Is Japan expensive for travelers?

Japan is a cheap cost destination for travelers

Is Japan safe for tourists?

Safety index in Japan is 89/100 — higher means safer

What is the healthcare quality in Japan?

Healthcare quality in Japan scores 100/100

What is the quality of life like in Japan?

Quality of life score for Japan is 48/100 — climate, culture and leisure

How is the infrastructure in Japan?

Infrastructure score in Japan is 100/100 — transport, internet and public services

How does Japan rank as a travel destination?

Japan ranks #5 out of ~100 countries globally

What is the overall travel score for Japan?

Japan scores 70/100 as a travel and living destination

How many tourists visit Japan each year?

Japan welcomes 4.1M international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Japan?

GDP per capita in Japan is $36.0k

What is the life expectancy in Japan?

Average life expectancy in Japan is 84.0 years

What is the population of Japan?

Japan has a population of 123.4M

What currency is used in Japan?

The currency in Japan is JPY ¥

What language is spoken in Japan?

The official language in Japan is Japanese

Can you pay by card in Japan?

Paying in Japan: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Japan?

Emergency in Japan: 110 (main) — 🚔 Police: 110 · 🚑 Ambulance: 119 · 🚒 Fire: 119

How much does a coffee cost in Fukuoka?

Cappuccino price in Fukuoka, Japan is $3.60

How much does a beer cost in Fukuoka?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Fukuoka, Japan costs $3.00

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Fukuoka?

Budget restaurant lunch in Fukuoka, Japan costs $8.00

How much are weekly groceries in Fukuoka?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Fukuoka, Japan cost $35.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Fukuoka?

Taxi or Uber per km in Fukuoka, Japan costs $1.50

How much does public transport cost in Fukuoka?

Single transit ticket in Fukuoka, Japan costs $1.50

What is the price of petrol in Fukuoka?

Petrol 95 per litre in Fukuoka, Japan is $1.20

How much does internet cost in Fukuoka?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Fukuoka, Japan costs $50.00/month

What is the average salary in Fukuoka?

Average monthly net salary in Fukuoka, Japan is $2,500

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Fukuoka

Triplandio Fukuoka guide covers 9 travel guides across 34 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 36 self-guided walking tours in Fukuoka with 195 POI, spanning 149.2 km in total. Get inspired by 5 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 9

Areas 34

Local food 5

Tours / POI 36 / 195

Day / Night 32° / 25°

Local Time 16:02

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City & Country Data Japan (Fukuoka)

Key travel data for Fukuoka — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Japan

Cost 💰 LOW

Safety 🔒 89

Health 🏥 100

Lifestyle ⭐ 48

Infra 🏗️ 100

Rank 🎯 #5

Score 📊 70

Tourists ✈️ 4.1M/y

GDP/cap 💵 $36.0k

Life Exp ❤️ 84.0 yrs

Population 👥 123.4M

Currency 💱 JPY ¥

Language 🗣️ Japanese

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 110

💰 Prices in Fukuoka

Coffee ☕ $3.60

Beer 🍺 $3.00

Lunch 🍽️ $8.00

Groceries 🛒 $35.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $1.50

Transit 🚇 $1.50

Fuel ⛽ $1.20/l

Internet 📡 $50.00/m

Salary 💵 $2,500/m

Best time to visit Fukuoka (Japan)

Now (July) avg: 28°C, wetter month, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Nov & Oct.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 32°C / 25°C

Sunrise / Sunset 5:18 / 19:30

Local time 16:02

Sea Temp 28°C

Best Months

Nov & Oct

J Jan F Feb M Mar A Apr M May J Jun J Jul

A Aug S Sep O Oct

N Nov

D Dec

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Sea temperature Sea warmth for swimming, by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

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Traditional Local Food Fukuoka (Japan)

Local Flavours of Fukuoka — Explore recipes, history, our unique food flavour DNA graph and more.

Main course Meat

Hakata Ramen

博多ラーメン

hah-kah-tah rah-mehn · Pork bone ramen soup

A rich tonkotsu ramen originating from Hakata, Fukuoka.

Main course Vegetarian

Hakata Udon

博多うどん

hah-kah-tah oo-don · Thick wheat noodles in broth

A classic Fukuoka udon dish with a light, savory broth.

Snack Fish & Seafood

Mentai Tamago

明太玉子

men-tai tah-mah-go · Mentaiko-filled Japanese omelette

A fluffy omelette filled with spicy cod roe.

Main course Fish & Seafood

Mentaiko Spaghetti

明太子スパゲッティ

men-tai-ko spah-geh-ti · Spicy cod roe pasta

A unique blend of Italian pasta and Fukuoka's mentaiko.