Getting to Fukuoka

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Getting around

Fukuoka is served by Japan Railways (JR), Nishitetsu Railways, three subway lines and a bus network. The city's main station is Hakata Station with direct connections to Honshu and across Kyushu, including Nagasaki, Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

The local railway company Nishitetsu is useful for visiting Dazaifu. Nishitetsu trains depart from Tenjin Station (also known as Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station) in the central entertainment and shopping district of Tenjin. Most city buses in Fukuoka are also operated by Nishitetsu.

The subway connects Hakata Station, Tenjin Station and Fukuoka Airport with each other and provides access to many of the city's tourist attractions. Fukuoka Airport is one of Japan's most centrally located airports, only a five minute subway ride from Hakata Station.

Passes and Tickets

  • Prepaid cards
    Prepaid cards provide no savings over regular tickets, but can be more convenient to use. There are three prepaid cards in Fukuoka: Sugoca (by JR Kyushu), Nimoca (by Nishitetsu Railways) and Hayakaken (by Fukuoka Subways), but all of them can be used on all trains, subways and buses in the greater Fukuoka region. Seven other IC cards from other major cities of Japan, including Suica, can also be used. The cards can be purchased through ticket machines at all railway and subway stations.
  • 1-Day Subway Pass (640 yen)
    Unlimited use of Fukuoka's subway lines on one calendar day. The ticket costs 640 yen and is sold through vending machines at all subway stations.
  • Fukuoka Tourist City Pass (2500 or 2800 yen)
    This pass for exclusive use by foreign tourists is valid on one calendar day on virtually all trains and buses in Fukuoka, including the subway, JR and Nishitetsu. In addition, it provides discounted admission to some tourist sights. Since its massive price increase, the pass is very difficult to pay off, and most people will travel more cheaply by paying regular fares with an IC card. A 2500 yen version of the pass is valid only within Fukuoka City, while a 2800 yen version also includes the Nishitetsu train to nearby Dazaifu. Sales locations include the tourist information desks at Hakata Station and Fukuoka Airport, and the ticket offices of the Hakata and Tenjin subway stations and bus terminals.
  • Fukuoka Wide Pass (3500 yen)
    The Fukuoka Wide Pass is a digital ticket valid on two consecutive days on JR trains around Fukuoka Prefecture and as far as Shimonoseki and Karatsu across the prefectural borders. It does not cover shinkansen trains or the subways in Fukuoka. The pass is not convenient for getting around the city, but it can pay off for travelers making side trips out of the city.

Hotels around Fukuoka

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    • With The Style Fukuoka
      Luxury
      Set in Fukuoka, 300 metres from Otowa Park, With The Style Fukuoka offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At With The Style Fukuoka, all rooms include a seating area. The accommodation offers an American or Asian breakfast. Popular points of interest near With The Style Fukuoka include Higashisumiyoshi Park, Ninjin Park and Mizuho Park. Fukuoka Airport is 3 km from the property.
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    • Hotel Il Palazzo
      Luxury
      Just an 8-minute walk from Nakasu Kawabata Station, first project in Japan by internationally recognized Italian architect and designer, Aldo Rossi, ホテル イル パラッツォ features contemporary design and 2 dining options. The hotel offers rooms with free WiFi and a glass-encaged bathroom. The 24-hour reception at Il Palazzo makes guests enjoy a leisurely stay. Il Palazzo is a 5-minute stroll to downtown area Tenjin and a 10-minute walk to entertainment complex Canal City Hakata. Fukuoka Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
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    • European House Reisen
      Budget-friendly
      European House Reisen features accommodation within 3.4 km of the centre of Fukuoka, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. This 2-star aparthotel offers a lift and luggage storage space. The aparthotel has family rooms. Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and slippers. Kitchenware and kettle are also offered. At the aparthotel, units have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Reisen Park, Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum and Ryugu-ji Temple. Fukuoka Airport is 4 km from the property.
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    • The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka
      Luxury
      Featuring a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka is set in the centre of Fukuoka, 500 metres from Tenjin Station. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation features a concierge service, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. The hotel offers certain units with city views, and all rooms come with a coffee machine. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fukuoka, like cycling. Popular points of interest near The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka include The Shops, Iwataya and Solaria Stage. Fukuoka Airport is 5 km away.
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    • Miyako Hotel Hakata
      Luxury
      Open from September 2019, only 150 metres from JR Hakata Train Station, Miyako Hotel Hakata offers stylish rooms with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The famous Nanzoin Temple is a 30-minute train ride away. The air-conditioned rooms at Miyako Hotel Hakata come with pyjamas and slippers. Guests can relax in the bathtub or watch a pay TV programme. Miyako Hotel Hakata is a 3-minute walk from the popular electronic megastore Yodobashi Hakata, and it is a 15-minute walk from Tocho-ji Temple. The Tenjin area is a 5-minute subway ride from nearby Hakata Station, and Fukuoka Airport is just a 5-minute subway ride away. Fukuoka Castle is 5.5 km away, and the lively Nakasu area is 2.5 km from the property. A bar and cafe lounge are also on site.
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    • Hotel Great Morning
      Luxury
      Conveniently located in the Hakata Ward district of Fukuoka, Hotel Great Morning is set 200 metres from Tsunashiki Temman-gu Shrine, 400 metres from Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum and 400 metres from Kawabata Shopping Arcade. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is 3.5 km from the city centre and 400 metres from Reisen Park. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. All rooms have a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while some rooms also offer a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. All guest rooms in Hotel Great Morning are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Ryugu-ji Temple, Hakatamachiya Furusatokan Museum and Zendo-ji Temple. Fukuoka Airport is 4 km from the property.
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    • THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
      Luxury
      Ideally set in Fukuoka, THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. Well located in the Hakata Ward district, this hotel offers a restaurant, as well as a sauna. Sugawara Shrine is less than 1 km away and Meiji Park is a 9-minute walk from the hotel. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The daily breakfast offers buffet, American or Asian options. Non-stop advice is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Japanese. Popular points of interest near THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier include Fujita Park, Kushida Shrine and Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Fukuoka Airport is 4 km from the property.
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    • GRAND BASE Hakata Sumiyoshi
      Mid-range
      GRAND BASE Hakata Sumiyoshi is situated in the Hakata Ward district of Fukuoka, less than 1 km from Ninjin Park, a 10-minute walk from Sugawara Shrine and less than 1 km from Higashisumiyoshi Park. This 3-star aparthotel offers a lift, full-day security and free WiFi. The property is 2.5 km from the city centre and 600 metres from Fujifilm Photo Salon Fukuoka. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath, slippers and a hair dryer. There is also a microwave, fridge and a kettle. All units in the aparthotel are fitted with free toiletries and a smartphone. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Sumiyoshi Shrine, Otowa Park and Meiji Park. Fukuoka Airport is 3 km from the property.
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    • The358 SORA
      Luxury
      The358 SORA features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Fukuoka. With a spa and wellness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, every room has a desk. All units in The358 SORA are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Kashihama Beach is 2.9 km from the accommodation, while Island City Central Park is 1.3 km away. Fukuoka Airport is 11 km from the property.
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    • Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Fukuoka
      Luxury
      Only a 3-minute walk from Tenjin Subway Station and offering direct access to it, Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Fukuoka provides Western-style accommodations and free WiFi access. The air-conditioned rooms feature carpeted floors, a flat-screen satellite TV and a air purifier. A fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Room wears are provided for all guests, while the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Services such as dry cleaning and currency exchange are provided at the 24-hour front desk. Hotel Nishitetsu Solaria is a 10-minute drive from Ohori Park and JR Hakata Train Station. Canal City Hakata is a 5-minute drive away and Fukuoka Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
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