The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka

This luxury hotel is housed in the main tower of Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City, an urban lifestyle complex. The design of the hotel is sleek and modern, and embraces the traditional local arts of woven bamboo and Hakata-ori silks. Guest rooms are located on the 19th to 23rd floors, and offer a calm color palette of blue and natural wood. Bathrooms feature double vanities, as well as a separate bathtub and shower.

The hotel’s four restaurants and two bars showcase local ingredients, flavors, and traditions. Savor kaiseki, sushi, and teppanyaki at Genjyu, or head to Viridis for creative farm-to-table Western cuisine. Bay offers chargrilled dishes, tapas, and innovative cocktails along with DJ sets.

Head to the 24th floor to workout as well as relax. The expansive fitness center is stocked with Technogym equipment as well as free weights and cardio machines. Enjoy laps in the indoor pool, or check into the spa for a soothing massage, body wrap, or facial.

Guests can learn about the ancient weaving tradition of Hakata-ori by creating a goshuincho notebook, used to collect stamps from shrines and temples. Be sure to sample the city’s numerous yatai street food stalls and try the local speciality tonkotsu, a fine-noodle ramen. Don’t miss Shofukuji, the first Zen temple constructed in Japan.