon open early at airport. Can’t rem if got sukiya. So it help to stay near hakata train station

 

[flowerpalms]

I think udon open early at airport. Can’t rem if got sukiya. So it help to stay near hakata train station

Yup I will stay near hakata station when at fukuoka. But I am more concerned of booking hotel at yufuin, Nagasaki and kumamoto

Can also stay near the stations too

 

[zoossh]

Yup I will stay near hakata station when at fukuoka. But I am more concerned of booking hotel at yufuin, Nagasaki and kumamoto

Can also stay near the stations too

I suggest u plan in this sequence

yufuin - Kumamoto - hakata - nagasaki

As you need to consider transport and accommodation at yufuin, and excursions from Kumamoto. I suspect Nagasaki is easier to book as lesser tourists than fukuoka

Which month u going?

 

[flowerpalms]

I suggest u plan in this sequence

yufuin - Kumamoto - hakata - nagasaki

As you need to consider transport and accommodation at yufuin, and excursions from Kumamoto. I suspect Nagasaki is easier to book as lesser tourists than fukuoka

Which month u going?

Why not hakata last? Leave from fukuoka easier no? Since close to airport

Planning for Feb next year ...9d8n

 

[zoossh]

Why not hakata last? Leave from fukuoka easier no? Since close to airport

I dun mean your itinerary route sequence

I mean teeth out the difficult part and look into the easiest later. Nagasaki if not going excursion should be easy

r u staying first day in fukuoka?

 

[flowerpalms]

I dun mean your itinerary route sequence

I mean teeth out the difficult part and look into the easiest later. Nagasaki if not going excursion should be easy

r u staying first day in fukuoka?

Maybe heading straight to yufuin after arriving fukuoka Airport

 

[zoossh]

Maybe heading straight to yufuin after arriving fukuoka Airport

Suggest u give a little buffer on first day.

I dun rem a long transit at Fukuoka airport (bad at haneda) but u never know. Also expect long q at JR hakata if u redeeming JR pass.

if needed just leave luggage at hakata station then u can shop around

 

[flowerpalms]

Suggest u give a little buffer on first day.

I dun rem a long transit at Fukuoka airport (bad at haneda) but u never know. Also expect long q at JR hakata if u redeeming JR pass.

if needed just leave luggage at hakata station then u can shop around

redeem JR pass is at hakata station right?

i could schedule something similar to this like someone suggested

*1. FUK exchange JR pass > Yufuin
*2. Yufuin <> Beppu
*3. Yufuin > Nagasaki
*4. Nagasaki
*5. Nagasaki > Fukuoka
6. Fukuoka <> Kumamoto (bus/train)
7. Fukuoka <> Kitakyushu (bus/train)
8. Fukuoka (subway)
9. Departure to FUK

* JR pass

 

[zoossh]

redeem JR pass is at hakata station right?

i could schedule something similar to this like someone suggested

*1. FUK exchange JR pass > Yufuin
*2. Yufuin <> Beppu
*3. Yufuin > Nagasaki
*4. Nagasaki
*5. Nagasaki > Fukuoka
6. Fukuoka <> Kumamoto (bus/train)
7. Fukuoka <> Kitakyushu (bus/train)
8. Fukuoka (subway)
9. Departure to FUK

* JR pass

Depends on which day you want to start using jr pass. I redeem my jr pass at hakata, and got my train tickets at hakata, mojiko and Nagasaki

if your transport to yufuin is not under jr pass, you can get the jr pass at yufuin but there is a risk. And the office is not always open I think till 7pm so pls double check

 

[flowerpalms]

Depends on which day you want to start using jr pass. I redeem my jr pass at hakata, and got my train tickets at hakata, mojiko and Nagasaki

if your transport to yufuin is not under jr pass, you can get the jr pass at yufuin but there is a risk. And the office is not always open I think till 7pm so pls double check

actually i dun quite like moving base from place to place, hotel to hotel when i travel
feels like join those tour group and hassle to find many hotel to book

so maybe i might look at day trips also

when i went solo to kyoto, osaka and tokyo, i only stayed in 1 place and 1 hotel throughout

 

[rrr2015]

Maybe heading straight to yufuin after arriving fukuoka Airport

according to navitime, there are direct train from hakata to yufuin at around 9a~10a, takes about 2hr+.

 

[MajiMax]

*3. Yufuin > Nagasaki

You need to ensure you get on to the right train schedule for the 2x transferring of trains, the whole train journey takes about 3h 23min.

Otherwise, it would be 4-5 hours of train journey with 3x transferring of trains.

 

[zoossh]

You need to ensure you get on to the right train schedule for the 2x transferring of trains, the whole train journey takes about 3h 23min.

Otherwise, it would be 4-5 hours of train journey with 3x transferring of trains.

For me the transport duration during short winter daytime is too long. So instead of getting all the way from one end to the other, I just stop at fukuoka stay over go out and move on to Nagasaki on another day

but doubt that he has the luxury to do that due to lesser days

 

[flowerpalms]

You need to ensure you get on to the right train schedule for the 2x transferring of trains, the whole train journey takes about 3h 23min.

Otherwise, it would be 4-5 hours of train journey with 3x transferring of trains.

Too long and complicated

Think I just base in fukuoka will do

 

[kidz]

Anyone has recommendations for a hotel at FUK airport that is walking distance to international departure hall?Or any recommendation as the flight back to Sg is at 9.55am which means need to check in by 7.55am..

Or if I stay near Hakata can take metro over at 7+ ?