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

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

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
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
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

Nishijin Shopping District

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

Private Fukuoka Bar Hopping and Food Tour

Private Fukuoka Bar Hopping and Food Tour

NZ$236
per adult
Private Fukuoka Bar Hopping and Food Tour
Fukuoka Tower

Fukuoka Tower E-Ticket, Japan

NZ$14
per adult
Fukuoka Tower E-Ticket, Japan
Historic Fukuoka: Castles, Shrines & Canal City Walk

Historic Fukuoka: Castles, Shrines & Canal City Walk

NZ$1,036
per adult
Historic Fukuoka: Castles, Shrines & Canal City Walk
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
From Fukuoka: Hells of Beppu Hot Spring and Yufuin Day Trip

From Fukuoka: Hells of Beppu Hot Spring and Yufuin Day Trip

NZ$122
per adult
From Fukuoka: Hells of Beppu Hot Spring and Yufuin Day Trip
Fukuoka: Customized Private Tour

Fukuoka: Customized Private Tour

NZ$84
per adult
Fukuoka: Customized Private Tour
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Our pick of the best Sawara Ward Hotel Deals

Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel

Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel

3 out of 5
1-2-20 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken
The price is NZ$196 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$196
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Loved! Will return soon!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo

4 out of 5
2-2-11,Hakata Ekimae,Hakata, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is NZ$199 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$199
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,553 reviews)
"Excellent hotel for family travelers. The staff are very helpful, and the location is perfect for accessing various areas in Fukuoka. The room is spacious and super clean."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
THE BASICS FUKUOKA

THE BASICS FUKUOKA

4 out of 5
2-14-1, Hakataeki Higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
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! (1,830 reviews)
"Hotel is clean and quiet all around The fridge is not cold enough, I can’t buy any ice cream for enjoying at night time"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

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THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion

Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion

4 out of 5
2-8-15, Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is NZ$217 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$217
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,074 reviews)
"Location is convenient and hotel facilities are good, sauna and pool is clean, worth to recommendation👍👍👍"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA

THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA

4 out of 5
5-2-18 Nakasu Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel with an amazing location. Has a really fun atmosphere, with free happy hour drinks every evening, good music playing in the lobby, and a free Photo Booth. The room was comfortable, and as a bonus, the fan was really strong and I was able to hang dry my laundry in just a few hours. Only ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

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THE LIVELY FUKUOKA 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$256 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$256
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,612 reviews)
"I love their bathroom, the best one in Japan so far for me. The layout is just right. Water pressure is crazy good. The bedroom is quiet and has everything you need. They give you a new pajama everyday. Breakfast is awesome. Never get too crowded. I love their salad which is always fresh and grilled ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
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Other neighbourhoods around Sawara Ward

Kitakyushu which includes 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 featuring interior views

Momochihama

While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuoka Tower and Fukuoka City Museum.

Momochihama
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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.

Daimyō

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