Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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
Japan’s tallest seaside tower has a slick observation deck where you can take in 360-degree views of the city or make a romantic visit to the Lover’s Sanctuary.
Activities
Our pick of the best Nishi Ward Hotel Deals
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Excellent location, just right across Hakata station and close to amenities like lawson, 711 and family mart. The rooms are decent size. The staff are nice and helpful. We didn’t get to try their breakfast because it seemed to be always busy. One less star because my dad had a medical emergency and ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
쇼핑 및 관광 목적으로 훌륭한 위치 입니다. 약간 오래되긴했지만 잘 관리되고 있는 호텔 입니다. 부족한 부분은 TV가 작고 유투브와 넷플릭스 등을 볼 수 없는 점 입니다.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Pleasant stay. Convenient to the Hakata Station and the airport.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Great location and lovely team - very much enjoyed our brief stay with Blossom Hakata! Also recommend the hotel’s Bar Nine to any travellers - delicious sake and a great cocktail menu!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Nakasu Kawabata
Stayed here twice with a cycling group. The staff were very helpful and friendly, assisting us with the storage of our bike boxes in-between stays. Facilities are basic but represent great value for money. Good location and parking available onsite.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward
Momochihama
While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuoka Tower and Fukuoka City Museum.
Higashi Ward
Higashi Ward is well liked for its beaches and coffee shops. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Island City Central Park and Uminonakamichi Seaside Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hakozaki-kyudaimae Station or Hakozaki-miyamae Station to get around.
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 Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
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.
Tenjin
Unique features of Tenjin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Solaria Plaza or Yatai while you're exploring the area.
Susakimachi
Susakimachi is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Canal City Hakata and Marine Messe Fukuoka if you have time to explore the area.
