After you get off at the international terminal, take the free shuttle bus to the domestic terminal and catch the subway. Hakata Station is just two stops away. If you have a lot of luggage, a taxi is also close by.
If you stay within the city, an IC card is the easiest. For trips outside the city, consider the SUNQ Pass or JR Kyushu Pass; if you ride buses a lot, a one-day pass may save money.
The boarding and exit doors are the opposite of Korea. With cash, take a numbered ticket (seiriken) when you board and pay the fare along with it when you get off. With an IC card, tap both when boarding and when exiting.
Travel cards generally work at convenience stores, department stores and large supermarkets. Some ramen ticket machines and Nakasu food stalls take cash only, so bring plenty of 1,000 yen bills.
Waits of 1-2 hours are common at popular motsunabe and yakiniku places. Book through Google Maps or Tabelog, and aim for branches in stations and shopping malls, an 11:00 lunch or a 5:30 dinner to make it much easier.
For purchases from November 1, 2026, Japan's tax-free system changes to "buy at the tax-inclusive price first, then get a refund after customs confirmation when you leave." Until October you can still buy at the tax-excluded price as now.
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