Upon arrival at Fukuoka Airport, participants will be warmly welcomed at our WFTGA Welcome Desk, where staff from the Host Committee will assist you with transport guidance, directions, and local tips. Throughout the Convention Week, we will take care of all official transfers related to the programme – so you can travel with peace of mind.

During your free afternoons and evenings, you’ll find that getting around Fukuoka is simple, safe, and efficient. The city boasts a highly reliable public transport system, including:

• Fukuoka Subway: Three clean, punctual lines (Kuko, Hakozaki, Nanakuma)
• Nishitetsu Buses: Great for getting to cultural sites and shopping areas
• Taxis: Readily available, clean, and professional – though more expensive than trains
• Uber: Available in limited areas, but less common than in other countries

Payment is easy:

You can pay directly with most international credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) in taxis, train stations, and even many convenience stores.

For added convenience, we recommend getting a rechargeable IC card such as Hayakaken, Suica, or Pasmo, which can be used for subways, buses, vending machines and more. You can top up these cards at ticket machines or convenience stores.

Estimated travel costs:

• Subway ride (within Fukuoka): approx. 200–300 JPY (€1.30–€2.00)
• Taxi ride (short city trip): approx. 1,000–1,500 JPY (€6.50–€10)
• Taxi ride (airport to city): approx. 2,000–3,000 JPY (€13–€20)

👉 Fukuoka Subway Info

👉 Nishitetsu Bus Guide

During our Pre- and Post-Convention Tours, we will also travel on Japan’s world-renowned Shinkansen (bullet trains) – an iconic, fast, and environmentally conscious way to explore cities like Nagasaki, Hiroshima, and Kyoto. This will allow you to fully experience the comfort, speed, and sustainability of Japanese rail travel.

Whether by train, bus, or taxi – getting around is part of the adventure, and we’re here to help make it smooth and memorable.