Hakata Station
Hakata Station
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Patrick O
Mount Holly, NC1,143 contributions
Dec 2019
We arrived here via the bullet train from Osaka and the station is very lively and in a great location within walking distance of Hard Rock Cafe and a Zen Temple. Lots of shops and stores in the station complex which is quite large. Grab a bento or sushi box and beer to take on the train!
Written 7 February 2020
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PandaHouston
Houston, TX6,120 contributions
Dec 2019
We were staying at the Lively Hotel near Nakasukawabata Subway Station but it seemed we were in Hakata nearly every day for shopping or eating and for 2 days, we made day trips to Nagasaki and Hiroshima. I actually really liked Hakata Station. It was always busy but not crazy madness like the Nagoya Station.
Also, if you want to eat, there are plenty of good restaurants. We especially liked Shin Shin Ramen. Taiho Ramen also has a location there but we didn't get to try it.
In addition, if you like to shop, there are various 100 yen stores (Daiso, Can Do and Seria) all a few steps from Hakata Station
While in Fukuoka, we purchased the 2 Day unlimited Subway Pass for 740 yen per person and also the JR Sanyo Sanin Northern Kyushu 7 Day Pass for USD 200 for our day trips outside of Fukuoka.
Also, if you want to eat, there are plenty of good restaurants. We especially liked Shin Shin Ramen. Taiho Ramen also has a location there but we didn't get to try it.
In addition, if you like to shop, there are various 100 yen stores (Daiso, Can Do and Seria) all a few steps from Hakata Station
While in Fukuoka, we purchased the 2 Day unlimited Subway Pass for 740 yen per person and also the JR Sanyo Sanin Northern Kyushu 7 Day Pass for USD 200 for our day trips outside of Fukuoka.
Written 10 January 2020
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jeffayn
Shah Alam, Malaysia832 contributions
Mar 2023
I would use the word, the heart of Kyushu Train transportation, as most train must go and come here, no matter where you decide to go, either to Kagoshima, Beppu, Nagasaki, Mojiko, Osaka ... just name it, is all origin from here...
So if you plan to move around Kyushu, to stay near by the Hakata Station is definitely a PLUS +++ compare to Tenjin.
Just do some math, even though Tenjin to Hakata is just 3 stops , but the minimum fare single journey is 210 yen, so if you multiply by the days needed to travel, it come to a sum of few thousand, and for family of 4 like mine, it just worth to get one to stay near Hakata Station.
So if you plan to move around Kyushu, to stay near by the Hakata Station is definitely a PLUS +++ compare to Tenjin.
Just do some math, even though Tenjin to Hakata is just 3 stops , but the minimum fare single journey is 210 yen, so if you multiply by the days needed to travel, it come to a sum of few thousand, and for family of 4 like mine, it just worth to get one to stay near Hakata Station.
Written 15 March 2023
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Pinnpal
Hoevelhof, Germany68 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
I didn't enjoy it at all. The station is much too small for the number of travellers it has to deal with despite international travel only just reopened. The subsidies to local travellers means that weekends the station is overfull. Ständig in line for validation of the JR pass took well over one hour. I spent three days for various reasons at the station and coin lockers had no vacancies unless you wanted one for a lady's handbag. Be prepared to drag your suitcase for your entire stay in or around the Station. Kyushu in general it is difficult to find a hotel vacancy at the weekend. It might have something to do with my time of travel, mid To end of November.
Written 19 November 2022
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ecloksg
Singapore, Singapore49 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
JR Hakata City (I prefer to call it a city than a station) is really big. It serves as a station for their subway, JR and Shinkansen. Spanning many floor including spider-webbed basements, it has department stores such as KITTE, Uniqlo, Hankyu, AMU Plaza and AMU EST and many more restaurants, cafes and eateries that we could not finish exploring even up to the last day. I bet one could stay here for a full one week and may not finish trying out at all the eateries here, not forgetting the Hakata Bus Terminal is just next to it with eateries, too. :)
Written 4 December 2023
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Adventurous Traveler
Plano, TX168 contributions
Jan 2020
As in most main Japanese train stations, this one is no different. It's modern, clean and full of shopping and eating options. It is attached to the bus terminal so it has 2 buildings of retail. We found the restaurant options at the bus terminal were better than the train station. It's a bit intimidating to navigate as the signs aren't always very apparent.
Written 9 January 2020
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Mino, Japan4,930 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
With the Shinkansen, JR, subway, and buses, it's no surprise that Fukuoka has the most passengers in Kyushu. Maybe Fukuoka has become too urban? But it's convenient now, so that's good! You can find everything you need for souvenirs and food and drink around Hakata Station, and there are department stores too.
Written 30 October 2023
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Kim S A
New York City, NY98 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
This is the main train station located in Hakatq of Fukuoka. It is linked to subways and JR trains to different parts of Japan. There are also many shops and eateries in the station and vicinity. If you don’t have much time to spend in Hakatq, you can just spend time here for your shopping and dining needs.
Written 29 April 2023
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PEili K
Singapore, Singapore1,669 contributions
Feb 2020
i guess everyone will get lost somewhere in hakata station because it is so huge and beyond the undergrounds are all shopping, foodie areas. The subway to the airport to the other side are all underground walks. It is a nice place to walk, shop, find food and get some souvenirs.
Written 1 March 2020
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CanuckJames
Nishinomiya, Japan1,758 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This is the station that connects JR Shinkansen (bullet) trains and the JR Railway (local) network.
Well-designed, easy access to the tracks and amenities. Washrooms are plentiful, wait is reasonable.
Easy access to JR Hakata City shopping complex, including Amu Plaza and Hakata Hankyu Department Store.
Well-designed, easy access to the tracks and amenities. Washrooms are plentiful, wait is reasonable.
Easy access to JR Hakata City shopping complex, including Amu Plaza and Hakata Hankyu Department Store.
Written 16 June 2024
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Hi, I arrive in Fukuoka by flight in mid oct. Kindly advise which town should I stay in Fukuoka and what train and which station to take to Omnomichi.
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Connie
Written 12 September 2019
Hello,
I was in fukuoka recently, i assume you are asking which part/town of fukuoka to stay?
Hakata itself is an area that is convenient. It is one of main station to get you to omnomichi. There are many train routes so you need to find the right one.
Some trains are express more expensive and some local cheaper.
The local trains allow you to see more along the way.
You can also stop if there are sites along the route you are traveling to.
I do researched ahead so have an idea where are these areas..
There are many hotels near to this hakata station.
Another station is tienjin station. Most travellers will take trains from either of these 2 main stations.
Tienjin area had more big shopping malls.
Hakata station had more hotels nearby.
From hakata station, you can catch a train to omnomichi.
I checked and the train will take 2hr 20 min. It will pass through kitakyshu,then hiroshima then onomichi. You can research more via google map.
At the train stations, you can check at ticket counter and they will even tell you the fastest route or what to see along the way.
I hope this is of a little help.
In fukuoka, you can go to canal city area and walk along the river. This is old town area. The canal city mall is the new part.
The marina area is also great to explore in fukuoka.
Enjoy your trip.
Written 13 September 2019
Hi, Do you know how long we can keep our luggage in the coin lockers at Hakata Station? Ideally, I'd need to leave my luggage there for 4 days if possible.
Thanks!
Written 12 July 2019
I doubt if it is worth keeping it for so long.
My suggestion when traveling from place to place is to keep luggage as light as possible.
The only possibility is if you are coming back in same city and staying there, u may want to ask the hotel ...some may be able to keep for u since u are coming back. We had been successful most of the time.
Otherwise carry with you to the destination and place it at that destination locker...most likely a train station locker.
For security reasons many may not want people to keep unknown items for too long a period.
So travel light, buy items as u travel.
A light versatile jacket, convertible pants...into bermudas are good option, dry fast t shirt, etc..even undergarments ...disposables type...
I seen people carrying heavy luggage up long flight of stairs...dont think u can enjoy if half the time you are like moving house.
We usually buy on the way back. We know we are coming back so we will buy it after visiting the places first.
Enjoy!
Written 16 July 2019
What time from this station to airport? My flight back to Malaysia is at 7.55 morning. Tq
Written 11 March 2019
Subway train ride is 5 - 6 mins to the domestic terminal. Free shuttle bus runs between domestic and international terminals. The ride is about 15 mins. Taxi ride would be 20 mins.
Written 11 March 2019
If you only have 5/6 hours and want to go someplace roundtrip out of Hakata on the bullet train, where would you go? Want to experience the train and have lunch? Thank you.
Written 18 October 2018
One option is to go to Kumamoto by shinkansen, have lunch and come back .. one way travel is 30 to 40 minutes .. you can even roam around a bit in Kumamoto and return ..
Written 20 October 2018
What is the biggest size of the lockers? Since will have a 30” suitcase. Will it fit?
Written 3 June 2018
There're 10 LL size coin lockers on the 2nd level of Chikushi entrance. It fits 35 x 113 x 57 cm, which is the largest. When you walk the central concourse, there's a lift and steps to the 2nd level Shinkansen ticket gate. Coin locker area is located next to the gift shop.
Written 21 June 2018
What is the biggest size of the lockers? Since will have a 30” suitcase. Will it fit?
Written 3 June 2018
There are all sorts of lockers, from small ones to big ones. The standard suitcase sizes allowed by the airlines would fit in one of the lockers. Just look for this. You can google a map of Hakata station so you will have an idead where the lockers are located.
Written 7 June 2018
If you arrive at Central Wharf, it's 20 -30 minutes by bus and 15 - 20 minutes ride by taxi. Hakozaki Wharf is a little remote, but catching a taxi may be also difficult.
Written 21 June 2018
Hi Phillip T. You have to take a flight from SHIA Airport (Jakarta/Cengkareng, Indonesia) to Fukuoka Airport (Fukuoka, Japan), the flight will be about 10 hours (transit flight). I'm not sure if they had direct flight from Indonesia to Japan. Then board a train from Hakata Train Station to Nagasaki, ¥3090 per person, one way. Enjoy your trip!
Written 19 January 2018
How far is Maizuru Park and Uminonakamichi Sea side park from Hakata station ?
Written 19 January 2017
Ride subway train to Maizuru Park and alight at Ohori Koen station. Ride may be 10-15 minutes.
For Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, you have 2 options: one is bus to Bayside Place and ferry, the other is ride JR train to Kashii station and transfer to another local train to Saitozaki station. Ride would be 1 hour or so. We usually drive to Uminonakamichi area.
Written 19 January 2017
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