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Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin

Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin occupies a mid-rise on Watanabe-dori in the south-Tenjin corridor — 3 minutes on foot to Tenjin-minami Station (Nanakuma Line), 4 minutes to Daimaru, and within a 1–2 minute walk of Tenjin Underground Mall's West 12-C entrance. The Richmond brand trademark is its generously stocked lobby amenity bar: guests pick up skincare sets, bath salts, hair treatments, and premium drip coffee free of charge before heading to their rooms, a differentiator that reviews consistently cite over competing budget chains. Standard rooms start at a reported 18 m² — noticeably more floor space than the typical Fukuoka business-hotel floor — and Deluxe Double rooms at 28 m² with ReFa FINE BUBBLE-U showerheads represent a genuine mid-tier upgrade. The 1F Royal Garden Cafe breakfast featuring a local Kuhara Shoyu collaboration earns specific praise for its Hakata-regional dishes. Honest note: the hotel is scheduled for a full-building renovation closure from August 17 to December 23, 2026, reopening with a grand renewal on December 24, 2026 — verify dates before booking.

Edited by Jun Uchiyama · Last verified 2026-05-31

Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin exterior on Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku

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Star rating
3-star
Price range
¥11,000–¥25,000 (~$70–$158) / night
Walk to Hakata Stn
18 min
FUK airport
25 min subway, ¥260
About

Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin

Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin occupies a mid-rise on Watanabe-dori in the south-Tenjin corridor — 3 minutes on foot to Tenjin-minami Station (Nanakuma Line), 4 minutes to Daimaru, and within a 1–2 minute walk of Tenjin Underground Mall's West 12-C entrance. The Richmond brand trademark is its generously stocked lobby amenity bar: guests pick up skincare sets, bath salts, hair treatments, and premium drip coffee free of charge before heading to their rooms, a differentiator that reviews consistently cite over competing budget chains. Standard rooms start at a reported 18 m² — noticeably more floor space than the typical Fukuoka business-hotel floor — and Deluxe Double rooms at 28 m² with ReFa FINE BUBBLE-U showerheads represent a genuine mid-tier upgrade. The 1F Royal Garden Cafe breakfast featuring a local Kuhara Shoyu collaboration earns specific praise for its Hakata-regional dishes. Honest note: the hotel is scheduled for a full-building renovation closure from August 17 to December 23, 2026, reopening with a grand renewal on December 24, 2026 — verify dates before booking.
At a glance

Why this hotel

  • 01 3 min walk to Tenjin-minami Station (Nanakuma Line to Hakata in 3 min, ¥210)
  • 02 4 min walk to Daimaru; Tenjin Underground Mall entrance at 1–2 min
  • 03 Free lobby amenity bar — skincare, bath salts, premium drip coffee
  • 04 Rooms start at 18 m² (larger than typical Fukuoka budget-tier standard)
  • 05 Royal Garden Cafe breakfast — Kuhara Shoyu Hakata regional dishes
  • 06 Cash, cards incl. UnionPay, e-money, transit IC and QR incl. Alipay / WeChat Pay
  • 07 Full renovation closure Aug 17–Dec 23, 2026; grand reopening Dec 24, 2026
Amenities
  • Free lobby amenity bar (skincare, bath salts, hair treatment, drip coffee)
  • Royal Garden Cafe restaurant (breakfast buffet on 1F)
  • Multilingual self check-in / check-out kiosks
  • Coin laundry (24h, 5F)
  • Free luggage storage (before check-in / after check-out)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site mechanical parking (¥2,000/night, 32 spots, first-come)
  • Cash, cards incl. UnionPay, e-money, transit IC and QR incl. Alipay / WeChat Pay
  • Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB
  • English-speaking staff; Chinese/Korean tablet translation system
Getting there

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
Approximately 25 minutes total, ¥260 fare. Take the Kuko Line subway from FUK Domestic Terminal to Tenjin Station (11 min), then walk 10 minutes south along the underground mall or surface streets to the hotel on Watanabe-dori. Alternatively, ride one more stop to Tenjin-minami Station on the Nanakuma Line — change at Tenjin Station, 1 min ride — and walk 3 minutes to the hotel. The Tenjin-minami option saves walking time if you have luggage.
From JR Hakata Station (shinkansen)
Not recommended on foot (~30 minutes surface walk). Best option: Nanakuma Line subway from Hakata Station to Tenjin-minami Station (3 min, ¥210), then 3-minute walk north along Watanabe-dori to the hotel. Total door-to-door around 10–12 minutes including platform time.
From Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
5-minute walk south from the Nishitetsu terminal, past the Tenjin core shops, then continue south on Watanabe-dori. The hotel is at 4-8-25 — a straight line from the terminal exit on fine days.
From Tenjin Station (Subway Kuko Line)
10-minute surface walk south along Watanabe-dori, or a 2-minute walk to the Tenjin Underground Mall west entrance (12-C) which deposits you 1–2 minutes from the hotel on the covered path — the recommended rainy-day route.
Room advice

How to choose your room

Editorial recommendations drawn from aggregated guest reports — the trade-offs that aren't visible on the booking page.

  1. 01
    Upgrade from Moderate Double to Deluxe Double for the bathroom fixtures

    Richmond lists the ReFa FINE BUBBLE-U showerhead and ReFa BEAUTECH dryer in three categories, not one: Deluxe Double (28 m²), Standard Twin (26 m²) and Relax Twin (30 m²). So the cheapest way to get them is the Standard Twin, not the Deluxe Double. It is a meaningful amenity step up over the Moderate Double's standard unit bath. The ¥2,000–¥4,000 nightly premium is frequently noted in reviews as worthwhile for the shower upgrade alone. Couples or travelers staying 3+ nights find it the clearest value upgrade in the room matrix.

  2. 02
    Book a twin room and request an interior-facing room at check-in for quieter nights

    Watanabe-dori is a multi-lane urban boulevard — rooms facing the street get daytime traffic and early-morning delivery noise. Interior-facing Standard Twin and Relax Twin rooms are consistently described as quieter. The hotel's multilingual check-in kiosks allow a text note; alternatively confirm at the desk at check-in.

  3. 03
    Pick up lobby amenity bar items before your first night — selection is limited late in the evening

    The Richmond brand's lobby amenity station — skincare sets, bath salts, hair treatments, and premium drip-coffee sachets — is replenished daily but high-demand items (bath salts, specific skincare sets) run low on busy weekend check-in evenings. Collect items on first arrival rather than after dinner.

  4. 04
    Verify availability before booking any stay that touches August 17–December 23, 2026

    Richmond gives the closure as 17 August to 23 December 2026, reopening 24 December, and adds that the construction period may change. Since 1 September the hotel has been taking reservations again, but room-only — no meal plans — so a booking that looks available may simply not include the breakfast this hotel is known for. Verify directly with the hotel before payment confirmation. (source: https://richmondhotel.jp/fukuoka-tenjin/)

On the map

Exact location

4-8-25 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0004

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What's nearby

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.

  • 3 min
    Tenjin-minami Station (Nanakuma Line)

    The nearest subway stop — 3-minute ride to Hakata Station (¥210), useful for shinkansen or Kuko Line connections. Exit West 12-C is closest to the hotel.

  • 2 min
    Tenjin Underground Mall (West 12-C entrance)

    600-meter covered shopping corridor connecting to Tenjin Station — the dry-weather shortcut for shopping and onward transit.

  • 4 min
    Daimaru Tenjin

    The flagship department store in the Tenjin cluster; basement food hall is a daily stop for most international visitors.

  • 5 min
    Mitsukoshi Tenjin

    Adjacent to Daimaru via a covered second-floor walkway; traditional luxury positioning with a notable toy floor.

  • 8 min
    Daimyo cafe district

    Fukuoka's densest independent cafe and boutique alley network — the recommended morning-coffee or afternoon-shopping detour from the hotel.

  • 10 min
    Nakasu yatai (riverside food stalls)

    The Nakasu riverside open-air food stall strip — ramen, oden, yakitori — running from roughly 18:00 to 02:00 on weekends. The most atmospheric late-evening option within walking distance.

Reviews aggregated

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
8.4 / 10
377 reviews · as of 2026-05
Tripadvisor
4.0 / 5
500 reviews · as of 2026-05
Google
4.4 / 5
1,050 reviews · as of 2026-05
Agoda
8.8 / 10
10,816 reviews · as of 2026-05
Frequently asked

What travelers ask about Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin

  • Does the hotel provide in-room toiletries like toothbrushes and razors? +

    No — but they are available for free in the lobby. The Richmond brand utilizes an 'Amenity Viking' where guests can pick up as much skincare, bath salts, hair treatments, and drip coffee as they need before heading to their room.

    Source: reddit.com, official site
  • Is the hotel close to a subway station? +

    Yes, it is a 3-minute walk from Tenjin-Minami Station on the Nanakuma Line. However, travelers arriving with heavy luggage via the Kuko Line (from the airport) report a somewhat tedious 10 to 15-minute underground walk through the Tenjin mall to reach the hotel.

    Source: booking.com
  • Is the Watanabe-dori area safe and lively at night? +

    Watanabe-dori is a busy multi-lane urban boulevard — active but not a nightlife zone in the same sense as Nakasu or Daimyo. Fukuoka is among Japan's safest major cities. Daimyo's cafe and bar cluster is an eight-minute walk; the Nakasu yatai are ten minutes away. The immediate street quiets down after 22:00.

  • Is Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin suitable for families with children? +

    Richmond does list a Deluxe Family Room at 48 m² with two 160 cm beds, so the "nothing for families" reading is wrong. The Moderate Double (18 m²) is the one to avoid with children; the Standard Twin at 26 m² and Relax Twin at 30 m² are the realistic middle. Families with luggage should review room sizes carefully. The Standard Twin and interior-facing rooms are the quieter options on busy evenings.

  • Is the breakfast at Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin worth booking? +

    The Royal Garden Cafe breakfast on the 1F features a Kuhara Shoyu collaboration with Hakata-regional dishes including motsu-nabe flavors and dashi-chazuke — reviewers consistently cite it as the breakfast highlight of the property and above typical business-hotel tier.

  • Does Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin have a public bath or onsen? +

    There is no public bath or onsen listed in the hotel's amenities. Rooms have individual bathrooms. The Deluxe Double (28 m²) features a ReFa FINE BUBBLE-U micro-bubble showerhead, which is the closest the property gets to a premium bathing experience.

  • Which payment methods does this hotel accept? +

    Yes to all three, and the published list is unusually complete. Richmond lists cash; cards VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Toyota Credit and UnionPay; e-money Rakuten Edy, iD, WAON and QUICPay; the transit IC cards; QR payments d-barai, PayPay, J-Coin Pay, Rakuten Pay, Alipay and WeChat Pay; SmartCode services including merpay, LINE Pay, au PAY and FamiPay; and several bank-pay services.

    Source: official site
  • Can I store luggage before check-in or after check-out at Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin? +

    Yes, free luggage storage is available both before check-in and after check-out. The multilingual self check-in and check-out kiosks also make the arrival process smooth for early and late travelers.

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