Trip May 16, 2026 Day 1
Our First Afternoon in Fukuoka
From airport immigration and the subway to Hakata to our first yatai dinner and a late-night izakaya.
Trip
Japan Kyushu 2026
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Hotel May 16, 2026 Day 1
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae
A convenient stay near Hakata Station, with notes on the twin room, breakfast, amenities, smoking area, and checkout.
Trip May 17, 2026 Day 2
A Day in Yufuin
Taking the Yufu 3 from Hakata, walking through Yufuin, visiting Lake Kinrin, and spending a quiet evening at our onsen hotel.
Transport May 18, 2026 Day 3
Yufuin to Beppu on Bus 36
Photos and videos from the number 36 Kamenoi Bus journey between Yufuin and Beppu, including seating and scenery notes.
Trip May 18, 2026 Day 3
Leaving Yufuin
An early morning at Lake Kinrin, breakfast at the onsen hotel, and practical notes for taking the number 36 bus from Yufuin to Beppu.
Trip May 18, 2026 Day 3
Arriving in Beppu
Our first afternoon in Beppu, from buying a bus pass and checking into the hotel to visiting the Beppu Hells and eating ramen.
Place May 18, 2026 Day 3
Beppu Tourist Information Centre
Practical notes on buying Beppu bus passes, reading local timetables, and following the staff-marked routes to the Beppu Hells.
Hotel May 18, 2026 Day 3
Apartment Hotel Yaezaki
A spacious apartment-style stay in Beppu with a kitchen, washing machine, balcony, city views, and a slightly complicated check-in.
Place May 18, 2026 Day 3
The Hells of Beppu
Our route through the Beppu Hells, including transport, combination tickets, stamp collecting, visit order, timing, photos and videos.
Trip May 19, 2026 Day 4
Umitamago and Hachiman Asami Shrine
A day trip from Beppu to Umitamago Aquarium, followed by Hachiman Asami Shrine, yakiniku and an evening walk by the sea.
Place May 19, 2026 Day 4
Umitamago Aquarium
A complete visit to Umitamago Aquarium near Beppu, including transport, tickets, walrus and dolphin shows, penguins, exhibits and the cafe.
Trip May 20, 2026 Day 5
Beppu Park and the Journey Home
Our final day in Kyushu, walking through Beppu Park, taking the Sonic train to Hakata, finding station lockers and returning to Fukuoka Airport.
Hotel May 17, 2026
Yufuin Besso Shikisai Hotel
A quiet stay in Yufuin with a spacious room, onsen access, Japanese breakfast and dinner, and practical check-in notes.
Transport May 17, 2026
Hakata to Yufuin on the Yufu 3
Views from the Yufu 3 train between Hakata and Yufuin, with seating suggestions, onboard toilet videos and scenery from the journey.