The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka rises above Hakata Bay in a gateway city that centuries ago welcomed mariners, monks, and merchants along the Silk Road trade routes. Located near Fukuoka Airport, the hotel welcomes travelers to experience the city’s urban renaissance—celebrated for its blend of old and new, verdant parks, vibrant street-stall food culture, and the Ritz-Carlton legacy of fine hospitality and sophisticated design.
Present-day Fukuoka has long served as a gateway between southwestern Japan and other parts of Asia. From the earliest recorded times, Hakata Bay functioned as both a departure point and point of arrival along the Silk Road trade routes. This legacy lives on in Hakata-ori, a distinctive textile tradition introduced to Japan from China in the thirteenth century. Guests are invited to discover this textile art and other cultural connections unique to the destination through thoughtfully curated guest activities, offered at our hotel near Fukuoka Airport and Hakata Station. Reservations may be made up to five days in advance. Kindly note that activities are arranged upon request and subject to availability.
Among the many souvenirs found in Japan, the 'goshuincho' notebooks used to collect inked stamps and calligraphy from visited shrines and temples—are often regarded as the most treasured keepsakes. Using remnants of Hakata-ori silk, create your own stamp book to accompany visits to notable shrines and temples in Fukuoka and across Kyushu. Alternatively, fashion a ticket holder or a small bell amulet from this distinctive local textile.
The Ritz Kids® Night Safari invites young guests to set up camp in their room alongside our mascot, Leo the Lion. Little explorers can build a felt toy campfire, sleep in a tent, and once the lights are dimmed—discover every nook of the room with a portable lantern. A memorable family experience awaits at our hotel near Fukuoka Airport.
In this hands-on workshop, young guests are invited to let their imaginations soar by creating figures from the fabric remnants of Hakata-ori kimono. Kids will be shown how to create their original charms by pasting the silk scraps onto wooden forms and then drawing faces on them. They’ll learn the pleasure of making something new out of material that might otherwise have been thrown away.
Fukuoka has a number of colorful festival traditions that have been passed down over the generations. Two of the more famous are the Hakata Dontaku event held in May and the Hakata Gion Yamakasa celebration in July. Original plush toys dressed in costumes associated with these annual festivals are available for purchase at The Ritz-Carlton Spa on the 24th floor of our Fukuoka hotel near Hakata Station.
Nestled above the city in serene spaces on the 24th floor, The Ritz-Carlton Spa in Fukuoka unites holistic treatments with sublime service for a true city escape. Offerings by the world-renowned ESPA are designed to quiet the mind and revitalize the body.
Services,Treatments and Amenities
Body Scrub
Couples Massages
Facials
Lap Pool
Massages
Separate Men & Women's Lounges
Steam Room
Our 24-hour gym features Technogym equipment and sweeping views of the Fukuoka skyline
Equipment Available
Cardiovascular Equipment
Elliptical Machine(s)
Exercise Bike(s)
Free Weights
Stair Climber(s)
Strength Equipment
Treadmill(s)
Weight Machines
Indoor pool (with charge)
Mon-Sun : 6:30 AM-10:30 PM
Indoor
Towels provided
Pool Heated
Ohori Park, located in the heart of the city, is one of Japan’s premier urban oases and just a 15-minute stroll from The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka and near to Hakata Station. Cherished by locals as a place where people, nature, and art come together, the park features a broad lake crossed by walking paths, abundant birdlife, the Fukuoka Art Museum, a traditional strolling garden, and a Noh theatre.
In the historic district a few subway stops from the hotel stands Jotenji, a Zen temple established in 1242. Its history is closely tied to the transmission of silk-weaving techniques from China and the development of the Hakata-ori style. Sentotei, the dry landscape garden, evokes the Genkai Sea that links this locale with the Chinese mainland. A full view of it is opened to the public each fall.
Two subway stops from our Fukuoka hotel near Hakata Station is Kushida Shrine, which can easily be combined with Jotenji Temple on a tour of local sights. The home shrine of both Hakata Ward and the annual Gion Yamakasa Festival held in July, Kushida is also notable for its 1,000-year-old ginkgo tree, said to have special powers for matchmaking and longevity.
For a longer excursion and an experience steeped in tradition and lush photo opportunities, pay a visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu, a 45-minute journey by train from the hotel. One of Japan’s most important shrines, this sanctuary is associated with the patron deity of learning. Three footbridges represent past, present and future, and visitors in February and March may see the 6,000 plum trees in bloom.
Fukuoka is famously one of the few cities in Japan where open-air food stalls, or yatai, are still found. The classic offerings are ramen, yakitori, gyoza, and oden (a kind of stew), though some owners cook up western-style fare. Pull up a stool to huddle with others over beer or sake, enjoy a chat with the owner, and tuck in to a hearty meal and an experience of local nightlife like no other.
Tochoji Temple is the first temple established in Japan by Kobo Daishi, a legendary priest whose ninth-century exploits earned him the posthumous title “Grand Master of Buddhist Teaching.” The seated wooden statue of the Buddha here is one of the largest in the country at nearly 11 meters in height. As many as 5,300 tiny Buddha carvings are enshrined on the walls behind it.
Family & Children's Activities
Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum
1.3 KM
Colorful children's play area in a mall with many interactive activities & frequent dancing shows.
Golf
42.0 KM
A 27-hole golf course in Miyawaka, Fukuoka, featuring three distinct nine-hole layouts. Designed by Shoichi Suzuki, it has hosted the Japan Women’s Open and offers scenic, tournament-grade challenges for golfers of all levels.
1-3 Kurahisa, Miyawaka City, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan, 823-0017
18-28 Saitozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka, JP-40, Japan, 811-0321
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3 Chome-1-51 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, JP-40, Japan, 812-0018
1 Ohorikoen, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, JP-40, Japan, 810-0051
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3 Chome-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka, JP-40, Japan, 814-0001
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1 Chome-2 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, JP-40, Japan, 812-0018
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2 Chome-2-2 Jigyohama, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, JP-40, Japan, 810-8660
2 Chome-3-26 Momochihama, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka, JP-40, Japan, 814-0001
2 Chome-2 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, JP-40, Japan, 810-0001
1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, JP-40, Japan, 812-0026
Underground #1.2.3, 2 ChomeTenjin,Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, JP-40, Japan, 810-0001
Yes, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka has a fitness center on-site for hotel guests.
Yes, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka has one Indoor pool on-site for hotel guests.
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舞鶴公園 Maizuru Park, 福岡城跡 Fukuoka Castle Ruins, 警固公園 Kego Park, 大濠公園 Ohori Park, キャナルシティ博多 Canal City Hakata and more are nearby The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka.
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