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Fukuoka Airport · Pickup / Return

Autumn: Fukuoka Loop — Itoshima, Dazaifu & Yabakei

A short autumn loop split between coastal driving and gorge foliage.

Suggested days
4
Total distance
420 km
Driving load
Easy
Best season
Please check the official website for the latest information.

About 420 km over 4 days, roughly 105 km a day. Actual time on the road depends on traffic and how often you stop.

holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated2026.09.01

Fukuoka Airport

Departure

DAY 1

Fukuoka Airport → Itoshima

About 1h from the airport

Sakurai Futamigaura

Sakurai, Itoshima

Suggested stay: 1 hour

Parking: Free parking

Recommended overnight area: Itoshima or Fukuoka

DAY 2

Itoshima → Dazaifu

About 1h10m

Dazaifu Tenmangu

Saifu, Dazaifu

Suggested stay: 2.5 hours

Parking: Private lots, JPY 500

Recommended overnight area: Central Fukuoka

DAY 3

Fukuoka → Yabakei → Nakatsu

About 2h

Hitome Hakkei, Yabakei

Yabakei, Nakatsu

Suggested stay: 2 hours

Parking: Free parking; fills in foliage season

Recommended overnight area: Nakatsu

DAY 4

Nakatsu → Mojiko → Fukuoka Airport

About 1h

Mojiko Retro

Minatomachi, Moji-ku

Suggested stay: 2 hours

Parking: Paid parking nearby

About 2 hours

Fukuoka Airport

Arrival / Return

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