Why go
- Designated city in Kyushu, Japan.
- Served by JASDF Ashiya Air Base.
History
Kitakyushu is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. In 2019, Kitakyushu had an estimated population of 940,978, making it the second-largest city in Fukuoka Prefecture and on the island of Kyushu, after the city of Fukuoka. It is one of Japan's 20 designated cities, one of three on Kyushu, and is divided into seven wards.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320) · 1 route: Tokyo*
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Star Flyer 7G (A320) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (767) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is JASDF Ashiya Air Base; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 小倉, 1.2 km); routes include 小倉～馬島・藍島航路, 若戸渡船, 巌流島連絡船.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kitakyushu. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.