Shipping to Fukuoka (Hakata) and Kyushu
Hakata is the port of Fukuoka, the largest city on Kyushu, Japan's southern main island. Fukuoka is a fast-growing city with a young population, many start-ups and a large community of international students. Cargo is released at Hakata port's bonded warehouses after clearance.
The Hakata destination suits consignees in Fukuoka, Kurume, Saga and northern Kyushu. Fukuoka is also close to South Korea, and the port is busy with Asian trade, so customs brokers here are experienced with international shipments of all sizes.
Practical tips. Fukuoka is compact, and the airport is very close to the city centre, so families often arrive by air and collect their boxes a few weeks later. Register your address at the ward office soon after arriving, then present the stamped unaccompanied-articles declaration to customs. Kyushu's rainy season in June and July and typhoons later in summer can affect delivery days.
Shipping rates from Canada to Hakata
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakata | USD 4 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 2 / cu ft 25 days · min. USD 335.64 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 335.64; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 406.28. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Japan: Commercial Invoice Required; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Subject to Japan AFR US$30.00.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Japan: Moji (59 km), Shimonoseki (63 km), Hiroshima (208 km), Matsuyama (219 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Japan.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.