Comparison · Fukuoka vs Hiroshima · Japan
Fukuoka vs Hiroshima
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Nryate, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Fukuoka for Hakata tonkotsu ramen, Yatai food stalls and beaches; choose Hiroshima for Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 209 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 209 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Fukuoka
- March–May and October–November
- Best time for Hiroshima
- March–May and October–November
Side by side
| Fukuoka | Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Known for | Hakata tonkotsu ramen, Yatai food stalls and Mentaiko | Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine |
| Best time to visit | March–May and October–November | March–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $110–$220 | $120–$230 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | August, 33°C (91°F) | August, 33°C (91°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 10°C (50°F) | January, 10°C (50°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 6 |
| Beaches | Momochi Seaside Park beach | — |
| Airports | FUK | HIJ, IWK |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Fukuoka for…
Hakata tonkotsu ramen, Yatai food stalls and beaches. Fukuoka is Kyushu's largest city, with about 1.6 million people, and one of Japan's easiest to visit: the airport is two subway stops from Hakata Station and about 11 minutes from the Tenjin shopping district. The city has two centres — Hakata, the old…
Choose Hiroshima for…
Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome. Hiroshima is a rebuilt, river-laced city of about 1.2 million on the delta of the Ota River, best known as the first city struck by an atomic bomb, on 6 August 1945. The Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Museum are moving and…
Top sights compared
| # | Fukuoka | Hiroshima |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yatai food stalls | Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park |
| 2 | Ohori Park | Atomic Bomb Dome |
| 3 | Fukuoka Castle ruins | Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum |
| 4 | Kushida Shrine | Children's Peace Monument |
| 5 | Tocho-ji | Itsukushima Shrine |
Food compared
| Fukuoka | Hiroshima |
|---|---|
| Hakata ramen | Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki |
| Mentaiko | Oysters |
| Motsunabe | Conger-eel rice |
| Mizutaki | Momiji manjū |
Which is cheaper?
Fukuoka and Hiroshima cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $110–$220 in Fukuoka and $120–$230 in Hiroshima (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Fukuoka on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Fukuoka and Hiroshima are about 209 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Fukuoka and 3 in Hiroshima.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Fukuoka or Hiroshima cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $110–$220 in Fukuoka and $120–$230 in Hiroshima (estimates).
+Is Fukuoka or Hiroshima better for a first trip?
Pick Fukuoka for Hakata tonkotsu ramen, Yatai food stalls and beaches, or Hiroshima for Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome.
+How far is Fukuoka from Hiroshima?
About 209 km in a straight line.