The 15 Best Day Trips from Iizuka

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Iizuka, Japan, led by Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto. The closest is Fukuoka, about 40 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Iizuka

  1. 1

    Fukuoka, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km west of Iizuka

    Known for 名島水上飛行場跡.

  2. 2

    Kitakyushu, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north-east of Iizuka
  3. 3

    Kumamoto, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Iizuka
  4. 4

    Kotō, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south of Iizuka
  5. 5

    Ōita, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-east of Iizuka
  6. 6

    Nagasaki, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-west of Iizuka
  7. 7

    Kurume, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south-west of Iizuka
  8. 8

    Shimonoseki, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-east of Iizuka
  9. 9

    Sasebo, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-west of Iizuka
  10. 10

    Saga, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south-west of Iizuka
  11. 11

    Yamaguchi, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-east of Iizuka
  12. 12

    Ube, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-east of Iizuka
  13. 13

    Shūnan, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-east of Iizuka
  14. 14

    Isahaya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Iizuka
  15. 15

    Ōmuta, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south of Iizuka

A sample day: Iizuka to Fukuoka

  1. 08:30Leave Iizuka
  2. 09:10Arrive in Fukuoka (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25名島水上飛行場跡
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Fukuoka
  6. 15:10Head back to Iizuka
  7. 15:50Home in Iizuka

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Iizuka?
The best day trips from Iizuka are Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto, Kotō, Ōita. The closest is Fukuoka, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Iizuka?
Fukuoka is the closest, 25 km west of Iizuka, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Iizuka?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Iizuka: Fukuoka (40 min), Kitakyushu (40 min), Kurume (45 min), Shimonoseki (50 min).
Where can I go for a weekend from Iizuka?
For a weekend away from Iizuka, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Nagasaki (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Shūnan (116 km, 1 hr 50 min), Isahaya (107 km, 1 hr 40 min), Sasebo (103 km, 1 hr 35 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Iizuka?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nagasaki at 124 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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