Hotel Okura Fukuoka is a full-service luxury hotel in the Hakata district on the edge of Nakasu, the island of nightlife and food stalls between the Naka and Hakata rivers. It is a good fit for visitors who want a polished, full-service city hotel with plenty to do on the premises and the most atmospheric part of old Hakata on the doorstep. The hotel has seven restaurants plus a bar, including Japanese cuisine, which makes it easy to eat well without planning every meal, and wellness facilities include an indoor pool, a sauna and a steam room. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, and the hotel offers self-parking for guests who arrive by car, which is useful for day trips beyond the reach of the subway. The setting suits couples, food lovers and anyone who likes to walk out of the lobby and straight into the evening.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands at 3-2 Shimokawabata-machi in Hakata Ward, close to Canal City Hakata and the Nakasu riverside. Nakasu-Kawabata subway station is about four minutes on foot, and Tenjin Station is about nine minutes away, so both of the city centres are within a short walk. Kushida Shrine and the shopping arcade at Kawabata are close, and the evening food stalls along the river are a stroll away. Hakata Station is a short subway or taxi ride, which makes early departures for day trips simple.
Facilities and who it suits
The hotel is aimed at couples, business travellers and visitors marking a special occasion, with food as a central draw. The indoor pool is open during the day and typically carries an extra charge, as does the gym, so check the current terms when you book.
The sauna and steam room are a pleasant way to rest after a day of walking. Families are welcome, but the atmosphere is more grown-up than playful, and light sleepers should ask for a higher floor and a room away from the busiest street, because Nakasu is lively late into the night.
Good to know
Check-in starts in the afternoon and runs until midnight, with check-out at eleven in the morning. Breakfast is available for a surcharge and is widely praised as a buffet, so decide whether to add it to your rate when you reserve. Self-parking is charged per stay. Because the hotel is in the middle of the entertainment district, the lobby and public areas can be busy at weekends and during big events such as the November sumo tournament, so book early for those dates.
Why stay here
- ✓Near Canal City and Nakasu
- ✓Seven restaurants and a bar
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Self-parking available
- ✓Buffet breakfast available
Good questions
Where is Hotel Okura Fukuoka?+
It is in Hakata Ward near Canal City and the Nakasu riverside. Nakasu-Kawabata Station is about four minutes on foot and Tenjin Station about nine.
Does it have a pool and sauna?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool and a sauna and steam room. The pool and gym usually carry an extra charge, so check the terms when you reserve.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is offered for a surcharge as a buffet, so it depends on the rate you choose.
