Football near the airport
Best Denki Stadium (Level Five Stadium) sits in Higashihirao Park, just 20 minutes from Fukuoka Airport. With 22,000 capacity, it's home to Avispa Fukuoka — a club that has established itself in J1 and represents the passion of Kyushu football.
Avispa's rise
Avispa Fukuoka has gone from a yo-yo club between divisions to a stable J1 presence. The growing fanbase brings Kyushu's famous passion to every home match. The supporters are vocal and welcoming to newcomers.
Getting there
Fukuoka Airport Station (subway): 20-minute walk or short bus ride. Hakata Station: bus takes about 30 minutes. The proximity to the airport makes it easy to catch a match on your arrival or departure day.
Hakata food adventure
Pre-match: Hakata ramen at Ichiran or Shin Shin (both near Hakata Station). Post-match: Yatai street food stalls along the Naka River in Tenjin — Fukuoka's most iconic dining experience. Open-air ramen, gyoza, and yakitori served at tiny counter stalls by the water.
Weekend sports combo
Saturday: Avispa match at Best Denki Stadium. Sunday: Hawks baseball at PayPay Dome. Fukuoka is the only city in Japan where you can easily watch both top-level football and baseball in one weekend, with world-class food in between.
Fukuoka's charm
Fukuoka consistently ranks as Japan's most livable city. Compact, friendly, with the best food-to-cost ratio in the country. Football here feels local and genuine — no corporate polish, just passionate fans and great food.