Self-service Wi-Fi rental "WiFiBOX" has been introduced at three major Nishinippon Railway stations: Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, Yakuin Station, and Ohashi Station. The service started on August 1, 2024.
This is the fifth WiFi BOX to be installed in Fukuoka City (sixth if you include locations within the prefecture), following Fukuoka Airport, JR Hakata Station, Smartphone Repair Workshop Tenjin Chikagai Store, and APA Hotel & Resort Hakata Eki Higashi. By expanding the installation to Fukuoka City, the largest city in Kyushu, it will be easier to use for many citizens, including tourists from Japan and abroad.
Installation overview
Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
2-11-2 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
・Near the stairs in front of the north exit ticket gate on the 2nd floor
Yakuin Station
2-6-1 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
・Next to the elevator in front of the central ticket gate on the 2nd floor
Ohashi Station
1-5-1 Ohashi, Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
・2nd floor central ticket gate (in front of fast food restaurant)
<Common to each station>
Pick-up & return time: Please check the official website of Nishi-Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. for details on each station from the first train to the last train.
[West Japan Railway Co., Ltd. official website]
https://www.nishitetsu.jp/
Installation background
Fukuoka, which is located approximately 6 minutes by subway from Fukuoka Airport to Hakata and approximately 12 minutes to the downtown area of Tenjin, is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations and is visited by many domestic and international tourists. One of the reasons for its popularity is its convenient transportation. Nishi-Nippon Railway, nicknamed "Nishittsu," has expanded its four railway lines and bus routes around the Tenjin-Omuta Line, providing ease of sightseeing for visitors and "citizens' enjoyment" for residents. The only major private railway in Kyushu that has continued to support people's lives as a means of transportation. We have recently decided to install our self-service Wi-Fi rental service ``WiFiBOX'' at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, Yakuin Station, and Ohashi Station, which are used by many people, and begin service. "WiFiBOX" is compatible with six languages, including English and Korean, so the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan, who are expected to increase, can use the station smoothly without worrying about language. Consumers can use it in a variety of situations, including ``running out of gigabytes at the end of the month,'' ``sudden remote meetings,'' ``improving the communication environment when moving,'' and ``watching videos that consume large amounts of storage space.'' is. We will continue to vigorously promote the introduction of these devices throughout the city, including at nearby stations, as easy-to-rent and return locations, and strive to improve convenience for all customers.
