A HOTEL FUKUOKA
Architect-designed urban residence meets concept hotel. Each room has its own distinct personality. The building looks like a stack of house-sized boxes spilling greenery over the street — intentional, considered, and quite unlike anything else in Fukuoka.
The +PENTHOUSE sauna fits up to 5 people — book it for a group
Why It Matters
NOT A HOTEL is a Japanese brand that blurs the line between holiday home ownership and hotel. Owners buy rights to specific nights per year; when they're not using their suite, it's available to regular hotel guests. The Fukuoka property is the brand's first urban outpost, and each of the 8 suites was conceptualised by a different creative team led by screenwriter and TV producer Kunikodo Koyama, with architecture by axonometric and NKS2 Architects, and interiors by A.N.D. (Ryu Kosaka).
NOT A HOTEL FUKUOKA is eight individually designed suites stacked in a 5-story building in Yakuin, a quiet residential pocket of Fukuoka where the locals eat ramen and browse independent boutiques. Each suite runs over 100 sqm and is themed around a specific lifestyle obsession — a private sauna and rooftop BBQ terrace, a Bang & Olufsen cinema room, a chef's table with dining terrace, or a semi-open-air jetted bath. The building itself is striking: staggered boxes with cascading planted terraces designed by Fukuoka-based architect Kei Sasaki (axonometric) to echo the scale of the surrounding two-story residential neighbourhood. No front desk. Check in via app.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
+ATELIER
A suite for creatives who still need to work. Private sauna, a proper dedicated study, and an outdoor workspace on the terrace. The 117 sqm indoor area has room to spread out, and the terrace is set up for outdoor working rather than just lounging.
1 Bedroom · 117.02 sqm
+BAR
Designed for hosting. A private sauna, a proper bar counter with a wine server, and a terrace make this the social suite of the building. Pour drinks, sauna, repeat. The 108 sqm interior is a full apartment-style layout with the bar setup integrated into the living space.
1 Bedroom · 108.41 sqm
+CHEF
Designed around a chef's table and dining terrace — the suite for serious eaters and hosts. At 125.7 sqm indoors plus a 29 sqm dining terrace, there's proper space to cook and serve a meal for a group. The kitchen setup is a step above a standard in-room kitchenette.
1 Bedroom · 125.7 sqm
+DESK
Work-ready and still relaxing. A private sauna, a study, and a hammock terrace make this a suite that accommodates both focus and rest without compromise. The 1 Bedroom + Study layout (129.5 sqm indoors) has the most indoor floor space of any single-level suite in the building.
1 Bedroom + Study · 129.51 sqm+DOMA
The dog suite. On the ground floor (the only ground-floor unit), it comes with a generous 49.5 sqm pet terrace. The 'doma' is a traditional Japanese earthen-floor entryway, and the room leans into that domestic warmth. At 172.66 sqm total, it is the largest footprint in the building when including the terrace. One of the few genuinely upscale dog-friendly rooms in Fukuoka.
1 Bedroom · 123.13 sqm+PENTHOUSE
The flagship. Spread across the 5th floor and rooftop, this is the biggest and most theatrical suite in the building. A fireplace-equipped outdoor living area opens onto a rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen, BBQ grill, and city-facing counter seating for quiet drinks. The private sauna fits up to 5 people and has a cold plunge and outdoor terrace for cooling down. The living room acts as a central hub connecting all spaces. Beds, sauna, bathroom, and both terraces flow into each other without dead ends.
1 Bedroom · 119.05 sqm+RETREAT
The anti-stimulation suite. Its calling card is a semi-open-air jetted bath on the terrace — essentially a hot tub under the sky. The 1 Bedroom + Study layout gives a little more breathing room. At 142 sqm total, it is designed for guests who want to do very little, very comfortably.
1 Bedroom + Study · 125.21 sqm+SOUND
A room built around sound. The Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 28 speaker system paired with an 85-inch monitor turns this suite into a private cinema and listening room. The interior is quieter and more focused than the other suites — no sauna, no wild terrace — just exceptional audio-visual fidelity in a 100+ sqm space. Good for music obsessives, film lovers, or anyone who wants to work and decompress without distractions.
1 Bedroom · 107.5 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary shared bikes available on-site for exploring Yakuin, Tenjin, and beyond. Tenjin is about 10 minutes by bike. The Yakuin neighbourhood is well-suited to cycling — flat, low-traffic residential streets.
The Yakuin neighbourhood surrounding the property is known for independent restaurants, ramen shops, small bars, and boutique stores that don't appear in travel guides. The property is designed as a local base for exploring Fukuoka actively — Itoshima coast, Hakata historic district, and the city's famous yatai street food stalls are all accessible.
Multiple suites (+PENTHOUSE, +BAR, +ATELIER, +DESK) have private saunas with cold plunge options. The +PENTHOUSE sauna accommodates up to 5 people.
The +PENTHOUSE rooftop terrace has a BBQ grill and outdoor dining setup. Guests can host private BBQ parties with views over Fukuoka.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Speed rated at 100+ Mbps.
All suites include in-unit washer/dryer.
All suites include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking tubs, bathrobes, and slippers.
All 8 suites open to furnished outdoor terraces or lanais.
All suites include a minibar stocked with some complimentary items.
All suites include full kitchens with separate dining areas and coffee/tea makers.
All 8 suites are equipped with smart home controls. Lights and all devices are managed via an in-room tablet or smart speaker — no physical switches or complex panels.
Pets accepted in the ground-floor +DOMA suite, which has a dedicated 49.5 sqm outdoor pet terrace.
Luggage storage service available.
No traditional reception. Guests must download the NOT A HOTEL app before arrival. Entry is via smart lock. Contact and concierge via app and email.
Concierge services available to assist guests during their stay.
Room service available.
Shared bikes available free of charge for guests to explore the neighbourhood and beyond.
Electric vehicle charging station on-site.
On-site private parking available at no charge.
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