Fukuoka and Hakata Were Twin Cities; Only One Became the City Name
Fukuoka and Hakata were twin towns until 1889, when one municipality took the castle town's name. Hakata is now third largest of the city's seven wards.
Archive List for Fukuoka
Hakata Port Tower from Fukuoka Airport: Reach the Harbor View Through Bayside Place
Airport Line to Hakata, then Nishitetsu bus 46 or 99 to Hakata Futoh (Bayside Place). International Terminal arrivals need the shuttle to the subway first.
Fukuoka Zoo from Fukuoka Airport: Time Yakuin-odori Around 16:30 Last Entry
Yakuin-odori Exit 2, then a short bus or about 15 minutes on foot. Last entry is 16:30, so a late landing decides whether the zoo still works that day.
Fukuoka Aquarium from Fukuoka Airport: Plan Marine World as an Uminonakamichi Trip
The aquarium is Marine World Uminonakamichi. Hakata to Kashii is 11 minutes and Kashii to Uminonakamichi 20, plus the airport subway, transfers and the walk.
Fukuoka Tower from Fukuoka Airport: Hakata, Tenjin or Nishijin?
The Domestic Terminal connects to the subway; International Terminal arrivals need the shuttle first. Then pick a Hakata, Tenjin or Nishijin handoff for Momochi.