Ippudo Hakata Ramen: Tonkotsu Origin
The original Ippudo flagship opened in Daimyo in 1985. Signature 'Akamaru Shin Aji' (790 yen) features rich tonkotsu broth and thin noodles. Walk-ins only; expect 5–15 minutes outside peak times.
Tips
- ·Walk-in only, fastest outside peak hours (avoid 6–7 PM evening rush)
- ·Choose between Akamaru (premium broth + thin noodles, 790¥) and Shiromaru (classic + dumplings, 690¥)
- ·English menu available. If you eat only one Fukuoka ramen, make it this one
Fukuoka itineraries
Fukuoka 5-Day Itinerary: Where to Spend the Two Days You Have Left Over
The real problem with five days in Fukuoka is not that there is too little to see. It is that the city centre is done in a day and a half. This guide splits the leftover two days four ways: Yufuin and Beppu hot springs, the Kitakyushu and Mojiko small towns, staying inside the city, or travelling with kids. It also settles where to book your four nights, when to reserve the Yufuin bus, why your JR Kyushu Pass will not work on the Shinkansen to Kokura, and how much cash to carry.
Fukuoka in 3 Days: A First-Timer's Route Through Tenjin, Dazaifu and Hakata
Plan a first visit to Fukuoka with a 2-night, 3-day route, international airport transfers, Dazaifu construction updates, transport pass calculations and rainy-day alternatives.