When to catch the colours in Fukuoka?
Average red maple, golden ginkgo and cherry blossom dates for Fukuoka, from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals — the fortnight to aim for, not a promise for any particular year.
- Red maples
- Leaves turnDec 1
- Peak viewingDec 1 – Dec 15
- Golden ginkgo
- Leaves turnNov 20
- Peak viewingNov 20 – Dec 4
- Cherry blossom
- First flowersMar 22
- Full bloomMar 31
Where to look next?
The prefectures we've mapped so far, nearest to Fukuoka first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yatai — the open-air food stalls that line the riverside at night — tonkotsu ramen born in Hakata, the ancient plum shrine of Dazaifu, and being Kyushu's fast, friendly front door with its airport practically downtown.
Find a stall with free stools (they open around dusk, mostly along Nakasu and Tenjin), squeeze in, order a few small things and a drink, and chat — they're social by design. Cash is safest, and hopping between two or three stalls is normal.
Yes — Tenmangū shrine, patron of scholars, sits past a lively approach street of umegae-mochi grills, about 30 minutes from the city by Nishitetsu train. The Kyushu National Museum next door is excellent and often skipped.