Fukuoka is located in Fukuoka Prefecture and is the capital there. It is located on the shores of Kyushu island. The island is also located only 200 kilometres away from Busan, Korea. Many claims that it is the oldest city in Japan due to its location being near to China and also the Korean Peninsula. It is Japan's sixth-largest city. Fukuoka is famous for having beautiful Hakata dolls which are made of clay. Besides that, Fukuoka is also renowned for having beautiful beaches and ancient temples that can be dated back to the 17^th century.

Best time to fly from Dumaguete to Fukuoka

The best time to fly to Fukuoka would be between May to October. Since Fukuoka is a city that is located by the beachside, it is best to visit the city outside the cold weathers. During these months, the weather is warm and only has average rainfall. The water also has a warm temperature of 15°C to 29°C. Due to this even the locals would visit the city on weekends and soak in the sun. It is ideal for tourists to have a sun vacation, make a road trip and also walk or cycle around the city in these months.

Main airports available in Dumaguete and Fukuoka

Sibulan Airport – The airport in Dumaguete is Sibulan Airport. It is also known as Dumaguete Airport or Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport. The airport got its name from one of their provinces which in Sibulan. This is the main airport for the whole of the Dumaguete area. The airport is located at the Negros Oriental province in the Philippines. This airport has been established as a major airport. Hence it is a Class 1 airport. This was declared by the body of the Department of Transportation and Communications. Some of the airlines that operate here are Cebu Pacific and also Philippine Airlines that are due to Manila, Cagayan de Oro and also Cebu.

Fukuoka Airport – Fukuoka Airport is an international and domestic airport serving Kyushu Island. It used to be known as Itazuke Air Base. The surrounding of the airport is all residential areas where it stops operating by 10 pm as requested by the residents and may resume operation at 7 am the next day. The airport is connected to the local subway. By using Philippines Airlines, tourists from Manila may fly directly to Fukuoka. Other airlines that operate in this airport are Air Asia X, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific and many more.

Climate pattern in Dumaguete and Fukuoka

The climate pattern of Fukuoka is humid subtropical. It was hot and humid summers and also mild winters. Between the months of June to October, unfortunately, the city is affected by the monsoon and also typhoons that circulate Southeast Asia. There is also cherry blossom that blossoms in late March.

Highlights Dumaguete in Fukuoka

• Kyūshū National Museum – This museum was opened back in 2005. It is famous for having an award-winning architectural design of the museum. It is also Japan's first new national museum in more than 100 years. Here there are art collections and also artefacts related to the island's history. There is also exhibits that shows the relation of the city to China and Korea. There is also a café, restaurant and also gift shop here.
• Nanzoin Temple and the Reclining Buddha – This temple is located 15 kilometres away from Fukuoka city. It is the most visited Buddhist temple on the island. It is famous among devotees and also tourists are the bronze statue of the Reclining Buddha. It was built in 1995 and happened to be the largest bronze statue in the world. It is said to be longer than the Statue of Liberty in New York. It is worth a visit here.
• Fukuoka Tower – Like many major cities in Japan, Fukuoka also has a tower structure where visitors may oversee the view of the city and its surrounding. The tower was built in 1989. It is 234 meters tall. It is the country’s tallest seaside tower. Visitors are encouraged to come to the tower during sunset where they can see the city at the most spectacular time of day. At night, there is the illumination which includes swimming fish and Milky Way.