Fukuoka is a prefecture located in the northern shores of Japan in the islands of Kyushu and is the most populated city in the region before Kitakyushu. With a population of around 2.5 million people, the city is one of Japan’s most visited cities while being the country’s 6^th biggest city, surpassing even Kyoto and Kobe. Annually, around 2 million tourists are coming into Fukuoka alone. The city has become a centre for not only tourism but also education with nearly ten thousand international students attending the universities in the Fukuoka prefecture every year.

Best Time to Fly from Iloilo to Fukuoka

The best time to visit Fukuoka is during the spring and autumn season when its daily temperatures are not extreme. Fukuoka’s geographical location gives it a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and noticeably mild winters. However, it is recommended for you to travel during either spring or autumn as this is the period where tourism traffic is at its peak. You can find many accommodation rates dropping below usual rates alongside flight rates. So, be sure to book them as early as possible to get the best price for your travel.

Main Airports in Iloilo and Fukuoka

Iloilo International Airport (ILO) – The Iloilo International Airport is the province's main airport that connects the city to all other parts in the Philippines as well as several international routes to China. Other international routes like Fukuoka need to be transited at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila first. The airport is in the district of Cabatuan and nearby Santa Barbara which also makes this airport known as Santa Barbara Airport.

Fukuoka International Airport (FUK) - Known before as Itazuke Air Base, this airport now provides both domestic and international flight routes and is the main airport in the regions of Kyushu island. It is the 4^th busiest airport in Japan and is accessible by subway trains which connect the city to this airport in less than 10-minutes away. This airport serves as a destination route for AirAsia X, Air Busan, Air China, Air Macau, Air Seoul, All Nippon Airways, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Eastar Jet, Japan Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Thai Airways and many more.

Climate Pattern in Iloilo and Fukuoka

Due to its location, Fukuoka experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation mainly occurs between June and September with an average temperature of 16.3 degrees Celcius annually. Nearly 40% of the year is cloudy with moderate temperatures. Its winters rarely see the temperature dropping below 0 degrees Celcius and it rarely snows as well. The country’s attraction, the cherry blossoms, bloom in late March or early April during the spring season, making it the busiest time for tourism. If you wish to travel during the months of spring, you should make your plans as early as possible and book the tickets in advance to avoid unavailability in flight tickets and accommodation.

Highlight Attractions in Fukuoka

• Fukuoka Castle – Also known as Maizuru Castle, this building is a luxurious hilltop home belonged to the country's ruler located atop a tall stone foundation overlooking the Naka River. This large complex posed an attraction for its original key architecture; the gates, turrets and towers as well as the remnants of guesthouses used for housing diplomats and travellers that came to Japan during those times. Best visited during the first week of April when the Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival is ongoing.
• Sumiyoshi-jinja Shrine – This shrine is one of the oldest sites in Kyushu built to honour the deities of seafarers who would visit this shrine before heading out to sea. The shrine's impressive site is its Main Hall which was rebuilt to maintain its original look from 1623. The shrine also houses several important national treasures; an ancient sword and a copper axe, alongside ancient manuscripts and documents dating back to the Middle Ages.