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Day 1 of my Kyushu trip | Thank you to the airport staff at Fukuoka for opening the door for me

A record of my hectic first day of my Kyushu trip. Shanghai Pudong Airport, 7:45 AM – 10:20 AM landing in Fukuoka. After a bumpy journey through immigration, I was lucky enough to catch the 11:02 AM bus to Kumamoto even after the bus station doors closed! A huge thank you to the lovely airport staff who pried open the automatic doors by hand; otherwise, I would have had to wait an hour! 💡Time-saving immigration tips I didn't do my research beforehand and relied entirely on paper declarations, which wasted a lot of time. I highly recommend completing immigration and customs declarations in advance on the "Visit Japan Web" website to generate a QR code. Scan it directly after landing to pass through customs, saving you a lot of time filling out forms! 🍽️My first stop in Kumamoto was [Katsuretei] next to my hotel. After queuing for half an hour, I got a seat and ordered the black pork loin + fried shrimp set meal (compared to regular pork loin). My family actually thought the regular pork tenderloin tasted better! 🤔 🚶‍♀️ Afternoon Citywalk Route: 1. Sakuranoba Josaien: It's basically a food street, but the ginkgo avenue next to it is absolutely gorgeous in the afternoon sun! 🍂 2. Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art: It's relatively small; you can skip it if you're short on time. 3. Kato Shrine: Discovered a unique angle for photographing Kumamoto Castle ⛩️ You might even encounter Kumamon dressed as a samurai! 4. Kumamoto City Hall 14th Floor Observation Deck: Free panoramic view of the city; a great place to end the day! 👀 Although it started off a bit chaotic, everything went smoothly; it was truly a day blessed by Lady Luck! ✨
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Posted: Dec 13, 2025
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