iGotTripFukuoka 2-Day Trip Budget Calculator
Fukuoka is Japan's budget traveler's secret: short airport-to-city transfers (5 minutes), the cheapest business hotels in any major Japanese city, and legendary 300-yen yatai ramen stalls along the river. Our 2026 preset reflects why Kyushu's food capital stretches every yen further.
QUICK STATS (2 travelers, standard)
Category Breakdown
Travel Style Comparison
¥138,930
¥69,465 per person
¥252,285
¥126,143 per person
¥533,025
¥266,513 per person
Sample 2-Day Itinerary & Daily Budget
- ¥211,717
Day 1: Arrival & Hakata
- Fukuoka Airport subway (2 stops)
- Canal City Hakata
- Yatai stalls on Nakasu
✈️ Flight ¥165,000🏨 Accommodation ¥12,750🍱 Food ¥12,000🚃 Transport ¥3,600🎫 Activities ¥3,300☕ Cafe ¥3,600💰 Buffer ¥11,467 - ¥40,568
Day 2: Hakata ramen & shrines
- Ichiran or Ippudo headquarters
- Kushida Shrine
- Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
🍱 Food ¥12,000🚃 Transport ¥3,600🎫 Activities ¥9,900☕ Cafe ¥3,600💰 Buffer ¥11,468
Fukuoka Budget FAQ
Is this budget accurate?
It's a reference estimate based on typical category prices by travel style. Actual costs vary with season, exchange rate, and personal habits. Use it as a starting point and edit any line.
How is the budget calculated?
We multiply per-night accommodation by (days - 1), per-day categories by total days, and flight by travelers. A buffer percentage is added as a separate category.
Are flights included?
Yes — a preset round-trip flight per person is included. You can edit the amount to match your actual booking.
Is my data stored when I share?
No server storage. The budget is encoded into the URL hash. Anyone with the link sees the same numbers. Don't enter personal information.
Can I export to Excel?
Yes. Click the Excel button to download a .xlsx file with summary and category breakdown.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the planner is mobile-first and works in any modern mobile browser.
Do I need to log in?
No login required. The tool runs entirely in your browser.
How much does a Fukuoka trip cost?
A 5-day standard-style Fukuoka trip for 2 runs about ¥379,500 total — the lowest of Japan's big cities, thanks to cheap beds and the airport being inside the subway network.
Why is Fukuoka so cheap?
It's a domestic hub, not a tourist hotspot: business hotels near Hakata start under ¥6,000, the airport is just two subway stops from the city center, and yatai ramen is ¥300-600 a bowl.
Is Fukuoka good for first-time Japan visitors?
Underrated for first-timers: compact walkable center, English signage on the metro, no crowds, and ramen provenance all in one place. Pair it with a Tokyo stop for contrast.
Do I need a JR Pass in Fukuoka?
No — the Fukuoka Subway day-pass (¥820 adults) and walking cover the city. A SUGOCA IC card is enough. The JR Pass only pays off if you shinkansen out to Kagoshima or up to Osaka.