【The Only Hotel Connected to Tenjin Chikagai】Fukuoka Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel

Post date: 2025-08-19 | Categories: Japan Travel

Tenjin is Fukuoka’s most popular shopping area, home to all the major department stores, most of which are linked by the Tenjin Chikagai. Whether it’s raining or scorching hot, you can comfortably shop here in any weather. For those who love shopping and bustling surroundings, staying in Tenjin is ideal. However, most hotels in Tenjin are located farther from the underground mall, making their locations less convenient. The only exception is the Fukuoka Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel, which sits right in the heart of Tenjin and is directly connected to Tenjin Chikagai.

The Only Hotel Connected to Tenjin Chikagai: A Review of Fukuoka Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel

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Hotel Name: Fukuoka Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel (Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel / ソラリア西鉄ホテル)
Check-in Date: September 2016

Duration of Stay: 2 nights

Room Type: Deluxe Double Room

Cost: Average 23,220 JPY / night

Booking Channel: Rakuten Travel

Hotel Website: https://nnr-h.com/solaria/fukuoka/

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1. Location of Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel

Solaria Plaza is one of the main shopping centers in Tenjin, located at the heart of the district. The Fukuoka Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel is situated above Solaria Plaza.

Exterior of Solaria Plaza, with floors 10 to 16 housing the Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel.

Kego Park, located next to Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel, is a large public square.

Watanabe-dori is the main road in Tenjin, with heavy traffic. However, Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel is not directly adjacent to it; it is separated by Fukuoka Mitsukoshi, so noise from the busy road is not an issue.

Map showing the location of Fukuoka Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel

View the location of Fukuoka Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel on a larger map

The basement of Watanabe-dori is Tenjin Chikagai, and the basements of most buildings along the road are connected to it, including Solaria Plaza.

Diagram showing the connection between Solaria Plaza and Tenjin Chikagai

To reach Tenjin Chikagai from Solaria Plaza, take the escalator down two floors from the ground level and follow the signs.

Tenjin Chikagai

2. Transportation Around Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel is located midway between Tenjin Station (Fukuoka Subway Airport Line) and Tenjin-Minami Station (Nanakuma Line), both about a 4-5 minute walk away. Both stations are connected to Tenjin Chikagai, making the walk convenient. Additionally, Fukuoka Mitsukoshi, next to Solaria Plaza, is the terminal for Nishitetsu Railway and the Nishitetsu Tenjin Highway Bus Terminal, making it the most convenient option for traveling to places like Dazaifu.

To travel between Fukuoka Airport and Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel, you can take the subway or a bus. Although Tenjin Station is a bit farther from the hotel, the subway is recommended because the bus to the airport makes multiple stops and takes longer.

Tenjin Station on the Fukuoka Subway Airport Line

Initially unaware of the drawbacks of taking the bus to Fukuoka Airport, we assumed the bus terminal next to Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel would be more convenient. However, while Solaria Plaza and Fukuoka Mitsukoshi are connected on every floor, the differing floor heights mean there are steps between them, which can be inconvenient with large luggage. To reach the highway bus terminal on the third floor of Mitsukoshi, it’s best to go to the ground floor first and take the elevator.

Nishitetsu Tenjin Highway Bus Terminal

Bus tickets can be purchased at self-service machines or the counter. Show your passport at the counter for a discount on tickets to Fukuoka Airport.

Buses to Fukuoka Airport depart from boarding area 1.

I had assumed the airport bus would be a large coach with luggage compartments, but it turned out to be a regular city bus with no dedicated space for luggage, which was quite inconvenient. Additionally, the “airport bus” is essentially a city bus that makes multiple stops before reaching the airport.

Interior of the Fukuoka Airport Bus

Whether taking the subway or bus, you’ll need to transfer to a free shuttle bus at Fukuoka Airport’s Domestic Terminal (next to the subway station) to reach the International Terminal.

3. Facilities and Environment of Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel

The lobby of Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel is located on the 6th floor of Solaria Plaza. Dedicated elevators from the ground floor of the mall take guests directly to the lobby and guest floors.

The hotel lobby occupies only a small portion of the 6th floor; the rest is part of the mall, so there’s also an entrance to the mall from the lobby.

Lobby of Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel

Guest Floors of Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel

4. Rooms at Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel is one of the older hotels in Fukuoka, so its room design and decor may not be as trendy, but it is well-maintained and doesn’t feel outdated. One advantage of older hotels is that the rooms tend to be more spacious, so if you dislike small rooms, Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel will definitely meet your expectations.

Room Entrance

We stayed in a Deluxe Double Room, which measures 28 square meters.

King Size Bed

The room also has space for a sofa and a small table.

The rooms at Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel are arranged in a rectangular layout, with some facing south towards Keiko Park and others facing north towards the sea.

Our Deluxe Double Room faced south towards Keiko Park, offering a more open view.

Rooms facing north offer views like this, though lower floors may be obstructed by nearby buildings.

Bathroom

Room Amenities

Room key card: You’ll need to tap it to access your floor in the elevator.

Remote control for room lighting

Rooms at Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel come with free WiFi, and the password can be found on the TV.

The WiFi speed is decent, usually around 10Mbps.

5. Summary of Stay at Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel

The prime location is the biggest advantage of Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel. As the only hotel located in the heart of Tenjin’s shopping district and directly connected to Tenjin Chikagai (Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall), this is a feature no other hotel can match. Additionally, Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel is quite convenient in terms of transportation. While it’s a few minutes away from the subway station, the distance isn’t far. However, perhaps due to this unique advantage, the hotel’s prices are relatively high. But for those who love bustling environments and shopping, it’s likely still worth it.

If you’re interested in booking Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel in Fukuoka, here’s some booking information:

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