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\nSpending the New Years\u2019 holiday at home is fine, but why not go to a temple, a shrine, or to parties and events? Since special trains and buses are scheduled for New Year\u2019s Day, you can go to a countdown event, or go see the first sunrise of New Year. Take a look at the schedules, and choose interesting places to go!<\/p>\n
IMPORTANT<\/strong>: The following information is provided as a guide. We strongly suggest you check the details before making plans with the official Japanese language websites – which we have included.<\/p>\n ————— Jan. 1 (Thu., Hol.) Midnight special trains<\/strong> Chikuzen Maebaru (Departure: 0:35, 1:05) \u2192 Fukuoka Airport (Arrival: 1:19, 1:51) Meinohama (Departure: 0:20, 0:54, 1:26, 1:56, 2:26, 3:00) \u2192 Fukuoka Airport (Arrival: 0:45, 1:19, 1:51, 2:21, 2:51, 3:25) Meinohama (Departure: 23:54, 0:39, 1:11) \u2192 Kaizuka (Arrival: 23:54, 0:39, 1:11) Nakasu Kawabata (Departure: 0:39, 1:13, 1:44, 2:14, 2:44) \u2192 Kaizuka (Arrival: 0:49, 1:23, 1:54, 2:24, 2:54) Hashimoto (Departure: 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2;00, 2:30) \u2192 Tenjin Minami (Arrival: 0:24, 0:54, 1:24, 1:54, 2:24, 2:54) Full schedule: http:\/\/subway.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/subway_apps\/upload\/relpdfs\/20141125192443.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n Ecochika Ticket<\/strong> ————— Information regarding the express buses can be found here: http:\/\/www.nnr.co.jp\/newyear\/2015\/unkou.htm<\/a><\/p>\n ————— Special Unlimited Travel One Day Passes<\/strong> (2) Gantan Kyushu Hatsutabi Kippu (\u5143\u65e5\u4e5d\u5dde\u521d\u65c5\u304d\u3063\u3077) If you buy either of these special passes, you will get three Toshidama Coupons which can be used to get freebies such as omikuji at shrines, discounts or even free admission to attractions within the shrines. The areas included are Fukuoka Prefecture, Saga Prefecture, Nagasaki Prefecture, Oita Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture. Check the website for more info: http:\/\/www.jrkyushu.co.jp\/tabi\/otoshidama2015\/index.jsp <\/a><\/p>\n ————— Spending the New Years\u2019 holiday at home is fine, but why not go to a temple, a shrine, or to parties and events? Since special trains and buses are scheduled for New Year\u2019s Day, you can go to a countdown event, or go see the first sunrise of New Year. Take a look at the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25454,"featured_media":57628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","categories":[74],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-73968","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","location-fukuoka-city","en-US"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/73968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guide"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25454"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73968"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nFukuoka City Subway<\/strong>
\nAll subway lines will be run by Weekends & Holidays schedule during 12\/30 (Tue.) ~ 1\/4 (Sun.)<\/p>\n
\nThe inner city subway services will be extended for the New Year period. On Dec. 31 (Wed) after the usual last train has departed, 40 special trains will depart until 03:00 on the New Year\u2019s Day. Four of these trains will be operating on the Chikushi Line.<\/p>\n
\nFukuoka Airport (Departure: 2:01, 3:00) \u2192 Chikuzen Maebaru (Arrival: 2:45, 3:44)<\/p>\n
\nFukuoka Airport (Departure: 0:27, 1:01, 1:32, 2:31) \u2192 Meinohama (Arrival: 0:52, 1:26, 1:57, 2:56)<\/p>\n
\nKaizuka (Departure: 1:14, 1:43, 3:14) \u2192 Meinohama (Arrival: 1:40, 2:09, 3:40)<\/p>\n
\nKaizuka (Departure: 0:24, 0:56, 1:27, 1:58, 2:28) \u2192 Nakasu Kawabata (Arrival: 0:34, 1:06, 1:37, 2:08, 2:38)<\/p>\n
\nTenjin Minami (Departure: 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00) \u2192 Hashimoto (Arrival: 0:54, 1:24, 1:54, 2:24, 2:54, 3:24)<\/p>\n
\nFrom Dec. 31 (Wed.) to Jan. 4 (Sun.), Ecochika Tickets (\u30a8\u30b3\u3061\u304b\u304d\u3063\u3077) will be available. For \u00a5520, enjoy unlimited travel on the day you purchased the ticket (Airport Line \u7a7a\u6e2f\u7dda, Hakozaki Line \u7bb1\u5d0e\u7dda, and Nanakuma Line \u4e03\u9688\u7dda).
\n\u2022 Dec. 31 (Wed.) ~ Jan. 4 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 Adults: \u00a5520
\n*For children, please use the \u00a5100 Chikamaru ticket (\u3061\u304b\u307e\u308b\u304d\u3063\u3077) for unlimited travel for one day (only available during 12\/25 (Thu.) ~ 1\/7 (Wed.) )
\n*Tickets can be purchased using the ticket machines in stations. You can only buy tickets for the same day.
\n*Tickets sold on Dec. 31 (Wed.) can also be used to ride the New Year special trains.
\n\u2022 Inquiry: 092-734-7800<\/p>\n
\nNishitetsu Trains & Buses <\/strong>
\nThe Nishitetsu Trains & Buses will have special schedules for the New Year period. Check these two tables for more info. The Fukuoka Open Top Bus will NOT be in operation between Dec. 31 (Wed.) to Jan. 3 (Sat.). Holiday Buses and Holiday Act Pass ) can be used on Dec. 27 (Sat.) ~ 28 (Sun.), Jan. 1 (Thu., Hol.), Jan. 3 (Sat.) ~ 4 (Sun.).<\/p>\n![\"Trains\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Trains.jpg?resize=640%2C63\")
\n* On Dec. 31, the Tenjin Omuta Line will have trains in service all night from 22:00.<\/p>\n![\"Buses\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Buses.jpg?resize=640%2C78\")
\n* There might be some exceptions.
\n* To check the new year Schedule, call 0570-00-1010 (Nishitetsu Customer Service)
\nFor more details, please check this page: http:\/\/www.nnr.co.jp\/newyear\/2015\/unkou_2.htm<\/p>\n
\nJR Kyushu<\/strong>
\nAll lines will be run on a Weekends & Holidays schedule during 12\/30 (Tue.) ~ 1\/4 (Sun.)
\nCall: 050-3786-8814 for info on special extra trains (unlisted)<\/p>\n
\n![\"Norihodai](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Norihodai-Kippu.jpg?w=640\")
\n(1) Hatsunori! Otoshidama Norihodai Kippu (\u521d\u4e57\u308a\uff01\u304a\u5e74\u7389\u4e57\u308a\u653e\u984c\u304d\u3063\u3077)
\nFor unlimited travel on JR Kyushu trains (with exceptions such as the Shinkasen and trains that normally charge additional express surcharges. Consult the JR website for more details (Japanese only)
\n\u2022 On sale: Dec. 10 (Wed.) ~ Jan. 2 (Fri.)
\nCan be used on either Jan. 1 (Thu.) or 2 (Fri.)
\n\u2022 Adult: \u00a52,060, Children: \u00a5200<\/p>\n
\nUnlimited travel on all trains including the Kyushu Shinkansen (unreserved seats) and JR Kyushu Limited Express trains.
\n\u2022 On sale: Dec. 10 (Wed.) ~ Dec. 30 (Tue.)
\nCan be used on Jan. 1 (Thu.)
\n\u2022 Adult: \u00a510,290, Children: \u00a52,000<\/p>\n
\nCheck our New year\u2019s guides and make perfect plans!
\n\u2022 Nengajo Guide: http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/2014\/12\/nengajo-how-to-make-a-japanese-new-years-card\/<\/a>
\n\u2022 Countdown Guide: http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/2014\/12\/countdown2015\/<\/a>
\n\u2022 Hatsumode Shrines Guide: http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/2014\/12\/hatsumode-in-fukuoka-2015\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"