Overview
Chikushino-shi is a mid-size town in Japan.
About 103,000 people live here.
On the map it sits in Asia, in the northern hemisphere.
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the closest airport, roughly 12 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 103,311 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Fukuoka Airport (FUK), 12 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Chikushino-shi is
Chikushino-shi sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Fukuoka lies about 15 km to the north-west, Kasuga lies about 6 km to the north-west and Ōnojō lies about 6 km to the north-west.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), roughly 12 km away.
Alternative gateways include Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 43 km); Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ, 62 km).
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Find flights to Chikushino-shi →arrives FUK (11.6 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly subtropical (northern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Chikushino-shi is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through FUK.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Fukuoka (15 km to the north-west); Kasuga (6 km to the north-west); Ōnojō (6 km to the north-west); Ōita (105 km to the east); Itoshima (31 km to the west).
Good to know
The currency is the JPY (Yen).
The main language spoken is Japanese.
Clocks run on Asia/Tokyo time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Chikushino-shi
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Chikushino-shi?
- Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the closest airport, about 12 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Chikushino-shi?
- Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
- What is near Chikushino-shi?
- Fukuoka is one of the closest places, about 15 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Chikushino-shi in?
- Chikushino-shi is in Japan.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.