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Chikugo-Funagoya Station: A Modern Gateway to Chikugo

A modern railway station in Chikugo, offering convenient access to local attractions and major cities via the Shinkansen and Kagoshima Main Line.

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Chikugo-Funagoya Station is a railway station in Chikugo, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, serving both the Kagoshima Main Line and the Kyushu Shinkansen. The station provides access to local attractions and acts as a gateway to the wider region.

A brief summary to Chikugo-Funagoya Station

  • 東1088-2 Tsushima, Chikugo, Tsushima, Fukuoka, 833-0015, JP

Local tips

  • Visit the tourism information center at the station entrance for local maps, event schedules, and attraction details.
  • Utilize the coin lockers inside the station for convenient storage of luggage and personal items.
  • Check train schedules in advance, especially for Shinkansen services, to plan your journey efficiently.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Fukuoka Airport, take a bus to Kurume, then transfer to a train to Chikugo-Funagoya Station. The bus ride costs ¥650-¥1300 and takes approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes. Alternatively, take a direct train from Hakata Station in Fukuoka to Chikugo-Funagoya Station, which takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes and costs ¥2700-¥4300.

  • Taxi

    From Yanagawa, a taxi ride to Chikugo-Funagoya Station takes approximately 12 minutes and costs between ¥3,500 and ¥4,300. Taxis are readily available in Yanagawa near the train station.

  • Walking

    From nearby HAWKS Baseball Park Chikugo, the station is approximately a 10-minute walk. Head east along the main road, and the station will be visible on your left.

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Chikugo-Funagoya Station is more than just a transport hub; it's a modern gateway connecting travelers to the city of Chikugo and the surrounding Fukuoka Prefecture. Opened in 1928 as Funagoya Station, it was renamed Chikugo-Funagoya Station in 2011 with the inauguration of the Kyushu Shinkansen service. The station is comprised of two separate facilities: the original Kagoshima Main Line station and the newer Shinkansen station connected by a sheltered walkway. The Kagoshima Main Line station has two platforms serving two tracks. The Shinkansen station features a side and an island platform serving three elevated tracks. A tourism information center is located at the entrance of the station, providing visitors with details on local attractions and events. Coin lockers are available inside the station. Serving as a stop on the Kyushu Shinkansen, the station provides access to major cities such as Hakata and Kagoshima. The station is also a convenient starting point for exploring local attractions such as HAWKS Baseball Park Chikugo, Kyushu Geibunkan, and Funagoya Kosengen Park.

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