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

teamLab Forest Fukuoka an Immersive Art Experience Ticket

teamLab Forest Fukuoka an Immersive Art Experience Ticket

NZ$46
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
teamLab Forest Fukuoka an Immersive Art Experience Ticket
Fukuoka Airport Same Day Luggage Services

Fukuoka Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)

NZ$119
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Fukuoka Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Fukuoka: Customized Private Tour

Fukuoka: Customized Private Tour

NZ$87
per adult
Fukuoka: Customized Private Tour
Fukuoka: Hakata Doll Painting Experience

Fukuoka: Hakata Doll Painting Experience

NZ$37
per adult
Fukuoka: Hakata Doll Painting Experience
Japan: Kyushu Kumamoto Day Tour

Japan: Kyushu Kumamoto Day Tour

NZ$130
per traveller
Japan: Kyushu Kumamoto Day Tour
The fairy-tale town of Yufuin, a Ghibli-style town

Nyoirinji Temple Beppu Hells and Yufuin Day Tour from Fukuoka

NZ$162
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nyoirinji Temple Beppu Hells and Yufuin Day Tour from Fukuoka
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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
The price is NZ$248 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$248
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (1,966 reviews)
"really convenient and accessible hotel. room was very comfortable. would highly recommend and would happily stay here again."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

THE BASICS FUKUOKA
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$265 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$265
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (1,631 reviews)
"Perfect for short trip in Fukuoka. Right next to hakata train station. Friendly staff but only 2 elevators so did need to wait depending on time of day"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved! Will return soon!"

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

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Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
Cross Life Hakata Tenjin

Cross Life Hakata Tenjin

3 out of 5
3-chome-26-30 Haruyoshi Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is NZ$186 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$186
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (785 reviews)
"Everything excellent except room is hot."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Cross Life Hakata Tenjin
Hotel New Otani Hakata

Hotel New Otani Hakata

4 out of 5
1-1-2 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken
The price is NZ$245 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$245
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,089 reviews)
"The Staff was friendly"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel New Otani Hakata
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel

Nishitetsu Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
2-6-60 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken
The price is NZ$239 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$239
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,244 reviews)
"드러그스토어가 바로 앞에 있고 지하철역도 가깝고 편리합니다."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
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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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Shiobaru

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

Shiobaru

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