Fukuoka and Day Trip to Hiroshima | Japan Travel on High-Speed Train

Next Stop: Fukuoka, Japan After five incredible stops across South Korea, it was time to swap kimchi for karaoke and hop the short flight across the Korea Strait to Japan. Our destination was Fukuoka, Japan. But this wasn’t just any leg of the journey. This was the week we’d been looking forward to exploring one of Japan’s most significant and sobering sites—Hiroshima. We touched down in Fukuoka after a breezy one-hour flight from Busan and checked into the Grand Hyatt, where our room was beautiful—with a stunning view of the city skyline and a soaking tub that Bev immediately claimed. With steady rain falling that first day, we happily settled into the lounge, sipping cappuccinos and glasses of wine while catching up on David and Judith’s latest adventures. If you’re looking for daily travel inspiration, they are a must-follow on Instagram at @ruchroamings. Judith’s stories are like postcards with personality, and her eye for beauty makes every destination feel like a dream. We hope you enjoy this travelogue with friends as we explore Fukuoka, with a day trip to Hiroshima. Thanks for following along with us and happy journeys, John and Bev 💬 STAY CONNECTED WITH US! Want more adventures, behind-the-scenes stories, and first dibs on future group trips? 🔗 FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/mvfuHwp7iJviWjHt/ 📫 NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/h_P0RD 🌎 WEBSITE: https://retirementtravelers.com/ 🎥 YOUTUBE: https:/www.YouTube.com/RetirementTravelers 📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.Instagram.com/RetirementTravelers 📘 FACEBOOK: https://www.Facebook.com/RetirementTravelers 💼 LINKEDIN: https://www.LinkedIn.com/company/retirement-travelers ✈️ JOIN US ON OUR UPCOMING GROUP TRIP TO VICTORIA FALLS! 📍Trip Info and Booking: https://retirementtravelers.com/victoria-falls-trip-2026 🛠️ OUR FAVORITE TRAVEL TOOLS & PARTNERS We only recommend products we use and love. Some of these are affiliate links, which help support our travels—at no extra cost to you! 💳 CHASE SAPPHIRE RESERVE CC: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19s/CNBBFHXCM6 📬 RVMAIL SERVICE: https://gomyrv.com/RetirementTravelers 🔐 EXPRESS VPN: www.expressvpn.com/retirementtravelers 🛜 AIRALO: https://airalo.pxf.io/rQnbrB 💸 FAREDROP: https://faredrop.com/?fpr=john13 🚗 MY DAY TRIP: https://mydaytrip.com/?linkId=lp_859348&sourceId=retirement-travelers&tenantId=daytrip 🚑 SAFETYWING: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=25117614&campaign=retirementtravelers&utm_campaign=retirementtravelers&utm_source=25117614&utm_medium=Ambassador 💼 RETIREMENT RESOURCES WE TRUST 👧🏼 URS Financial Advisory Link: https://www.ursadvisory.com/ 🎥 Retire with Julia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetirewithJulia #fukuoka #japan #japantravel #japantravelguide #fukuokajapan #retirementtravelers #retirementtravel #travel2025 #retirement #seniortravel #fukuokatrip #hiroshima #travel 2026