After living in Fukuoka for six months, these were my two most practical budget bases for remote work: WeBase Hakata for convenience and UNPLAN Fukuoka for space and a quieter setting.

After living in Fukuoka for six months, I found it an easy city for remote work: compact, affordable by Japanese big-city standards and close to the airport, though its professional network is smaller than Tokyo or Osaka.

JR, the Fukuoka City Subway and Nishitetsu serve different trips. This guide explains which one to use for the airport, central Fukuoka, Dazaifu and longer Kyushu journeys.

Hakata is better for trains, airport transfers and Kyushu day trips; Tenjin is better for shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Here is how to choose the right Fukuoka base.