Sawara Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sawara Ward
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
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 City Museum
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
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.
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.
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.
Activities
teamLab Forest Fukuoka an Immersive Art Experience Ticket
Yufuin, Beppu Hell Tour with Lake and Temple from Fukuoka
Fukuoka Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Our pick of the best Sawara Ward Hotel Deals
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
Super clean large rooms , courteous staff who brings ice cubes when you request it .
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
The staff was very courteous and friendly during the check-in. English check-in was smooth and no issue, and I also heard Korean. There was a public bath as well which I always love.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Good location and just took a few minutes walking to go shopping and eating.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 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 Aburayama Shimin no Mori and Yusentei Park.
Matsuyama
Matsuyama might not have many top sights, but Nishijin Shopping District and Fukuoka City Science Museum 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 Port of Hakata.
Momochihama
While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Hakata and Fukuoka Tower.
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.
