Fukuoka travel guide: Transport, attractions, food and seasons
Explore Fukuoka travel topics, including airport transport, attractions, family activities, local food, shopping, accommodation and seasonal events, with links to guides.
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Fukuoka is in northern Kyushu, with the airport only a few stations from the city centre. This page is a starting point for the Fukuoka travel guide, organised by what you want to do and linking to related topics.
Start here: arriving in Fukuoka
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport to Hakata | About 5 minutes by subway (adult 260 yen) |
| Airport to Tenjin | About 10 minutes by subway |
| International flight arrival | First take the free shuttle bus to the domestic terminal |
For step-by-step directions, see Fukuoka Airport to Hakata city transport guide.
What would you like to do?
Arriving and getting around
- Fukuoka Airport to Hakata transport guide: directions into the city and transfers from the international terminal
- Fukuoka transport guide: subway fares, one-day tickets and family tickets
- Fukuoka travel pass and one-day ticket comparison: comparing one-day tickets, Nishitetsu passes and SUNQ Pass
- Suica and transport IC cards: whether you need an IC card
Where to go
- Fukuoka attractions: 12 attractions with official information
- Suggested Fukuoka itineraries: itinerary index; classic Fukuoka 3-day, 2-night itinerary
- Fukuoka with children, 10 rainy-day attractions in Fukuoka and 5 free attractions in Fukuoka
- Day trips: Dazaifu, Itoshima (transport in Hakata to Itoshima guide), Karato Market in Shimonoseki and Yufuin no Mori
Food, shopping and accommodation
- Fukuoka yatai guide for first-time visitors
- Fukuoka shopping and souvenirs, Fukuoka shopping and tax-free locations (new tax refund system from 1 November 2026)
- How to choose a Fukuoka accommodation area, Fukuoka accommodation and hot springs
Seasons and weather
- Before visiting Fukuoka: weather and clothing
- Fukuoka cherry blossoms, Fukuoka autumn leaves and Fukuoka festival and event calendar
Coming soon
Articles on ramen, mentaiko and souvenirs will be added to this guide.
Before you travel
Information applicable throughout Japan, such as transport IC cards, is collected in the Japan travel essentials section rather than repeated on the Fukuoka pages.
Sources
- 福岡機場 地鐵（交通指南） (www.fukuoka-airport.jp, checked 2026-10-19)
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