Sawara Ward Travel Guide
Fukuoka
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Popular places to visit
Momochi Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Momochi Beach during your travels in Fukuoka? Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Fukuoka Tower
You can learn about the history of Fukuoka with a trip to Fukuoka Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Fukuoka City Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Fukuoka City Museum during your travels in Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Momochi Seaside Park
Explore the great outdoors at Momochi Seaside Park, a lovely green space in Fukuoka. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Canal City Hakata
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Canal City Hakata, a popular shopping spot in Fukuoka. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Port of Hakata
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Port of Hakata during your travels in Fukuoka. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.
Top hotels in Sawara Ward
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Reception processed our separate bookings so we didn’t have to re check in. Location is key, stones throw away from Hakata station and leisurely 10 min walk to canal city mall,
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Friendly front desk staff. Great house keeping team.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Staff are polite and accomodating. Rooms are clean
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Very clean and comfortable room. Public bath also very nice.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel New Otani Hakata
Hotel is a little dated but the staff were outstanding. Beds are definitely on the hard side even for Japan standards but they accommodated and actually switched out my mattress when I was out. Breakfast buffet had lots of good quality options. Location is great.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Tokyu Stay Hakata
Clean room and helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sawara Ward
Jonan Ward
Check out the parks while you're in Jonan Ward. Hop on the metro at Fukudai-mae Station and Nanakuma Station to see top sights like Yusentei Park and Aburayama Shimin no Mori.
Matsuyama
Matsuyama might not have many top sights, but Nishijin Shopping District and Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Minami Ward
You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Minami Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Sarayama Central Park or Haniyasu Shrine.
Chuo Ward
Chuo Ward is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Akasaka Station or Sakurazaka Station to explore sights like Maizuru Park.
Momochihama
While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuoka Tower and Fukuoka City Museum.
Yakuin
Be sure to check out the restaurants and gardens while you're strolling through Yakuin, and hop on the metro at Yakuin-odori Station to see more of the surrounding area.
