Japan 14 Days - Yamaguchi & Kyushu - Spring 2026
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Day 1-2 - Fukuoka & Kokura
Ohori Park
Cherry blossom baseline check on Day 1, compare on Day 14
Nishi Park
Cherry blossom baseline check on Day 1, compare on Day 14
Sandwich Factory OCM
Itotsu Hachiman Shrine
Mt. Komonji
Sunset hike for city night view
Sumiyoshi Shrine
Peaceful shrine in the middle of the city, feels like stepping into nature
Day 3 - Shimonoseki
Karato Market
Weekend morning sushi experience (go on Saturday)
Akama Shrine
Chofu Garden
Chofu Moritei
Kozan-ji
Iminomiya Shrine
Day 4 - Kokura to Hagi
Tanga Market
Kitakyushu Manga Museum
TOTO Museum
ZENRIN Museum
Day 5 - Hagi City
Hagi Meirin Gakusha
Hagi Central Park
Hagi Castle Town
Mt. Shizukiyama
Tokoji Temple
Atmospheric graveyard on the east side of town, easy to miss
Day 6 - Mt. Kasayama
Myojin Pond
Kasayama Observatory
Closes at 4PM. Plan sunset from a different vantage point
Kasayama Camellia Forest
Day 7 - Hagi Okan Hike
Roadside Station Asahi
Lunch stop on the Hagi Okan trail (Day 7 hike)
Day 8 - Yamaguchi City
Joei-ji Temple & Sesshu Garden
Yamaguchi Gokoku Shrine
Rurikoji Temple
Ichinosaka River
Cherry blossom viewing along the river
Kameyama Park
Cherry blossoms + konbini breakfast spot on Day 9
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
Hofu Tenmangu Shrine
Mori Garden
Amidaji Temple
Day 11 - Fukuoka Sightseeing
Hakozaki Shrine
Higashi Park
Tochoji Temple
Hakata Machiya Hometown Museum
Kushida Shrine
Mizuho PayPay Dome
SoftBank Hawks baseball game
Sadaharu Oh Baseball Museum
Fukuoka Tower
Sunset viewing if timing works
Day 12 - Yamaguchi Bus Tour
Akiyoshido Cave
Klook bus tour from Hakata (Day 12)
Motonosumi Shrine
123 torii gates cascading down to the sea
Tsunoshima Bridge
Day 13 - Ainoshima Cat Island
Ainoshima Ferry Terminal
Ferry from Shingu Port to Ainoshima
Ainoshima Island
Cat island! Two hours exploring is enough
Fukuoka City Museum
Round 1 Tenjin
Batting cages
Recommendations
Sasaguri Forest
篠栗九大の森
Hiraodai
平尾台
Edoya Yokocho
江戸屋横町 #village
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
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
Unrin-ji (Cat Temple)
雲林寺(ネコ寺)
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
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
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
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