The Delights of Fukuoka !!
Welcome to a pictoral look at Fukuoka City. I hope these digital pics and videos will show you some of the delights of Hakata (the traditional name of Fukuoka).
Why Fukuoka?

Fukuoka is a nice, medium sized city of 1.4 million people that is the largest in Kyushu, Japan's third largest island. It is consistently rated as one of the best cities in Asia to live, its climate is less extreme than other Japanese cities, and it has its own distinct culture as well as a wide variety of international people and foods. It's big enough to see a large number of interesting and historical places, as well as have most major nation's consulates, yet small enough to quickly and easily leave for the mountains and forests nearby. It has an excellent modern public transportation system, with a subway going straight to its international airport, yet avoids the concrete jungle feeling that overwhelms many larger Japanese cities. Fukuoka's women, called "Hakata Bijin" are nationally renowned as some of Japan's most beautiful, and it still has many old shrines, temples and festivals, some going back over 1000 years. Its people are friendly and welcoming, and it is not overrun by tourists like Tokyo or Osaka. The laidback atmosphere, traditional regional foods, and beautiful historical sites makes it a wonderful city to visit as well as live in.

As you can see from the large menu on the left, there is a lot to see. Go ahead and start browsing! Or get more info on getting around and where to stay below.

There are 3 main subway lines in Fukuoka City. Two important things to remember: first, to change lines in Tenjin, you must walk out of the Tenjin Minami terminal into the Chikagai, and from the middle of the Chikagai enter the main Tenjin subway station, or vice-versa. You can still use one ticket if your fare is paid for. Secondly you may need to change subway at the Nakasu-Kawabata Station depending on where you are going. Make sure you know the route the subway is on and change subway trains there if you need to change lines to Kaizuka or for the airport.

Hotels in Japan can be very expensive but there are cheaper alternatives as well, and I have already done
a lot of the legwork for you. Here is a list of a few places. There are generally 3 ways for most travellers
into Fukuoka City - 1) the airport, 2) by train to Hakata Station, and 3) by the Beetle hydrofoil or ferry to
Hakata wharf. Most of the cheaper hotels are concentrated near Hakata Station, Gion, Nakasu, and Tenjin.</font></div>
If you are arriving with some baggage, it would truly behoove you to just show the driver the address and</font></div>
take a taxi, and avoid searching for hours on foot - it just isn't worth the backache of lugging stuff around
to be a cheapskate.
Please be aware that the data below is current as of March 2004, and usually do not include the 5%</font></div>
consumption tax. A few may need to be reserved online for a special deal. For phoning from outside Japan, be</font></div>
sure to omit the first zero in the telephone number. Many, but not all, will take credit cards. Where available,</font></div>
a net link to the hotel is there, but not many can speak English. Most can make a reservation easily through a fax, but if you can't figure it out, there are many middlemen companies who can reserve a room for you, or if not a busy season, ask the information desk at the airport or train station.</font></div>
Note that hotel rates can change at any time, and may be higher for weekends or peak seasons.</font></div>


Hakata Station area


<a href="http://www.accord-hotel.co.jp/" title="Accord Hotel">Accord Hotel</a>
Rooms from 3600 yen per night.
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 3-11-20
Tel (092) 434-1850 Fax (092)434-1889

Hakata Business Hotel
Rooms from 4600 yen
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 2-16-3
Tel. (092)431-0737 Fax (092)414-5526

<a href="http://www.hotel-newsimple.jp/" title="Hotel New Simple">Hotel New Simple</a>
Rooms from 4200 yen, dorm room adult from 3000 yen, students 2900 yen
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 1-23-11
Tel (092)411-4311 Fax (092)411-4312

Hakata Daiichi Hotel
Rooms from 5500 yen
Address: Hakata-ku, Hagata-eki Higashi 1-1-27
Tel (092)411-3501

R&B Hakata Eki Mae
Rooms from 5400 yen, includes light breakfast but not razor or toothbrush
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 3-3-17
Tel. (092)473-9898 Fax (092)434-7577

<a href="http://www.superhoteljapan.com/en/s-hotels/#8" title="Super Hotel Hakata-Eki Mae">Super Hotel Hakata-eki Mae</a>
Rooms from 4980 yen, includes breakfast
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 4-16-6
Tel (092)282-9000 Fax (092)474-9050

<a href="http://www.katsuyamasangyo.co.jp/greenland/" title="Hotel Espa">Hotel Espa</a>
Capsule hotel for women only in Tenjin, for all in Nakasu and by Hakata Stn.
Capsules from 3980 yen and up by location; includes use of sauna
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 3-23-4
Tel (092)451-1137

Anchor Hotel Hakata
Rooms from 5000 yen (2 people 7000 yen); located on Chikushi-guchi side of Hakata station
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Minami 1-4-6
Tel. (092)432-1211

Green Do Hakata
Rooms from 4770 yen
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 4-10-15
Tel (092)414-2800

<a href="http://www.toyoko-inn.com/hotel/00032/index.html" title="Toyoko Inn Hakata Eki Minami">Toyoko Inn Hakata Eki Minami</a>
Rooms from 4480 yen, free bus from Hakata Stn Chikushi Exit; free internet with your laptop/LAN card & cable. Free lobby Wi-Fi & PC
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Minami 2-10-23
Tel. (092)475-1045 Fax (092)475-1046

<a href="http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00043/index.html" title="Toyoko Inn Hakata Guchi Ekimae">Toyoko Inn Hakata Guchi Ekimae</a>
Rooms from 5480 yen; 2 min on foot from Hakata Stn., free internet with your laptop/LAN card & cable. Free lobby Wi-Fi & PC
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 1-15-5
Tel. (092)451-1045 Fax (092)451-1065

<a href="http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00165/index.html" title="Toyoko Inn Hakata Guchi Ekimae #2">Toyoko Inn Hakata Guchi Ekimae #2</a>
Rooms from 6300 yen; 2 min on foot from Hakata Stn., free internet with your laptop/LAN card  & cable. Free lobby Wi-Fi & PC
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 1-16-6
Tel. (092)437-1045 Fax (092)437-1046

Hakata Park Hotel
Rooms from 6000 yen
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 4-11-18
Tel (092)451-1151

Marco Inn Hakata
Rooms from 5700 yen
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 3-30-25
Tel (092)461-0505

Etos Inn Hakata
Rooms from 4700 yen, located in Katakasu, north of Hakata Stn.
Address: Hakata-ku, Katakasu 2-2-2
Tel (092)642-4563

<a href="http://cabinas.jp/" title="Hotel Cabinas Fukuoka">Hotel Cabinas Fukuoka</a>
Capsule Hotel 2940 yen and up; men only; with open air roof bath
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 2-18-1
Tel (092)436-8880

Yaoji Hakata Hotel
Rooms from 5900 yen with free hot spring
Address: Hakata-ku, Hakata-eki Mae 4-9-2
Tel (092)483-5111 Fax (092)483-5123


Gion-cho area (next to Hakata Stn.)


New Shirakiya Hotel
Rooms from 4200 yen
Address: Hakata-ku, Gion Machi 2-22
Tel. Reserv. (092)271-4698 Fax (092)281-7112

Capsule Inn Hakata
Capsules from 3150 yen, men only
Address: Gion-cho 4-56
Tel (092)281-2244

<a href="http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00017/index.html" title="Toyoko Inn Hakata Gion">Toyoko Inn Hakata Gion</a>
Rooms from 5460 yen, near Gion Stn; free internet with laptop/LAN card & cable. Free lobby Wi-Fi & PC
Address: Hakata-ku, 1-38 Gion-cho
Tel. (092)281-1045 Fax (092)281-1046

Hakata Sun Light Hotel
Rooms from 6000 yen
Address: Hakata-ku, Gion Machi 2-21
Tel. Reserv. (092)271-4655 Fax (092)271-4319

<a href="http://www.wellbe.co.jp/" title="Wellbe Fukuoka">Wellbe Fukuoka</a>
Capsule hotel next to Canal City; men only
Capsule 4000 yen, or 4AM-Noon 2310 yen, or 4AM-4PM 2940 yen
Address: Hakata-ku, Gion-cho 8-12
Tel. Reserv. (092)291-1009

<a href="http://www.e-hoteljapan.com/kyushu/fukuoka/sky-court-hotel-hakata.htm" title="Sky Court Hotel Hakata">Sky Court Hotel Hakata</a>
Rooms from 4500 yen (6000 yen on Sat.)
Address: Hakata-ku, Gion-cho 4-73

Super Hotel Hakata
Rooms from 4800 yen, includes breakfast
Address: Hakata-ku, Ue-Gofuku-machi 11-32
Tel (092)282-9000 Fax (092)282-8886

Hakata JBB Hotel
Rooms from 4725 yen, near Kushida Shrine, may be tough to get room near festival time
Address: Reisen-machi 6-5-1
Tel (092)263-8300&nbsp; Fax (092)263-8301

<a href="http://www.hokke.co.jp/4001/index.php?misecd=4001" title="Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka">Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka</a>
Rooms from 5500 yen, 5 min on foot to Canal City, 17 min to Hakata Stn.
Address: Hakata-ku, Sumiyoshi 3-1-90
Tel (092)271-3171 Fax (092)272-2095


Nakasu-Kawabata area

<a href="http://www.amenityhotel.com/" title="Amenity Hotel in Hakata">Amenity Hotel in Hakata</a>
On Doi-Dori, between Nakasu and Gofuku subway stn.; Rooms from 4900 yen includes light breakfast
Address: Hakata-ku, Ue-Kawabata Machi 14-25
Tel (092)282-0041 Fax (092)282-0044

Pulaton Fukuoka
Capsule hotel on Nakasu O-Dori; from 3800 yen (card members 2580 yen)
Address: Hakata-ku, Nakasu 3-7-10; 6th floor
Tel (092)262-1126

<a href="http://www.katsuyamasangyo.co.jp/greenland/" title="Greenland Nakasu">Greenland Nakasu</a>
Capsule hotel for men only next to Riverrain shopping center
Address: Hakata-ku, Nakasu 3-6-17
Tel (092)291-9000

<a href="http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00017" title="Toyoko Inn Nishi-Nakasu">Toyoko Inn Nishi-Nakasu</a>
Rooms from 5985 yen, 7 min walk from Tenjin Stn; free internet with laptop/LAN card &amp; cable. Free lobby Wi-Fi & PC
Address: Chuo-ku, 1-16 Nishi-nakasu
Tel. (092)739-1045 Fax (092)739-1046

Fukuoka Oriental Hotel
Near Nakasu, Tenjin
Address: Chuo-ku, Nishi-Nakasu 12-17
Tel (092)781-2471 Fax (092)771-8271


Tenjin and Chuo-ku areas


Ark-Hotel
Hotel next to Oyafuko-Dori; Room from 6500 yen with light breakfast
Address: Chuo-ku, Watanabe-Dori 4-7-1
Tel. (092)713-5454 Fax (092)713-5460

<a href="http://www.hotel-ascent.com/" title="Hotel Ascent Fukuoka">Hotel Ascent Fukuoka</a>
Hotel next to Oyafuko-Dori, All women floor available; Rooms from 5000 yen; internet
Address: Chuo-ku, Tenjin 3-3-14
Tel (092)711-1300 Fax (092)711-1717

<a href="http://www.katsuyamasangyo.co.jp/greenland" title="Greenland Tenjin Siesta">Greenland Tenjin Siesta</a>
Capsule hotel for men and women near Oyafuko-Dori; capsule 3800 yen
Address: Chuo-ku, Tenjin 3-5-7
Tel. (092)733-4000

<a href="http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00218/" title="Toyoko Inn Fukuoka Tenjin Minami">Toyoko Inn Fukuoka Tenjin Minami</a>
Rooms from 5880 yen, 5 min. walk from Nishitetsu Tenjin Stn; free internet with laptop/LAN card & cable. Free lobby Wi-Fi & PC
Address: Chuo-ku, 5-15-14 Watanabe-dori
Tel. (092)725-1045 Fax (092)725-1046

Ladies Hotel Petit Tenjin
For women only, with capsules from 3000 yen, single rooms from 5500 yen weekdays, 6000 yen weekends
Address: Chuo-ku, Daimyo 1-3-1
Tel (092)713-2613

Hummingbird Chuo Inn
Rooms from 5229 yen, near Tenjin
Address: Kiyokawa 1-14-15
Tel (092)522-4980 Fax (092)522-4981

Hyper Hotel Akasaka
Rooms from 4800 yen, 5800 for 2 persons
Address: Akasaka 1-15-31
Tel (092)732-0900

Hakata Kanko Hotel
Rooms from 5000 yen
Address: Chuo-ku, Kego 1-6-55
Tel (092)781-4936

Hotel Ichiraku
Rooms from 5000 yen
Address: Chuo-ku, Kiyokawa 2-5-5
Tel (092)531-0561

Heiwadai Hotel
Rooms from 4800 yen; near Tenjin and Ohori Park
Tel (092)741-4422

Heiwadai Arato Bekkan
Rooms from 4500 yen; near Ohori Park and Nishi Park
Address: Arato 1-5-27
Tel (092)761-1361

Heiwadai Hotel Five
Rooms from 5800 yen
Address: Imagawa 1-4-2
Tel (092)732-5000


Higashi-ku area


Shikanoshima Youth Hostel
Beds from 2600 yen; from Hakata Stn go to Saitozaki Stn, then take bus to Shikanoshima Yubinkyoku-mae, then 2 min on foot.
Tel (092)603-0009


Sawara-ku/Nishi-ku area


<a href="http://gennanso.com/internationalhouse/index_us.html" title="Fujisaki Pine Heights">Fujisaki Pine Heights</a>
Weekly/monthly rates from 10,500 yen per week; located south of the Fujisaki subway station.
Tel (092)715-6711