A city rich in history and tradition, fukuoka is fast becoming a major international convention center and a gateaway to the orient. and when you're looking for a centrally located hotel that offers first class accommodations and a full range of facilities, new otani hotel hakata is fukuoka's premier choice. the royal family of japan has relied on the hotel for their hotel needs while staying in fukuoka for many years. you will find the same unique blend of gracious japanese hospitality and international standards that have become the hallmark of new otani hotels the world over.

location:
* airport: fukuoka international 6 km/20 minutes by taxi â¥2000 or 10 minutes to hakata station by subway â¥220 and then take a bus to hotel (see below). * trains: hakata station 5 minutes by taxi â¥700 or bus â¥170 yakuin station, serving the nishitetsu line, access to subway 5 minutes walk * towns: saga, home of many shrines, spas, and porcelain shops, 45 minutes by train kitakyushu, 20 minutes by train and 1 hour 20 minutes by car or bus beppu, 2 hours 30 minutes by train, car or bus nagasaki, 2 hours 15 minutes by train, car or bus kumamoto, 1 hour 30 minutes by train, car or bus oita, 2 hours 40 minutes by train, car or bus

areas served:
fukuoka city

restaurants:

• senbazuru: * japanses cuisine * breakfast, lunch & dinner for your dining pleasure, we offer "kansai style" cuisine prepared with the best and freshest ingredients by our chef. there are six private dining rooms available for parties up to 20 people. also, you will enjoy a view of the city from the 14th floor dining area.
• green house: * breakfast, lunch & dinner in the hall full of sunlight, you can enjoy your meal or coffee and pastries from our own bakery.
• the castillian room: * french cuisine * sunday buffet, lunch & dinner the elegant decor and atmosphere of the castillian room makes it perfect for candlelight dining. french cuisine and a wide selection of vintage wines are offered.
• the castillian room bar: * hours 11:30am to 1:00am the relaxed atmosphere of the castillian bar is an ideal place for a business meeting or to enjoy a drink before dinner. we recommend our original cocktails of reputation.
• taikan-en: * chinese cuisine * lunch & dinner taikan-en's many different kinds of chinese dishes will delight your palate. our chef uses only the highest quality ingredients.
• watahan: * japanese cuisine * lunch & dinner watahan serves traditional japanese dishes such as fresh seafood and other seasonal specialties. the japanese inn type decor makes you feel completely at home in hakata.
• daichi-tamayasushi: * sushi * lunch & dinner fresh and tasteful flavors from the sea of genkai will make you satisfied and relaxed with the traditional atmosphere.
• iwanaga: * tempura * lunch & dinner enjoy a variety of fresh fried seafood and vegetables in the traditional style.
• room service: * hours 6:00am to 2:00am if you want to relax, why not enjoy a first class in room dining experience from an extensive menu.

• city attractions: * canal city shopping and entertainment center. 10 minute walk * ohori park, one of japan's famous parks. there is a one-mile cushioned jogging track and cycling/roller blading track around a beautiful lake with a large variety of birds and flowers to enjoy. 20 minute walk * fukuoka art museum, located on the southwest corner of ohori park. * dazaifu temple shrine, one of japan's most famous tenmangu shrines which worships the god of learning. 10 miles, 30 minutes by car or train * fukuoka city zoological and botanical gardens, with 200 kinds of animals and 2000 plants. 15 minute walk * bayside place, a complex containing a ferry passenger terminal, restaurants, stores and meeting space. * fukuoka dome, home of the fukuoka daiei hawks baseball team