One of the things that I have to do as a guide is to recommend places of interest, whether they be attractions, restaurants and of course accommodations. It is very hard to do this if you have not visited these locations and experienced them for yourself.
I have stayed in Ritz Carlton hotels around the world but when the Fukuoka Ritz Carlton opened in June 2023 it was absolutely on my wish list of places to stay. However one of the customs and standards of practise in Japan is that anything new always commands a higher price and a certain level of attention above and beyond what is expected in the west.
As a result yours truly had to wait approx. a year to enjoy the fruits of ones labors and at the same time feel comfortable partaking in a stay that is on average way above the normal circumstances of pricing.
May I say that the stay was incredible. I know now why so many friends, associates and customers of Tour Nagasaki had complimented the Ritz Carlton Fukuoka to such a high standard. The check in, the rooms, the ambience, the interior design, the gourmet experiences, the views, the hospitality, the facilities and the spacious rooms just keeps making this stay better and better.
I will recommend this hotel from now on in a heart beat especially for Marriott Bonvoy members and those who want to experience 5 star exquisite luxury and comfort in downtown Fukuoka City.
Check out the Fukuoka Ritz Carlton on this map below:
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Lobby
Elevator Entrance
My room
Bathroom
Very spacious
Incredible views
Huge beds
Ritz Carlton robe
Tea anyone
Champagne on ice
Japanese asthetics
Japanese artistic
Entrance
I will be back
The building
Restaurant at night
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Approximately 20 years ago, a group of people came up with an amazing idea, that some might’ve thought was basically crazy, however, history has paid dividends with an amazing result. Takeo city in Saga prefecture in order to put itself on the map and promote a region of Japan that most Japanese people don’t get to let alone international tourists decided in their wisdom to build a library with a Starbucks and a Tsutaya bookstore and to promote locally manufactured products from artisan’s within the region.
There hasn’t been just one person who can be attributed to this successful idea, but basically a collaboration of many instrumental artists designers and architects were involved in the project from go to wow, the architecture is unique, the design is sleek, the products and services are used extensively by locals and travelers alike, in other words it’s been a win-win situation for everybody involved.
I have been bringing customers here for many many years now and there hasn’t been anyone who hasn’t been impressed by this concept of community spirit and all interested parties working together for the benefits of the local community It’s also interesting to see all the cars in the parking lot that come from afar, including Tokyo and Osaka may I add. Even today with the building slightly aging, it still has a tremendous pull for the average person to enjoy.
You don’t have to be an architect or a designer to appreciate how beautiful and aesthetic this building really is, 20 years later and well over 10 million visitors is testament to how good things still work for years and years after their implementation into the community.
Please check out the Takeo City Library on this map below:
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Its on the map now
View from the 2nd floor
Lots to see
The tree comes out at Xmas
Always full of people
Interior is impressive
Starbucks line is always long
Many local products to purchase
So pleasing to the eye
Please click on these videos below to see more of the Takeo City Library:
