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 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.
Top hotels in Sawara Ward
Fukuoka Prince Hotel Momochihama
Clean, ocean view rooms. Limited amenities. No bathrobes.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
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Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka
Did not meet high ratings for this hotel. Small room, no complimentary coffee. Could not use free lounge until 2pm
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Breakfast not offered in hotel but in restaurant 2 floors below the Lobby. Quality of food on offer 3 stars or below. We paid over $330 per night for a small room, old furniture, old carpets and mattresses on beds almost as hard as lying on bricks. This hotel in NO WAY deserves a 9.4 rating. We were ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
Great location. It would have been nice if they offered more coffee in the room.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Plaza Hotel Premier
We had a pleasant stay at Plaza Hotel Premier Fukuoka. The room was the usual compact size for a Japanese hotel, but the central location was excellent — perfect for exploring the city.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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 Yusentei Park and Nishijin Shopping District 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.
