9 Luxury Ryokans in Fukuoka with Onsen, Gourmet Food, and Relaxation in Nature

The first place that comes to mind when it comes to sightseeing spots in Fukuoka is Hakata! Isn't there a lot of people? But in addition to Hakata, there are many other areas that are full of charm, such as Moji Port with its retro townscape and beautiful port scenery, Itoshima with its photogenic cafes and photogenic spots, and Yanagawa with its famous eel!

If it's a once-a-year anniversary or a luxury trip, you'll want to be particular about where you stay. A luxury ryokan is extremely comfortable and will make your trip even more unforgettable. There are many ryokan in Fukuoka that will make you want to stay, such as luxurious rooms, atmospheric onsen, and delicious cuisine. One of the pleasures of a luxury ryokan is that you can feel your heart pounding from the moment you make a reservation. Let's spend a special trip and have a gorgeous time♪

Seiryuan is located in Akizuki onsen, an inner parlor about an hour's drive from Fukuoka city. The Japanese garden on the premises offers beautiful views of the four seasons, soothing the minds of guests. In the large hall that doubles as a meal room, you can see this Japanese garden through the large windows on the wall, and the scenery is spectacular. You should feel your heart clear.

There are only six guest rooms. Because the inn is located in the forest, the only sound that surrounds you is the sounds of nature. Each room has a relaxing atmosphere with a Japanese feel. Another great point is that you can enjoy onsen in all rooms. In addition to bathtubs made from cypress and jade, there are bathrooms with reclining baths and bedrock baths, as well as semi-open-air baths, so you can choose the bath that suits your taste.

The "Sumire no Ma" is especially popular. In addition to its private indoor bath, it also comes with a bedrock bath, so it's recommended for girls' trips. All guest rooms have their own private onsen bath, but there is also a large public bath. The large women's bath, "Shikibu no Yu," has an indoor stone bath and a cypress bath, and an open-air bath where you can bathe surrounded by nature for a refreshing feeling. The spring water is high quality and gentle on the skin, so you'll look forward to getting out of the bath.

*As of November 2023, the large public bath is currently out of service.

onsen is the back-room of Hakata, located about an hour by car from Fukuoka city. Hodoai no onsen Roppokan area, is a long-established ryokan founded in 1885. Naturally, onsen are fed directly from the source. Harazuru onsen is said to be a ``double skin hot spring'' with two types of hot onsen that have a skin-beautifying effect. During your stay, you can soak up the hot springs to your heart's content from check-in to check-out in a wide variety of hot spring baths, including a panoramic open-air bath, a cypress open-air bath, and onsen charcoal bath.

There are plenty of room types available, but we recommend staying in a room with onsen. With this type of room, you can relax and enjoy the view of the tranquil flow of the Chikugo River and the rural scenery from any room. The atmosphere of each room is different, and you can relax in a relaxing Japanese designer's space.

All the onsen baths attached to the rooms are made of Japanese cypress and are fed by natural hot springs. You can enjoy a private bath whenever you like. You'll be healed by the pleasant scent of cypress and the highly effective onsen, and have a blissful relaxing time.

``Ohana'' in Yanagawa is a traditional Japanese ryokan that is a popular tourist spot and whose entire grounds have been designated as a national scenic spot. There are various types of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and Western-style rooms, so you can choose one depending on your travel style. You can see the magnificent garden that the inn is proud of from every room, but if you are on a special trip, we recommend staying in a ``Japanese-Western style room'' where you can clearly see the garden.

When you think of Yanagawa, the specialty you want to try is the steamed eel. For dinner, you can also enjoy kaiseki cuisine using bamboo steamed rice and local seasonal ingredients. Furthermore, the breakfast, which is highly rated by word of mouth, is full of power and perfect for starting the day, including a single sheet of seaweed from the Ariake Sea, soft tofu, and mentaiko.

The Tachibana Garden is a nationally designated scenic spot. In addition to being able to tour for free for guests staying at the hotel, there are many other great attractions. At night, the Great Hall is open only to guests, and you can take your time to admire the dimly lit Shotoen Garden. It is open to guests only in the morning as well as at night, so why not spend a relaxing time looking out at the quiet garden twice in the morning and evening?

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Itoshima is blessed with rich nature, is a treasure trove of food, and is full of beautiful spots. The Japanese auberge ``Songa Ono Ichishuan'' in Itoshima is a hidden inn that is limited to two groups per day. The room is a relaxing space with a view of the ocean and bamboo forest. There is no TV in the room, so why not leave out your smartphone and enjoy a digital detox?

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Of course, you can also reserve the two baths, "Ren" and "Yuzu". "Ren" has a cypress open-air bath and an indoor bath where you can see the sea, and "Yuzu" has a rock bath with yuzu floating on it, where you can feel the sea breeze and the sound of the waves. At night, it is lit up with lights, creating an even more romantic atmosphere. If you're going on a trip with him, be sure to go into the evening hours and enjoy the mood♡

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A monthly menu that changes according to the seasons and is made with plenty of fresh seafood and vegetables that can only be enjoyed in Itoshima, which is rich in natural blessings. The dishes are made with particular attention to seasonings and water, which is something special. You can eat in your in-room dining or on the ocean view terrace, so please find your favorite place.

Wakita onsen is a hot onsen resort located about 40 minutes by car from Hakata and boasts a rich natural environment. Located in one corner is Nansuikaku, where you can receive the same warm hospitality since our founding. The inside of the building has tatami flooring, so you can go barefoot if you take off your shoes at the entrance. I love how comfortable it is.

There are many types of guest rooms, most of which have an open-air bath. Among them, the room "Sekirei" with an open-air bath is the highest rank room in the inn, and it has a capacity of 7 people, which is more than enough. The wooden deck has a cypress open-air bath, so you can enjoy onsen 24 hours a day.

In addition to the large public bath, the open-air bath "Yunozen no Sato" has 10 types of baths for both men and women, and there is even a private bath! The private bath is large enough to accommodate 8 adults, and guests can use it once for free. Monopolizing a big bathtub with him and friends is the best luxury ♩

`` Budonoki Morino Nanakusa'' is located about an hour by car from Fukuoka city and is surrounded by nature. There are only 8 separate rooms on this vast site. You can spend an elegant time in a completely private space in the forest. Why not try detoxing your mind with a relaxing stay where you can spend time in a leisurely manner that you can't easily experience in the city?

All eight guest rooms have different tastes, and you'll be excited about where you'll stay from the moment you make your reservation. All rooms are unique, from modern to resort style, and there are even romantic rooms with coveted canopies on the beds! Among them, we recommend the luxury suite cottage ``Hydrangea''. Based on the concept of an Asian resort, the open space and spacious garden terrace are the perfect luxury for a rewarding trip.

All rooms come with a jacuzzi, so you'll feel like you're abroad♪ In the cottage-type rooms, you can enjoy the jacuzzi in the open-air bath, so enjoy your bath time while feeling the fresh air. After a leisurely bath time, enjoy the cool evening breeze on the attached deck chairs and hammocks. A champagne toast afterwards.

About 50 minutes from Fukuoka city. Hotel Parence Onoya, located along the Chikugo River, is an inn where you can enjoy Harazuru onsen, which is popular for its beautiful skin. The guest rooms are divided into three types: ``Central Building,'' ``East Building,'' and ``Apartment.'' There are various rooms, so choose the type you like♪

In addition to the open-air open-air bath, indoor bath, and tatami bath, you can also enjoy the sauna. Enjoy the ``Double Beautiful Skin Hot Spring'', which combines two spring qualities, and heal your daily fatigue♪

You can enjoy luxurious meal made with delicious seasonal meal from all over Kyushu, such as Japanese black beef, local chicken, and abalone. Please take your time to enjoy it and fill your stomach and heart.

If you want to stay at ryokan, you have to go out to the suburbs for a while. Don't you think so? However, there is a hideaway ryokan in a good location, about a 5-minute walk from Nakasu Kawabata Station in the center of Hakata. The name is "Tsurezure-an".

There are only 3 guest rooms in total, and it is a lovely two-story townhouse-style room. The room filled with the scent of cedar is comfortable and you can relax as if you were at home. The rooms are well-equipped, so you can travel as if you were living there.

Take a bath while looking at the trees in the courtyard. You will be soothed by the pleasant scent of the cypress bathtub, and you will forget that you are in the center of Hakata. Soothe the tiredness of your trip and the fatigue of everyday life, and immerse yourself in a more extraordinary feeling.

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``Fukahoritei'' has only 5 rooms on a 4,000 tsubo site and is full of privacy. All guest rooms are separate and range from modern Japanese to oriental-style Japanese-Western rooms. The room has a living room, bedroom, and deck, so you can relax and feel like you're at home. Enjoy a luxurious and unique time that can only be experienced here.

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Furthermore, all rooms are luxurious with an open-air bath and an indoor bath! You can bathe in hot springs with free-flowing onsen whenever you like. onsen are thick like milky lotion and are very smooth to the touch. Immerse yourself in onsen and you'll be sure to get your mind and body ready in no time♪

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meal are served in the meal inside the main building, which has a historical feel, including beams built in the Edo period. What you can enjoy here is ``Natural Food Kaiseki'' made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients. The food is handmade without using any additives and is gentle on the body. With each bite of seasonal vegetables, your whole body will be nourished with nutrients. People who are usually busy and don't have much time to eat should definitely take their time and enjoy the food.

A special anniversary with him or a luxury trip with friends. In such a case, how about staying at a luxury ryokan? Once you step into the hall, the extraordinary world begins from there. Please enjoy the perfect situation to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.