Fukuoka
in Fukuoka-shi of Fukuoka, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.600 and 130.417 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 35' 59" and E 130° 25' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:06 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 6:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.287 and -51.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tavares
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Fukuoka

Fukuoka in Fukuoka-shi (Fukuoka) with it's 1,392,289 habitants is a city located in Japan about 546 mi (or 879 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Fukuoka is now 07:06 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Fukuoka, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Fukuoka Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kasuga, Onojo, Dazaifu, Koga and Chikushino-shi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

19°C (67 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

21°C (69 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Broken clouds, calm.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

20°C (69 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Nikko Fukuoka

Address
0,6 mi
2-18-25 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku
812-0011 Fukuoka
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel ETS Inn Hakata

Address
0,4 mi
2-2-2 Katakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
812-0043 Hakata-Ku,Fukuoka-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Hakata-guchi Ekimae No.2

Address
0,5 mi
1-16-6 Hakata Ekimae
812-0011 Fukuoka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 09:00 - Checkin: 06:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hakata-Gion

Address
0,6 mi
1-24, Gionmachi, Hakata-ku
812-0038 Fukuoka
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel AreaOne Hakata

Address
0,4 mi
2-3-1, Katakasu, Hakata-ku
812-0043 Fukuoka
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


President Hotel Hakata

Address
0,4 mi
1-23-5 Hakata Ekimae
812-0011 Fukuoka
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Hakata Ekimae Gion

Address
0,5 mi
1-38, Gion-cho
812-0038 Fukuoka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dormy Inn Hakata Gion

Address
0,5 mi
1-12, Reisen-machi, Hakata-ku,
812-0039 Fukuoka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Hakata-guchi Ekimae

Address
0,6 mi
1-15-5, Hakataekimae
812-0011 Fukuoka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata

Address
0,6 mi
1-17-6, Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku,
812-0011 Fukuoka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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犬鳴村の橋の残骸?犬鳴ダムで発見!  Bridge village sank to the bottom of the dam

Published: August 13, 2013
Length: 13:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sakimori syunka

最近雨が降らないので犬鳴ダムを見てみると干上がってた。よくみると普段は見れないダムの底に橋が!これが噂に聞くダムの下に沈んだ犬鳴村...


[Sound track]超連射68k STAGE3 ARRANGED BGM - Pleasure Trip 君を乗せて

Published: March 17, 2014
Length: 55:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Inoue Keisuke

超連射68k Pleasure Trip GUITAR wo NOSETE.(STAGE 3 BGM) Composed by Loser Lead/Riff Gt. by Takashi Matsui Arranged by Crazy-K (From Cho Ren Sha 68k OST) ヘビーメタル好きの友人と、...


冬の犬鳴村の墓 Tomb of Inunaki village of winter

Published: January 24, 2014
Length: 50:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sakimori syunka

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犬鳴村を探して 犬鳴峠のあの場所行ってきた I've done that place of Inunaki Pass!

Published: January 26, 2014
Length: 10:34 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: sakimori syunka

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夏の日の思い出 Memories of summer vacation

Published: June 29, 2014
Length: 06:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sakimori syunka

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2012年博多祇園山笠櫛田入り(千代流)Hakata Gion Yamakasa

Published: July 15, 2012
Length: 34:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Joji TOMIOKA

今年も博多祇園山笠のハイライト「追い山」を見てきました。 各流の男たちが清道旗を目指して走ってくる姿には血がたぎりますし、一番山の「...


2012櫛田入り(中洲流) Hakata Gion Yamakasa Nakasu Nagare

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 05:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joji TOMIOKA

2012年の博多祇園山笠、中洲流の櫛田入りです。 桟敷席「う」からです。 今年は能舞台正面のベストポジションを取れたのと、天候に恵まれ、二...


いろんなバス(2014夏)@博多BT Various buses(2014 Summer)@Hakata bus terminal.

Published: August 17, 2014
Length: 05:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kumanishiwest

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Published: June 10, 2014
Length: 22:43 min
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犬鳴峠封鎖? Inunaki old tunnel is sealed

Published: March 22, 2014
Length: 26:58 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hakata Station

Hakata Station (博多駅, Hakata-eki), located in Hakata-ku, is the main railway terminal of the city of Fukuoka, Japan. It is the largest and busiest station on Kyushu, and is a gateway to other cities in Kyushu for travellers from Honshū. The Sanyō Shinkansen from Osaka ends at this station. The station was being rebuilt, with the main building being torn down and a new, larger station building—as well as office buildings and new platforms—under construction.

Located at 33.5898, 130.421 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture, Sanyō Shinkansen, Railway stations opened in 1889

Maidashi-Kyūdai-byōin-mae Station

Maidashi-Kyūdai-byōin-mae Station is a subway station on the Fukuoka City Subway Hakozaki Line in Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan. The station's name, which is the longest for a Japan subway station, means "Front of Kyushu University Hospital in Maidashi". Chiyo-Kenchōguchi Station is, however, closer to the hospital. Maidashi-kyūdai byōin mae is the station closest to the Prefectural Government office.

Located at 33.6096, 130.419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hakozaki Line, Railway stations opened in 1984

Chiyo-Kenchōguchi Station

Chiyo-Kenchōguchi Station is a subway station on the Fukuoka City Subway Hakozaki Line in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka in Japan. Its station symbol is the face of Ebisu in violet.

Located at 33.6025, 130.414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture, Hakozaki Line

Yoshizuka Station

Yoshizuka Station is a railway station on the Kagoshima Main Line and the Sasaguri Line operated by JR Kyushu in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. Papillon Plaza is nearby.

Located at 33.6072, 130.424 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture

Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School

Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School is a co-educational public senior high school located in Hakata ward, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. It is often called "Fukkō" for short. Note, however, that there are several high schools with similar names in Saitama Prefecture in Eastern Japan and Iwate Prefecture in Northern Japan, Toyama Prefecture in central Japan.

Located at 33.5994, 130.418 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Fukuoka (city), High schools in Japan, 1917 establishments in Japan, Educational institutions established in 1917, Schools in Fukuoka Prefecture

Gion Station (Fukuoka)

Gion Station is a train station located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka in Japan. Its station symbol is a person in traditional clothes, representing the famous Gion Yamakasa Festival, held in July each year.

Located at 33.5942, 130.415 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kūkō Line (Fukuoka City Subway), Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture

Gofukumachi Station (Fukuoka)

Gofukumachi Station is a Fukuoka City Subway station located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka in Japan. Its station symbol is a green trading ship from the Heian period.

Located at 33.5983, 130.41 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hakozaki Line

Shōfuku-ji (Fukuoka)

is a Rinzai temple in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Ankokuzan . It was founded by Eisai with support from Minamoto no Yoritomo, and construction was completed in 1195, making it the oldest Zen temple in Japan. 40x40px Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Shōfuku-ji (Fukuoka)

Located at 33.5975, 130.414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buddhist temples in Fukuoka Prefecture, Buildings and structures in Fukuoka (city), Visitor attractions in Fukuoka (city)

Kushida-jinja (Fukuoka)

Kushida-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. Dedicated to Amaterasu and Susanoo, it is said to have been founded in 757. The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival is centred on the shrine.

Located at 33.593, 130.41 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Fukuoka Prefecture, Buildings and structures in Fukuoka (city), Visitor attractions in Fukuoka (city)

Tōchō-ji

Tōchō-ji is a Shingon temple in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Nangakuzan . It was founded by Kūkai with support from Tadayuki Kuroda, the second lord of Fukuoka province, and construction was completed in 806, making it the oldest Shingon temple in Kyushu.

Located at 33.595, 130.414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Fukuoka Prefecture, Shingon Buddhism, Buildings and structures in Fukuoka (city), Visitor attractions in Fukuoka (city)

Jōten-ji

Jōten-ji is a Rinzai temple in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Banshōsan . It was founded by Enni-Ben'en with support from Xie Guo Ming, a Chinese merchant, and construction was completed in 1242.

Located at 33.5953, 130.417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Fukuoka Prefecture, Rinzai school, Buildings and structures in Fukuoka (city), Visitor attractions in Fukuoka (city)

Sōfuku-ji (Fukuoka)

Sōfuku-ji is a Rinzai temple in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Yokodakezan . The temple originated in Dazaifu in 1241, but was moved to its present location in 1600 after it became the Kuroda family temple.

Located at 33.6057, 130.414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Fukuoka Prefecture, Rinzai temples, Buildings and structures in Fukuoka (city), Visitor attractions in Fukuoka (city), Dazaifu, Fukuoka

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Fukuoka.

Other districts

These are districts that are close by, but belong to a different city than Fukuoka.

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Fukuoka: Kasuga City − Shinkansen Cam, Fukuoka (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hukuoka, Fukuoka, فوكوكا, FUK, 福岡市, Fukuoka-shi, ふくおかし, Fukuokashi, 福岡, ふくおか, フクオカ, フクオカシ, 후쿠오카 시, Fucuoca, Фукуока