Comfort Inn Fukuoka Tenjin
Comfort Inn Fukuoka Tenjin is Choice Hotels' sole Tenjin property — rebranded from "the b fukuoka tenjin" in May 2021 and now the only budget-tier hotel in this guide with breakfast already built into the rate. The breakfast is not a hotel buffet: it is a sit-down Komeda's Coffee set (¥990 face-value) served on the ground-floor café from 06:30 to 11:00, with five menu options including the chain's signature ogura red bean toast. The operative location advantage is the 1-minute walk to Tenjin-minami Station (Nanakuma Line Exit 5), which gives direct access to Tenjin Underground Mall, Daimaru, and Mitsukoshi without covering the transit time that Hakata-side hotels require. Trade-offs are honest: standard double rooms at 12–13 m² are among the smallest in the Fukuoka budget tier, and reviewer notes on thin inter-room walls are consistent enough to flag for light sleepers.
Edited by Jun Uchiyama · Last verified 2026-05-31
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- Star rating
- 3-star
- Price range
- ¥8,000–¥20,000 (~$51–$127) / night
- FUK airport
- 11 min subway, ¥260
Comfort Inn Fukuoka Tenjin
Why this hotel
- 01 1-min walk to Tenjin-minami Station (Nanakuma Line Exit 5)
- 02 Komeda's Coffee breakfast included (¥990 face-value) — 5 set menus, 06:30–11:00
- 03 Free lobby welcome coffee machine, 14:00–24:00
- 04 125 rooms: Double 12-13 m2, Twin 15-18 m2, Family approx. 24 m2
- 05 24h coin laundry (2nd floor) + free luggage hold
- 06 Multilingual express check-in kiosks + English-speaking staff
- 07 Alipay / WeChat Pay / UnionPay accepted
Rooms & spaces
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Twin (15–18 m²) — the recommended configuration for two travelers; meaningfully more workable than the 12–13 m² double for pairs. -
Twin Standard — the step-up with additional floor space and a multi-function shower panel; more room to open luggage. -
Twin Standard (larger variant) — extra bed option makes it viable for three travelers without upgrading to the family room. -
Family room (~24 m², three beds) — the only room type with genuine floor space for a family of three adults and their luggage. -
Komeda's Coffee breakfast (included in rate) — each set comes with yogurt, salad, and a drink. Worth the 06:30 arrival to beat the queue. -
The signature ogura (red bean) sandwich — Komeda's most-ordered morning item and the first choice of most repeat guests. -
Five set menu options at an identical price point — the structure is simpler than a buffet and avoids the waste that open-format breakfasts generate.
- Komeda's Coffee breakfast (included in rate; choice of 5 set menus 06:30–11:00)
- Free lobby welcome coffee machine (14:00–24:00)
- All non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Multilingual self check-in/check-out kiosks
- 24h coin laundry (2nd floor)
- 24h front desk with luggage hold (free, before check-in and after check-out)
- Unit bath (shower + bathtub) in all standard rooms
- Alipay / WeChat Pay / UnionPay / PayPay accepted
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners Club, JCB accepted
- Children (elementary school age and under) sleep free in existing beds
How to reach the hotel
Practical access routes from the points international travelers actually arrive at — air, train, bus, and indoor walkway.
- From Fukuoka Airport (FUK) — Domestic Terminal
- ~16–20 min total, ¥260 fare. Take the Kuko Line subway from FUK Domestic Terminal to Tenjin Station (11 min), then walk 5 minutes north-west, or transfer to the Nanakuma Line at Tenjin and ride one stop to Tenjin-minami (Exit 5) — adds 3 minutes but puts you at the hotel's front door. The direct Kuko Line route to Tenjin Station and walk is slightly faster for travelers who know the station exits.
- From JR Hakata Station (shinkansen)
- Under 10 min total, ¥210 fare. Walk 1 minute to the adjacent Hakata Station Kuko Line platform and take the subway to Tenjin-minami Station (3 min), then 1-minute walk to the hotel. Alternatively, a straight 30-minute walk is possible but not practical with luggage.
- From Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
- 4-minute walk from Nishitetsu Tenjin South Exit. Exit the Nishitetsu building from the south side, cross Watanabe-dori, and the hotel is one block west. No transit fare required from Tenjin interchange.
- From Hakata Bus Terminal (airport limousine)
- The Tenjin limousine bus stop (Tenjin Station or Fukuoka Mitsukoshi stop) is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. If arriving on the Fukuoka airport bus, disembark at the Tenjin stop — the hotel is closer from Tenjin than from Hakata Bus Terminal.
How to choose your room
Editorial recommendations drawn from aggregated guest reports — the trade-offs that aren't visible on the booking page.
- 01 Book Twin over Double for two travelers — the 12–13 m² Double does not have enough floor space for two guests with luggage
The Standard Double at 12–13 m² is workable for a single traveler with one piece of luggage; two people with checked bags cannot navigate the room simultaneously. Reviewer pairs who chose the Double are the source of almost all the negative room-size comments on Booking and Agoda. The Twin at 15–18 m² is the minimum comfortable tier for any pair — book it regardless of the rate difference.
- 02 Arrive at breakfast before 08:30 on weekends — peak queue is 08:30–09:30
Breakfast is served at the ground-floor Komeda's Coffee, which is a public café — hotel guests share the dining room with walk-in Komeda customers. During weekday mornings the wait is minimal, but on Friday and Saturday mornings reviewer reports of 10–15 minute waits are consistent. Arriving before 08:30 or after 09:30 sidesteps this entirely.
- 03 Note the "Comfort Inn" vs. "Comfort Hotel" distinction before booking
Comfort Hotel Hakata (a separate property near Hakata Station) offers a free buffet breakfast as part of the Choice Hotels Comfort Hotel brand standard. Comfort Inn Fukuoka Tenjin uses the Comfort Inn brand, where breakfast is a sit-down Komeda's Coffee set at ¥990 face-value — included in the rate when booked on a breakfast-inclusive plan, but not a free buffet. The naming is a documented source of guest confusion in reviews.
- 04 Use the lobby welcome coffee on arrival before heading out — the machine runs until midnight
The self-serve fresh-ground coffee in the lobby (14:00–24:00) is a minor but genuine perk for travelers arriving mid-afternoon and heading straight back out. Multiple reviewers cite it as a practical convenience on long travel days. It is not the same as the Komeda breakfast coffee, but it is free and available throughout the evening.
Exact location
1-2-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001
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Walking distance from the lobby
Walkable points editors flag as material for choosing this hotel — not a full neighborhood guide, just what changes your decision.
- 1 min
The hotel's primary subway access point — direct service to Hakata Station (3 min, ¥210) and Fukuoka Airport (via Tenjin connection, ~16 min total).
- 2 min
1-kilometer subterranean shopping street connecting Tenjin Station to the Nishitetsu bus terminal. Weatherproof and directly accessible from Tenjin-minami station entrances.
- 3 minDaimaru Fukuoka / Mitsukoshi Fukuoka
Two of Fukuoka's principal department stores — ground-floor food halls (depachika) are among the best lunch options in the Tenjin district.
- 5 min
Main Tenjin subway interchange for the Kuko Line — direct service to FUK Domestic Terminal (11 min, ¥260).
- 7 min
A straight east walk across the Naka River. The evening yatai cluster is the most accessible from this hotel of any in the budget guide.
- 11 minOyafuko-dori (nightlife and izakaya strip)
Fukuoka's main late-night street — bars, live music venues, and izakaya. Walkable from the hotel without any transit.
What guests report
Scores aggregated from major booking platforms. We do not modify or weight these — they're shown as-is with their original review counts and dates.
- Booking.com
- 8.3 / 10 2,870 reviews · as of 2026-05
- Tripadvisor
- 4.0 / 5 150 reviews · as of 2026-05
- 4.0 / 5 800 reviews · as of 2026-05
- Agoda
- 8.4 / 10 3,500 reviews · as of 2026-05
What travelers ask about Comfort Inn Fukuoka Tenjin
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Is the included breakfast really at the ground-floor Komeda's Coffee? +
Yes — instead of a hotel buffet, the rate-included breakfast is a sit-down set menu at the Komeda's Coffee on the ground floor, served from 6:30 to 11:00 AM. The set includes the chain's signature thick toast plus a hot drink.
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Is the Tenjin neighborhood safe and lively at night? +
Tenjin is Fukuoka's main commercial and nightlife hub — well-lit, active late into the evening, and considered very safe for solo travelers and families. The hotel sits 1 minute from Tenjin-minami Station and within walking distance of Oyafuko-dori's izakaya and bar strip, as well as the Nakasu yatai riverside stalls (7 minutes east).
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Is Comfort Inn Fukuoka Tenjin suitable for families with children? +
Children of elementary school age and under sleep free in existing beds — an explicit amenity listed by the property. Family rooms (~24 m², three beds) accommodate up to three adults or a couple with young children. The central Tenjin location puts shopping, department store food halls, and public transit within very short walks.
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Does Comfort Inn Fukuoka Tenjin have a public bath or onsen? +
No — there is no public bath on-site. All rooms have unit baths (shower + bathtub combined in a single bathroom unit). Guests looking for a communal bathing experience will need to seek out a sento or onsen elsewhere in Fukuoka.
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Can I pay with Alipay, WeChat Pay or UnionPay at Comfort Inn Fukuoka Tenjin? +
Yes — Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay and PayPay are accepted alongside Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners Club, and JCB.
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Can I store luggage before check-in or after check-out? +
Yes — a 24-hour front desk provides luggage hold free of charge, both before check-in and after check-out. The 24-hour coin laundry on the 2nd floor is a separate facility.
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