Yakuin Travel Guide
Fukuoka
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 culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka
Catch an event at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka during your trip to Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Dazaifu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Kyushu University
Explore the campus of Kyushu University during your travels in Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Yakuin
Grand Base Yakuin Odori
Location was very good since it is near a subway station. The unit is smaller than it seems in the picture.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Highly recommended
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Convenience
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Spacious and clean rooms in a beautifully designed hotel, perfect for books lover but probably not for international guest who do not read Japanese. Receptionist not as eloquent in English and did not know about any “Expedia VIP access” such as free parking only until we explained. No service beverage ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
スタッフたちは皆私に親切で、特に最後の見送りをしてくれるベルボーイ職員とタクシーまで捕まえてくれて、次のホテルの行き先住所をタクシー運転手に知らせてくれる職員の姉がとても印象的だった。 毎年訪れるが、いつも良い思い出を作ってくれるホテルだ。
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
Wonderful staff! Great location! Very well maintained and clean.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yakuin
Daimyō
While you're in Daimyō, take in top sights like Solaria Plaza and jump on the metro at Akasaka Station to see more of the city.
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.
Tenjin
Unique features of Tenjin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Solaria Plaza or Yatai while you're exploring the area.
Nishinakasu
While visiting Nishinakasu, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuhaku Deai Bridge and Former Prefectural Hall & Official Guest House.
Sumiyoshi
While visiting Sumiyoshi, you might make a stop by sights like Canal City Hakata and Rakusuien Gardens.
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.
