Hotel Forza Hakataeki Chikushi-Guchi II Review: Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan

Hotel Forza Hakataeki Chikushi-Guchi II Review: Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan

I booked this Hakata hotel in a rush for a last-minute summer trip to Fukuoka, and thankfully it turned out to be a great choice. If you want a clean, compact, well-located stay near Hakata Station with thoughtful amenities, this one is worth a look.

Ooyama Motsunabe Review: KITTE Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan

Ooyama Motsunabe Review: KITTE Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan

This was my very first meal in Fukuoka, and I went straight for one of the city’s most famous specialties: motsunabe at Ooyama in KITTE Hakata. From the horse sashimi platter to the rich, bubbling hot pot, it was a satisfying first taste of Fukuoka—especially with zero wait at 3:30 p.m.