Gionmachi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gionmachi
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
Cheer on the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, one of Japan’s most beloved and successful baseball teams, in a hyper-modern stadium.
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.
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.
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 walkable 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.
Activities
teamLab Forest Fukuoka an Immersive Art Experience Ticket
Fukuoka Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Nyoirinji Temple Beppu Hells and Yufuin Day Tour from Fukuoka
Our pick of the best Gionmachi Hotel Deals
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hakata - Gion
Amazing room. Short walk to all the restaurants and shopping. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
APA Hotel Hakata Gion Ekimae
There is a subway station right in front of the hotel, it is also 5 mins walk from Hakata station where you can do lots of shopping there. Hotel is clean and room size is okay for Japan's standard. The only down side is taxi service for the day we checked out. Hotel does not provide taxi calling ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Dormy Inn Premium Hakata Canal City Mae Natural Hot Spring
Nice hit spring, semi-outdoor, excellent breakfast with a local flavour, quiet. There are parking options nearby (hotel parking lift is complicated to use)
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Ladies working in the lobby were very sweet and went out of the way to help
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Right next to Hakata station, its harder to get more convenient.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gionmachi
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.
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 Port of Hakata 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.
Sumiyoshi
While visiting Sumiyoshi, you might make a stop by sights like Canal City Hakata and Rakusuien Gardens.
Susakimachi
Susakimachi is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Port of Hakata and Canal City Hakata if you have time to explore the area.
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 Marine Messe Fukuoka.
