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Telephone
The guide was updated:Country code: +81
Area code: 092
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Digital Travel Guide Download
Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
*this will be downloaded as a PDF.Price
€4,95
Nationals from countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and many European countries can enter Japan visa-free for short-term stays (usually up to 90 days) for tourism, business, or visiting friends and relatives. However, visitors from countries not on the visa-exempt list must apply for a visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate before travelling. Always check the latest entry requirements as they can change.
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Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Fukuoka Airport is the city’s major airport, situated only 4 kilometres from the city. There are multiple transportation options for reaching the city centre. Travellers can take advantage of buses, the subway, taxis, and car rental services. A taxi ride to the city typically takes around 15-20 minutes.
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Best Time to Visit
Fukuoka is a year-round destination, with even the winter months being not too cold for city sightseeing. If you plan to see the fabled Japanese cherry blossoms, plan your trip for somewhere around March and April, while the summer (June through August) brings warm, yet comfortable temperatures.
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Public Transport
You can easily get around Fukuoka by bus or the subway. Both the subway system and bus services are efficient and easy to use. To pay the fare, you will either need to purchase a reusable card at one of the ticket offices or a convenience store, or prepare exact change and drop it into the fare box next to the driver. Individual subway tickets may be purchased from vending machines at station entries.
The Fukuoka Tourist City Pass is a good option for tourists as it entitles one to unlimited rides on buses and trains during one day.
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Taxi
Taxis in Fukuoka are known for being clean, safe, and reliable, with courteous and professional drivers. They are readily available in most parts of the city, especially in busy areas such as train stations, shopping districts, and major tourist attractions. Available taxis usually have a red sign, which means ‘vacant’, displayed on the front of the vehicle.
Another option is to use ride-hailing apps such as Uber, DiDi, and GO.
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Post
In Fukuoka, as in the rest of Japan, the standard colour of a letterbox is red. The usual opening hours for post offices are typically:
Monday to Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday: 9am–12:30pm
Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed
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Pharmacy
Some of the main pharmacy chains in Fukuoka include Matsumoto Kiyoshi – one of the largest and most well-known pharmacy chains in Japan –, Tsuruha Drug, Welcia, and Sun Drug.
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Telephone
Country code: +81
Area code: 092
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Electricity
Japan operates on a 100V supply voltage and 50/60Hz. The country uses Type-A plugs, which have two flat-sided prongs.
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