Gionmachi Travel Guide
Fukuoka
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Dazaifu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Ohori Park
Stylish stone bridges lead to the islands decorating the lake in a central park filled with museums, gardens and shrines.
Things to do
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Top hotels in Gionmachi
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata Gion
Clean room.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
APA Hotel Hakata Gion Ekimae
the staff was kind, the room was clean.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
5 mins walk to the station! Nice and clean
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Great location
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel New Otani Hakata
Room is clean and spacious. Staffs are very kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Air conditioning is ok but the temperature controller doesn’t work good. It is really warm or cold! Parking facilities are convenient and spacious.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gionmachi
Hakata Ekimae
Hakata Ekimae is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal City Hakata and Amu Plaza Hakata.
Nakasu
Get to know Nakasu by checking out its shopping, river views and restaurants. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Canal City Hakata or Kawabatadori Shopping Street during your time in the area.
Nishinakasu
While visiting Nishinakasu, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuhaku Deai Bridge and Former Prefectural Hall & Official Guest House.
Sumiyoshi
While visiting Sumiyoshi, you might make a stop by sights like Canal City Hakata and Rakusuien Gardens.
Susakimachi
Susakimachi is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Canal City Hakata and Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum if you have time to explore the area.
Hakataekihigashi
While Hakataekihigashi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Canal City Hakata and Amu Plaza Hakata.
