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Fukuoka, Japan
Japan

Fukuoka

capital city of Fukuoka prefecture, Japan

14°C · this month$3,100/mo1,603,0438 m9 missions from 9 countries
Photo: そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Fukuoka

Monthly budget
$3,100/mo
Prices vs USA: 69%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 158.56 JPY
US travel advisory
Level 1
Homicides / 100k: 0.2
travel.state.gov
Internet access
86%
of people online
Air quality
11.5
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Japanese
Emergency
119 · 118 · 110
Plug types
NEMA 5-15, NEMA 1-15
Calling code
+81

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 14, 2025

Climate by month

Now
November
Temperature
18°10°
Rain
83 mm
Humidity
81%
Temperature, °C

Best months: May, September, and October

TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWER

Embassies & consulates in Fukuoka

9 missions from 9 countries

Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Fukuoka

Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.

Where to eat in Fukuoka

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Fukuoka · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Japan

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Fukuoka?

The travel guide to Fukuoka lists Hitokuchi Gyoza Taketora, ShinShin, Usagiyorikame, Umeyama tetpei shokudo, and Just Meat Yakiniku.

Is Fukuoka safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Japan at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.2 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Fukuoka?

Roughly $3,100 per month for a remote worker, based on Japan price levels (69% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Fukuoka in November?

In November Fukuoka averages a high of 18°C, a low of 10°C and about 83 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Fukuoka?

9 diplomatic missions, including Australia (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), South Korea (Consulate General), Thailand (Consulate General), and Vietnam (Consulate General).

Cities in Japan

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.