{"id":1516,"date":"2019-09-10T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T08:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?p=1516"},"modified":"2025-10-29T16:15:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:15:04","slug":"fukuoka-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fukuoka-travel-guide","title":{"rendered":"Fukuoka Travel Guide: How To Get There and Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>city of Fukuoka<\/strong> is one of the main tourist destinations in southern Japan. It&#8217;s the largest city on the island of Kyushu, and is a must-see for travelers visiting the region.<\/p>\n<p>Fukuoka is known for its <strong>cultural landmarks and events<\/strong>, including Japan\u2019s largest wooden Great Buddha statue, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-japan\">UNESCO-listed<\/a> Hakata Gion Yamakasa float festival, which takes place every July.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>At a 5-hour distance from Tokyo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\">Shinkansen<\/a>, many visitors choose to make Fukuoka a key stop on their itinerary. This guide explains the best ways to get to Fukuoka and the <strong>top attractions<\/strong> <strong>to see on<\/strong> your visit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_To_Get_to_Fukuoka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> How To Get to Fukuoka<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_to_Fukuoka_by_train\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Tokyo to Fukuoka by train<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kyoto_to_Fukuoka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Kyoto to Fukuoka<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Osaka_to_Fukuoka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Osaka to Fukuoka<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Things_To_Do_in_Fukuoka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Things To Do in Fukuoka\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Sample_new_tastes_at_Yatai_food_stalls\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.1<\/span> Sample new tastes at Yatai food stalls<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Observe_worshipers_at_the_Dazaifu_Tenmangu_Shrine\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.2<\/span> Observe worshipers at the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Reflect_on_the_Nanzoin_Temple_reclining_Buddha\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.3<\/span> Reflect on the Nanzoin Temple reclining Buddha<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Join_in_the_fun_at_Nintendo_Fukuoka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.4<\/span> Join in the fun at Nintendo Fukuoka<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Get_to_Fukuoka\">How To Get to Fukuoka<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting to Fukuoka is simple, thanks to the city\u2019s key transport hubs, like <strong>Hakata Station<\/strong>. It\u2019s the largest station in the region and has two Shinkansen bullet train lines.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the Northern terminus station for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyushu-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Kyushu Shinkansen<\/a>, which connects Fukuoka with <strong>Kagoshima-Chuo<\/strong>. Hakata is also the Western terminus station of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a>, which connects to<strong> Osaka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Fukuoka is also well connected for air passengers. Hakata Station is less than 2 miles from <strong>Fukuoka Airport (FUK)<\/strong>, which carries international and domestic flights.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_to_Fukuoka_by_train\">Tokyo to Fukuoka by train<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get from Tokyo to Fukuoka, first take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen<\/a> to <strong>Shin-Osaka Station<\/strong>, where you will transfer trains before continuing to Hakata Station. This leg of the journey takes between 2.5 and 4 hours, depending on which type of train you take. In order to use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">JR Pass<\/a>, ride either the a Hikari or Kodama train.<\/p>\n<p>There are <strong>2 to 3 departures per hour <\/strong>of Hikari and Kodama trains for Shin-Osaka. Non-reserved seat tickets for Hikari trains are around \u00a513,900 for an almost 3-hour journey. The fee is similar for Kodama trains, but the journey takes around 3 hours and 4 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Next, take the <strong>Sanyo Shinkansen to Hakata Station<\/strong>. It takes around 2.5 hours to reach Fukuoka if you take one of the faster services on this line. Sakura trains are covered by the JR Pass, but other fast lines, like the Nozomi or Mizuho require a supplementary ticket.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d3362722.297469028!2d132.4492970979892!3d34.60647291135846!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e3!4m5!1s0x60188bfbd89f700b%3A0x277c49ba34ed38!2sTokyo%20Station%2C%201%20Chome-9%20Marunouchi%2C%20Chiyoda%20City%2C%20Tokyo%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d35.681299599999996!2d139.76706579999998!4m5!1s0x354191c7e6f9b375%3A0x2ee22b3d45b98b90!2zSGFrYXRhIFN0YXRpb24sIOS4reWkruihly0xIOWNmuWkmumnhSBIYWthdGEgV2FyZCwgRnVrdW9rYSwgSmFwYW4!3m2!1d33.589727499999995!2d130.4207274!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ses!4v1761750255242!5m2!1sen!2ses\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Sakura trains depart for Fukuoka from Shin-Osaka approximately <strong>once or twice per hour<\/strong>. If you\u2019re traveling without a JR Pass, a non-reserved seat ticket for this service is around \u00a514,800.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Kyoto_to_Fukuoka\">Kyoto to Fukuoka<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Much like travelers coming from Tokyo, you take the <strong>Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen trains <\/strong>to reach Fukuoka from Kyoto.<\/p>\n<p>All services on the Tokaido bullet line from Kyoto take around <strong>12 minutes to Shin-Osaka<\/strong>. If you\u2019re using a JR Pass, take a Hikari or Kodama train to avoid paying a supplementary ticket fee. Two to four trains on these services depart per hour.<\/p>\n<p>When you arrive at Osaka, change to the Sanyo bullet line and take a <strong>Sakura service to Hakata Station <\/strong>with your JR Pass. There\u2019s at least one train on this service per hour, from around 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Sakura trains take <strong>2.5 hours to Fukuoka<\/strong>. Other services are available, but they have a longer journey time, or require an extra ticket purchase. Without a JR Pass, ticket prices from Kyoto to Fukuoka average around \u00a516,000.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Osaka_to_Fukuoka\">Osaka to Fukuoka<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re traveling from Osaka, you can reach Fukuoka with just one train. You can board a <strong>Sanyo Shinkansen train at <\/strong>Shin-Osaka Station, with multiple departures per hour.<\/p>\n<p>The fastest services (Nozomi and Mizuho) require JR Pass holders to buy an add-on ticket for around \u00a55,000. If you take a <strong>Sakura service<\/strong> (2.5 hours), <strong>or Kodama service<\/strong> (4 hours), there\u2019s no need to pay the supplement fee.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Things_To_Do_in_Fukuoka\"><strong>Things To Do in Fukuoka<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Modern day Fukuoka<\/strong> is made up of Hakata, an international trading port since the 8th century, and Fukuoka, the castle town built around the samurai stronghold from the 1600s.<\/p>\n<p>Though the city is renowned for its <strong>key historical and cultural sites<\/strong>, in more recent years, it\u2019s also become known as one of Japan\u2019s leading \u2018Startup Cities\u2019. This is thanks to its growing clean energy innovation and technology sectors.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s what makes Fukuoka the <strong>perfect mix between the old and new<\/strong>, meaning there\u2019s plenty to see and do during your visit.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning your itinerary and wondering what to do in Fukuoka, here are some of the <strong>top attractions and best places to visit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1522\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kushida-shrine-fukuoka-e1498210909817-800x427.jpg\" alt=\"Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kushida Shrine is where the protective god of Hakata ward resides<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Sample_new_tastes_at_Yatai_food_stalls\">Sample new tastes at Yatai food stalls<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fukuoka is well known for its <strong>yatai<\/strong>, small open-air food stalls. The tradition dates back to the postwar period, when street vendors began setting up portable kitchens to serve street food and quick, affordable meals.<\/p>\n<p>Today, around 100 yatai can still be found across the city, especially in areas like <strong>Nakasu<\/strong> <strong>and Tenjin<\/strong>. You can reach them by subway from Hakata Station in around 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>From stand to stand, you\u2019ll find people sampling ramen, yakitori, oden, gyoza, and many others. Each stall has its own specialties, including <strong>traditional Japanese staples and local dishes<\/strong>. Most have regular customers, giving them a friendly and social spirit that\u2019s welcoming to visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Observe_worshipers_at_the_Dazaifu_Tenmangu_Shrine\">Observe worshipers at the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dazaifu is one of Japan\u2019s <strong>most important Tenmangu Shrines<\/strong>, located around 40 minutes from Fukuoka City. To get there, take the Nishitetsu train from Fukuoka Tenjin Station to Dazaifu Station, with one easy transfer at Futsukaichi.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10212\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10212\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/daizafu-tenmangu-shrine.jpg\" alt=\"Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/daizafu-tenmangu-shrine.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/daizafu-tenmangu-shrine-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine &#8211; Photo by JoshBerglund19 under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\">CC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Tenmangu Shrines<\/strong> are dedicated to <strong>Sugawara Michizane<\/strong>, a scholar and politician of the Heian Period who is associated with Tenjin (the Shinto deity of education). Hiss career was remarkable and his influence quickly grew until he was head of the <strong>Fujiwara clan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Following exile by his rivals, Michizane died in 903 and shortly after the country was hit by a string of <strong>natural disasters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>People thought the <strong>spirit of Michizane<\/strong> was responsible for disasters so they began building shrines and making offerings to calm his vengeful spirit. Dazaifu is built on the <strong>site of his grave<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Reflect_on_the_Nanzoin_Temple_reclining_Buddha\">Reflect on the Nanzoin Temple reclining Buddha<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Nanzoin Temple<\/strong> is famous for its giant, bronze, reclining Buddha and its connection to the Sasaguri Pilgrimage. The site is located in the Sasaguri area of the Fukuoka Prefecture, around 20 minutes from the city.<\/p>\n<p>To get there, take the JR Fukuhoku Yutaka Line from Hakata Station to <strong>Kido Nanzoin-mae Station<\/strong>. The temple is just a short walk from the station.<\/p>\n<p>The site\u2019s <strong>giant Buddha<\/strong> (known as Nehanzo) is 135 feet long, 36 feet tall, and weighs roughly 300 tons. It was built in 1995 to house the ashes of the Buddha and two of his followers, Ananda and Maudgalyayana.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10217\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10217\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/nanzo-in-temple-nenhanzo-buddha.jpg\" alt=\"Reclining Buddha at Nanzoin Temple\" width=\"700\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/nanzo-in-temple-nenhanzo-buddha.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/nanzo-in-temple-nenhanzo-buddha-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reclining Buddha at Nanzoin Temple &#8211; Photu by travel oriented under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\">CC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most Buddha statues in Japan show him sitting in meditation, but the one at Nanzo-in Temple is <strong>reclining<\/strong>. This pose represents the moment the Buddha entered Nirvana, or final peace. It\u2019s not a common sight in Japan, which is a key reason why this site is so significant.<\/p>\n<p>When visiting the statue, visitors are meant to <strong>hold the colored ropes<\/strong> which hang from the bronze statue\u2019s left hand and say a prayer. It\u2019s also considered <strong>lucky to place a coin<\/strong> on the decorations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Join_in_the_fun_at_Nintendo_Fukuoka\">Join in the fun at Nintendo Fukuoka<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nintendo Fukuoka will open at the end of 2025 as Japan\u2019s fourth official Nintendo store. It\u2019ll be located in <strong>AMU Plaza Hakata<\/strong>, part of the JR Hakata City complex, directly connected to JR Hakata Station.<\/p>\n<p>Much like its sister stores, Nintendo Fukuoka will feature displays of <strong>Nintendo\u2019s most popular franchises<\/strong>, including Super Mario, Zelda, and Pok\u00e9mon. It\u2019ll also be a place to pick up consoles and software, as well as character-themed goods.<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye out for announcements from Nintendo about their new store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Fukuoka is one of the main tourist destinations in southern Japan. It&#8217;s the largest city on the island of Kyushu, and is a must-see for travelers visiting the region. 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