Introduction: Fukuoka’s “Dual-Core” Dilemma — Choosing Between Efficiency  and Atmosphere Fukuoka is exceptionally beginner-friendly. Few major cities in the world offer such proximity between airport and downtown: from Fukuoka Airport, it takes approximately 5 minutes by subway to Hakata  and around 11 minutes to Tenjin . There is virtually no “arrival friction” after landing. The real challenge begins at the booking stage. Most first-time visitors find themselves torn betwe