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Fukuoka
Fukuoka (福岡県) is a prefecture in the Kyushu & Okinawa region of Japan; its capital is Fukuoka (福岡市).
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Fukuoka in numbers
In 2025 about 4.5 million foreign visitors came to Fukuoka — 5th of the 47 prefectures. They spent an average of 105,000 yen each in the prefecture and stayed 4.4 nights there on average.
Foreign guests accounted for 33.0% of all guest nights booked in Fukuoka in 2025, up 14.0% on 2024 and +97.6% against 2019.
Visitors from South Korea are the most likely to include Fukuoka in a trip (25.2% did in 2025), followed by Hong Kong (15.5%) and Taiwan (9.7%).
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Foreign visitors in 2025 | 4.5 million (rank 5 of 47) |
| Average spend per visitor in the prefecture | 105,000 yen |
| Total spend by foreign visitors | 472.8 billion yen |
| Average nights spent in the prefecture | 4.4 |
| Foreign guest nights in 2025 (hotels, ryokan and other lodging) | 8,421,130 |
| Share of all guest nights that were foreign | 33.0% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2024 | +14.0% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2019 | +97.6% |
| Share of surveyed visitors who went to Fukuoka | 11.0% |
| Nationalities most likely to visit | South Korea 25.2%, Hong Kong 15.5%, Taiwan 9.7% |
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) (都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: visitors_10k = 10,000 persons; spend_per_person_10k_yen = 10,000 yen; spend_100m_yen = 100 million yen; nights = average nights.
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) (都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: guest nights (person-nights).
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) (表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: percent of respondents.
Climate in Fukuoka, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snowfall | Sun hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 1 cm | 104 |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 1 cm | 124 |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 0 cm | 161 |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 118 mm (4.7 in) | 0 cm | 188 |
| May | 24°C (76°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 0 cm | 204 |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 250 mm (9.8 in) | 0 cm | 145 |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 299 mm (11.8 in) | 0 cm | 172 |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 0 cm | 201 |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) | 0 cm | 165 |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 0 cm | 176 |
| Nov | 18°C (65°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 0 cm | 137 |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 0 cm | 112 |
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) (station page). Snowfall is the monthly total of fresh snow.
Nearby prefectures
- Saga Kyushu & Okinawa region · capital Saga
- Oita Kyushu & Okinawa region · capital Oita
- Kumamoto Kyushu & Okinawa region · capital Kumamoto
- Yamaguchi Chugoku region · capital Yamaguchi
All prefectures of Kyushu & Okinawa →
Sources
Official and primary sources used for this page. Checked October 8, 2026.
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) – 都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) – 都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値 — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) – 表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) — monthly climatological normals 1991–2020
To cite or link to this page: Fukuoka — Japan Pocket Guide, https://japanpocketguide.com/prefectures/fukuoka/