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Getting there
- Tokyo to Hakata by Hikari and Sakura: about 5h 30m, JR Pass covered.
- Osaka to Hakata by Sakura: about 2h 30m, JR Pass covered.
- Nozomi and Mizuho are faster but require a supplement on the JR Pass.
City guide
Fukuoka with the JR Pass: what to see and how to get there
Fukuoka is the gateway to Kyushu and the southern terminus of the Sanyo shinkansen at Hakata station. The JR Pass covers the whole route from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
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What to do
- Eat tonkotsu ramen at a yatai street stall.
- Visit Ohori park and Fukuoka castle ruins.
- Day trip to Dazaifu shrine on the local Nishitetsu line.
- Browse the Canal City shopping complex.
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Day trips with the JR Pass
- Nagasaki by Kamome limited express.
- Kumamoto by Sakura shinkansen.
- Kokura and Mojiko on the Sanyo line.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions.
Is Hakata station the same as Fukuoka station?
Yes, Hakata is the main JR station in Fukuoka.
Is the shinkansen to Hakata covered by the JR Pass?
Yes on Hikari, Sakura and Kodama. Nozomi and Mizuho require a supplement.
How many days for Fukuoka?
Two nights is ideal, three if you add Nagasaki.
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