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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Fukuoka

49 stays · 12 aparthotels and 37 serviced apartments

Fukuoka is Kyushu's main city and a compact one, with the airport two subway stops from Hakata Station and most of the centre within walking distance. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Fukuoka suit people who want more room than a standard Japanese hotel room offers: families, business travellers using Hakata as a base for Kyushu, and anyone staying for weeks who would rather cook some meals and do their own laundry.

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Where to stay in Fukuoka

Hakata Station area

  • business travel
  • rail connections
  • first-time visitors

Hakata Station is the terminus of both the Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines, and the subway beneath it reaches the airport in about six minutes. The station complex and nearby Canal City Hakata are among the city's main shopping centres. It is the most practical base for day trips around Kyushu.

Stays in or near Hakata Station area

Tenjin

  • shopping
  • food
  • long stays

Tenjin is the city's de facto downtown, with department stores linked by the Tenjin Chikagai underground shopping street, which also connects two subway stations and Nishitetsu Fukuoka station. Yatai food stalls serving ramen set up here most evenings, and Ohori Park is two subway stops west.

Stays in or near Tenjin

Nakasu

  • nightlife
  • food
  • couples

The island between Tenjin and Hakata is Fukuoka's entertainment district, with thousands of restaurants, riverside yatai stalls and bars. It is also the city's red-light district, so it is lively and late rather than quiet, but it sits within walking distance of both centres.

Stays in or near Nakasu

Ohori Park and Akasaka

  • families
  • quiet stays
  • runners

Ohori Park, two subway stops west of Tenjin, has a 2 km path around its lake that is popular with joggers all year. Next to it are a small Japanese garden, a Noh theatre and Maizuru Park with the ruins of Fukuoka Castle, which makes this a calm, green base close to downtown.

Stays in or near Ohori Park and Akasaka

Seaside Momochi

  • beach
  • families
  • sightseeing

Built for the 1989 Asia-Pacific Exhibition, Seaside Momochi is a waterfront district with Fukuoka Tower and Momochi beach. It is quieter in the evenings than the centre and handy for the baseball stadium.

Getting around Fukuoka

Fukuoka Airport is unusually close to the centre. The Domestic Terminal is connected to the Fukuoka City Subway, about six minutes from Hakata, while international arrivals take a free shuttle bus of around ten minutes to the Domestic Terminal or a direct bus from the International Terminal to Hakata Station.

The Fukuoka City Subway has three lines, Kuko, Hakozaki and Nanakuma, linking the airport, Hakata, Tenjin and the western districts. Every ticket gate accepts contactless credit cards and phones, with daily charges capped at the price of a one-day pass; the local Hayakaken IC card works too, as do other Japanese IC cards such as ICOCA and PASMO. Nishitetsu buses fill the gaps, and the centre is compact enough to walk.

Living in Fukuoka for longer

If you ride the subway several times a day, tapping a contactless card is simpler than buying a one-day pass, because the fare is capped automatically. IC cards such as Hayakaken are also generally accepted on buses. Bicycles are a practical way around the flat centre; Tenjin has underground bike parks that are free for the first few hours.

For cheap evening meals, try the yatai stalls in Tenjin and Nakasu, a Fukuoka tradition alongside Hakata tonkotsu ramen, mentaiko and motsunabe. Underground walkways in Tenjin and between Hakata and Gion stations help in summer downpours and cold winter winds.

When to visit Fukuoka

Fukuoka has a humid subtropical climate. Cherry blossoms appear in late March or early April, the tsuyu rainy season brings about six weeks of humid weather through June and July, and summers are hot, with typhoons possible in August and September. Autumn, mild and dry, is often considered the best season, and winters are mild with little snow.

Hakata Dontaku, during the Golden Week holidays in early May, draws more than two million people. Hakata Gion Yamakasa climaxes on 15 July with the dawn float race through the old Hakata districts, and November brings a grand sumo tournament.

Historically two towns, the merchant quarter of Hakata and the castle town of Fukuoka, the city still has two centres: Hakata around the main station and Tenjin across the Naka River. For more of Japan, see our Japan hub, or continue by Shinkansen towards Hiroshima and Osaka.

Long-stay tips for Fukuoka

Of the 49 properties here, 44 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 1 include some form of housekeeping and 3 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

37 properties list a full kitchen and 12 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 35 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Fukuoka

Brands with properties here include Residence Inn (1).

Other cities in Japan

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Naha, Kutchan, Hakuba, Nagasaki and Beppu.

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in Hakata or Tenjin?

Hakata is better for Shinkansen trips and quick airport access; Tenjin is better for shopping, restaurants and yatai stalls. They are a short subway ride apart.

How do I get from Fukuoka Airport to Hakata Station?

From the Domestic Terminal, the subway reaches Hakata in about six minutes. From the International Terminal, take the free shuttle bus to the Domestic Terminal or a direct bus to Hakata Station.

Can I use a credit card on the Fukuoka subway?

Yes. All subway ticket gates accept contactless credit cards and smartphones, and the daily total is capped at the price of a one-day pass.

When is the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival?

The festival runs for two weeks each July, ending with the Oiyama float race in the early morning of 15 July.

How many aparthotels are there in Fukuoka?

We currently list 49 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Fukuoka.

Do aparthotels in Fukuoka have kitchens?

49 of the 49 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Fukuoka have a washing machine?

44 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

Which aparthotel brands operate in Fukuoka?

Residence Inn.

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