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 26.4 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
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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
Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin
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 Multilingual self check-in kiosks; Alipay / WeChat Pay / UnionPay accepted
- 07 Full renovation closure Aug 17–Dec 23, 2026; grand reopening Dec 24, 2026
Rooms & spaces
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The hotel stands on Watanabe-dori in Chuo-ku — 4 minutes on foot to Daimaru and 1–2 minutes to the Tenjin Underground Mall's West 12-C entrance. -
Moderate Double (18 m² / 154 cm bed) — standard entry room; the wider-than-average floor plan is the most-cited differentiator over competing budget chains. -
Deluxe Double (26.4 m²) — ReFa FINE BUBBLE-U showerhead and ReFa BEAUTECH hairdryer are included; the most popular category for couples wanting extra floor space. -
Standard Twin — the most common two-bed configuration; quieter-facing rooms overlook the building interior rather than Watanabe-dori. -
Richmond Twin — top tier in the twin category; upgraded bedding and a slightly larger footprint vs. Standard Twin. -
Royal Garden Cafe breakfast (1F) — the Kuhara Shoyu collaboration brings Hakata-regional dishes like motsu-nabe flavours and dashi-chazuke; frequently cited as the breakfast highlight of the property.
- 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)
- Alipay / WeChat Pay / UnionPay accepted
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB
- English-speaking staff; Chinese/Korean tablet translation system
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.
How to choose your room
Editorial recommendations drawn from aggregated guest reports — the trade-offs that aren't visible on the booking page.
- 01 Upgrade from Moderate Double to Deluxe Double for the bathroom fixtures
The Deluxe Double (26.4 m²) includes ReFa FINE BUBBLE-U micro-bubble showerheads and a ReFa BEAUTECH hairdryer — 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.
- 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 Richmond 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.
- 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.
- 04 Verify availability before booking any stay that touches August 17–December 23, 2026
The hotel is scheduled for a complete full-building renovation closure from August 17 to December 23, 2026, reopening December 24, 2026. Any booking in this window will be cancelled by the property; verify directly with the hotel or your OTA before payment confirmation.
Exact location
4-8-25 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0004
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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.
- 3 min
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
600-meter covered shopping corridor connecting to Tenjin Station — the dry-weather shortcut for shopping and onward transit.
- 4 minDaimaru Tenjin
The flagship department store in the Tenjin cluster; basement food hall is a daily stop for most international visitors.
- 5 minMitsukoshi Tenjin
Adjacent to Daimaru via a covered second-floor walkway; traditional luxury positioning with a notable toy floor.
- 8 minDaimyo cafe district
Fukuoka's densest independent cafe and boutique alley network — the recommended morning-coffee or afternoon-shopping detour from the hotel.
- 10 min
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.
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
- 4.4 / 5 1,050 reviews · as of 2026-05
- Agoda
- 8.8 / 10 10,816 reviews · as of 2026-05
What travelers ask about Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin suitable for families with children? +
There are no dedicated family facilities or connecting rooms mentioned in the hotel materials. The Moderate Double (18 m²) and Richmond Twin categories are compact for two adults plus children. Families with luggage should review room sizes carefully. The Standard Twin and interior-facing rooms are the quieter options on busy evenings.
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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.
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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 (26.4 m²) features a ReFa FINE BUBBLE-U micro-bubble showerhead, which is the closest the property gets to a premium bathing experience.
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Can I pay with Alipay, WeChat Pay or UnionPay at Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin? +
Yes — Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay are all accepted alongside major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Diners Club.
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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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