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Nogata直方
Spend a half day in Nogata for the Coal Museum and Tulip Festival; stay overnight in nearby Kitakyushu or Fukuoka.
Nogata is a small industrial city in Fukuoka Prefecture with a coal‑heritage museum, a spring tulip festival and several shopping streets. It is well‑served by JR Kyushu and local buses, making a quick visit easy from Kitakyushu or Fukuoka.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–May
- avoid Jun–Jul (rainy season)
- Airport
- FUK
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Nogata110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nogata, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyNogata is generally safe; watch for traffic when crossing streets near bus stops.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFUK Fukuoka Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) south, buses connect to Nogata).FUK Fukuoka Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) south, buses connect to Nogata).
- Getting aroundJR Kyushu Chikuho Main Line stops at Nōgata Station; Nishitetsu Bus and the city’s “Nanohana‑kun” community bus cover most streets.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ridecheck¥210–¥340 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketCoal Museum entry¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FUK Fukuoka Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) south, buses connect to Nogata)FUK Fukuoka Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) south, buses connect to Nogata)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–May. Avoid: Jun–Jul. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nogata: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Kyushu Chikuho Main Line stops at Nōgata Station; Nishitetsu Bus and the city’s “Nanohana‑kun” community bus cover most streets. Buy a one‑day bus pass for unlimited rides.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kitakyushu
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
JR Kyushu limited express, about 30 min from Nōgata Station
Major city with museums, shopping and waterfront.
Fukuoka
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 45 min
JR Kyushu local train, about 1 h 20 min
Capital of the prefecture, good for dinner and night stay.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kitakyushu city centre
1 h train, many hotels; good base for a night.
Fukuoka city centre
1 h 30 min by train, wide range of accommodation.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business‑hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥9,000 | ¥18,000 |
| JR Kyushu Chikuho Line round‑trip (Nōgata ↔ Kitakyushu)2 × ¥1,200 · check | ¥2,400 |
| Nishitetsu one‑day bus pass2 × ¥800 | ¥1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,400 |
| Trip total≈ ¥18,700 per person per day, bed included | ¥37,400≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bento box | ¥500–¥900 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Local bus ridecheck | ¥210–¥340 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Coal Museum entry | ¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train and bus timetables vary on weekends; check schedules in advance (check).
- Tulip Festival draws large crowds; arrive early for the best viewing (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Fukuoka (check address); other embassies in Osaka and Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nōgata ↔ Kitakyushu (JR): about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9), 30 min (check)
- Nishitetsu one‑day bus pass: ¥800 (≈ US$6) per person
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the station? (eki wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nogata. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May · avoid Jun–Jul (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a JR Kyushu rail pass for unlimited travel on Chikuho Line (check).
- Include a one‑day Nishitetsu bus pass for city exploration.
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