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
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
We had a memorable stay in Fukuoka and the hotel experience plays a large part in it. The rooms are modern, big and clean. The hotel is a 5 minute walk to Hakata station. Convenient location and at the same time quiet neighbourhood. There is a coffee shop beside the hotel. Our rooms come with a lounge ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Room was incredible clean, modern, and surprisingly spacious for Japan. The location of the hotel is super convenient. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
객실 좋아요 직원 친절하고 위치도 좋고
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
Nice room, location, and spa
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Tokyu Stay Fukuoka Tenjin
stayed one night here and it was perfectly adequate. we were upgraded to a larger room on the top floor, it was spacious but the toilet seat wasn't clean. appreciated the in-room laundry facilities though. breakfast was included and it was quite good, it also starts at 6:30am which was convenient ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Tokyu Stay Hakata
Good location , acc
Reviewed on 28 Jan 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.
