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Fukuoka
Japan
- Climate : 1,811 hours of sunshine a year
- Airport : Fukuoka, 3.0 km from Hakata Station
- Population : 1.6 million inhabitants
- 1 school
Learn Japanese in Fukuoka, Japan’s gateway to continental Asia.
Fukuoka: 1 school. Homestay accounts for 43% of a 4-week budget on average. Last check of this page's rates: October 18, 2026.
Why choose Fukuoka to learn Japanese?
Fukuoka offers a pleasant, affordable place to live, less touristy than Tokyo or Kyoto, for an authentic immersion in Japanese.
A lively student city, it lets you practise the language in a more relaxed setting than a megacity.
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Fukuoka at a glance
Fukuoka combines economic energy, a renowned food scene and a mild climate: a pleasant setting in which to make progress in Japanese.
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The city in brief
Living environment
Living environment
The main city of southern Japan (Kyūshū), known for its food and its economic dynamism.
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Fukuoka is the largest city on the island of Kyūshū, in southern Japan, on the edge of the inland sea. Its position has historically made it a gateway to nearby Korea and mainland China. The climate is milder and more humid than in northern Japan, with short, temperate winters.
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History & culture
A strategic port since antiquity because of its closeness to the Asian mainland, Fukuoka withstood two Mongol invasion attempts in the 13th century. The modern city was formed in 1889 by the merger of the neighbouring towns of Fukuoka and Hakata; the name Hakata is still used for the station district and for a ramen noodle speciality famous throughout Japan.
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things to do / to see
During your language stay in Fukuoka, discover the Kushida Shrine, Fukuoka Castle Park and the yatai, the little street stalls where you can try Hakata ramen. The beaches of Hakata Bay are a few minutes from the city centre, and Nagasaki is about two hours away by train.
The city in practical terms
The cost of living is clearly lower than in Tokyo, with a more relaxed and less touristy atmosphere.
- Getting there : 1,100 km from Tokyo