Fukuoka has top class access, with the comprehensive transportation network allowing rapid transfer from Fukuoka airport and Hakata Station, the city’s railroad hub, and to all other important locations within the city. Traveling by subway, bus, or taxi from Fukuoka airport, most hotels and points downtown can be reached within 10-20 minutes. This is highly appreciated by delegates from all over the world.

[ Fukuoka’s Advantage ]
1. Fukuoka City is close to other Asian Continents geographically(ex: Fukuoka-Seoul 1 Hour, Fukuoka-Shanghai 1 Hour 40 min., Taipei 2 Hours), which allows many participants from Asia.
2. Since Fukuoka is connected with major Asian continents by direct flights, it provides delegates from Americas and Europe of Oceania, a smooth access via other cities of Asia.

22 Cities (as of June 2009) in Japan are connected through direct domestic flights, allowing easy access for participants from other cities of Japan. It is also convenient for overseas participants to transit via Haneda airport in Tokyo since there are 92 flights to Fukuoka a day.

You can easily travel to other parts of Kyushu by using the rapid train of JR Kyushu or by bus or taxi on highway expressway. In 2011, Kyushu Shinkansen (bullet train) Kagoshima Route will open its entire line. This will enable passengers to travel from Hakata to Kagoshima (289km) in 80 min. and Osaka to Kagoshima in 4 hours.

Fukuoka has great access from Fukuoka airport to Hakata Station (city’s railway hub) in 5 minutes and 11 minutes to downtown Tenjin by subway. It only takes 10 minutes to get to the city’s center. Major tourist sites can be reached within 20 minutes.

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