Comparison · Fukuoka vs Jeju · Japan / South Korea
Fukuoka vs Jeju
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 nightlife; choose Jeju for Hallasan and Volcanic landscapes. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 359 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 359 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Fukuoka
- March–May and October–November
- Best time for Jeju
- April–May and October–November
Side by side
| Fukuoka | Jeju | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Known for | Hakata tonkotsu ramen, Yatai food stalls and Mentaiko | Hallasan, Volcanic landscapes and Haenyeo women divers |
| Best time to visit | March–May and October–November | April–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $110–$220 | $120–$230 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | August, 33°C (91°F) | August, 30°C (86°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 10°C (50°F) | January, 9°C (48°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 5 |
| Beaches | Momochi Seaside Park beach | Hyeopjae Beach |
| Airports | FUK | CJU |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Fukuoka for…
Hakata tonkotsu ramen, Yatai food stalls and nightlife. 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 Jeju for…
Hallasan and Volcanic landscapes. Jeju is a volcanic island off the southern tip of the Korean peninsula, roughly 73 km from east to west, with Hallasan (1,947 m), South Korea's highest mountain, rising in the middle. Most visitors fly into Jeju International Airport on the north coast and…
Top sights compared
| # | Fukuoka | Jeju |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yatai food stalls | Hallasan National Park |
| 2 | Ohori Park | Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) |
| 3 | Fukuoka Castle ruins | Manjanggul Lava Tube |
| 4 | Kushida Shrine | Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff |
| 5 | Tocho-ji | Cheonjiyeon Waterfall |
Food compared
| Fukuoka | Jeju |
|---|---|
| Hakata ramen | Jeju black pork |
| Mentaiko | Cold raw-fish soup |
| Motsunabe | Abalone porridge |
| Mizutaki | Braised hairtail |
Which is cheaper?
Fukuoka and Jeju cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $110–$220 in Fukuoka and $120–$230 in Jeju (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Fukuoka on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Fukuoka and Jeju are about 359 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Fukuoka and 5 in Jeju.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Fukuoka or Jeju cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $110–$220 in Fukuoka and $120–$230 in Jeju (estimates).
+Is Fukuoka or Jeju better for a first trip?
Pick Fukuoka for Hakata tonkotsu ramen, Yatai food stalls and nightlife, or Jeju for Hallasan and Volcanic landscapes.
+How far is Fukuoka from Jeju?
About 359 km in a straight line.