Cities Near Fukuoka
Cities near Fukuoka, Japan: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Saga, Karatsu, Kitakyushu. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Fukuoka, Japan is Saga, about 26 mi (42 km) away — roughly 51 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SagaBalloons and pottery towns | 26 mi / 42 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KaratsuCastle and a rugged coast | 28 mi / 45 km | 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KitakyushuRetro port and the straits | 30 mi / 49 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KumamotoA great black castle | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| BeppuSteaming hot-spring resort | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Iizuka | 16 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tosu | 17 mi / 28 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hita | 36 mi / 58 km | 1 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Imarichō-kō | 38 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ōmuta | 39 mi / 63 km | 1 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Fukuoka
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Saga, Karatsu, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto, Beppu. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Fukuoka include Saga, Karatsu, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto, Beppu. The closest is Saga, about 26 miles (42 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.