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elffie Apr 9th, 2005 12:44 AM

Hakata to Fukuoka
 
Hi there!

I am confused here... I am goin gto fukuoka.. but my hotel seems to be nearer in JR hakata . but when i went to Hyperdia, it states 11hours apart?!

Pls help ...

Thanks!

kappa Apr 9th, 2005 01:50 AM

The site recognized Fukuoka as a small town in Hokuriku(main island). There is no JR shinkansen Fukuoka in Kyushu, aren't there? If you are taking Sanyo Shinkansen, there are only 2 station Kokura & Hakata on Kyushu Island and Hakata is Fukuoka's shinkasen staton. You can just put your departure station (eg.Osaka or Hiroshima) and Hakata as destination. Hiroshima-Hakatan is 1h10min for example.

elffie Apr 9th, 2005 02:26 AM

thanks!so it means my fukuoka is actually at JR Hakata? Cos i was planning my schedule then i was like "my GOSH!" so far? thanks so much!

mrwunrfl Apr 9th, 2005 03:06 AM

If you can, I recommend attending a Fukuoka Hawks baseball game. It is easy to get a bus to Hawks Town from the bus terminal next to JR Hakata Station. There are several restaraunts in Hawks Town, a short walk from the Hawks Dome, including a Hard Rock Cafe if you need a burger.

elffie Apr 9th, 2005 03:11 AM

sure! it will be nice i guess. where can i get ticket as well?

mrwunrfl Apr 9th, 2005 04:58 PM

I got a ticket the night of the game right there at the Hawk Dome windows. I highly recommend getting a seat in right field and if people are handing out anything at the entrance then you should accept.

mrwunrfl Apr 9th, 2005 05:01 PM

And the trip there would not be about the baseball as much as it is a cultural experience, as emd reported.


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