{"id":154459,"date":"2023-06-22T16:43:21","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T07:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=news&p=154459&lang=en"},"modified":"2023-06-22T16:43:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T07:43:21","slug":"five-star-ritz-carlton-debuts-in-fukuoka-eyes-affluent-tourists","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/news\/five-star-ritz-carlton-debuts-in-fukuoka-eyes-affluent-tourists\/","title":{"rendered":"Five-Star Ritz-Carlton Debuts in Fukuoka, Eyes Affluent Tourists"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ritz-Carlton, an international luxury hotel chain, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Fukuoka City, Japan. There is a growing interest in how this five-star-rated hotel brand’s debut might attract new tourists, including affluent ones, and possibly lead to the hosting of international conferences.<\/p>\n

The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka opened on June 21st and is located within the recently completed Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City commercial complex, occupying floors 18 to 24. A grand opening ceremony was held on the same day, featuring a ribbon-cutting event attended by key stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The hotel offers 167 rooms, with decor featuring Hakata-ori and Kokura-ori weavings, traditional local textile arts. From the rooms, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of Hakata Bay and an expansive vista of Fukuoka City from an indoor pool set against a floor-to-ceiling window. Moreover, the lobby floor on the 18th level houses a restaurant, bar, and cafe. The Japanese restaurant serves dishes crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from Kyushu, including Kuroge Wagyu beef from Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture, and seafood from the Genkai Sea.<\/p>\n

Room rates start from 100,000 yen per night, while the top-tier suite is available from 2.5 million yen per night. The hotel’s entry into the city is expected to not only draw affluent tourists but also potentially position Fukuoka as a more appealing destination for international conferences. Source: <\/strong>NHK<\/a><\/p>\n

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