The 174th trip to Japan is to Fukuoka~!

The 174th trip to Japan is a 1-night, 2-day itinerary to Fukuoka. Following trips in March and May, this time it's another 1-night, 2-day visit to Fukuoka. This trip is a relaxing hotel staycation mode, staying at a hotel near the Fukuoka sea with 1 night and 3 meals included.

For afternoon tea, I will participate in the regular session twice, once each day. On the first day, I have booked a self-service mini afternoon tea and a steak full-course dinner, and on the second day, a mini kaiseki lunch set. Including breakfast on the second day, all six meals are pre-booked.

I have made reservations for restaurants at 3 PM, 6 PM, and 7 PM on the first day, and at 7 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM on the second day. As long as I stick to the schedule, everything will go smoothly. In Japan, there is a culture of giving preferential treatment to those who make reservations, so it is 100 times better to book meals in advance.

The travel route is simple: airport-Hakata-hotel-Hakata-airport. On the first night, since the hotel is in a secluded area, I plan to take a train with two transfers to visit a nearby Starbucks if it doesn't rain. On the morning of the second day, I have a 3-hour cycling island tour planned.

Of course, these two activities will be canceled in case of rain and replaced with Plan B. The afternoon tea on the second day includes an onsen experience. Although I stayed at this hotel last year for afternoon tea, the restaurant was rebranded and reopened in July this year, so I am revisiting it.

This trip is a quiet stay entirely within Fukuoka City, so I plan to look for new manholes but will skip collecting manhole cards, making it a more relaxed journey. On the way back, I plan to arrive at the airport a bit early, 75 minutes before departure, to visit two lounges. Thank you.

- Attached Statistics -

● Expenses for the 174th Fukuoka 1-night, 2-day trip
Airfare: 18
Accommodation: 26 (including 3 meals)
Afternoon tea: 10 (2 sessions)
Kaiseki lunch: 3
Transportation: 2
Bicycle rental: 3
Miscellaneous: 5
Shopping: 0