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Fukuoka unveiled: Heritage meets modern luxury and creativity in this Japanese city
A vibrant cosmopolitan city where tradition and modernity converge, Fukuoka comes with a rich past, having long been a center of exchange with mainland Asia. In recent years, the city has embraced large-scale urban developments, including the Tenjin Big Bang, transforming it into a vibrant entertainment and commercial hub once more. Now, with the arrival of world-class hotels such as the Ritz-Carlton and a rise of inbound tourism, Fukuoka is establishing itself as a global city of today. According to FUKUOKA CITY Official Tourist Guide, the number of foreign tourists was approximately 2.795 million in 2023 (about 7 times more than the previous year). Fukuoka’s vision centers around fostering a positive cycle of urban growth and an improved quality of life. To that end, it places a strong emphasis on the arts and a sense of community. "NOT A HOTEL FUKUOKA" - A New Standard in Urban Hospitality Conveniently located in Yakuin, Fukuoka City, about a 20-minute drive from Fukuoka Airport and a 10-minute bicycle ride to Tenjin, NOT A HOTEL FUKUOKA offers a blend of tranquility and urban vibrancy. The Yakuin neighborhood boasts a peaceful lifestyle where restaurants and general stores only known to locals operate. This property can be used as a base for spending a relaxing time in the room or actively enjoying the city of Fukuoka. It is NOT A HOTEL's first urban condominium and is characterized by its appearance of several boxes stacked one on top of the other. The Fukuoka property, opened in 2023, not only uses visual appeal but also private green terrace spaces for each room. All eight rooms are designed with a spacious area of more than 100㎡ and have different concepts, such as a room specialized for workspace, a room where you can invite a chef to enjoy a meal, and a room for retreats with a jet bath on the terrace. The first floor has a lounge “+BLANC” where you can enjoy dinner and wine exclusively for guests. The property serves as the perfect launching pad for adults who want to enjoy the blank spaces in life , combining work and play, travel and life without borders. Artist Cafe Fukuoka - Art Meets Community As the city’s first municipally established space to nurture emerging talent, Artist Cafe Fukuoka bridges the gap between art, community, and everyday life. Located on the site of the former Maizuru Junior High School, it includes a coworking space, a production area, and a café called "teateto,", and is open to everyone, not just artists. This is the first time that Fukuoka City has established such a place to support emerging- artists. Artwork is also displayed in its gallery space and changes every one to two months, giving visitors the chance to see a variety of different works. Anyone who visits can also read art-related books and use the community space as a coworking area. The cafe menu mainly features Japanese tea, and also offers sweets that are free of additives. COFFEE COUNTY - Brewed Excellence in Yakuin The second location of the acclaimed COFFEE COUNTY, this cozy café, a short walk from Yakuin Station, offers more than just exceptional coffee. Located five-minutes from Yakuin Station, the second COFFEE COUNTY offers more than just coffee alone. They also produce sweets to complement each cup. Customers can relax and enjoy sweets inspired by Latin America as well as drinks using seasonal fruits in a stylish purple interior. The coffee products are a result of the owner’s travels to Nicaragua, Peru, and other coffee rich countries forming long-lasting relationships with farmers. Todoroki Saketen Yakuin Stand! - Playground for Connoisseurs For enthusiasts of fine beverages, Todoroki Saketen Yakuin Stand! is an unmissable destination in Shirogane. As the second location of the boutique liquor shop “Todoroki Saketen”, the establishment is a playground for curious imbibers to experience a plethora of sakes, wines, shochu, and more. As a store during the daytime, visitors can choose from selections resulting from the owner and staff having traveled in the area to collect over 5,000 bottles of wine (natural wines mainly from France, Italy, and Japan), sake (famous sakes from all over Japan, including 20 Kyushu breweries), shochu (Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and more), plum wine, liqueurs, and more. During the evening, travelers can sip sake and wine at the attached counter in a kaku-uchi (standing bar). The staff, who have a wealth of knowledge about sake, are happy to advise customers according to their preferences. The bar features 100 varieties of sake, 50 varieties of shochu, and 200 varieties of wine on hand, all with a label describing the characteristics and recommendations of the sake. Liquor store hours: 12:00-21:00; Bar hours: 16:00-21:00; Closed Sundays and Mondays. From historic sites to cutting-edge developments, Fukuoka’s charm extends far beyond its urban core. Visitors can explore the tranquil surroundings of Ohori Park, take a stroll through the traditional Kawabata Shopping Arcade, or immerse themselves in the vibrant food culture of the city—highlighted by local specialties such as Hakata ramen and fresh seafood from the Nagahama fish market. Fukuoka also champions sustainable living and green initiatives, with bike-sharing programs and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure encouraging environmentally conscious exploration. The city’s deep connection to its history and future-oriented vision make it a destination like no other. With its rich blend of culture, cuisine, and cutting-edge hospitality, Fukuoka invites travelers to immerse themselves in its unique charm. From vibrant urban developments to artistic and culinary gems, the city is an emerging beacon of global allure.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka to open its doors on June 21
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka will open its doors on 21 June 2023, welcoming guests to the prefectural capital of Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan with the Ritz-Carlton legacy of fine hospitality and sophisticated design. Situated within the main tower of the Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City complex in the tech hub of Tenjin, the 167-room luxury hotel is the first by Marriott International to open in the Kyushu region, whose capital is a major gateway between Japan and other countries of Asia. The hotel’s calm, modernist spaces will incorporate local art traditions such as Hakata-ori weaving and woven bamboo. Located within fifteen minutes of Fukuoka Airport, the bullet-train-serviced Hakata Station, and Hakata Port by car or by public transport, the 11,900-square-metre Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City complex is a core feature of the Tenjin Big Bang site, an urban renaissance project that offers tax and other regulatory incentives to woo business start-ups from abroad. The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka will occupy the first, third, and upper floors of Garden City’s main tower, which rises 25 stories above a new 3,000-square-metre park created for outdoor events. Situated at the west end of the Tenjin district, the complex as a whole expands on the youthful energy of an area already popular for evening strolls, street music, and friendly street stalls serving up the city’s famous tonkotsu ramen and other local specialties. The 147 guest rooms and 20 suites of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka will be situated on the 19th to the 23rd floors, with standard rooms beginning at a minimum size of 50 square metres. A club lounge, spa, gym, and pool are planned for the 24th floor, along with a bar overlooking the ships and sparkling lights of Hakata Bay. In addition to a wedding chapel and banquet rooms, the hotel facilities will include a Japanese restaurant serving teppanyaki, sushi, and kaiseki multi course menus; an all-day dining venue for Western-style cuisine; a lobby lounge and bar for cocktails and light refreshments; and a café for afternoon tea and takeout options. In atmosphere and offerings, these dining and relaxation venues will complement Fukuoka’s international status as a lively food capital. Layan Architects + Designers of Melbourne, Australia are overseeing the interior design of the guest rooms and suites, public spaces, the lobby lounge and bar, café, club lounge, and spa. The design program playfully weaves in references to Hakata-ori, the yarn-dyed weaving tradition of Fukuoka, in the lighting fixtures, flooring, and decorative fittings. A three-dimensional piece of wall art in the first-floor arrivals lobby, for example, is rendered of thousands of pattern-dyed threads, while the carpet takes inspiration from the look and texture of Hakata-ori textiles. Light fittings recall the patterned punch cards of weaving machines. The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka will welcome guests on 21 June with spaces that carefully weave in both the pride of local traditions as well as the lively international spirit of this historical port town. The hotel is the brand’s sixth property in Japan, following on sister openings in Osaka (1997), Tokyo (2007), Okinawa (2012), Kyoto (2014), and Nikko (2020).
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka welcomes Radu Cernia as general manager
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., has recently announced the appointment of Radu Cernia as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka. Cernia brings a wealth of international experience to the luxury hotel, which is slated to open in the prefectural capital of Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan in late spring of this year. Part of the Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City complex, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is the first luxury hotel by Marriott International to open on the island and will be central to the Kyushu region’s ongoing development as a global business hub. Cernia’s long career in hospitality has taken him from his Romanian roots to luxury properties in the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and across Asia. Cernia now brings his 25 years of international experience in luxury hotel operations and new openings to Fukuoka, one of Japan’s fastest growing cities and a lively waterfront capital favoured for its mild climate, thriving startup scene, and convenient public transport. Of his appointment as general manager of Marriott International’s first luxury hotel in the Kyushu region, Cernia commented, “The Ritz-Carlton vision is to inspire life’s most meaningful journeys. I could not be more excited to bring that commitment to this vibrant destination, all the more so at a time when so many people around the world are eager to begin travelling freely again. Whether your visit to Kyushu and Fukuoka is for leisure or business, the Ritz-Carlton legacy of gracious hospitality and genuine care will be there to welcome you.” The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka will be situated on the top floors of the 111-metre glass tower of Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City, an 11,900-square-metre complex that will also offer upscale office and residential space, an event hall, shops, and facilities for startup support once it opens fully to the public in the coming months after spring 2023. Part of the site is a vast 3,000-square-metre park for outdoor events, which soft-launched ahead of these other facilities on January 20. Located at the west edge of Fukuoka’s riverside Tenjin district, a tech hub popular for evening strolls, street music, and local cuisine, the luxury hotel will enable fast and easy access to the bullet-train-serviced Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport, and Hakata Port, all within fifteen minutes by car or public transport.
THAI celebrates Fukuoka operations resumption
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held the celebration on Bangkok-Fukuoka roundtrip flights resumption. This would enhance Kyushu region connectivity and tourism sector, at Fukuoka International Airport, Japan. At the event, THAI also welcomed Mr. Sorat Sukthavorn, Consul General of Thailand in Fukuoka who presided over the event. Guests of honor and media correspondents also attended. THAI operates daily Bangkok-Fukuoka roundtrip with the following flight details: TG648 from Bangkok at 01.00 hours to Fukuoka at 08.10 hours (local time) TG649 from Fukuoka at 14.00 hours (local time) to Bangkok at 18.00 hours (as of 1 November 2022
Special offer from THAI for Bangkok-Fukuoka roundtrip
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) offers promotional airfare following the resumption of Bangkok-Fukuoka return flights in its winter 2022-23 schedule starting 30 October 2022. As per the flight schedule, TG648 departs from Bangkok at 01.00 hours and arrives in Fukuoka at 08.10 hours (local time) TG649 departs from Fukuoka at 11.40 hours (local time) and arrives in Bangkok at 15.40 hours Roundtrip economy ticket price starts at 15,385 baht per person and roundtrip business ticket price starts at 59,920 baht per person. This promotion, available now until 7 October 2022 for travel on 30 October - 15 December 2022, is valid on any TG flight operated by THAI. Terms and conditions apply. Fares are inclusive of all taxes (taxes and surcharges may change subject to currency exchange).
More flights via Thai Vietjet from Bangkok – Fukuoka and Taipei
Thai Vietjet further announced the addition of its international services Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Fukuoka, Japan from 4 to 5 weekly flights, starting from 1 October 2022, as well as Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Taipei, Taiwan from 1 to 2 flights per week, starting from 2 October 2022. "After a long break from COVID-19, the gradual recovery of the international travel market is definitely a good sign for airline industry. What we find, beyond our expectation, is the great feedback from the market, between Thailand with Japan & Taiwan, since the two of our flight services initially launched. With further relaxation of travel restrictions of those governments, we are eager to add more flights during the upcoming peak travel season, offering a more convenient yet affordable choice of travel for international tourists to/from Japan and Taiwan.” said Pinyot Pibulsonggram, director of commercial, Thai Vietjet. Thai Vietjet commenced its flight service connecting Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Fukuoka on 16 July 2022, with the welcome ceremony at Fukuoka Airport. Lately, the airline commenced its flight service between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Taipei on 18 August 2022, with the welcome ceremony at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Starting 1 October 2022, the flight service connecting Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Fukuoka will be increased from 4 to 5 weekly flights, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, with an approximate flight duration of 5 hours 30 minutes and shall be increased to daily flights soon. Likewise, the flight service connecting Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Taipei will be increased from 1 to 2 weekly flights, every Thursday and Sunday, starting from 2 October 2022, with an approximate flight duration of 3 hours 45 minutes. In addition, the airline has also announced its new international services from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Phu Quoc (Vietnam), starting from 12 October 2022, expected to capture high travel demand to this emerging international tourist island in Vietnam.
Fukuoka – Bangkok 4 flights per week with Thai Vietjet
Thai Vietjet, to increase its international service frequency Fukuoka - Bangkok to four flights per week, starting from 1 September 2022. "We have received great feedback from the market, really beyond expectation, both from Thailand and Japan, since our flight service launch between Fukuoka and Bangkok back in July 2022," said Pinyot Pibulsonggram, Director of Commercial, Thai Vietjet. "This is a significant and positive sign that the international travel market is gradually bouncing back after a long Covid-19 break. With further relaxation of travel restriction in both countries, we expect to add more flights during the upcoming peak travel season, offering more convenient yet affordable choice of travel for international tourists traveling between the two countries.” The airline commenced its flight service connecting Fukuoka and Bangkok on 16 July 2022, with the welcome ceremony at Fukuoka Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport. Starting 1 September 2022, the service connecting Fukuoka to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) will be operated for four weekly flights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, with an approximate flight duration of 5 hours 30 minutes. The airline also offers various connections at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to various Thai top domestic destinations, including Phuket, Krabi, and Chiang Mai. In addition, Vietjet Group offers direct services from Hanoi (Vietnam) to Fukuoka and Nagoya. The route connecting Fukuoka to Hanoi is operated with three return flights on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, while the service from Nagoya to Hanoi has four return flights per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Thai Vietjet launches Bangkok–Fukuoka service
Thai Vietjet today successfully commenced its flight service from Bangkok to Fukuoka, the carrier’s first destination in Japan, with major celebration ceremony at Fukuoka Airport on July 16, 2022. On the inaugural flight, the first group of passengers to Fukuoka were welcomed with special souvenir from the airline. The maiden flight VZ810 from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport safely landed at Fukuoka Airport with the warm welcome from Mr. Sorut Sukthaworn, Consul General, Royal Thai Consulate-general in Fukuoka; Mr. Keng Chaivarin, Deputy Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand, Fukuoka Office; Mr. Ryousuke Shoujima, Deputy Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture; Mr. Hiroaki Mitsuyama, Deputy Mayor of Fukuoka City; Mr. Tetsuya Nagasao, Director and President & CEO of Fukuoka Airport (FIAC); and Mr. Luong Truong An, Executive Vice President of Thai Vietjet. “The new service Bangkok – Fukuoka launch today marks another successful milestone for Thai Vietjet’s network expansion this year, right after travel restriction has been lifted in many countries. We are thrilled to connect Thailand and Japan for the 1st time through direct flights which provide more leisure and business accessibility and opportunities for the citizens & travelers from both countries. After a long period of pandemic disruption, the services connecting Thailand and Japan will play a critical role in assisting the two nations’ trade & economic recovery while also serving the growing travel demand in the region”, said Mr. Woranate Laprabang, Chief Executive Officer of Thai Vietjet. At the start, the new international service between Bangkok and Fukuoka will operate 3 flights a week every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with an approximate flight duration of 5 hours 30 minutes and following flight schedule: Flight Number Origin Destination Departure Arrival Days of Operation VZ810 Bangkok Fukuoka 02:05 09:30 Monday/Wednesday/Saturday VZ811 Fukuoka Bangkok 10:30 14:10 To celebrate the launch of the new international service, the airline also launches a special promotion - Fly Comfy, Fly Deluxe - offering special deluxe fares starting from THB 4,499 (inclusive of taxes, fees, and surcharges) for traveling on Thai Vietjet’s new international service Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Fukuoka. This special deluxe service includes 20 kg of checked baggage, free seat selection, priority check-in and flexibility with unlimited flight changes at no charge. This special promotion is available for booking from July 20 - 27, 2022, with a travel period from August 16, 2022 - March 25, 2023 at th.vietjetair.com In addition, to mark the inaugural flight between Bangkok and Fukuoka, Thai Vietjet has teamed up with AIS 5G, which is the number 1 digital life service provider in Thailand, offering seamless communication services, including access to the most wide-ranging and reliable networks throughout the world. AIS 5G is offering all passengers on the inaugural flight a SIM2Fly 5G Asia-Australia Pack Roaming Sim Card to access this world-renowned network for just 399 baht. The sim offers roaming services in a total of 32 countries and, most importantly, the SIM2Fly 5G card offers 5G services abroad, too. The Asia-Australia pack in particular provides access to 5G services in 15 countries, including Japan, to ensure new customers can experience the fastest and most reliable internet signal there has ever been. Japan’s roaming services give users access to both Softbank and Docomo networks, which are the largest and most wide-ranging operators in that country. The sim also comes with 6GB of data for use over a 10-day period, as well as 500MB of data for use within Thailand. Benjaporn Kamphet, Head of Special Segment and Prepaid Section at AIS said, "Since COVID-19 measures have been relaxed, the tourist industry has recovered somewhat. To continue providing a superior experience to our customers, AIS has partnered with ThaiVietJet to offer SIM2Fly 5G, Asia-Australia Pack, for free to every passenger on the inaugural flight from Bangkok to Fukuoka. Customers can experience powerful 5G networks from AIS' SIM2Fly 5G providing uninterrupted services in over 32 countries, an ideal service for tourists, travellers and business people required to travel. We believe that this service will meet the needs of customers and provide convenience, as well as a range of exclusive privileges. AIS is ready to be part of providing the best digital communications experiences to customers in their travels." Apart from the new international service between Bangkok and Fukuoka, currently, Vietjet Group operates the flights service from Hanoi (Vietnam) to Fukuoka and Nagoya with the frequency of 3 flights and 4 flights per week, respectively. In addition, Thai Vietjet also provides the connecting flights for passengers travelling from Fukuoka via Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Phuket, Krabi, and Chiang Mai, offering more convenient and flexible choices of travel. Currently, Thai citizens are required to apply for visa to enter Japan with a negative result of RT-PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure, while fully vaccinated foreign passengers entering Thailand are no longer required for insurance and certificate of COVID-19 test prior to entering the country nor undertake quarantine upon arrival. Passengers are also not required to apply for Thailand Pass prior to departure. Thai Vietjet is continuously expanding its flight network, both domestic and international while increasing its young and modern fleet. The airline has also recently been awarded the “Most Passenger-Friendly Cabin Crew” in 2021 by the International Finance Magazine, emphasizing its position as the “airline of hospitality”, and reinforcing its core value, “Friendly and Fun” together with “Safety”, “Punctuality” and “Affordable Price”.
Marriott inks pact with Sekisui for Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka
Marriott International has announced it has signed an agreement with one of Japan’s property developers, Sekisui House, to open a new Ritz-Carlton hotel in Fukuoka – a deal that would bring the iconic brand’s legendary service and signature luxury to this part of Japan for the first time. The hotel will be developed and owned by Daimyo Project, a consortium of five companies including Sekisui House, the project manager for the hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka, which would be the brand’s seventh hotel in Japan, is slated to open in 2023. Craig S. Smith, president and managing director of Asia Pacific in Marriott International said: “The signing of this property underscores continued demand for The Ritz-Carlton brand 20 years after it first entered Japan and Fukuoka, with its rising inbound tourism, is an especially ideal location.” The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka will be part of a new 24-storey tower that will include high-end retail and office space. The tower is set to rise within ‘Tenjin Big Bang’, a redevelopment project led by Fukuoka City aimed at creating an attractive urban lifestyle destination within the city’s core commercial and business districts. This signing also underscores Marriott International’s growing luxury portfolio in Japan, where the company now has eight open luxury hotels.
THAI to increase flights to Fukuoka route
Thai Airways (THAI) will increase the frequency of flights to Fukuoka from seven to 10 flights per week beginning 13 July, with a promotional fare for travel during 13 July - 30 September 2019. Talking about the new increase in the number of flights, Wiwat Piyawiroj, executive vice president (Commercial), THAI said that due to the increasing demand for travel to Fukuoka, THAI will increase round trip flights from Bangkok-Fukuoka. “THAI’s flights to and from Japan remain highly popular among Japanese and Thai passengers. THAI’s new round trip flight from Bangkok-Fukuoka will be increased from seven to 10 flights per week beginning on 13 July 2019,” he added. THAI’s promotional fare roundtrip from Bangkok-Fukuoka on flight TG686 and return on TG687 or TG649 is THB 14,420 (USD 462) per person. For those travelling in a group of four people or more, the price is THB 13,670 (USD 437) per person (taxes and surcharge fees are included). Reservations and tickets must be issued from 31 May - 31 August 2019 for travel from 13 July - 30 September 2019. THAI operates flights to Fukuoka with Airbus A330-300 aircraft, equipped with 36 seats in Royal Silk Class and 263 seats in Economy Class.
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