Hotel Torifito Hakata Gion is a newly opened 4-star hotel that launched in September 2020 in Fukuoka, Kyushu. With its prime location just a 5-minute walk from Gion subway station, and its modern stylish design, it has become a recommended choice for new hotel accommodations in Fukuoka. The hotel’s proximity to Hakata commercial district, JR Hakata Station, and Gion subway station offers great convenience to travelers.
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During my journey exploring various parts of Japan, choosing a comfortable hotel with local cultural ambiance is crucial for relieving travel fatigue. While searching for hotels in the Hakata area, this eye-catching property caught my attention. First opened in 2020, when we first stayed there in 2022, it had been operating for two years but still maintained its brand-new condition – simply excellent! The hotel’s interior design cleverly combines the needs of both business and leisure travelers, so I didn’t hesitate much before making the reservation.
Hotel Design Features: Perfect Blend of Traditional and Modern
Hotel Torifito Hakata Gion draws design inspiration from local Hakata traditional crafts and the grand “Yamakasa” festival. The Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a renowned traditional religious event and festival with over 700 years of history, attracting visitors from both domestic and overseas during the celebration. From the lobby to guest rooms, the hotel features related decorations throughout its facilities, with every detail revealing deep respect for and clever presentation of Hakata culture. Each space feels like stepping into a vivid portrait of local culture.
Hotel Exterior
The hotel exterior is modern yet understated, tucked away in a quiet alley with minimal traffic. Although we used Google Maps for directions, the entrance was somewhat difficult to find, initially appearing like a regular apartment building.
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Location and Surroundings
Hotel Torifito Hakata Gion offers excellent accessibility, with just a 5-minute walk to Gion subway station, allowing easy access to Fukuoka’s must-visit restaurants and tourist attractions. Famous landmarks within walking distance include Kushida Shrine (3-minutes walk), Tochoji Temple (6-minutes walk), and the bustling Nakasu Kawabata Shopping Street (7-minute walk).
Stay Experience
Lobby and Interior
Upon entering the hotel, guests are greeted by a magnificent lantern, symbolizing Fukuoka’s traditional festival spirit. The lobby’s decorative details, including local-style tableware displays and Yamakasa Festival photographs near the elevators, demonstrate deep respect and appreciation for Hakata culture. Check-in begins at 3 PM, and the lobby features a computer workstation in the waiting area.
Facilities and Services
- Guest rooms are located from the 2nd to 9th floors
- Public bath on the 2nd floor
- Breakfasts venue adjacent to the ground floor service counter
- Convenient amenities includings:
- Coin-operated laundry
- Complimentary ice cream
- Hot and cold water dispensers
- Free coffee and milk tea during designated hours
- Some staff members speak Chinese (though we met Japanese staff during our stay)
- Device sanitization machine for electronics
- Card cleaning station at the front desk
Comfortable Japanese-Style Double Room
Our chosen double room measured 16 square meters (16 m²), and while compact, the space was cleverly utilized to provide enough room for two people to move around comfortably and lay out their luggage flat.
The room incorporates traditional Hakata elements—decorated with Yamakasa Festival photographs and accented with red lanterns—creating a serene and rich Japanese atmosphere that allows guests to immediately experience the charm of Japanese culture.
The bed was spacious and comfortable, with conveniently arranged power outlets and USB ports beside it for easy charging and use of electronic devices. The provided pajamas were of comfortable thickness.
Beyond the room’s cleanliness and comfort, one of my favorite features was the large table and comfortable sofa in the room. Unlike the standard desks found in other hotels, this spacious table was not only perfect for dining but also excellently suited for remote work, providing business travelers with both a convenient and comfortable workspace.
Furthermore, the Hotel Torifito Hakata Gion’s in-room TV system not only provides entertainment but, more importantly, displays real-time occupancy status of the public bath, breakfast area, and laundry facilities. This clever design greatly enhances the convenience of the stay, allowing guests to check from their rooms whether facilities are crowded before visiting, thus avoiding unnecessary waiting. This thoughtful approach is particularly valuable during pandemic times, helping to prevent overcrowding.
The rooms also feature private bathroom facilities which, although compact, are exceptionally clean and well-maintained.
Gender-Separated Public Baths
Located on the 2nd floor, the public baths feature traditional bathhouse artwork on the ceiling, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Above the public bath, there’s a beautiful mural painted by a traditional bathhouse artist. Soaking in the warm water while admiring the artwork enhances the relaxation experience. However, due to the limited space, it’s recommended to check the occupancy status through the in-room TV monitoring system before visiting, especially during peak morning hours – a particularly thoughtful service feature.
Complimentary ice cream is offered outside the bath area, adding a sweet touch to the bathing experience.
Breakfast
Located next to the ground floor reception, the breakfast area, though modest in size, offers a variety of buffet options that are reasonably good. Due to its popularity, it’s recommended to arrive early or use the in-room TV system to check how crowded it is before going. However, on our morning there, we were in a hurry and there were quite a few people present. Masks and gloves were required when getting food. Due to these circumstances and our rush to check out, I wasn’t able to take photos of the buffet.
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Conclusion
My experience at Hotel Torifito Hakata Gion can best be summarized as excellence in the details. The thoughtful considerations found throughout the room demonstrate the hotel’s commitment to guest experience. Therefore, if I have another leisure or business trip to this area in the future, I would definitely consider staying here again.
Hotel Information
Address: 8-24 Reisen-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 812-0039
- Access:
- 5-minute walk from Gion Station
- 7-minute walk from Kushida Shrine
- 8 minutes from Fukuoka Airport (3 stops by subway to Gion Station) + 5-minute walk
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Note: This article was originally written in Chinese and has been translated into English using AI translation.
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