Fukuoka bills itself as the gateway to southern Japan. Divided in two by the Naka river, the city is also known as Hakata. As the hotel is located on the east of the river nearby the downtown and in the Canal City Fukuoka, the hotel is a very good base to explore the city and surrounding areas. Plenty of restaurants, shopping and entertainment areas.(1010yy) The hotel is a 13-storey very modern building and has a unique wave shape.