How to get to Kokura city from Kitakyushu Airport

From the arrival hall to the bus stop for Kokura

1. Come out to the arrival lobby on the 1st floor of the international terminal. After completing immigration screening → baggage pickup → customs, follow the signs for ‘バス／Bu’. The domestic arrival hall is also on the first floor, and the bus stop in front of the airport is also used. First identify your arrival and exit points on the official floor map. Official floor map In
2. Choose a payment method and go to number 1 outside. Use the bus ticket machine in the lobby or prepare a transport IC card, contactless payment, or cash. The airport's official bus stop map shows numbers 1, 2, and 3 leading to the left after exiting. No. 1 ‘小倉方面’ is for Kokura, No. 2 ‘朽網駅方面’ is for Kusami Station, and No. 3 is for Kurosaki/Orio. Passengers arriving on domestic or international flights use bus stop 1 for Kokura. Airport official bus stop map
3. Check whether it is direct or via Nakatani. Even if it is heading to Kokura, the Shinkansen exit stop is different. Look at the airport departure direction ‘Beijinzhou Gong Port→小倉方面’ on the operator’s timetable. This is the opposite of the ‘小倉→North Nine Province Gong Port’ table on the return trip.
4. Leave your luggage and pay when you get off. For Kokura, postpay is 710 yen. Contactless payment is possible with supported ICs such as nimoca, Suica, PASMO, etc. and credit cards. Supported cards with a touch indicator among Visa, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, and UnionPay are eligible, and the same card/device is tagged when boarding and getting off. It may fail depending on the card issuer's approval and device condition, so it is a good idea to prepare cash as well. 5,000 and 10,000 yen bills cannot be exchanged in the car. Present the ticket purchased from the ticket machine or digital ticket according to the driver's instructions.

It is not a reservation system and you may not be able to ride if all seats are full. WILLER's official WEB unassigned tickets are not seat or bus reservations. Do not press the use button in advance to complete use, but process it after the bus driver confirms it. WILLER’s official WEB unspecified table

Put your luggage on the express bus into the trunk according to the driver's instructions, and carry valuables, cameras, computers, and glassware with you. Nishitetsu Expressway Bus regulations limit one person's total luggage to exceed 30 kg or a total of 2 meters on all three sides. For multiple large luggage, wheelchairs, or special equipment, please call 050-3616-2150 in advance. The same trunk is not guaranteed for regular route buses bound for Kusami. Nishitetsu Expressway Bus Regulations

Kitakyushu Airport bus/rail transfer/taxi comparison

The vehicle on-board journey time in the timetable and the time it takes from the airport to the accommodation are different. Immigration, baggage, customs → lobby, ticketing → wait for bus → move by car → pass through station, wait for JR → add additional walking to accommodation. Buses and taxis may take longer if there are road congestion, strong winds, heavy rain or detours.

JR regular fares are 450 yen between Kusami and Kokura and 340 yen between Kokura and Mojiko based on the revised table in April 2025. If you purchase limited express non-reserved seats separately, you will need a limited express ticket in addition to the basic fare. The 710 yen combination ticket is a product limited to the JR Kyushu app, and the route is different from the direct bus ticket to Kokura. Check the prices of reserved vehicles and hire cars displayed on the platform separately from these official public transport fares. JR Kyushu app limited product

Map around Kitakyushu Airport and Kokura Station

The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) topographic map shows the airport terminal, boarding area, Kokura Station drop-off area, and final access point. The dotted line is a concept map of the travel route and is not an actual railway line or bus road route. This is not a route map with all intermediate stops; see the official timetable for a complete list of stops for buses via Nakatani. Nearby pins can be identified using the Airport/Kokura Station zoom button.

Orange: Direct bus/Kusami bus Pink: Getting off at the city centre via Nakatani Blue: JR transfer Purple: Passing through the station, getting off and walking

The JR station pin was compared with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism railway data, and the Tanga access was compared with the official address and the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) address location. Pick-up/exit pins indicate pick-up and drop-off areas on official floor plans and terrain and are not surveyed platform boundaries.

For stop numbers and entrances, please give priority to the official map below and site signs. Map sources and terms of use are displayed at the bottom of the map.

Get off at Kokura Station: The Shinkansen exit and Kokura Castle exit are on opposite sides.

Shinkansen Exit · 新幹線口 is to the north, Kokura Castle Exit · 小倉城口 is to the south. Nishitetsu Bus Kitakyushu · 西鉄バス北九州 operates the Kokura-Kitakyushu Airport line.

1. Accommodation near North Station: Take the non-stop bus and get off at ‘小倉駅新幹線口’. The getting off area is next to the North Pedestrian Deck. If you are staying at Riga Royal Hotel/Aruaru City, check the address and entrance and proceed from the north. This stop is for disembarking the bus arriving at the airport, and is not used as a place to board the return bus.
2. South accommodation: Compare getting off at the following ‘小倉駅バスセンター’. Kokura Station Bus Centre · 小倉駅バスセンター is near South Saint City. If you get off from the north, go to the elevator/stairs on the official guide map → pedestrian deck on the second floor of the station → free passage outside the JR ticket gate → Kokura Castle exit. You do not need to buy a JR ticket to pass through the station. On the south pedestrian deck, select the stairs/elevator that matches your accommodation address.
3. When taking JR: Go up to the ticket gate on the second floor of the station. From the bus centre drop-off area, go to the second floor pedestrian deck and follow the ‘JR／在来線’ directions. Distinguish between Shinkansen ticket gates and conventional line ticket gates. The platform for Mojiko must be confirmed on the electronic board on the day. The late stop in front of Kokura Station is not the same facility as the bus centre.

Open the official North Get Off/Station Pass/South Bus Centre map. For the return trip, Kokura Station Bus Centre's route to the airport is number 8 on the first floor, but all arrivals and departures are not indicated as number 8. If your accommodation is opposite the station, add some final walking and luggage. Do not assume that all passageways inside commercial facilities are open late at night, but follow actual traffic directions at stations and streets. Official North getting off/passing through station/South bus centre map Open

From Kitakyushu Airport to Kokura Castle

Kokura Castle · 小倉城 are located in Katsuyama Park · 勝山公園, southwest of the station. Airport bus → Kokura Station Bus Centre → Pedestrian deck near the Kokura Castle exit → Murasaki River · 紫川 · River Walk side → East Toranomonguchi Park approach → Castle Tower viewing entrance.

If you got off from the north, first exit the station to the south through the free passageway.

Kokura Castle Exit → Please see Kokura Castle walking directions and Kokura Castle official access guide. The operator will guide you to a 15-minute walk from Kokura Station. It may take longer depending on the location of the station, crosswalk, luggage, or rain. The map divides the park access point and the castle tower, and entering the park and entering the paid viewing facilities are separate. Check the castle’s official information for viewing hours, closures, and event controls. We do not guarantee that you can go straight to the castle tower with your suitcase. Kokura Castle Exit → Kokura Castle Walking Directions · Kokura Castle Official Access Guide

From Kokura Station to Tanga Market: Please avoid the current construction area when approaching.

Tanga Market · 旦過市場 is accessed from Uomachi · 魚町 shopping street south of Kokura Castle exit. South of Kokura Station → Uomachi Gintengai · 魚町銀天街 → Uomachi 4-chome Market access point in this order. Official city information is about a 10-minute walk from Kokura Station. Access to the existing market shopping street was confirmed from the Uomachi shopping street direction on the 2026 business map jointly produced by the city and market association. Distinguish between the existing market, the business area of ​​Tanga Aozora Market · 旦過青空市場, and the redevelopment area indicated by hatching. If you take the train via Nakatani, you can also compare the route from Heiwadori · 平和通り to the Uomachi shopping street. 2026 sales map jointly produced by the city and market association

Kokura Castle Exit → Tanga Market walking directions · Heiwa Dori getting off area → Tanga Market walking directions. The official address of the destination is 4-2-18 Uomachi. The map pin is an access point towards this address and does not indicate the Commerce and Trade Centre where the Mayor's Office is located as a tourist entrance. Kokura Castle Exit → Tanga Market Walking Directions · Heiwa-dori drop-off area → Tanga Market walking directions

Checked October 2026: The market is undergoing redevelopment. Kitakyushu City's July 2026 update and September update information informs that market operations will continue while gradually reorganizing areas A, BC, D, and E. The plan for the new building/new market passageway did not use the currently open circulation route. Check the on-site traffic sign on the public pedestrian path on the Uomachi side, and enter the actual store outside the construction fence. This does not mean that all stores and existing alleys are open. The 2026 Korean store and access map (PDF, approximately 123MB) is as of the end of March, and if there are any changes on the site, please give priority to the latest traffic information. For the current location and operations of individual stores, check the market's official store notice or call the secretariat at 093-513-1555. Kitakyushu City July 2026 data and September update status · 2026 Korean store/access map (PDF, approximately 123MB) · Market official store notice

How to get to Mojiko from Kitakyushu Airport

Mojiko Station · 門司港駅 are separate destinations from Kokura Station. If you get off at Moji Station · 門司駅, you will not have arrived in front of the station in the Mojiko Retro District.

1. Airport No. 1 → Get off at Kokura Station. Bus 710 yen for adults, get off at the direct north stop, about 33 to 36 minutes. Pick up your luggage from the bus and go to the JR conventional line ticket gate on the second floor of the station. If you get off at the South Bus Centre, go up to the station using the pedestrian deck.
2. Transfer to a local train bound for Mojiko on the JR Kagoshima Main Line. Check the destination of ‘門司港’ on the Kagoshima Main Line · 鹿児島本線. ‘Bound for Shimonoseki’ is not the same destination. The local train from Kokura to Mojiko costs 340 yen, about 14 to 15 minutes, and the total cost of the bus is 1,050 yen. It can be used at station ticket machines and support ICs, and seats on the local train are not reserved.
3. Terminal Mojiko Station → Accommodation/Retro District. After exiting the ticket gate, go to the square in front of the station and check the address of the accommodation or Mojiko Station → Retro District walking directions. The tourist district spans several streets, so check the route and time to walk from your drop-off point to the building you want to visit. Please see the JR Mojiko Station facility information for luggage storage, elevators, etc. Mojiko Station → Retro District walking directions Check out · JR Mojiko Station facility information See

An example of a connection after the first airport bus 05:45 → Kokura North 06:18 is JR local train 06:37 → Mojiko 06:51 (confirmed on October 5 and 10, 2026). If bus delays, station transit, or ticket issuance times increase, you may be transferred to the next train.

We do not assume that you can board this bus or train just based on the international landing time.

If the bus to Kokura is full, check the transfer at Kusami Station.

Kusami Station · 朽網駅 is a JR station outside the airport island. Airport 1st floor → Outside No. 2 ‘朽網駅方面’ → Express bus or route 51 bus → East of Kusami Station → JR Nippo Main Line toward Kokura → Kokura Station. The Nippo Main Line · 日豊本線 are not railways that can be boarded directly from the airport terminal.

Bus fare is 540 yen, approximately 16 to 22 minutes, local train basic fare is 450 yen, approximately 20 minutes, and if you purchase a regular ticket separately, it is 990 yen. Train waiting/stop → ticket gate movement is separate. Check the JR Kokura/Hakata direction that stops at Kokura.

Do not confuse with the opposite direction bound for Yukuhashi/Oita. On regular route buses, luggage must be held steady inside the vehicle and not block the aisle.

What kind of ticket is the 710 yen airport express combination ticket?

The JR Kyushu app product ‘Kitakyushu Airport Limited Express Ticket’ is a 710 yen one-way ticket that includes the Airport-Kusami bus, Kusami-Kokura ticket, and limited express non-reserved seat ticket. JR Kyushu Web membership registration and app purchase are required, and this product is not sold over the counter. When purchasing, please select the airport departure → Kokura arrival direction. Using QR does not require receiving a paper ticket, and shows the app bus ticket to the driver on the bus. JR Kyushu app product ‘Kitakyushu Airport Limited Express Ticket’

You can use non-reserved seats on regular, rapid, and limited express tickets on designated routes during the one-day usage date indicated in the table. It is not a ticket that secures you a specific seat or the next connecting train. Shinkansen is excluded, and if you want a limited express reserved seat, a separate reserved seat limited express fee is required.

Distinguish between the airport information price of 1,380 yen when using a limited express with a regular ticket and this combined ticket of 710 yen. This product does not even include Mojiko.

An actual example is Airport 10:27 → Kusami 10:44 → Limited Express Sonic 10:53 → Kokura 11:03. Check the departure direction and train on the airport’s official international flight/express connection table. If the bus is late, we cannot guarantee a 9-minute transfer. We do not advise that you can take the express at all times as an alternative to the first or last departure of the day. Airport official international/express connection table Check departure direction and train at

App combination tickets are sold from 05:30 one month before the boarding date to 23:00 on the day, and 710 yen products are priced at 800 yen or less, so payment at convenience stores, bank ATMs, or stations cannot be selected. After card payment, if the ticket has not been collected or used, the usage date can be changed once according to the official conditions, and a 440 yen fee will be deducted for a refund for an unused ticket.

There are no refunds after starting use. Since this is not a product that automatically transfers seat reservations in the event of a flight delay, check the effective date, usage status, and change regulations at the place of purchase first. My route products are subject to separate sales and use conditions, so do not apply the app conditions as is.

Last airport buses and the last train to Mojiko

Below is the airport → Kokura timetable from March 29 to October 24, 2026. Distinguish between 24-hour notation, which is common for weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, and where the date changes. Airport → Kokura direction timetable from March 29 to October 24, 2026 It is

• First bus 05:45: Direct → Shinkansen exit 06:18 → Bus centre 06:25.
• Last direct 22:35: Shinkansen exit 23:11 → Bus centre 23:18.
• Transit 23:05: Heiwa Dori 23:57 → Bus Centre 24:00 (00:00 the next day).
• Transit 23:35: Heiwa Dori Next day 00:27 → ‘In front of Kokura Station’ 00:30. It does not stop at the bus centre.
• Final bus departure at 24:00: Depart from airport at 00:00 the next day → Heiwa Dori 00:52 → ‘Kokura Station’ 00:55. This is not a direct route or exit from the Shinkansen exit.

The current schedule does not stipulate that all buses wait until international arrivals are completed. If your flight is late, check the bus schedule for the day before leaving the arrivals hall.

If delays are prolonged, contact the bus operator for the actual last departure. Domestic connection examples and international entry requirements are different, and boarding availability cannot be calculated based on landing alone.

Last JR from Kokura to Mojiko

Comparing the service schedule for October 5 (Mon) and 10 (Sat), 2026, local train 144M will run at 00:31 Kokura → 00:45 Mojiko the next day, and the last limited express relay Kamome No. 66 will run at 00:39 → 00:52. Limited express tickets require a separate limited express ticket in addition to the basic fare of 340 yen. Check the JR purchase screen for additional fees for each seat type. Check the operating days based on the operating days in the JR timetable, not just the numbers past midnight. Local train 144M departs the next day at 00:31 Kokura → 00:45 Mojiko. · The last limited express relay Kamome No. 66 is 00:39 → 00:52

The airport 23:35 bus arrives at Kokura Station at 00:30, 1 minute by local train and 9 minutes by limited express. It is not recommended as a practical transfer due to delays in baggage claim/street stop → station/ticket → platform movement.

The 24:00 departure from the airport reaches Kokura at 00:55, after both trains have passed. If you are staying in Mojiko, choose an earlier airport bus or a confirmed vehicle.

The terminal opens at 05:15 and closes at 24:05, and may change depending on flights and buses. 24-hour airport operation does not mean terminals open 24 hours a day, buses running all night, or overnight stays inside the airport. If you have a lot of luggage or are arriving late on your own, check the last check-in time with your accommodation and save directions from the drop-off point to the actual entrance to your accommodation. Also check for outdoor walking alternatives as passageways inside the facility may be closed. Terminal opens 05:15, closes 24:05

After the last departure: Official taxi, reserved vehicle, accommodation near the airport

Follow the taxi signs in the 1st floor arrival lobby to the official pick-up area. The airport taxi guide provides examples of approximately 25km/45 minutes/8,500 yen to Kokura Station and approximately 37km/45 minutes/12,000 yen to Mojiko. This example includes toll road fees and excludes late-night surcharges. The revised table posted at the airport on July 22, 2025 introduces a 20% surcharge on fares between 22:00 and 05:00. The actual price varies depending on the accommodation address, waiting area, vehicle type, and road on the day, so we do not provide a fixed price. We cannot guarantee that there will always be a taxi waiting, so please contact the on-site guide or official company for dispatch. Airport taxi information

The airport also offers the NearMe airport shuttle and reserved flat-rate and shared taxis. In the NearMe official reservation connected to the airport, select Kitakyushu as the departure airport, enter destination, date, time, number of people, and luggage to check availability and confirmation information. Reservation deadline, pick-up time, waiting delay, change, cancellation, and baggage conditions must be confirmed on the actual selected product. NearMe official reservation connected to the airport In

We do not view inquiries as confirmed reservations or offer Fukuoka Airport vehicles as the same product.

Hire car information was connected to the official airport counter. The business hours displayed at the airport vary by company, such as 08:00~20:00, 08:00~19:30, 09:00~20:00, and 09:00~19:00. Don't assume you can pick it up right away when you arrive late at night. Check with the reservation company for valid driving qualifications/documents, insurance/additional fees, vehicle pick-up/return locations, and business hours in case of delays. Once the transportation is over, an alternative is to check whether hotels near the airport have actual empty rooms, late check-in, or shuttle service. Terminal overnight stays are not guaranteed as a substitute for lodging reservations. Airport official counter information I linked to

Strong winds and heavy rain: check each operator separately

Check the same-day airport flight information, airline notices, airport bus and train operation information, Nishitetsu latest notices, and JR Kyushu Fukuoka/Kitakyushu operation information separately. A delay in a specific flight does not mean that all buses and JR lines will be suspended, and the suspension of one transportation service does not guarantee the operation of other transportation services. For reservation pick-up and hire car, please notify the reservation office immediately of any delays and check the change and cancellation policies. The simple forecast was not marked with actual cancellation information. Airport same-day flight information · Airport bus and train operation information · Nishitetsu latest notice · JR Kyushu Fukuoka/Kitakyushu operation information Check

Tickets and reservations — Official Information for Actual Routes

Check the official purchase and usage instructions for each transportation method below. Direct bus tickets and limited express combination tickets with transfers at Kusami Station have different routes. Check the conditions according to your travel date and accommodation address before selecting a reserved vehicle or hire car.

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Kitakyushu Airport Transportation, Frequently asked questions

Official sources and related guides

Confirmation date 2026-10-05. The effectiveness of timetables, fares, payments, and tickets was compared with airport and actual operator data. Choices based on accommodation location and transfer availability are editorial suggestions to help you prepare for your trip. The market plan and old business map are not currently used for open circulation.

• Latest timetable and payment for West Japan Railway to Kokura and Kusami ↗
• Airport bus stop 1, 2, and 3 and postpaid payment information ↗
• Current airport departure timetable for Kokura ↗
• Comprehensive information and bus section fares for the summer of 2026 at the airport ↗
• Operator Kokura-Kusami section fares and bus stops ↗
• Get off at Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit, South Bus Centre Information ↗
• Credit card contactless payment brand, boarding and disembarkation tag ↗
• Official WEB non-assigned bus ticket/seat non-guaranteed conditions ↗
• Large luggage and trunk restrictions on express buses ↗
• General route bus baggage carrying information ↗
• Example of Kusami Station limited express transfer/international flight connection ↗
• Airport → Kusami → Kokura actual limited express connection table ↗
• JR Kyushu app 710 yen airport limited express combination ticket/change/refund ↗
• JR Kyushu’s current regular fare table and limited express fares ↗
• Kokura Station JR timetable by date and direction ↗
• Last local train to Mojiko, 144M ↗
• Kamome No. 66, the last limited express relay bound for Mojiko ↗
• Airport official taxi/sharing reservation/estimated fare ↗
• Airport hire car counters and business hours by company ↗
• Terminal opening and closing times ↗
• Airport official first floor arrival hall floor plan ↗
• Kokura Castle official access and viewing information ↗
• Kitakyushu City Tanga Market address/walking access ↗
• Current status of Tanga redevelopment in Kitakyushu City, data as of July 2026 ↗
• Notice for each actual store in Tanga Market ↗
• Information on Mojiko Station JR facilities and ticket gates ↗
• Confirmation of airport official bus and rail operations ↗
• JR Kyushu Fukuoka/Kitakyushu same-day operation status ↗
• Tanga Market 2026 official sales and construction zone map ↗
• Tanga Market 2026 Korean store/access map ↗
• Airport posted taxi fares and late-night surcharge revised in July 2025 ↗