Hakata Hotels: Location, Access and Tips
Hakata Station is Kyushu's largest station, served by the Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen, JR lines and both subway lines. Staying here puts you five minutes by subway from Fukuoka Airport.
Getting there
From Fukuoka Airport's domestic terminal, the subway Airport Line reaches Hakata in about 5 minutes (2 stops). The international terminal is linked by bus to Hakata Station. The Nanakuma Line has also reached Hakata since March 2023.
Good for
- Short trips with early or late flights
- Day trips by JR to Yufuin, Beppu, Kumamoto or Kagoshima
- Shoppers: JR Hakata City (opened 2011) is inside the station
- Walking to the Nakasu food stalls (yatai) along the river
Watch out for
- Around the station is business-oriented; for fashion shopping, Tenjin has more.
- The station is very busy (around 400,000 daily users); allow time to find exits.
- Fukuoka charges an accommodation tax per person per night.
Booking tips
- For the fastest airport access, choose a hotel near a Hakata Station subway exit.
- If you plan JR day trips, check the walking time to the JR gates rather than just 'near the station'.
- Several Japanese cities charge an accommodation tax per person per night on top of the room rate. Check whether the listed price includes it.
FAQ
Hakata or Tenjin: where should I stay?
Hakata for trains and the airport; Tenjin for shopping and the underground mall. They are a few subway stops apart.
How far is Hakata from Fukuoka Airport?
About 5 minutes by subway from the domestic terminal.