Overview
Koga is a town in Japan.
Its population is roughly 59,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), about 16 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 58,786 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Fukuoka Airport (FUK), 16 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Koga is
Koga sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Fukuoka lies about 16 km to the south, Kasuga lies about 23 km to the south and Ōnojō lies about 22 km to the south.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the closest airport, about 16 km from Koga.
Alternative gateways include Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ, 54 km); Iki Airport (IKI, 63 km).
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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 Koga 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
Koga works well as a base. Within about 118 km you can reach Fukuoka (16 km to the south); Kasuga (23 km to the south); Ōnojō (22 km to the south); Chikushino-shi (27 km to the south); Ōita (119 km to the south-east).
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
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Koga
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Getting around Koga
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Koga?
- Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the closest airport, about 16 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Koga?
- Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
- What is near Koga?
- Fukuoka is one of the closest places, about 16 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Koga in?
- Koga 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.