Hostels around Nogita Beach, Itoshima

If you'd like to get a taste of Fukuoka student life, check out Kyushu University, located 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from the centre of Fukuoka. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Explore the great outdoors at Nokonoshima Island Park, a lovely green space in Fukuoka. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Explore the great outdoors at Momochi Seaside Park, a lovely green space in Fukuoka. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Momochi Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from central Fukuoka. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Couple Stones Beach, Najima Beach and Gan'nosu Hana.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Fukuoka Tower – just one of the monuments in Sawara Ward. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.