TABIGOYA LIFE&TRIP HAKATA GION opens on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Gion-machi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. It is the third property of the "TABIGOYA LIFE&TRIP" hotel brand, whose concept is travel that feels like everyday living. The 6-room hotel was created by converting part of an existing rental apartment building into guest accommodations, and every room has a mini kitchen and a drum-style washer-dryer. It is designed for stays ranging from sightseeing to multi-night trips and remote work.
The hotel stands near Kushida Shrine, in a neighborhood where the culture of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival lives on.
Location and Access
- 1-minute walk from Kushida Shrine-mae Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line
- 5-minute walk from Gion Station on the Airport Line
- 3-minute walk from Canal City Hakata
- 9-minute walk from JR Hakata Station, close enough that walking is easier than taking the subway one stop, which makes the hotel convenient for business trips and travel by Shinkansen
- 1 subway stop from Tenjin-Minami Station
The location works as a base for both sightseeing and business trips.
Rooms
There are two room types, each sleeping 2 guests.
| Room Type | Size | Bed | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Single Room | 24 m² | 2 single beds | 2 guests |
| Superior Double Room | 25 m² | 1 double bed | 2 guests |
Rising construction costs and labor shortages have made building new hotels difficult. This property was planned to make good use of an existing building and to respond to growing demand for medium- and long-term stays. It draws on the know-how in converting residences that was gained at the brand's second property, TABIGOYA LIFE&TRIP TENJIN PARKSIDE. The building's structure and floor plan were kept, demolition was kept to a minimum, and the interiors and equipment were renewed.
Dark-toned wood-grain walls are paired with natural wood furniture, and art panels inspired by Hakata-ori (Hakata weave) decorate the rooms. The result keeps the calm of the space's past as a residence while combining hotel comfort with a homelike feel.
Work Desk and Mini Kitchen
Every room has a spacious work desk, for a rest between sightseeing stops or for remote work during a longer stay.
Every room also has a mini kitchen with an induction (IH) stove, along with a refrigerator and a microwave, so guests can cook for themselves.
ReFa Beauty Items
The bathroom is fitted with a ReFa showerhead, and the rooms are equipped with a ReFa hair dryer, offering a salon-like beauty experience during the stay.
Room Amenities
- Mini kitchen (induction stove)
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Electric kettle
- Drum-style washer-dryer
- ReFa showerhead and hair dryer
- TV
- Work desk
- Bathroom with a bathtub
- Toilet with a warm-water bidet seat (bath and toilet are separate)
- Wi-Fi
About the TABIGOYA LIFE&TRIP Brand
The brand's message is "Live as you travel, and travel as you live." TABIGOYA (旅小屋) is an inn where the excitement of travel and the reassurance of everyday life coexist. It offers a stay somewhere between travel and living, combining the comfort of a hotel with the freedom of a home. Guests can enjoy both exploring the city on foot and everyday cooking and laundry, at their own pace.
The brand's locations in Fukuoka are:
- Fukuoka Hakata Station East: TABIGOYA LIFE&TRIP HAKATA EAST (existing)
- Fukuoka Maizuru: TABIGOYA LIFE&TRIP TENJIN PARKSIDE (existing)
- Fukuoka Gion-machi: TABIGOYA LIFE&TRIP HAKATA GION (new, opening November 12, 2026)
Hotel Overview
- Hotel Name: TABIGOYA LIFE&TRIP HAKATA GION
- Address: 6-18 Gion-machi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
- Access: 1-minute walk from Kushida Shrine-mae Station (Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line), 5-minute walk from Gion Station (Airport Line), 9-minute walk from JR Hakata Station
- Opening Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Room Types: Twin Single Room (24 m², 2 single beds, up to 2 guests) / Superior Double Room (25 m², 1 double bed, up to 2 guests)
- Check-In / Check-Out: 3:00 PM (last check-in 12:00 AM) / 10:00 AM
- Parking: None (please use a nearby coin parking lot)
- Booking: Opening plans will be released in sequence on the official website, Rakuten Travel, Jalan, Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, and Airbnb
- Official Website: https://www.nextstay.co.jp/tabigoya-hakata-gion/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabigoya_life_and_trip/
