Discover Fukuoka
Fukuoka, the largest city in Japan's Kyushu region, offers a delightful mix of ancient temples, pristine beaches, and modern structures. Experience the bustling energy of this thriving metropolis as you explore its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty.
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Getting around in Fukuoka
The best way to get around in Fukuoka is by public transportation. Fukuoka has a lot of options to get around by train or bus including discounted tickets for a specified duration. Alternatively, you can get to many sights on foot.
Travelers can opt to buy the following passes in Fukuoka to get around:
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Fukuoka Tourist City Pass
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Coverage: all trains, subway lines and buses within Fukuoka City
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Duration: 1 day
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Price: 1500 Yen
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Where to buy: Hakata Station
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Fukuoka Tourist City Pass Plus Dazaifu
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Coverage:
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all trains, subway lines and buses within Fukuoka City
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all Nishitetsu trains between Fukuoka and Dazaifu
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Duration: 1 day
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Price: 1500 Yen
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Where to buy: Hakata Station
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1-Day Subway Pass
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Coverage: all subway lines within Fukuoka City
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Duration: 1 day
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Price: 640 Yen
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Where to buy: all subway stations within Fukuoka City
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Getting to Fukuoka
Public transportation:
To get from Osaka to Fukuoka by public transportation, travelers need to take a train. Detailed instructions are as follows:
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Bullet Train: Take the JR Sanyo Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station to Hakata Station in Fukuoka. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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Regular Train: This option is not recommended due to the long travel time (approximately 8 hours) and multiple transfers.
Valid rail and bus passes:
Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Fukuoka airport.
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by car: approximately 20 minutes
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by public transport: approximately 5 minutes
Car rentals:
How long to stay in Fukuoka
We recommend staying in Fukuoka between two and three days.
Seasonal information
Hiking:
The hiking season in this area typically runs from Spring until Autumn.
Festivals in Fukuoka
There are several festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed slightly in the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.
For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
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Hakata Dontaku Port Festival
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Date: May 3rd and 4th
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Umi no Nakamichi Geijutsu Fireworks
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Date: May 19th
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Time: 19:45 - ???
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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival
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Date: July 1st until July 15th
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Seaside Momochi Fireworks Fantasia
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Date: August 7th
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Time: 16:00 - 21:00 (Fireworks: 19:30 - 20:30)
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Meinohama Fireworks Festival
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Date: August 19th
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Time: 18:00 - 21:00 (Fireworks: 20:00 - 20:40)
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Hashimoto Depot Subway Festival
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Date: October 13th
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Time: 10:00 - 16:00
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Fukukoi Asian Festival
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Date: November 16th and 17th
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Time: 10:00 - 19:00
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Hotels in Fukuoka
Flights to Fukuoka
The nearest and most convenient airport is Fukuoka airport.
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by car: approximately 20 minutes
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by public transport: approximately 5 minutes
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