City, Japan
Getting around Fukuoka
How to get around Fukuoka
Three subway lines and buses cover the center; walk between Tenjin, Nakasu and Hakata. Fukuoka Airport is 5 minutes by subway, the closest in Japan.
Ways to get around Fukuoka
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka City Subway | 210–380 JPY | Kuko line links the airport, Hakata and Tenjin; Hayakaken or IC cards accepted |
| Nishitetsu buses | Flat 100 JPY in the city center zone; 220 JPY or more elsewhere | Cover Tenjin–Hakata; buses run on IC cards |
| JR Kyushu trains | From 170 JPY | Limited express to Dazaifu via Nishitetsu line; Shinkansen from Hakata |
| Taxi (GO) | 1,700–2,300 JPY for 5 km | Cheap and plentiful, especially late at night |
Ride-hailing apps in Fukuoka
A 5 km ride costs about ¥1,700–2,300 ($10.8–14.6).
- Taxis are metered, cheap and easy to hail; no tipping. English is limited, so show your destination on your phone.
Arriving in Fukuoka
Fukuoka (FUK)
Subway to Hakata about 260 JPY, 5–6 min; to Tenjin about 260 JPY, 11 min; taxi to Tenjin about 1,500–2,000 JPY.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Bring a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP; licences from Germany, France, Switzerland, Taiwan and a few others need a JAF translation.
- Onward travel in Japan: Shinkansen bullet trains link most cities fast but are pricey; the national JR Pass only pays off on long itineraries. Highway buses and budget flights are cheaper.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Fukuoka?
Yes. Apps that work here: GO, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Fukuoka?
Three subway lines and buses cover the center; walk between Tenjin, Nakasu and Hakata. Fukuoka Airport is 5 minutes by subway, the closest in Japan.
How do I get from the airport to Fukuoka?
Subway to Hakata about 260 JPY, 5–6 min; to Tenjin about 260 JPY, 11 min; taxi to Tenjin about 1,500–2,000 JPY.
Is Fukuoka walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Japan Rail Pass (official)
- smartEX Shinkansen booking (Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu)
- Japan National Tourism Organization
- Fukuoka Airport
- Yokanavi Fukuoka (official tourism)
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