Since I have no idea what to make of it, I decided to just dump everything here, and say a thing or two before I finally close the Fukuoka travel chapter of this blog-for 2018, that is *wink*
I just dumped everything here, because the next 2 days in Japan went by like a whirlwind! It was such a fun vacation, and I actually regret not taking much photos... but then again, I felt like I really savored the moments I was there that I did not bother snapping away photos.
To add some substance to this post, let me give you some tips about travelling in Fukuoka:
1. Google Map is your bestfriend.
2. Don't go to Fukuoka in August! It's scorching hot! If you're like me who's from a tropical country who grabs every chance she could to wear coat and boots, August is a no go! But if you're from a cold one, well, go there in August!
3. Canal City is a popular mall, but not necessarily the best place to get the best deals. If you want to get big discounts or you want to go shopping for stuff, go to YouMe Town Hakata instead.
4. Though Don Quijote is a paradise, it doesn't necessarily have the lowest price! Also, if you were able to compare it, some Don Quijote branches has cheaper price for things compared to other branches. I was able to notice this when we went to the Donki at Hakozaki, where they sell these Kracie soaps for 50 yen for packs of 3! When I got back to the one in Nakasu, I was disappointed to see that they sell them at 50 yen per piece.
5. Always check the schedule of buses and trains. Japanese peeps are crazy precise with everything, and that includes time! If the bus stop says that N19 bus stops at 12:45, IT WILL STOP AT 12:45!
6. Google Translate is also your bestfriend.
7. Banks give better conversion rates for money changing! But of course, they take more time than the usual money changers.
8. EVERY THING TASTES DELICIOUS! With that, if you are on a budget- LIKE US, 7Eleven and Family Mart is the way to go! But you know what's cheaper? Food in supermarkets, especially when it's closing time already, that yummy 300 yen tonkatsu meal goes down to a 150 by the end of the night.
9. Be polite, courteous, and respectful. I think this applies not only when you're in Japan, this should be an innate thing within you.
10. Explore the temples! Though there are many in Hakata, they are very different from each other. Ultimate Suggestion: Go book that AirBnb Temple tour!
11. Royce chocolates are only available at the Airport- and they are less expensive in Japan!
12. The best food places are from those establishments that doesn't give a hint that they are actually a restaurant! HAHAHAHA! Seriously, I had the best Tempura of my life in a place that looks like an old clinic!
13. Resist yourself from going HAM on those 'claw' arcade games!
14. Make new friends!
There are still soooo much more I could talk about Fukuoka! WAAAAAH! I really wanna go back!
Until then, I shall see Fukuoka again soon- with snow.
Love Always,
Nicole
P.S.
Super mega thank you to Tita Bot and Seichi for showing us around!
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| Shiroi Koibito! |
I just dumped everything here, because the next 2 days in Japan went by like a whirlwind! It was such a fun vacation, and I actually regret not taking much photos... but then again, I felt like I really savored the moments I was there that I did not bother snapping away photos.
To add some substance to this post, let me give you some tips about travelling in Fukuoka:
1. Google Map is your bestfriend.
2. Don't go to Fukuoka in August! It's scorching hot! If you're like me who's from a tropical country who grabs every chance she could to wear coat and boots, August is a no go! But if you're from a cold one, well, go there in August!
3. Canal City is a popular mall, but not necessarily the best place to get the best deals. If you want to get big discounts or you want to go shopping for stuff, go to YouMe Town Hakata instead.
4. Though Don Quijote is a paradise, it doesn't necessarily have the lowest price! Also, if you were able to compare it, some Don Quijote branches has cheaper price for things compared to other branches. I was able to notice this when we went to the Donki at Hakozaki, where they sell these Kracie soaps for 50 yen for packs of 3! When I got back to the one in Nakasu, I was disappointed to see that they sell them at 50 yen per piece.
5. Always check the schedule of buses and trains. Japanese peeps are crazy precise with everything, and that includes time! If the bus stop says that N19 bus stops at 12:45, IT WILL STOP AT 12:45!
6. Google Translate is also your bestfriend.
7. Banks give better conversion rates for money changing! But of course, they take more time than the usual money changers.
8. EVERY THING TASTES DELICIOUS! With that, if you are on a budget- LIKE US, 7Eleven and Family Mart is the way to go! But you know what's cheaper? Food in supermarkets, especially when it's closing time already, that yummy 300 yen tonkatsu meal goes down to a 150 by the end of the night.
9. Be polite, courteous, and respectful. I think this applies not only when you're in Japan, this should be an innate thing within you.
10. Explore the temples! Though there are many in Hakata, they are very different from each other. Ultimate Suggestion: Go book that AirBnb Temple tour!
11. Royce chocolates are only available at the Airport- and they are less expensive in Japan!
12. The best food places are from those establishments that doesn't give a hint that they are actually a restaurant! HAHAHAHA! Seriously, I had the best Tempura of my life in a place that looks like an old clinic!
13. Resist yourself from going HAM on those 'claw' arcade games!
14. Make new friends!
There are still soooo much more I could talk about Fukuoka! WAAAAAH! I really wanna go back!
Until then, I shall see Fukuoka again soon- with snow.
Love Always,
Nicole
P.S.
Super mega thank you to Tita Bot and Seichi for showing us around!
