Access Information: From Fukuoka Airport to JR Kokura Station

Step 1: Take the Subway
From Fukuoka Airport Station, take the subway to Hakata Station.
* Travel time: about 5 minutes

Step 2: Transfer to the Shinkansen (bullet train)
At Hakata Station, follow the “Shinkansen” sign and transfer to the Shinkansen (bullet train) on the Sanyo Shinkansen line. Take a train bound for Tokyo or Hiroshima.
* Travel time: about 15–20 minutes
* Non-reserved seats are usually located in Cars 1 and 2
* Fare to JR Kokura Station: 2,160 yen

Alternative Option
You can also take a local JR train from JR Hakata Station to JR Kokura Station.
* Travel time: about 1 hour
* Lower cost than the Shinkansen

Ticket Reservation for International Visitors
Foreign visitors can use the online reservation service “JAPAN BULLET TRAIN”:
https://www.japan-bullettrain.com/

This service allows you to book Shinkansen tickets in advance, avoid long lines, and receive a QR code for easy pickup at JR stations. It supports multiple languages and can be used from overseas, making travel in Japan more convenient.

If you have any questions, please contact ICW Local Organizing Committee Secretariat: icw2026@keikoren.or.jp