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Directions to Korean Embassy in Fukuoka, Japan

Getting to the Korean Embassy in Fukuoka, Japan is relatively easy. The first thing you need to do is get to a subway line. There are only two.

From the international airport you will need to take a shuttle to the domestic airport. The shuttle bus can be caught directly in front of the international airport, just outside from the information booth. The bus number is 1 and it is free to go to the domestic airport. The ride takes about 10 minutes. Once at the domestic airport, follow the signs to the subway.

From the ferry terminal coming soon...

Things To Remember:
  • Bring ¥en with you. It is very difficult to exchange Korean currency.
  • The embassy is open Monday through Friday, 9am - 12:00pm, 1:30pm - 5:00pm (Closed on Korean and Japanese holidays)
  • Visa is 6,000 Yen and they don't accept Korean Won.
  • Don't forget a few extra passport photos and your blue Certificate for Conformation of Visa Issuance form.
  • In the past you were able to drop off your papers in the morning and pick them up in the evening of the same day. Supposedly this has changed. Be on the safe side and stay overnight. You should be able to pick up your visa by 11am the next day, but don't hold me to that.
  • Most travel agents can arrange the entire trip for you. I had a package trip that included train to Busan, ferry to Fukuoka, ferry back to Busan and train back to city. They might be able to arrange lodging as well.

This is the map of the less than intimidating Fukuoka subway system. This was taken at the Tojinmachi stop. The black diamonds all have 2 numbers in them. Those are the subway fares, adult on top and children on bottom. So, for example, it will cost one adult 290¥ to get to the Fukuokakuko (Airport).
So from the airport look at the subway map and check the fare to Tojinmachi. Only after I was editing these photos did I see the tiny "English" button so I'm not sure how that worked. If you'll notice on the large picture there are some "blank" white buttons on the machine. Those actually have fare values on them like 200, 250, 290, etc. Click the appropriate amount and then deposit your money. If you need more than one, hit the button for 2 or 3 people and deposit 2 or 3 times as much money. It's actually very simple and it takes many denominations of ¥en. It's also a great place to get rid of all your change before you leave for the airport.
This is the stop you are looking for. All stops have some sort of avatar. Tojinmachi's avatar is a piece of pottery.
After you get off the subway look for exit number 1. Follow the signs. Very easy.
At the top of the stairs of exit 1 this will be your view. Exciting! Don't turn. Don't run across the street. Don't close your eyes and spin in circles. Just go straight. Walk straight down this street for about 10 minutes until...
You come to this intersection. It's the first major intersection on your stroll to the embassy. Cross the street using the crosswalk in the photo and then turn right. After you turn right, go straight down that road for a few more minutes until...
You see this Shell gas station. On the other side of the street you can see the Korean Embassy.
Another view from across the street. If you can't get to the embassy from here you have bigger problems than I can help you with. Wonder Park is across the street from the embassy and you can find a McDonald's, Starbucks, The Gap, Nike store, a good Indian restaurant and some reasonably priced Japanese restaurants.

Just so you know, I circled the embassy in Photoshop so don't go looking for a giant Hula Hoop. As cool as that would be, it doesn't exist. Sorry.
Here's one more for those who just can't get enough.

And another tip: if you really like my shots of the embassy you can save the large versions and use it as your desktop picture. Or print them off and trade with your friends. Get the whole collection. Don't forget to find Waldo in each photo ;)




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