Saturday, December 31, 2022

Japan: Fukuoka and Saga - 5 days Itinerary and Expenses



Travel Date: 03-08 December 2022

Japan: Fukuoka Art Museum

 


Heading to Fukuoka Art Museum, we saw some camelia blooming and ginkgo trees. 

Saga, Japan: Takeo Library

 


We learned about this place when looking for options on which library to see in Japan.  Takeo City Library was included in Beautiful Modern Libraries Designed by Master Architects in Japan.

Friday, December 30, 2022

Saga, Japan: Mifuneyama Rakuen

 


As we move further away from autumn weather, the leaves started to dry-up and fall.  Our visit at Mifuneyama Rakuen is during a gloomy day, good thing that we were still able to enjoy the remaining trees in autumn colors.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Fukuoka, Japan: Kamado Shrine


Thanks to Google for providing another option on going to Dazaifu apart from the usual train ride.  It's just on this trip that I learned about a bus availability from Hakata Bus Terminal going to Dazaifu Station.  From Hakata Terminal, near the clock wall, there is an escalator and walkway going to Bus Terminal.  Go to 1F, go to Gate #11, go to the pink lane going to Daizafu. 

Fukuoka, Japan: Gundam in Lalaport


If Tokyo travellers include visiting Odaiba for Gundam, in Fukuoka go to Lalaport to see Gundam.

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Fukuoka, Japan: Momiji Hachimangu Shrine

Momiji Hachimangu Shrine


Saga, Japan: Daikōzen-ji

Daikōzen-ji 大興善寺

Admission time (autumn) 8:30-17:30
Entrance fee (Adults): 600 yen

Fukuoka, Japan: Christmas Market and Winter Illumination

By end of November, you may want to search places where there are Christmas illuminations.  Luckily, we were able to visit the Christmas market in Hakata station, Tenjin City Hall Plaza, Daimaru Mall and winter illuminations in Tenjin Chuo Park, Nakasu area bridge and in Canal Mall.


Fukuoka, Japan: Food Crawl

Red buns at Dazaifu
Food: red buns
Price: 130 yen (53 php, 2022)
Location: Dazaifu Old Street
Personal Preference: 8 out of 10

From Dazaifu bus station, we headed straight to the old street to check-out the buns.  This is because we want to avoid the crowd and to only have a small snack before we go to Kamado Shrine. 

From our short trip at Kamado Shrine, we headed back to the old street.  Luckily, there is no queue , try to visit the Starbucks, famous about it's architecture and design. Then, we continue our journey to Dazaifu Shinto Shrine.

Fukuoka, Japan: Seasonal Sips and Festive Food in Starbucks

Holiday spirit is now in Starbucks as we were able to try some of the seasonal beverages that is offered in Japan (which some are not available in the Philippines).

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Fukuoka, Japan: Prince Smart Inn Hakata


Prince Smart Inn Hakata プリンススマートイン 博多
福岡市博多区博多駅前三丁目21番4号, 日本
Address: 3-21-4 Hakataekimae Hakataku, Fukuoka, Japan
Property Contact No.: +81-03-6709-3313 / +81 50-3117-8027
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/psi/en/hakata/faq/
Travel Date: 03-08 December 2022

2022 Philippines: Christmas in the City