Sawara Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fukuoka Tower featuring interior views
Sawara Ward
Fukuoka Tower featuring a city and night scenes
Fukuoka Tower featuring a city
Fukuoka Tower showing a city and night scenes

Popular places to visit

Momochi Beach

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.

Momochi Beach
Fukuoka Tower featuring a city

Fukuoka Tower

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Fukuoka Tower
Fukuoka City Museum

Fukuoka City Museum

4.5/5(2 reviews)

See Japan’s legendary Gold Seal in this museum that celebrates the multicultural heritage and indigenous life of the people of Fukuoka, Japan’s gateway to Asia for thousands of year

Fukuoka City Museum
Momochi Seaside Park

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.

Momochi Seaside Park
Robosquare

Robosquare

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Robosquare during your travels in Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Robosquare

Nishijin Shopping District

4.5/5(3 reviews)

During your visit to Fukuoka, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Nishijin Shopping District. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Nishijin Shopping District

Activities

Fukuoka Tower

Fukuoka Tower E-Ticket, Japan

NZ$14
per adult
Fukuoka Tower E-Ticket, Japan
Private Fukuoka Bar Hopping and Food Tour

Private Fukuoka Bar Hopping and Food Tour

NZ$241
per adult
Private Fukuoka Bar Hopping and Food Tour
Historic Fukuoka: Castles, Shrines & Canal City Walk

Historic Fukuoka: Castles, Shrines & Canal City Walk

NZ$1,026
per adult
Historic Fukuoka: Castles, Shrines & Canal City Walk
Enjoying Nagasaki as a small and private group.

Tour Nagasaki or Fukuoka in Privacy and Comfort.

NZ$1,143
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Tour Nagasaki or Fukuoka in Privacy and Comfort.
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
From Fukuoka/Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima 1-Day Bus Tour

Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket

NZ$471
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket
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Our pick of the best Sawara Ward Hotel Deals

THE BASICS FUKUOKA
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
4 out of 5
2-14-1, Hakataeki Higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$166 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$166
30 June - 1 July
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,706 reviews)
"Hair was found in bath tub when we arrived."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
3 out of 5
1-2-20 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing location for a great price!"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

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Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin
Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin
3 out of 5
3-chome-3-14 Tenjin, Cho, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is NZ$113 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$113
6 July - 7 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)
"Very convenient, clean room, comfortable bed, helpful staff"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata
4 out of 5
1-17-6 Hakataekimae Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$182 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$182
30 June - 1 July
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"The bathroom and room amenities were fine. The room was small but manageable. Tech and television connections were efficient. It was rainy however and the hotel had inadequate quantities of umbrellas for fuests. The convenience store sold umbrellas but at 2x the price of other convenience stores ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
4 out of 5
2-8-12 Hakataekimae, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is NZ$203 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$203
2 July - 3 July
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,566 reviews)
"Upscale property in a great location."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Miyako Hotel Hakata
Miyako Hotel Hakata
4.5 out of 5
2-1-1 Hakataeki-higashi Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is NZ$421 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$421
6 July - 7 July
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,179 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Miyako Hotel Hakata
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Other neighbourhoods around Sawara Ward

Kitakyushu featuring food

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.

Jonan Ward
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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.

Minami Ward
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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.

Yakuin
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Chuo Ward

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Chuo Ward
Fukuoka Tower which includes interior views

Momochihama

While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Hakata and Fukuoka Tower.

Momochihama
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Shiobaru

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shiobaru and surrounding area, you can visit LaLaport Fukuoka and Sumiyoshi Shrine.

Shiobaru

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