
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Begins Operation of Articulated Buses Between Hakata Station and Fukuoka Airport International Terminal
The “Kumano Shirahama Resort Airport Shuttle Bus” connecting Nanki Shirahama Airport will be operated on a trial basis from April 25 until March 31, 2026.
The service aims to strengthen secondary transportation and improve convenience for airport users. A trial run was conducted for about two months starting from November 5, 2024.
The shuttle operates three round trips daily, coordinated with Japan Airlines (JAL) regular flights between Tokyo/Haneda and Nanki Shirahama. It stops at Adventure World, within Shirahama Town, Tobi-no, and Tanabe City. Operated by Meiko Bus.
The one-way fare ranges from 500 to 1,000 yen, payable by cash, QR code payment, or JAL MaaS. Residents of Wakayama Prefecture can use the service to the airport for free.