Fukuoka International Congress Center
Fukuoka International Congress Center (FICC) is a highly functional multi-purpose venue for holding a Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions. This facility has become the core of the convention zone in Fukuoka. The full facilities include spacious adaptable meeting rooms and simultaneous interpretation booths. With multiple conference rooms, a spacious exhibition hall and a conference hall, together this will be an ideal venue to host APLAR 2025!
Transportation
Access: Public Transportation
Fukuoka has an enviable reputation among foreign visitors as a city which is easy to get around. The Fukuoka Convention Centeris 950m away from Gofukumachi Station (H2), which can be accessed via Hakozaki Line. If you are arriving by plane, please take the subway to Hakata Station and catch a bus from here, within a short walking distance, you will arrive at the Fukuoka Convention Center.
Please refer to the Convention Center website, Fukuoka City Subway, Nishitetsu, and JR Kyushu Railway Company for more information to plan your way to the Fukuoka Convention Center.
Train
Several train stations are located near the Congress Center, and you can also take a bus from these stations to get closer to the venue.
The Congress Center is a:
- A 12-minute walk from Subway Gofukumachi Station View on map
- A 15-minute walk from Subway Nakasu-Kawabata Station View on map
- A 22-minute walk from Nishitetsu Tenjin Station View on map
- A 22-minute walk from Subway Tenjin Station View on map
- A 27-minute walk from JR Hakata Station View on map
Walking
The Congress Center is approximately a 30-minute walk from Fukuoka’s city centre. We have partnered with several hotels in and near the city centre and Congress venue for your convenience. Please be aware that there are limited restaurants, shops, and nightlife options around the Congress Center. For a more complete Japanese experience, we recommend staying closer to the city center and using public transportation or taxis to reach the Congress Center each day.
Airport
You can take the subway to Hakata Station, which is a major transportation hub in the city. From there, you can easily catch a bus that will take you closer to the Congress Center.
Bus
There are two bus stops located a short 2-minute walk from the Congress Center entrance.
Tenjin Area Map
Hakata Station Area Map
Taxi/car
The parking lot next to Fukuoka International Congress Center has space for 240 vehicles and is open from 8 am to 10 pm, charging 100 yen per 30 minutes. It may be unavailable during some events. Additional parking lots are available nearby but can be crowded during events, so public transportation is recommended. For more details, see the Access page. Taxis can drop visitors to the front door of the Congress Center from anywhere in Fukuoka.
Getting Around Fukuoka with Nishitetsu Bus
Nishitetsu Bus is Fukuoka’s leading public transportation provider, offering a reliable and extensive network of local and long-distance routes. Whether you’re arriving at the airport, exploring the city, or heading to nearby cultural sites like Dazaifu, Nishitetsu makes travel easy and efficient.
To make the most of Nishitetsu bus services, we sugguest to plan your route in advance using online resources or the Nishitetsu Bus Map.
For more information on getting on and off the Nishitetsu Buses, please visit here.
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Getting to the Congress Center
Please see below the three most convenient ways to arrive at the Fukuoka International Congress Center:
Accommodation
Booked your stay yet?
Take advantage of the preferential rates negotiated specifically for APLAR 2025 at a number of hotels conveniently located near Fukuoka International Congress Center.
