Release date: 2024.11.01

"4 Things Familiar Driving in Fukuoka" Be Prepared for Traffic Jams Near Dazaifu IC

Yamada-Zenjido

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This time, we will introduce Familiar will experience while driving in Fukuoka if you are living in the city.

Table of contents of this article

1. The scenery on the Fukuoka City Expressway is beautiful and gets me excited

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There are some great scenic spots on Fukuoka City's urban expressways.

The spot that I personally like is the Aratsu Ohashi Bridge.

I like the view when you go up a little from Tenjin ramp to Nishikoen ramp. On a clear day, it feels like you're heading towards the sky.

At night, you can see the glittering Fukuoka City and Hakata Port on your left.

Speaking of sparkling scenery, the area around Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka and Fukuoka Airport are also known as beautiful spots.

However, it's important not to look away while driving! If you want to fully enjoy the spectacular views, we recommend the "Fukuoka Open Top Bus."

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2. Once I get my driver's license, I tend to go for a drive to Itoshima.

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Itoshima City in Fukuoka Prefecture is also in the spotlight as the filming location for the NHK morning drama "Omusubi."

It's just a 40- minute drive from central Fukuoka, making it a popular outing spot for couples, groups, and Tourism.

Itoshima, rich in nature, is also famous as an "Instagrammable" spot.

I often see it featured on Instagram and TikTok as a place with beautiful views and good photogenic spots.

There are many stylish and cozy cafes, especially along the coast, and the area becomes even more lively on weekends, especially with young people.

Since you can enjoy trendy spots without having to drive long distances, it's not Familiar for people to decide to go on a drive to Itoshima once they get their driver's license.

3. Be prepared for traffic jams near Dazaifu IC

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Dazaifu Interchange (IC) is an IC that often appears in traffic congestion information for Fukuoka.

Dazaifu IC on the Kyushu Expressway( inbound ) connects to public roads and the Fukuoka Urban Expressway, and as a result of the large number of vehicles heading to Kyushu and Honshu, traffic congestion is frequent.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is also located nearby, so even more traffic congestion is expected on holidays during Tourism and exam seasons.

For this reason, people in Fukuoka prepare for traffic jams when passing through Dazaifu IC and try to leave quite early.

It's Familiar to be surprised when you can get through smoothly without any traffic jams.

4. The number of buses around Watanabe-dori Avenue makes me nervous

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Watanabe-dori Avenue is a street that runs north to south through the Tenjin district of Fukuoka City , Kyushu's largest downtown area. During peak hours, the traffic is extremely congested and it is said to be one of the most congested in the country.

Fukuoka City, known as the "bus capital," has a particularly large number of buses, and during rush hour you can see lines of more than 10 route buses.

Watanabe-dori Avenue is home to many bus stops as well as taxi stands, so the leftmost lane is almost entirely taken up by these public vehicles.

When I'm driving, I sometimes Familiar surrounded by buses. When I drive around Watanabe-dori Avenue, I always feel a little nervous and try to drive safely.

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Fukuoka City is a city close to nature, including the sea and mountains. There are also many spots to enjoy driving to. Why not drive safely and take a trip there on your next day off?