Jiangzhinanliu
August 18, 2025
The hotel boasts an excellent location, just north of Hakata Station. It's a mere 3-minute walk to the Higashi-Shioya Exit Plaza, which is conveniently located near the Starbucks often used as a meeting point for day tours.
The main building and annex are situated very close to each other, so much so that I accidentally walked into the main building first. They couldn't find my booking there, so I had to switch to the annex next door – a bit embarrassing!
On the day of my check-in, the lobby's computer system was down. To top it off, a Japanese lady even cut in line. Fortunately, a very warm and helpful Chinese staff member at the front desk manually processed my check-in. Just a heads-up, this hotel also charges an accommodation tax.
The room itself was decent, equipped with an air purifier and complimentary bottled water. However, for longer stays, they might forget to replenish the water, so be prepared to ask at the front desk.
Downstairs, there's a FamilyMart convenience store. If you exit to the east and turn right, about 100 meters away you'll find a popular day tour meeting point. Across the street, there's a Daikoku Drug store. From the west exit, a left turn leads you down a street brimming with various eateries. The parking lot opposite provides direct access into Hakata Station, where you'll discover a multitude of souvenir shops, izakayas, supermarkets, and even a ramen street.
Buses from Saga Airport stop just west of the JR railway tracks, and it's not a far walk from there to the hotel.
I encountered several Chinese-speaking staff members at the front desk who were very helpful with inquiries and information.
While the hotel is a bit pricey, its convenient location is a definite plus.
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