VIA INN Hakataguchi Ekimae JR-West Group (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is VIA INN Hakataguchi Ekimae JR-West Group?
What makes it 62% Kids-Friendly: Kids welcomed; preschoolers eat breakfast free; twin rooms fit two children; Canal City fountain & Anpanman Museum reachable on foot; lack of extra beds, pool or play zones reduces ease for larger families.
Good match for:
- Transit and Business Travelers: An 8-minute walk to Hakata Station makes quick connections via JR lines and Shinkansen.
- Budget-Savvy Solo Explorers: Affordable rooms with free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and pay-as-you-go breakfast options.
Things to keep in mind:
- Luxury Amenity Seekers: No pool or spa facilities limit resort-style relaxation.
- Those Needing Spacious Suites: Room sizes from 13–21 m² may feel tight for unpacking large luggage.
What is so special about VIA INN Hakataguchi Ekimae JR-West Group for with kids?
- 13–21 m² air-conditioned rooms with deep-soak bathtubs
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi and 24/7 front desk service
- Walkable to Hakata Station, Tochoji Temple, and Canal City
- Onsite paid parking, breakfast, laundry, and in-room massages
- Luggage storage and wake-up calls included
Transport & Nearby Access
Hakata Station: 610 m (8 min walk)
JR hub with Shinkansen and local lines.
Gion Station: 530 m (7 min walk)
Subway access on the Kuko Line.
Fukuoka Airport: 4.3 km (14 min drive)
Domestic and international flights; taxi ride to hotel.
Kids-Friendly Activities around VIA INN Hakataguchi Ekimae JR-West Group
Tochoji Temple: 500 m (7 min walk)
See the 10 m bronze Buddha in this 8th-century Buddhist temple.
Tip: Arrive before 9 AM to enjoy it without crowds.
Kushida Shrine: 620 m (8 min walk)
Visit this historic Shinto shrine famous for its float museum.
Tip: Stop by during the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in July.
Canal City Opa: 490 m (6 min walk)
Stroll through the shopping mall and watch the free canal fountain show.
Tip: Catch the fountain display every hour on the hour.
Kids-Friendly Hotel Facilities
Free facilities in VIA INN Hakataguchi Ekimae JR-West Group:
High-speed Wi-Fi:
Complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel.
Luggage storage:
Store your bags at no extra cost before check-in or after check-out.
24-hour front desk:
Get assistance any time of day or night.
Wake-up call:
Schedule a free wake-up service.
Paid or on request with possible fees:
Self parking:
Onsite parking available for a fee.
Breakfast:
Set-menu breakfast (Japanese or Western) for JPY 1,300 per adult.
Laundry and dry cleaning:
On-site laundry and dry-cleaning services at additional charge.
In-room massages:
Arrange private in-room massages via the front desk (fee applies).
Make the Most of Your Stay
- Book the single room: Reserve Single Room A for a compact 13 m² space with a deep-soak bathtub.
- Use Hakata Station: Walk 610 m (8 min) to Hakata Station for JR lines and Shinkansen connections.
- Explore early: Visit Tochoji Temple or Kushida Shrine before 9 AM to beat the crowds.
Reviews of VIA INN Hakataguchi Ekimae JR-West Group
robert wood
Great place to catch a train and visit local sites. Many restaurants and stores in the area. Safe to walk at night. Very clean with good WIFI. Hakata Station has super mall.
D DD
I was impressed with the hotel. Simple, automated, very very clean, thoughtful (it had everything I needed) - not sure other Japan hotels are like this but it has air purifier, fabric refresher spray, sleep clothes in the room. toiletries on the ground floor, clothes press on every floor. And I think free luggage area to leave it for the day maximum. It has automated check in - very convenient al...
Nicky Ng
The rooms was quite small but expected being in Japan and a city. Service doesn't fail to make you feel like royalty as per any other hotels we visited in this country. Great location near the JR station, malls, eateries and restaurants too. Hotel does have paid carpark with limited lots.
Robert Chew
all the 2 star hotels in japan are really the same. those nearest to train stations typically just gives u enough space to sleep in and open a suitcase. and depending on how far ahead u book, it can get expensive and solely for the reason of location. in anycase, its reasonably ok, the size and standard is within expectations.
K M
This Via Inn hotel is getting rated as a 4 primarily due to the location of it being a 5 star spot for its proximity to Hakata Station and all of the shopping that comes with it (at the station, Kitte Mall and another I forgot the name of). The rooms are small but the price more than makes up for it. We were only there for two nights so it was manageable with our luggage. If you're looking for a...
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Address: 2-chōme-17-11 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0011, Japan
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How to get to VIA INN Hakataguchi Ekimae JR-West Group:
Take a taxi from Fukuoka Airport to the hotel (about 14 min drive).
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