Japan, as a country needs no further introduction when it comes to tourism. This is proven by Google’s 2019 Year in Search, indicating Japan as the second most searched term in the travel category behind the Maldives. As the largest city and metropolitan area west of Keihanshin, Fukuoka is regarded as among the most dynamic cities by Newsweek, with many tourist attractions of its own. If you are considering something else other than Tokyo when coming to Japan, then Fukuoka is undoubtedly the place to go.

Best time to fly from Surigao City to Fukuoka

The climate in Fukuoka is usually humid all year-round with the average temperature between 6.6 degree Celsius in January to 28.1 degree Celsius in August. The peak time to visit Fukuoka is usually around June to August during the summer season with warm to hot temperatures and regular precipitation. Therefore one can expect prices to rise around this time. The off-peak season to visit Fukuoka is typically around September to November during the fall season. This is because around this time, the humidity is high and it gets windier than usual. Consequently, it would not be as great to explore the many attractions available in the city. On the flip side, however, the prices will go down, therefore if you want to come over when it is cheap, this may be your chance to do so. All in all, visitors should check the weather reports before going to this town. 

Main airports available in Surigao City and Fukuoka

Surigao City Airport – The Surigao Airport is a public domestic airport that is presently serving the city as well as the nearby areas, that functions to connect the city of Surigao City with other places in the Philippines. The airport is situated at Barangay Luna, which is about 7 kilometres away from Surigao City. In a similar fashion to other airports in the Philippines, this airport is operated by Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. At an elevation of 6 meters, it has a 1,708 meters runway that is made of concrete. Among the airlines that operate in this airport is Cebu Pacific as well as Philippine Airlines with destinations to Cebu and Davao. From the airport, it is not too hard to go in and out to the city area because there are many types of transportation available in the Surigao Airport that are meant for the visitors, plus the distance to the city is pretty close too.

Fukuoka Airport – Formerly known as Itazuke Air Base, Fukuoka Airport is the main international and domestic airport that is serving Fukuoka as well as the nearby areas within the Fukuoka-Kitakyushu Greater Metropolitan Region. Located in Hataka-ku, it is the principal airport of the Kyushu island, being the fourth busiest in entire Japan. Jointly operated by Changi Airport and Fukuoka International Airport Co., it has two active terminals, one is meant for domestic flights and the other meant for international flights. At an elevation of 9 meters, the airport has an asphalt-concrete runway that is 2,800 meters long respectively. Fukuoka Airport is the focus city of All Nippon Airlines. It caters to various airlines around the world such as AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan and many more. Access and transport to the airport are not too hard since the airport is accessible via subway, buses and cars. 

Climate pattern in Surigao City and Fukuoka

Fukuoka has a humid subtropical climate according to the Köppen climate classification which is characterized by hot, humid summers as well as mild winters. With an average temperature of 17.0 degree Celsius, the temperature usually could reach an average high of 20.9 degree Celsius whereas the average low could go down to 13.6 degree Celsius. The precipitation is about 1,612.3 millimetres annually, in which the frequency will vary between months, the wettest months being from March to July. If you plan to visit Fukuoka, kindly take into account the climate pattern mentioned above and make sure you book your flight and hotel early if you want to visit Fukuoka during the peak season to avoid disappointment from the bookings that got filled up.

Highlights attractions in Fukuoka

Fukuoka Tower – A 234 meters high tower located in the Momochihama area, which is about 10 minutes away from the city centre, the Fukuoka Tower is the tallest seaside structure in Japan. Having finished construction on reclaimed land out of Hakata Bay in 1989 at the cost of six billion yen, it was designed by Nikken Sekkei. The distinctive aspect of the tower is its triangular cross-section with 8,000 half-mirrors, this having granted the building its nickname of “Mirror Sail”. One can go up to the 5th floor to have a good look of the city at the observation deck that is 123 meters high.

Canal City Hakata– The Canal City Hakata is a massive shopping and entertainment complex in town, covering an area of 2.56 million square feet. There are numerous attractions and places to explore within the complex which includes shops, cafes, restaurants, theatre, game centre, cinemas, two hotels and even a canal that runs through the building. As such, it is regarded as the “city within the city”.

Fukuoka Castle – Also known as Maizuru Castle or Seki Castle, this castle is found on top of the Fukusaki Hill at the centre of Fukuoka, having constructed in 1607 in the early Edo period for the daimyo Kuroda Nagamasa. Regarded as an important historic site by the Japanese government, the castle grounds are converted into Maizuru Park comprising of a handful sports facilities such as the Heiwadai Baseball Stadium, a courthouse, and an art museum.