(2023 Autumn) Kyushu Fukuoka Travel Situation Update from Hakata, Tenjin, Nakasu, Canal City Ep. 438

[@mikes_in_paradise78]

Thanks for taking us around Fukuoka....looks like fun. Keep up the good videos. Excited to go to Fukuoka.

[@happyhuang9541]

1:41 Why do you look so cute when you wake up🤓👍🥐☕️😁. 7:16 Wow! strawberry chocolate🍓🍫, Hiyoko Manju looks very cute🤗, 8:40 I like to eat Japanese cakes the most🍰, 9:50 All kinds of bento, ochazuke with pollock roe looks Oishiii😋, tsukushi mochi. 11: 57 🦁💬 📍🏨👍👏, 13:40 Eat meccha Oishiii salmon sandwich and matcha chocolate muffins in this beautiful park for breakfast🥪🧁😋. Very good travel tips, we can also go to the front desk before renting a hotel room when checking in, ask to be assigned a non-smoking room👍👏🤝! 17:12 Canal City the entire outdoor area here is designed to be very atmospheric, and the musical fountain is so attractive😌⛲️🎶! 22:11 What's special about vending machines🤨👍. 27:47 Tully's Coffee Japan collaboration with the Harry Potter 😉☕️🧁. 30:51 Motsu Nabe 😋. Thank you so much for the Rion Kyushu Fukuoka trip, let’s us to see and share its ideal location easy access as well as a great way to get around the area, local food and souvenirs🤝!

[@paulj9221]

Thanks for the nice and informative video. I wonder how far Hakata is from Tokyo. Thanks again. More power.

[@mitraja12]

It's about an hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes by plane from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Fukuoka to Tokyo is about an hour and a bit. Each time is different due to westerly winds. I'm from Fukuoka. Please come to Fukuoka and enjoy👋

[@paulj9221]

@@mitraja12 thank you. Maybe next year. We already have Japan itinerary for this year.

[@dimo560]

I've really been enjoying your travel videos to many places in Japan. I feel like I am there in person because Rion is such a good presenter.

[@timothycrespin6836]

Such a great city. Some really amazing beaches as well close by

[@j-vlog002]

ty ty for this. You can easily see why Fukuoka is the fastest growing city in Japan.

[@_EnEm_]

It was an enjoyable walk with you along the Canal City and Tenjin. So glad you visited Fukuoka once again. This beautiful city has always been on my bucketlist! Hope you can also show us Huis Ten Bosch in Sasebo this autumn?😊

[@edwardyanis1301]

Hello, I just started viewing your videos a few weeks ago. With the turmoil in the world, I enjoying watching your videos to escape everything going on today.

[@garydell2023]

Interesting as always.

[@julietai7465]

Thanks for the tour. 🙏Saved this video for my visit to Hakata. Japanese cakes are next level! Looking forward to seeing your ferry ride to Osaka. I will definitely watch that for my next trip. ❤

[@effie-Toronto]

Hi Rion love your videos

[@maryannelim8563]

Thanks for this video! I'm planning a trip for my family to Hakata and this is really insightful!

[@murphynagata3256]

Love your video! The background music is smoothing and your English is so good! Lots of helpful infor

[@zennoodle]

These videos from Rion are always a good way to start the week. I hope you have a fantastic week Rion. Thank you!

[@vaasannair]

At 1:55, you look like a businessman with the glasses. スタイリッシュ❤🤣

[@Sakura_gaoo]

Hehehe, not me planning my spring trip coming in Kyushu island while watching your Fukuoka videos 😁 Keep rocking Rion, I hope you're feeling way better now? please, take care 🙏🏾

[@dennistani1986]

Rion, thanks for the Fukuoka tour! We were there last February and found the city really easy to get around. The food was awesome and everyone was friendly. The airport is close to downtown and there is a train that gets you to downtown.

[@lalilulelo]

I was in Fukuoka 4 years ago. Still the same Christmas tree shown at 11:25 hehe.

[@tns-rox]

I always enjoy exploring Japan through your travel videos. Arigatougozaimasu for introducing me to Canal City and Tenjin. Your lunch looked meccha oshi. It was interesting to see that Christmas decorations are already on display at Hakata station. I'm looking forward to watching your upcoming ferry video. Bon voyage! ⛴

[@aya-san119]

福岡動画ありがとうございました！めっちゃ素敵なホテルですね👍確かに街中の観光客が少ないですね、平日だからかな？福岡は夜の屋台が有名ですね、食べに行ってみたいです🍜豚骨味が結構濃いと聞きました、匂いの癖が強い？チャレンジしたいです。モツ鍋美味しそうでした😋レンタサイクル🚲本当に便利ですね👍サーモンチーズサンドめっちゃ美味しそうでした🥪カナルシティも素敵ですね⛲️✨なんか時間がゆっくりと流れてそうです。サイゼリヤ高校生の救世主ですね🍝✨フェリー⛴️楽しみです！ありがとうございました🙏😊

[@chanchaiapiratwarakul6387]

I visit on October 2022 and found some people smoke on the small street where a few people walking but on the Main Street is ok no one smoke.

[@japandemic]

In Kitte 0101 2nd floor there’s this place called Tabinaka- you can leave your luggage or bags there. Cheaper and easier!

[@christycpark]

One of my list is to check out Yatai next time. Heard that it may be gone soon. Interesting word on Uma that rhyme: Uma (horse) Umami (essence of deliciousness) Umai (delicious). 😆 Tks for the travel info on Fukuoka! ❤

[@ksenijacizek5901]

I do not wonder that at Hakata there are not so many tourists. It is far away from the itinerery famous spots from the basic Japan tours. It is at the same distance to the south as it is to the north Tokyo. But as everywhere in the south the atmoshere is more relaxed. The architecture of the city is very modern and it is obviously that the investments come from other industry branches apart from tourism. It seems to me that the growth of the city is very evident. Hoping that you have well survived the spacy lunch in spite of your stomack issues. I simply cannot wait for your ferry adventure to be published. A sea ride is always a fun, especially if the sea is calm.

[@hasturyourlord]

Awesome! Working on my computer so have this on my second monitor! Supper interested in Fukuoka because of Yatai culture!! Let's keep walking!

[@YoSoyDavidGalleta]

I've always wondered what the inside of that hotel looks like. I live near there and walk past it all the time.

[@neilwilliams7479]

Was surprised when you entered Hakata and was looking for luggage storage Station saw the Clio Court hotel and not been to Fukuoka for 14 years and stayed there and the station always busy

[@ramenpharmacist]

i didnt get to do too much touristy stuff in fukuoka, glad i can watch your video and experience all that i missed out on while ramen hunting 😅 wish i had gone to canal city now 😆

[@gordon3371]

Gaooo, perfect timing Rion, I'll be there in about 10 days. I know you are scared of heights, but you should go on the Yokohama ferris wheel. Do it it at night and it doesn't look as high. I did it last week, fantastic views. Been watching for years and your videos helped me plan this trip. I'm in your home town right now. Time to just keep walking.

[@maine1999]

12:52 did they demolish the Rakuten building?

[@AmbientWalking]

Wow! So interesting! Thanks for this trip!

[@Traveljet14]

Thank you for sharing. Was this video on a weekday or weekend Sat/Sun? A suggestion - It will be most helpful if you could input the date/month/year of visits in your videos. This gives us an idea whether it was a weekend or weekday crowd and also scenery of the season. Once again, thank you for your videos.

[@anooymous84]

thanks for sharing, maybe a suggestion next time, check if the places have english menus so that tourist alike can use ur vlog as a guide, I'm going to fukuoka next sakura period

[@karenrobbins6656]

It’s always interesting watching new destinations. Keep traveling to other places in addition to the more famous places

[@jjdelacross]

My favorite Japanese city!! ❤❤ So chill and laid back

[@Sakura_gaoo]

Chocolate croissant ? Naniiii ? (crying in French 😂)

[@xddesho]

just recently I booked a Japan travel last May. Now the Jr Pass Price doubled XD I checked again cause I booked a flight for next year

[@jeywood6532]

There are many transit systems in the Fukuoka prefecture. Are there stations that are also 24 hours, for the public?

[@cabojacks5106]

Appears like a traveler would need an underground street map to navigate in Fukuoka City. Any where I could get one?😊

[@GrishKumar-n8l]

I love you japan Japanese people every good people japan earth in Paredes long live japan man's of the world unity world all people brother hood 🤝 save japan save humanism

[@lucablocca9155]

I love Fukuoka 🥰🥰😍😍

[@leilanilamour5173]

Definitely planning to visit Kyushu next year, seeing this video was super helpful! Arigato 🌸☺️🌸

[@glennconst5248]

Rion in the previous video you said in the budget hotel something was makeing a banging noise. You said you discovered what it was please tell me the cause of the noise. Cheers

[@KelvynSoh]

Why didn't you keep your luggage bag at the hotel? Most hotels provide this service even after checking out

[@paripitiffany]

I’ve always been intimidated by the “interesting” smell of motsu, but after seeing you enjoy it in Fukuoka, I’m totally gonna try motsu nabe one day. 😋 The architecture of Hakata Station & Canal City is calling me. 🤩 P.S. I know why you ultimately picked that sando… cuz it’s like a Philadelphia roll. 😆 And that hippo reminds me of the dinosaurs on Third Street in Santa Monica. 😎 And that fountain show & song is givin’ me Bellagio vibes, natsukashii~ ✨

[@aya-san119]

ちょっと待ってカップで笑って、今寝ぐせメガネの地味なRionさんの登場に私のオタク魂が沸きました😂 To be continued …

[@agnesong9207]

Thanks for the vide I’m leaving for Fukuoka this week It seems that the weather is not cold 😂abit disappointed

[@RionIshida]

Indeed. It’s totally weird weather this year😱

[@rakjr6]

I instantly recognized that round stage next to the fountain in Canal City. There is a metal band from Fukuoka called Asterism. They have performed there and have posted a KZbin video.

[@Rainbowgem22]

It’s nice to see different places 😊 Even if it is early, I like the Christmas tree! 🎄

[@anthonylamesa7619]

Yes, you have to be very careful when booking Japanese hotel rooms, because there are still smoking rooms available and you might mistakenly book a non-refundable reservation for a smoking room. Those sensitive to smoke, however, might want to book an entirely smoke-free hotel.

[@RogerG92]

i got a room right next to the smoking room i legit couldn't sleep at all. stayed 2 days before i coudlnt take it anymore and left lol

[@glennconst5248]

I made the mistake once only to book a smoking room. I don't smoke so the smell of.smoke made me want to throw up all night long. I could not open any windows because they was none. I turned on the air conditioning unit and it just moved the smoke smell around the room. I went to convenient store brought air freshener made no difference. The smoke smell wax in the bed pillow and blanket

[@RionIshida]

When I mistakenly booked, I was staying in the conbini and ate breakfast in the lobby😂👍

[@anthonylamesa7619]

@@RionIshida the smell was so bad you slept in the convenience store and then just ate the hotel breakfast?

[@wakakaforever007]

Rion, you were not going to Yufuin this time, so pity.

[@karembq]

Thank you very much for all the information. I like your videos. I learned many things for my trip to Japan. Domo arigato!

[@len801]

Haha. . .you pointed at the hotel I stayed in--Hotel Unizo at 12:32. I suggest the fountain show in the evening--music and lights--very beautiful! I think I visited everywhere you did--had a night out at a yatai, walk around Nakasu & Tenjin, ate lots of tonkotsu ramen 😃 Missed the motsu though--next time! Thanks for the wonderful memories!

[@arare5678]

Hi Rion, thanks for the video! Just wondering why you did not choose to leave your suitcase with Basics Hotel and collect it later, instead of trying to find a locker at the station. Surely the hotel would provide such a service?

[@vongodric]

I was in Fukuoka few months ago and it was heavy rain during my entire stay... Thanks for showing the city I couldn't see xD

[@xenoshawntan]

Does the rental cycle need multiple different app depending on the company or I can just install one app and use it for different companies?

[@fuhrank]

My girlfriend just got back from a 2 week trip to Japan. Today, we binged on Japanese snacks and Rion Ishida videos.

[@c5zo6adventures41]

Question, every time you take the JR train do you have to make the line even if you have the ticket.

[@RionIshida]

Only for non-reserved sheet, somehow many people makes line for reserved sheet too though🤔🤔🤔

[@jphan21]

Lol I thought I heard wrong when you said “smells like feet”

[@RionIshida]

When you smell it, you will really know what I mean 🤣😂

[@leerichards7505]

1:42 I’ve just started watching, but I had to comment that I’m surprised Rion didn’t use an emoji to cover the wardrobe malfunction 😂😊

[@guitar.travel]

hi Rion, how about exchanging Sanyo San'in Pass? is it the same line/place as line for exchanging JR Rail pass? I do not expect the line would be that long at Hakata station 😓

[@Kelvin_Foo]

Thanks Rion for showing us around the Hakata area! I'm planning a short 5 day visit to Kyushu, starting with Fukuoka next May and I'm wondering if there is enough time to visit Nagasaki and Kumamoto as well.

[@BobbyTanDowd]

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[@MelissaGameDev]

We have drove around Kyushu back in 2016. It's a really fun experience, so you should definitely set up a dash cam and visit Kagoshima! We are heading to Fukuoka in two weeks, so the coin locker part of this video fills me with dread. We might have to send our luggage to Izumi instead of using the lockers. >.

[@nolisarmiento1719]

Canal city and Tenjin I think are the most touristy parts of Fukuoka...about a 10 minute walk from Hakata station (towards the seaside) there are a lot of shrines and temples not frequently visited by tourists

[@sriratnapuri4604]

Second hi😊

[@RionIshida]

👍👍

[@Sakura_gaoo]

Anyway, total random comment : would you mind to share with us someday your handcare & manicure routine? 🙈 No joke, I've always thought that you have beautiful hands and extra clean cut shaped nails.... Lovin'it 🙌🏾😸 OK, I'm out now (it was my gao-girly moment 💅🏾), see you later 😊

[@RionIshida]

🤣

[@gissanntr9978]

Rion, please review Ikkousha Ramen in Hakata!

[@davenann]

Lived in Fukuoka over 25 years, Rion you really hit all of the touristy places. Kind of over priced and not the real deal Fukuoka/Hakata. Especially for food. Best get a local to take you to the REAL Fukuoka experience. Otherwise good travel vblog. Hope you enjoyed the Hakata experience.

[@kklchau]

Good morning hair 🤣

[@peichiliu7941]

Hi, I watch you videos and I really like your videos. I just want to tell you that stinky tofu is not from China, it’s from Taiwan 😊

[@ajbarrett2360]

First hi

[@RionIshida]

👍👍👍

[@leonkasper97]

That hotel was originally Hyatt Regency Fukuoka designed by famous architect Michael Graves, that’s why it looks good. But unfortunately hotel owner company changed hotel brand, then service quality downgraded.

[@carolsteen7761]

I have always wanted to know, do you ever wear a yukatta( don't know the correct spelling), your traditional dress?

[@RionIshida]

Yes! I’ve made several videos with yukata in the past too😊

[@glennconst5248]

That muffin was a cup cake size. Two bites and gone. I would not recommend riding a hire bike in Japan. As a tourist you are not covered for any acident you have or cause. Plus no helmets provided. As a tourist if you had travel insurance they would not cover you for an injurys that you get. As a tourist your better off walking or public transport in my opinion.

[@XYoukaiX]

there is nothing worse in the world than American Bread but Japanese Bread is very close to American one ^^V You should really try one of the German Bakeries like Linde in Kichijoji. P.S. most of the French Bread in Japan also is very horrible and super far off from actual French Bread which usually is pretty good.

[@papihkeren-yz1km]

U always focus. about food .every where...in fukuoka.?...ur live for eat only.?

[@aaavjaponsku]

Why such big plastic bag for a tiny sandwich?! Or Japan, you’re so backwards sometimes…