Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion sits in the Gion district of old Hakata, midway between the subway station of the same name and the main railway station. It appeals to travellers who want a comfortable mid-to-upper range base with a hot-bath habit: a rooftop bath on the thirteenth floor, with open-air and reclining baths and a steam sauna, is complimentary for guests, and an indoor public bath is also available. A restaurant in the building serves Hakata regional cuisine from breakfast through dinner, so a local meal is never far, and in-room Wi-Fi is free. Gion is the temple quarter of the city, so Tochoji Temple and Kushida Shrine are an easy walk, while Hakata Station, with its shinkansen and airport subway, is only a few minutes away.
Location and getting around
Gion Station, on the Kuko line, is about five minutes on foot from Exit 5, and JR Hakata Station is about seven minutes on foot. That puts the hotel in the sweet spot for sightseeing and for onward trips: the airport is a short subway ride, the Nishitetsu trains for Dazaifu and Yanagawa leave from nearby Tenjin, and the temple streets of old Hakata are on your doorstep. Canal City Hakata and the Nakasu riverside are within walking distance for an evening stroll.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel is rated as a four-class property, and its main attraction is the bath. After a day of walking, a soak in the rooftop bath is exactly what many visitors want, and the steam sauna adds to it. In-room body massage courses are also offered. The hotel is a sound choice for couples, solo visitors and families who want a quiet, tidy base, and its central position means you can plan a day around short walks rather than a daily taxi bill.
Good to know
Check-in begins at three in the afternoon and runs until midnight, with late arrival subject to availability, and check-out is by eleven. Breakfast arrangements vary by rate, so check what your booking includes, and a Japanese-style breakfast may carry a surcharge. Bath etiquette applies in the rooftop and public baths: wash before entering, tie up long hair and leave towels out of the water. Guests with tattoos should ask about policy before booking, since rules on bathing vary by facility in Japan.
Why stay here
- ✓Five minutes to Gion Station
- ✓Seven minutes to Hakata Station
- ✓Free rooftop bath
- ✓Steam sauna
- ✓Indoor public bath
- ✓Hakata cuisine restaurant
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓In-room massage courses
Good questions
Where is Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion?+
It is in the Gion district, about five minutes on foot from Gion Station and seven from JR Hakata Station.
Does it have a hot bath?+
Yes. There is a complimentary rooftop bath on the 13th floor with open-air and reclining baths and a steam sauna, plus an indoor public bath.
Is breakfast included?+
It depends on your rate. A restaurant serving Hakata dishes operates from breakfast, but some breakfast options carry a surcharge.
