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Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka… and Fukuoka too

Published about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Hi from Anthony and Jodie! We are the Learners and Makers. Traveling the world full time since 2022, we empower families and people with mobility disabilities to travel confidently, their way.

Ah, the push and pull of travel.

Over the past month, we’ve been reveling in European breads, cheeses, and charcuterie. I’m going to miss all these delectable Finnish rye breads and crackers, not to mention black licorice fudge.

Just typing that, I think I’ve got to run to the candy bins at the grocery store…

And yet.

No matter where we go, it’s only a matter of time before our thoughts return to Japan. Especially the tonkotsu ramen, riverside promenades, and chill vibe of Kyushu’s largest city, Fukuoka.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been building out a new travel guide all about Fukuoka, based on our insights and experiences as a family.

It’s ready for you now, and whenever you’re heading to Japan, Fukuoka definitely deserves your consideration, both as a destination and a jumping-off point for Kyushu and beyond.

​Fukuoka itinerary & travel video: 3 days with kids​

How do you plan a Fukuoka itinerary so you can get at least a taste of the largest city on the southern main island of Kyushu?

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​Make more than dumplings​

Laughing while trying to cinch up a soup dumpling with its 18 classic folds in Taiwan.
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Wandering the grounds of a centuries-old hilltop winery in Portugal.
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Enjoying the cookies we had just baked while gazing at an ancient medina in Morocco.
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Many of our family’s favorite travel memories came from classes or small group tours.
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As much as we love to travel independently, we typically book at least one class, tour, or other organized activity wherever we go. We can engage with our guide or teacher. By getting hands-on with a class or exploring an area with someone who knows it deeply, we gain so much more understanding from the activity at hand, and from the destination’s broader culture.
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Whether a trip this summer or the travel you’re still dreaming of, Viator brings together activities from all over the world, for any interest and any traveler.

As for us? We have a long way to go on our dumpling folds. But our cooking class was a fun way to spend a rainy morning.

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More about Fukuoka

Is Fukuoka worth visiting with kids?

5 Fukuoka day trips by train

More at our Fukuoka travel guide

Thanks for reading! See you next time, and happy travels

Anthony & Jodie

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