Book cheap flights to Fukuoka

The months of March to May and September to November boast the most measured temperature and rates of rainfall, making them the most popular among visitors. In addition, the weeks of late March to early April are marked by the blooming of Japan’s world-famous cherry blossoms; naturally, as a result, the influx of sightseers during this time is particularly strong. In short, these are the best months to come by should you wish to catch the city at its most outdoor-friendly; but you’ll have to be prepared to deal with heavy crowds and higher accommodation rates. By contrast, the winter months of December to February, though lower in rainfall, boast temperatures known to often drop into the single digits. It’s the best time to come should you prefer to avoid the crowds and have access to more affordable rates, but you’d better remember to pack a warm jacket or two.

South Africans require a visa to enter Japan. Applicants should ensure that their passport is sufficiently up to date, with room for new stamps. Further details may be found on the official website of the Japanese embassy in South Africa, or at their consular outlets in Pretoria and Cape Town.

The South African embassy in Japan is located at the following address:

Hanzomon First building

4th floor 1-4 Kojimachi

Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo

Tel: 81 3-3265-3366

As in most of Japan, health and safety are both extremely efficiently maintained in Fukuoka. As is ever the case, it is recommended that travellers ensure that they are properly up to date with their vaccinations before departing, and that, once they have arrived, they practice such common precautions as keeping their valuables with them at all times; but overall, health and safety-related dangers in Fukuoka are minimal at best.

As is appropriate for a bustling urban hub, Fukuoka boasts an extensive variety of accommodation outlets, from cheap capsules to five-star establishments, with prices ranging everywhere from under ¥4000 to over ¥18000.

For those in a particular hurry, the Fukuoka City Subway runs on three separate lines, and is the best option for covering a great deal of distance quickly and efficiently. A number of bus companies, too, serve Fukuoka – in particular, the Nishitetsu company’s busses cover more or less the entire city. For travellers wishing for a more personalised option, meanwhile, taxis can be easily flagged down.

And of course, given that Fukuoka (particularly its downtown area) is one of the easier Japanese cities to get around, one should never discount the option of walking, or of renting a bicycle – aside from being healthier, it’s also a wonderful way to better take in the sites and avoid the traffic.