Japan 14 Days - Yamaguchi & Kyushu - Spring 2026
Open the interactive map →All 60 places on this map are pinned at their exact location, grouped into 13 areas (Day 1-2 - Fukuoka & Kokura, Day 3 - Shimonoseki, Day 4 - Kokura to Hagi and more). Browsing is free, and with an Ikuzo account you can copy the whole map and reshape it into your own trip.
Day 1-2 - Fukuoka & Kokura
Mt. Komonji
Sunset hike for city night view
Nishi Park
Cherry blossom baseline check on Day 1, compare on Day 14
Sandwich Factory OCM
Ohori Park
Cherry blossom baseline check on Day 1, compare on Day 14
Sumiyoshi Shrine
Peaceful shrine in the middle of the city, feels like stepping into nature
Itotsu Hachiman Shrine
Day 3 - Shimonoseki
Chofu Moritei
Karato Market
Weekend morning sushi experience (go on Saturday)
Akama Shrine
Chofu Garden
Iminomiya Shrine
Kozan-ji
Day 4 - Kokura to Hagi
ZENRIN Museum
Tanga Market
Kitakyushu Manga Museum
TOTO Museum
Day 5 - Hagi City
Hagi Meirin Gakusha
Mt. Shizukiyama
Hagi Central Park
Hagi Castle Town
Tokoji Temple
Atmospheric graveyard on the east side of town, easy to miss
Day 6 - Mt. Kasayama
Kasayama Camellia Forest
Myojin Pond
Kasayama Observatory
Closes at 4PM. Plan sunset from a different vantage point
Day 7 - Hagi Okan Hike
Roadside Station Asahi
Lunch stop on the Hagi Okan trail (Day 7 hike)
Day 8 - Yamaguchi City
Rurikoji Temple
Ichinosaka River
Cherry blossom viewing along the river
Kameyama Park
Cherry blossoms + konbini breakfast spot on Day 9
Joei-ji Temple & Sesshu Garden
Yamaguchi Gokoku Shrine
Le Matsu
Fusion izakaya. Special ramen starting at 10PM, locals say it's better than the regular menu
Day 9 - Yamaguchi to Hofu
Hofu Science Museum
Kuwanoyama Park
Cherry blossoms with city view
Day 10 - Hofu to Fukuoka
Mori Garden
Amidaji Temple
Hofu Tenmangu Shrine
Day 11 - Fukuoka Sightseeing
Higashi Park
Hakata Machiya Hometown Museum
Hakozaki Shrine
Tochoji Temple
Sadaharu Oh Baseball Museum
Kushida Shrine
Mizuho PayPay Dome
SoftBank Hawks baseball game
Fukuoka Tower
Sunset viewing if timing works
Day 12 - Yamaguchi Bus Tour
Tsunoshima Bridge
Motonosumi Shrine
123 torii gates cascading down to the sea
Akiyoshido Cave
Klook bus tour from Hakata (Day 12)
Day 13 - Ainoshima Cat Island
Fukuoka City Museum
Ainoshima Island
Cat island! Two hours exploring is enough
Ainoshima Ferry Terminal
Ferry from Shingu Port to Ainoshima
Round 1 Tenjin
Batting cages
Recommendations
Nakatsukasamagotaro Inari Shrine
中司孫太郎稲荷神社 It's also known as the Cyber Shrine. Be sure to visit it at night🌙 IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5veXVESXLL/?img_index=6 #torii #shrine
Inakaann Kokura honten
田舎庵 小倉本店 This is a famous eel restaurant. It’s a recommended spot when you want to enjoy delicious eel in Fukuoka. More info: https://inakaan.com/ #food
Dazaifutenmangu
太宰府天満宮 One of the most famous shrines in Fukuoka. It is renowned for being the abode of the deity of academics and learning. More info: https://www.dazaifutenmangu.or.jp/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtwGw-LyiDU/?img_index=6 #temple
Shuho Inarinomiya
秋芳稲荷宮 It is a mysterious shrine with a decayed torii gate and moss spreading around. IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6v0cD2ySbw/?img_index=6 #torii #shrine
Sasaguri Forest
篠栗九大の森
Edoya Yokocho
江戸屋横町 #village
Unrin-ji (Cat Temple)
雲林寺(ネコ寺)
Hiraodai
平尾台
Kokura Castle
小倉城 Located in Kitakyushu City, it is an area where you can enjoy various activities within walking distance, including shopping centers. More info: https://www.kokura-castle.jp/overview-en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtwGw-LyiDU/?img_index=7
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