Hakata Ward Travel Guide
Fukuoka
Visit Hakata Ward
Popular places to visit
Canal City Hakata
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Canal City Hakata, a popular shopping spot in Fukuoka. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Marine Messe Fukuoka
Catch an event at Marine Messe Fukuoka during your trip to Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kushida Shrine
You can learn about the history of Fukuoka when you stop by Kushida Shrine. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Sumiyoshi Shrine
After visiting Sumiyoshi Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kawabatadori Shopping Street
During your trip to Fukuoka, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Kawabatadori Shopping Street. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Tochoji Temple
After visiting Tochoji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Hakata Ward
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Clean room Friendly staff Automated check-in/out Close proximity to Hakata Station hence its popularity Best is next door to Ichiran Ramen and Welcia (easy to get cheap drinking water and snacks)
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Nice and clean room A short walk from Hakata Station With Starbucks downstairs and Lawson just around the corner so easy to get coffee/breakfast and drinking water and snacks. Staff is friendly and accomdating. Only (minor) gripe is no hook to hang clothes and towels inside/outside shower room
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Location is good and surrounding area is nice.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Nakasu
Good and clean but small rooms
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Nakasu Kawabata
Courteous staff, as is always the case in Japan. Had to get this room on the fly as there was a snafu with another hotel I booked. I was able to find an available room. The hotel was perfect for my needs. Clean, centrally located in Fukuoka, laundry room, gym, and well worth what I paid.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hakata Ward
Hakataekihigashi
While Hakataekihigashi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Canal City Hakata and Amu Plaza Hakata.
Hakata Ekimae
Hakata Ekimae is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal City Hakata and Amu Plaza Hakata.
Sumiyoshi
While visiting Sumiyoshi, you might make a stop by sights like Canal City Hakata and Rakusuien Gardens.
Gionmachi
If you're spending time in Gionmachi, check out sights like Canal City Hakata or Hakata Old Town and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kushida Shrine Station or Gion Station.
Nakasu
Get to know Nakasu by checking out its shopping, river views and restaurants. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Canal City Hakata or Kawabatadori Shopping Street during your time in the area.
Nishinakasu
While visiting Nishinakasu, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuhaku Deai Bridge and Former Prefectural Hall & Official Guest House.
