AO Dazaifu

It’s very close to JR Futsukaichi Station, so you can walk there even with luggage such as a suitcase. A flashy sign that looks like an imitation of Thomas is the landmark. The staff member who assisted us at check-in was also a foreigner, and was very polite. The Room feels like a studio apartment. There is a shoe cabinet, a washing machine, and the toilet is separate; the bathroom is a unit bath. Everything was very clean and well maintained. The closet is also large. There’s a refrigerator, microwave, gas stove, and sink, so you can cook if you want. Detergent for both laundry and dishwashing is provided—please feel free to use it. The bed is a queen-size low bed. The mattress was as soft as a waterbed; if you like soft mattresses it’s great, but if you prefer something firmer it might hurt your lower back. There are mirrors in the bathroom or on the closet—two full-length mirrors—so when doing your hair or makeup (especially using a hair iron), there wasn’t an outlet nearby and there was no extension cord, which made it a bit difficult to style my hair right at the limit of the cord length. An outlet near the mirror would be convenient (though outlets near water may be unsafe). It’s inexpensive, clean, and convenient with a convenience store nearby. I’d like to stay again.

We stayed as a family of five this time. Since check-in was after 5:00 PM, we were given clear instructions in advance on how to check in. The Room was clean and spacious! We had a relaxing time as a family of five. Each person had their own bed, there was a dining table, and we could enjoy breakfast at our own pace. The bathroom area was spacious, with separate toilet and bath facilities, which was very convenient. The towels were incredibly soft and comfortable! If I may suggest one thing, it would be nice to have a hair comb (laughs). The refrigerator had complimentary water inside, and the freezer included an ice tray so we could make ice for our water bottles the next day. When we visit Fukuoka again for travel, we will definitely stay at AO Dazaifu! Thank you very much!