KRW to JPY in Fukuoka: Complete Currency Exchange Guide 2026 — For Korean Tourists
⚡ 30-Second Answer: KRW → JPY in Fukuoka: Best cash rates = Korea-side street shops (e.g. Seoul Myeongdong). Fukuoka downtown shops sit roughly mid −1% to −2.5%, with Japan's highest KRW density. For 1-2 night trips, buy yen in Korea before flying is the optimal strategy. Rates are indicative and move daily — check the live rate.
Quick Reference
Value
Optimal route
Buy JPY in Seoul Myeongdong before flight
Fukuoka downtown
Hakata/Tenjin/Nakasu (mid −1% to −2.5%)
Worst
Fukuoka Airport counter (mid −3% to −6%)
Wise/Revolut
mid −0.5% + ~¥220 ATM
Last verified
June 2026
✓ Last verified: Jun 2026
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Fukuoka is the closest Japan gets to Korea. Busan to Fukuoka takes about 3 hours by high-speed ferry, and Seoul to Fukuoka is only 1 hour by plane, which is why so many Korean travelers treat Fukuoka as a quick monthly getaway. This guide walks through the best ways to convert Korean won (₩KRW) into Japanese yen (¥) when you arrive in Fukuoka.
TL;DR — KRW in Fukuoka, the short answer
Amount
Recommended option
Why
Under ₩50,000 (small)
Counter at the Busan ferry terminal
Instant, low absolute loss
₩50,000–200,000
Exchange shops in Hakata Station / Nakasu
Downtown specialists, roughly mid −1% to −2.5%
₩200,000–500,000
ATM with a Wise / Revolut card
Wins on rate and convenience
Over ₩500,000 (long stay)
Buy yen at a Korean bank first, then spend in Japan
Korean bank rates are surprisingly good
💡 Yen check: A ~5% rate gap on ₩500,000 costs you the equivalent of roughly one meal at a Hakata yatai food stall in lost value. Check the live KRW/JPY rate to see the exact amount.
Angle 1 — What makes KRW exchange in Fukuoka unique
Fukuoka has the highest density of KRW-handling shops of any city in Japan. You'll spot exchange shops with KRW-specific signage in all three main areas: Hakata Station, Tenjin, and Nakasu.
Area
Typical shops
Rate competitiveness
Around Hakata Station
Major exchange shops inside JR Hakata City
🟢 Mid −1% to −2.5%
Tenjin
Major exchange shops + banks
🟢 Mid −1% to −2.5% (banks nearer mid −2% to −3%)
Nakasu
Shops catering to Korean tourists
🟢 Mid −1% to −2.5% (some open late)
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Major exchange company counters
🔴 Mid −3% to −6%
Hakata Port (ferry terminal)
In-terminal counters
🟡 Mid −2% to −4%
KRW coverage is denser in Fukuoka than in Tokyo or Osaka. Some Nakasu shops stay open until 22:00 on weekends, which is useful if you suddenly need cash during a night out.
Angle 2 — Buying yen inside Korea before you leave
Often buying yen inside Korea gives a better rate than exchanging after you land in Fukuoka:
Country / location
KRW → JPY rate (rough)
Major Korean banks (KEB Hana / KB / Woori)
Mid −1% to −2%
Street exchange shops in Myeongdong, Seoul
Roughly mid −1% (tightest cash option)
Incheon Airport counters
Mid −3% to −6%
Busan Port counters
Mid −2% to −4%
Fukuoka downtown shops
Mid −1% to −2.5%
Fukuoka Airport counters
Mid −3% to −6%
Rates are indicative and move daily — check the live KRW/JPY rate before you commit.
Bottom line: Myeongdong street shops are the tightest cash option, with Fukuoka downtown shops close behind > banks in either country > port counters > airport counters. For a short overnight trip, buying yen in Korea before you fly is by far the easiest.
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Angle 3 — The advantage of Wise / Revolut cards
Wise and Revolut cards that hold KRW let you withdraw yen from a 7-Eleven ATM in Fukuoka at about mid-market −0.5% (their published fee, plus a ~¥220 ATM fee):
Item
Street exchange (Nakasu)
Wise / Revolut card
KRW → JPY rate
Mid −1% to −2.5%
About mid −0.5% (published fee)
Convenience
Business hours only
24-hour ATM access
Best amount
₩100,000 and up
₩50,000–500,000 in small pulls
Per-transaction cap
None
¥30,000–100,000 per withdrawal
If you visit Japan often, the most efficient setup is to keep a KRW balance in a Wise multi-currency account and pull yen as needed.
Angle 4 — Which kind of KRW traveler are you?
Pick the row that matches you, then use the angles above for the details.
If you're...
Best KRW move in Fukuoka
Why
Changing ₩200,000+ in daytime
A KRW-specialist shop in Hakata Station / Nakasu
Downtown rate (mid −1% to −2.5%); Fukuoka has Japan's densest KRW coverage
A budget traveler pulling small amounts
A Wise/Revolut card at a 7-Eleven ATM
About mid −0.5%, 24/7, ~¥220/withdrawal
A weekend day-tripper from Seoul/Busan
Buy some yen in Myeongdong before flying
Myeongdong street shops are roughly mid −1% (tightest cash); cap airport/port use
A cruise/ferry visitor changing only what you'll spend
Change a little at Hakata Port, rest at a Nakasu shop
Port is mid −2% to −4%; in-town shops are mid −1% to −2.5%
Holding a Korean credit card
Tap to pay, always choose to be billed in JPY (never won/DCC), and carry cash for yatai
DCC costs 3−7%; Nakasu yatai stalls are cash only
Three mistakes tourists keep making
Exchanging everything at the airport counter — On ₩200,000 you can lose ¥4,000–7,000. Change about ¥10,000 at the airport and do the rest in town.
Skipping the Korea-side exchange and doing it all in Fukuoka — On a one-night trip you waste time. Buying yen in Seoul before departure is the cleanest move.
Forgetting that Hakata yatai food stalls are cash only — Most stalls in Nakasu don't take cashless payment, so plan on ¥3,000–5,000 per person in cash.
A suggested route (KRW, one-night trip to Fukuoka)
Q: Do Fukuoka Airport exchange counters handle won?
A: Yes — the major exchange companies at Fukuoka Airport (Travelex, World Currency Shop, etc.) do handle KRW. But airport rates typically run mid-market −3% to −6%, worse than the downtown shops in town. Rates move daily, so check the live rate before you commit.
Q: Can I exchange at the Busan–Fukuoka ferry terminal?
A: There's an exchange counter inside the international terminal at Hakata Port. Rates are roughly mid-market −2% to −4% — better than the airport, but worse than downtown shops in town.
Q: Will my Korean credit card work?
A: Korean-issued credit cards work in most places, especially major chains, department stores, and convenience stores. But yatai stalls and small shops are often cash only. Using a Wise or Revolut card also helps you avoid DCC and keeps fees minimal.
Q: Are there places that let me pay directly in won instead of yen?
A: A few Korean-tourist-oriented restaurants in Nakasu accept won. But the in-shop rate tends to favor the shop (a tourist premium), so it's usually cheaper to convert to yen first and pay in yen.
Q: What should I do with leftover yen before heading home?
A: If you visit Japan regularly, keeping the yen for the next trip is the most efficient option. Otherwise, Pocket Change machines at the airport convert it into e-money or Amazon gift codes — Fukuoka Airport has one.
About: Yen Finder Editorial / photographed 2026 / last verified 2026-06-19. Shop and rate details are based on each provider's published information. FX rates move constantly, so always confirm the final rate at the counter.
