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Preparing your trip to Fukuoka: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

1. Travelers are advised not to overtaste local delicacies, as they can be quite unusual for guests from European countries. Thrifty travelers would enjoy food at local street stalls, which offer popular national dishes. Food quality in such places remains high and prices are among the lowest in the city.

2. Tipping in restaurants and hotels isn’t accepted. As a rule, service charge in dining places is included in the bill and rarely exceeds 10 % of the total.

3. Travelers aren’t recommended to rent a car, since the left-hand traffic is adopted in the city and it can be quite unusual for drivers from other countries. In addition, virtually all traffic signs are written by characters and mayn’t be clear to foreigners.

4. Despite the fact that the crime rate in the city is relatively low, tourists have to observe basic cautionary measures. Don’t take valuables with you and in no case left bags and outerwear unattended. In crowded areas monitor your belongings closely and try not to keep valuables and money in the outer pockets.

5. Mains voltage is 100 V; sockets for plugs with two flat pins are set in hotels. European gadgets usually need adapters; they can be taken in a hotel or purchased at any household store. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

6. You have to pay with local currency in shops, restaurants, hotels and other places; currency can be exchanged at the airport or any city bank. Some large hotels also provide exchange services; often they have same terms as banks.

7. Many large stores and restaurants accept credit cards of international standard. It’s worth to mention that the customer may be charged a small fee for the non-cash operation. You can’t cash out in any ATM; this service is provided by ATMs only at large bank offices.

Cuisine of Fukuoka for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe

National food may seem exotic for many travelers. Small street stalls, yatai, are especially popular among guests of Fukuoka. There buyers are offered the most simple and affordable treats. …

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8. Locals treat visitors with a share of respect; they are very polite and always happy to help. To show respect for the local culture guests are encouraged to learn of a few simple phrases in the local language. It’s also necessary to thank for any service rendered.

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What to visit being in Fukuoka - unique sights

ACROS Park

From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”

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Distance from Fukuoka center - 0.4 km.

In order not to deprive the area of a single green oasis, experts of architectural company Emilio Ambasz & Associates decided to break up on the facade of an office building with a stepped live garden. In accordance with the project, the south side of the 14-storey building was transformed into the luxury stepped garden with live plants and shrubs. It features cozy seating areas with benches and gazebos. Spacious terraces offer a great view of the harbor and city streets, so they also act as an excellent viewing platform. … Read further

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3. The city has a large selection of hotels at various levels. Some of the most attractive hotels with affordable prices are located near the train station. 4. Thrifty tourists should pay attention to restaurants serving traditional Japanese cuisine. Most of them have attractive prices, while hotel restaurants are the most expensive. 5. Active tourists should take a ... Open »

Hiroshima

3. Mains voltage is 100 V; electric appliances may need special adapters. Many large hotels provide them on request; adapters can be purchased in any household store. 4. Those who hope to bring a lot of photos from the trip have to remember that a free photo and video isn’t allowed everywhere. On the territory of some of attractions it can be performed only at an ... Open »

Okayama

3. In restaurants, gourmets should pay special attention to rice dishes. In the prefecture, they grow special rice varieties, which are distinguished by excellent gustatory qualities. 4. Many architectural monuments of various periods have been preserved in the historical district of Okayama. If you don't want to miss the most interesting attractions, explore this area on ... Open »

Kobe

3. The most luxurious and expensive hotels are located on the waterfront. Budget travelers should look for suitable hotels at some distance from the coast. 4. Apart from classic hotels, the so-called "ryokans" are common in the city. Such traditional inns are distinguished by special room equipment. Instead of regular beds, the rooms feature tatami mats. Some ryokans have ... Open »

Osaka

3. Tourists looking to make intercity and international calls should better use street call boxes. One can easily find them in the streets as they are commonly bright green. The street call boxes accept special phone cards as payment means which can be bought in all day shops, hotels and tourist information centers. 4. The best place to profitable exchange any currency is an ... Open »

Kyoto

3. Going to restaurants, take into account that in most of them the menu is only in Japanese. However, staff of prestigious establishments is fluent in English, so you can ask any questions. 4. While walking around the city and visiting various excursions travelers should be very quiet. The thing is that the locals don’t like the noise and are very restrained emotionally. ... Open »

Travelling to Fukuoka - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Fukuoka. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.

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