Train:
From Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station take a train bound for Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station (Approximately 13 minutes by "tokkyu" or "limited express" and 17 minutes by "kyukou" or "express"), Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line. Transfer to Nishitetsu Dazaifu Line and take a train bound for Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station (around 5 minutes).
Approximately a 10 minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station.
(* Please note: There is no added charge for taking a "limited express" or "express" train)

JR
Approximately a 15 minute car/taxi ride from JR Futsukaichi Station.
-From the JR Hakata Station take a Train bound for JR Futsukaichi Station on the JR Kagoshima Line (around 15 minutes on a "kaisoku" or "rapid-service" train.)

-From the JR Hakata Station take a Train bound for JR Futsukaichi Station on the JR Kagoshima Line (around 15 minutes on a "kaisoku" or "rapid-service" train.)
Alight at JR Futsukaichi Station and head to Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station (approximately 12 minutes by foot or 5 minutes by bus). Transfer to Nishitetsu Dazaifu Line and take a train bound for Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station (around 5 minutes).

Bus
At the Hakata Bus Terminal (Floor 1 Platform 11), take a bus bound for Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station (approximately 40 minutes). Approximately a 10 min walk after alighting at Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station.

Taxi
From JR Futsukaichi Station take a taxi direct to the Kyushu National Museum (around 15 minutes).
Alternatively, from Fukuoka Airport take a taxi direct to the Kyushu National Museum (around 30 minutes).

Car
Toll parking available. (limited spaces)
Using the Kyushu Expressway:
-From the Dazaifu interchange (I.C.) / Chikushino I.C. travel via the Takao Crossroads (about 20 minutes)
Using the Fukuoka Expressway:
-From the Mizuki Exit via the Takao Crossroads (about 20 minutes)
Please note: Parking is available (charges apply)