Getting there

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Tokyo
Osaka
Hiroshima
Fukuoka
Kumamoto

From Tokyo to Kitakyushu

  • By plane

  • From Tokyo, you can fly to Kitakyushu from Haneda with JAL or Starflyer (also offered by ANA). The flight takes just under 2 hours, with fares usually between 20,000 and 34,000 yen. Starflyer is about 10% cheaper.

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From Osaka to Kitakyushu

  • By plane

  • From Osaka, you can fly to Kitakyushu from Kansai or Itami Airport. JAL and ANA operate the route, with flight times of about 80 minutes. One-way fares usually range from 15,000 to 30,000 yen, but discounts are often available.

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  • By train

  • From Osaka, take the Sanyo Shinkansen to Kitakyushu's Kokura Station. Nozomi and Mizuho trains take about 2 hours and 10 minutes, while Sakura trains take about 10 minutes longer. The regular fare is around 14,500 yen, but tourists can get a discounted ticket for 10,900 yen. The Japan Rail Pass covers Sakura trains, while JR West and regional passes cover all train types.

From Hiroshima to Kitakyushu

  • By bus

  • From Hiroshima, highway buses run to Kitakyushu (Kokura Station), taking about 4.5 hours. One-way fares range from 2,500 to 4,000 yen, depending on the company and travel date.

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From Fukuoka to Kitakyushu

From Kumamoto to Kitakyushu

  • By bus

  • From Kumamoto, highway buses run to Kitakyushu (Kokura Station) in about 3.5 to 4 hours. One-way fares typically cost around 3,000 to 4,000 yen, with several departures per day.

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