Japan 日本: Kyushu
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 01-Oct-12Airport in Japanese Kanji characters is written: 空港
Fukuoka 福岡市 (FUK):
Location: 4 km/2 Miles E of the city.
Website: www.fukuoka-airport.com
By Taxi: To the city centre JPY 1500-2000/15-20 mins. Tips are neither required nor expected.
| By Bus: | |
|---|---|
| City Bus#1: | From the Domestic terminals 2 & 3 to Fukuoka Tower Minami-guchi, Noko-tosenjo (via Fukuoka Dome), Hakata Station/Tenjin & Diamond City. JPY 250-400/20-30 mins. |
| Expressway Bus #1: | Runs from Domestic terminal 3 Kokura, Saga, Yufuin/Kuju/Beppu, Shimonoseki (night service only), Miyazaki (night service only) |
| Expressbus #1: | Runs from Domestic terminal 3 to Iizuka & Tagawa |
| Expressbus #2: | Runs from Domestic terminal 2 to Iizuka & Tagawa |
| Shuttle Bus: | Connects the various terminals for free. |
By Subway Train: A free shuttle bus from outside the Intl Terminal runs 0700-2140 to the Domestic Terminals, where the subway station is located. Subway then runs to the city for JPY 250. Frequency: every 10 mins, Journey Time: 15 mins. Note: Not recommended with large bags.
| Rental Cars: | |
|---|---|
| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | Budget, Japaren, Matsuda, Nippon, Nissan & Toyota/HERTZ. |
Airport Tel No: +81 92 623 0515.
Updated Dec09 ADV
Kagoshima 鹿児島 (KOJ):
Location: 28 km/18 Miles NNE of the city.
By Taxi: To Kagoshima 45-60 mins.
| By Bus: | |
|---|---|
| General: | 2 Bus companies (Airport Limousine & Nangoku Kotsu) run frequently to Central Kagoshima Railway Station in the city center for JPY 1200/60 mins. Child half price. |
| Airport Limousine: | runs on 2 routes, one starting from Kamoike port, the other from Kagoshima Chuo Station. Both buses stop at the following 5 stops in the city: in front of Kagoshima Prefectural Building, Kagoshima Chuo Station, Tenmonkan, in front of Kagoshima City Hall & at Yoshino. Departures are every 10 mins or so. Airport Limousine 247 2341. |
| Nangoku Kotsu: | Runs frequently to the city centre. Tel 255 2141. |
| Other Buses: | There are other buses serving several local towns including Kanoya (JPY 1800/100 mins) & Taniyama. |
| Rental Cars: | |
|---|---|
| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | Budget +81 (0)995 583 543, Nippon 582 539, Nissan 582 121 & Toyota 582 306. |
Airport Tel No: +81 995 582 036.
Updated Dec09 ADV
Kitakyushu/新北九州 - New Kitakyushu (KKJ):
Location: 16 km/10 Miles E of Kitakyushu on an island reclaimed from the sea.
By Road: The airport is connected to the mainland by a 2 km toll-free bridge, connected to the Eastern Kyushu Expressway via Kanda-Kitakyushukuko IC.
By Taxi: To Kitakyushu ~30 mins.
By Bus: 5 new bus routes run from the airport to various points in Kitakyushu.
By Train: A direct rail link to Kokura station is planned.
Rental Cars: Several companies are at the airport.
Car parking: ~JPY 400 per day.
Updated DEc09 ADV
Kumamoto 熊本 (KMJ):
Location: 13 km/8 Miles ENE of the city centre.
By Bus: Coaches run to the Train Station in central Kumamoto with a few stops on the way. JPY 700 one way/60 mins.
Rental Cars: Several companies have desks including: Nissan.
Note: No baggage storage at this airport.
Airport Website: www.kmj-ab.co.jp. Japanese only.
Updated Dec09 ADV
Miyazaki 宮崎 (KMI):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles SSE of the city.
By Bus: Coaches run to Miyazaki train station every 20-30 mins. JPY 500/20-25 mins.
By Train: Trains run several times per hour to the city. JPY 350/10 mins.
Rental Cars: Several companies are at the airport.
Airport Website: www.miyazaki-airport.co.jp. Japanese only.
Updated Dec09 ADV.
Nagasaki 長崎 (NGS):
Location: On an artificial island 18 km/11 Miles NNE of Nagasaki city center. 3 km/2 Miles W of Omura & 13 km/8 Miles NW of Ishaya.
By Road: To Nagasaki 40 km/25 Miles.
| By Bus: | |
|---|---|
| To Nagasaki City: | Coaches run to Nagasaki city for JPY 800/60 mins. Children half price. Route: Nagasaki Airport - Shinchi - Chuo Bashi - Oohato - Nagasaki Train Station - Morimachi. Timings: They leave the airport frequently 0905-2135. Earlier from the city. |
| To Omura: | Buses run to Omura for JPY 610. Children half price. Route: Nagasaki Airport - Omura Terminal (15 mins) - Ishaya Station (45 mins). Timings: They leave the airport every 40 mins 0900-2130. Earlier from the city. |
| To Obama & Unzen: | One bus a day rins on the route: Airport - Ishaya Station (40 mins) - Obama (1:25) - Unzen (2 hrs). The bus leaves the airport at 1250. Cost from JPY 610. Child half price. |
| To Shimbara Bay: | 4 buses a day run on the route: Airport - Ishaya Station (30 mins) - Shimatetsu Terminal (40 mins) - Shimbara Bay (1:45). Buses leave the airport at 1025, 1240, 1655 & 1755. Bus Timetable. Cost from JPY 1700. Child half price. |
| To Huis Ten Bosch & Sasebo: | Around 16 buses a day run on the route: Airport - Huis Ten Bosch (50 mins) - Sasebo Station (1:20). Buses leave the airport 0920-2135. Cost from JPY 1100. Child half price. |
By Boat: Ferries run from the airport to Togitsu (JPY 1220 every 30-90 mins 0630-1840), Nagayo (JPY 1200/every 30-60 mins 0620-1830) & Huis Ten Bosch (JPY 1420/6 sailings a day 1035-1700). Children half price.
Rental Cars: Several companies are at the airport.
Airport Website: www.nabic.co.jp. Available in English.
Updated Jan06 www.
Oita 大分 (OIT):
Location: 30 km/19 Miles NNE across the bay from Oita & 32 km/20 Miles NE of Beppu.
By Bus: Buses run from the airport to Kitahama & Oita. JPY 1500/60 mins.
Rental Cars: Japanese, Matsuda, Nissan & Budget.
Car Parking: JPY 150 per hour. JPY 700 per day.
Airport Website: www.oita-airport.jp. Japanese only.
Airport Tel No: Info +81 (0)978 67 1174.
Updated Dec09 ADV
Yakushima 屋久 (KUM):
Location: On the eastern coast of the island.
By Taxi: Available.
By Bus: Buses are reported to serve the airport.
Airport Tel No: +81 (0)997 421 200.
Updated Jan06 www.
