FUKUOKA, JAPAN

Why it’s still available: It’s Tokyo, Hokkaido and Osaka’s lesser

known little sister.

What’s good about it: Fukuoka is the perfect spot for a cultured Christmas getaway. Wrap up warm –it’s around 10 degrees in December – and explore the city’s many historical attractions, such as the rustic Fukuoka Castle ruins in the centrally-located Maizuru Park established back in the 1600s during Japan’s feudal past, or cultivate some peace of mind in the country’s first ever Zen temple, Shofukuji, which was established in 1195. Admire the pieces on display at the Fukuoka City Art Museum, which is located in the same park as the ruins, or sample a hot bowl wl of ramen rame from one of the city’s famous yatai (mobile street stalls), s), which can c be found along the southern bank of Nakasu Island nd in central Fukuoka. Fu

Xmas X-factor: Japanese cities in wintertime ertime are positively positiv enchanting, and a Christmas Day wander around Fukuoka Fuku enjoying the crisp, clear weather would be a charming festive festiv memory to cherish.

How to get there: International Internationaal al carriers that at fly into Fukuoka Fuku Airport from om other Asian cities include ude Eva, Air China, Ch CX, China a Southern, All Nippon Airways, s, Japan Ja Airlines, Korean Air, Thai Airways, Asiana, Philippine Airlines, SIA and Vietnam Airlines.

Hotels: Grand Hyatt Fukuoka and Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk are both available.

Visa: a: Visitors V from more than 60 countries cou are entitled to travel el in Japan for up to 90 days without t a visa, visa including Australia, European Union members, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Malay Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.