The358 SORA
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forumWhat families say
Families are drawn to the seven themed Family Suites, the communal bath overlooking Hakata Bay, and the private-hire baths, which younger children can use as well. Breakfast and co-sleeping are free for children under school age, and the free loan items - crib, children's cutlery and step stool - are valued as a way to travel with minimal luggage.
Kids Facilities
Family Suites (7 themed designs)
Family Suites (7 themed designs)
Suite rooms with themed decor and play equipment inside the room itself, designed so children can spend their time playing right where they are staying.
- checkAthletic (slide, climbing wall, projector)
- checkJungle (hanging tent)
- checkGolf Circuit (toy cars to play with)
- checkGlamping (tree-house-style hideout plus a slide)
- checkAquarium (aquarium style)
- checkDinosaur (slide, for up to 6 guests)
- checkPrincess (castle-shaped slide, projector, a dress to borrow)
- •Rooms come in different sizes: Family Suite, Regular Suite and Standard
- •Only the Dinosaur theme also comes in compact Regular and Standard versions
Japanese Premium Sky Floor (Japanese-style tatami room)
Japanese Premium Sky Floor (Japanese-style tatami room)
A Japanese-style tatami room type on the upper floors. It has few steps, so children can spend time there with peace of mind.
Communal bath TENKU (10th floor)
Communal bath TENKU (10th floor)
A communal bath for staying guests only. It holds up to 48 people, has a sauna, and the open-air bath looks out over Hakata Bay and the Sea of Japan. After your bath you can unwind in the lounge space.
- •For staying guests only
- •Open from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. the next morning
- •A dry sauna at about 80-90 °C, with a cold-water bath alongside
- •Tattoos, temporary tattoo stickers, body paint and the like are not permitted
- •Children who are not yet out of diapers cannot use it
Private-hire baths HOSHI and TSUKI (10th floor)
Private-hire baths HOSHI and TSUKI (10th floor)
Two types of private bath rented by the hour, where even young children can bathe with peace of mind. HOSHI has washing stations, and TSUKI has a jacuzzi.
- •Available from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., reserved at the front desk
- •3,000 yen per hour, tax included
- •Children who are not yet out of diapers may bathe
Loan items (advance request required)
Loan items (advance request required)
Children's items for use in your room are available to borrow free of charge. Numbers are limited, so requesting in advance is recommended.
- checkCrib (free of charge)
- checkBaby futon set (free of charge)
- checkChildren's cutlery set
- checkChildren's step stool
- checkChildren's yukata (from 80 cm)
- checkBlanket
- checkDesk lamp
- checkNail clippers
- checkHumidifier
- checkAir purifier
- checkIron and ironing board
- checkGarment steamer
- •Numbers are limited; please ask when making your reservation
- •Depending on what is already lent out on the day, an item may not be available
Breakfast buffet and kids' menu
Breakfast buffet and kids' menu
A Japanese and Western buffet with more than 70 items, including the house specialty Genkainada seafood hitsumabushi. It also uses fresh vegetables and fruit from the Fukuoka Central Wholesale Market.
- •Elementary school children: 1,650 yen
- •Free for children aged 6 and under, who are under school age
- •Co-sleeping is also free for children under school age
- •Elementary school children can stay for 70% of the adult rate
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Overview
The358 SORA is an urban resort inside the Island Eye complex in Island City, Fukuoka. It offers seven themed Family Suites - Athletic, Jungle, Golf Circuit, Glamping, Aquarium, Dinosaur and Princess - along with the 10th-floor communal bath TENKU, which looks out over Hakata Bay.
An 11-story hotel inside the Island Eye shopping complex, about 1 minute by car from JR Chihaya Station and from the Island City exit on the Fukuoka City Expressway. Reception is on the top floor, the 11th, where sweeping views of Hakata Bay and an outdoor terrace are the highlights.
Baths and Onsen
The 10th floor holds the communal bath TENKU (for up to 48 people, with a sauna and an open-air bath) and the private-hire baths HOSHI and TSUKI (3,000 yen per hour each, available from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and reserved at the front desk), plus a training room and a relaxation area.
Rooms
Guest rooms include seven themed Family Suites - Athletic (slide, climbing wall and projector), Jungle (hanging tent), Golf Circuit (toy cars), Glamping (a tree-house-style hideout with a slide), Aquarium, Dinosaur (slide, for up to 6 guests) and Princess (castle-shaped slide, projector and a dress to borrow). The lineup also covers Japanese Premium (a Japanese-style tatami room with few steps), Sky Suite, Sky Twin and more.
Baby and Kids' Services
Loan items such as a crib, baby futon, children's cutlery and a children's step stool are free of charge, with an advance request required. Co-sleeping is free of charge for children who have not yet started elementary school, and there is no breakfast charge for children aged 6 and under. Elementary school children pay 1,650 yen for breakfast and can stay for 70% of the adult rate.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 6-6-5 Kashiiteriha, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 813-0017 |
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| directions_carAccess | A free shuttle bus runs between Chihaya Station and Island Eye, the shopping complex adjoining the hotel. About 1 minute by car from the Island City exit on the Fukuoka City Expressway. |
| local_parkingParking | Guests can use the parking at the Island Eye facility. Standard vehicles park free of charge; large vehicles are 3,850 yen. |
| callPhone | +81-92-665-1616 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.the358.com/sora/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is The358 SORA best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does The358 SORA have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at The358 SORA?
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Parking: Guests can use the parking at the Island Eye facility. Standard vehicles park free of charge; large vehicles are 3,850 yen.
How do you get to The358 SORA?
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A free shuttle bus runs between Chihaya Station and Island Eye, the shopping complex adjoining the hotel. About 1 minute by car from the Island City exit on the Fukuoka City Expressway.
Can our young child co-sleep with us, and is there a charge?
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Children under school age can co-sleep free of charge. Co-sleeping for children of elementary school age and older is generally not permitted.
How much is breakfast for children?
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Elementary school children pay 1,650 yen, and there is no breakfast charge for children aged 6 and under, who are under school age.
Can we borrow a yukata for our child?
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Some are available in four sizes (80 to 90 cm, 90 to 110 cm, 110 to 130 cm, and 130 cm and up), but numbers are limited, so depending on what is already lent out on the day it may not be possible to provide one.
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