Gone are the days (almost!) when people try to look for directions using traditional maps, directories and compass! I was born in 1981, from Gen-Xers to Millenials, we are blessed with such amazing technologies, innovations and gadgets! So let me walk you through this simple tutorial on how "not" to get lost in Fukuoka:





The LED board situated upon the entrance consists of: Train Name and Number, Arrival Time, Final Destination, Track Number and Car Numbers (indicates whether it is Reserved or Not). It is translated both in Japanese and English.

The point of entry in Japan is really up to you. On the contrary, if originating from Fukuoka, travel time would only take less than an hour by Shinkansen Bullet Train.

Mostly, tourists opt to stay in Hakata - noted as one of the contemporary areas in Japan or in other distant parts of Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. While others might travel from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya or other regions of Japan.


                                             http://www.fuk-ab.co.jp/english/sp/cont.php?page=bus3

International Terminal:
- After arriving from your international flight, hop on to one of its free shuttle service roving throughout the four terminals every 5-8 minutes.
Final stop would be at the Fukuoka Airport Terminal Subway Station.

Domestic Terminal:
- Whether arriving from Terminals 1, 2 or 3, upon reaching the first level, walk towards Terminal 2 and ride one of the 4 elevators to the basement floor leading to the airport subway station.


From Fukuoka Airport Terminal Subway Station, journey towards Hakata or K11, located along the Kuko Line for JPY 260 per person/way. Travel time takes exactly 5 minutes and just one station away from Fukuoka Airport Station. Once you disembark, transfer to one of Japan Rail transportation services bound for Kokura:

Option 1: Shinkansen / Bullet Train - the fastest among these railway cars going to Shin-Osaka (major stop) roughly at JPY 4,570 per person / way.

Option 2: Limited Express Sonic or Nichirin Trains bound for Kokura / Beppu / Oita / Miyazaki-Airport (major stops) for JPY 3,190 per person/way.

Option 3: Nishitetsu (Nishi-Nippon Railroad) Highway Express Bus from Fukuoka Airport to Kokura. Travel time takes about 1 hour and 30 mins. Bus fare costs JPY 1,230 per person/way.

Useful Links:
http://www.fuk-ab.co.jp/english/sp/cont.php?page=bus3
http://subway.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/eng/route/#b
http://english.jr-central.co.jp/index.html
http://www.nishitetsu.jp/bus/highwaybus/rosen/airkokura.html
http://www.fukuoka-airport.com/

Kokura Adventure

The irony of being known as an ancient castle town when the place itself is now considered as one of the modern well-developed districts around Kitakyushu. It may seem located at the far side of Fukuoka, but with the country's highly advanced rail and subway system, travel time between airport to Kokura will just take approximately an hour.