u/giraffefood

What's your top recommendations for going to those cities for food and activities? My baby will be turning 1 during the trip in November!

I did some research and have parks, teamLab (Fukuoka), toy museums, aquariums and malls on the list. I've got some family friendly restaurants (checked on tabelog) saved. Will be staying at Rinku station at the tail end of the trip to wind down and do some shopping.

I'm conversational in Japanese and have gone to Japan 5+ times to various prefectures but it'll be the first time to Fukuoka and also with my baby and husband. Not sure if baby will be able to walk by his 1st brithday, but the plan is to use a carrier most of the time and stroller for bigger areas (mall, park etc.) Most likely our day with start by using transit and using a taxi to head back when we're tired. We're open to renting a car if there's enough far destinations we can pack in a day.

I'm planning to get as many recs saved, so if I'm in the area and it works out, I can go to those places. I'm only aiming to go to maybe 3-4 places per day, and less on travel days between cities. Since I have a baby and the pace will be slower too.

Any recommendations are welcome! They don't have to be baby/toddler specific, but at least family friendly please.

Thank you in advance!

I'll be visiting Fukuoka for the first time with my husband and 1 year old ( it will be his birthday when we are there!) in November. Ideally they are baby friendly but if not, I can order take away and bring it back to the hotel to eat.

For context I can speak conversational level of japanese and have been to Japan 5+ times. We have no food restrictions and are open to try everything. We'll be staying in Tenjin area but likely to rent a car to go explore outside of the city.

Looking for mentaiko and nabe restaurant recs in particular!.

Thanks in advance!

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