Hamao 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 culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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.
Kyushu University
Explore the campus of Kyushu University during your travels in Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
teamLab Forest Fukuoka an Immersive Art Experience Ticket
From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge And Shrine Day Tour
Kyushu: Aso Vocano, Grassland,Onsen and Aso shrine 1-Day Tour
Fukuoka Takachiho Gorge, Amano Iwato and Scenic Train Tour
Top hotels in Hamao
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Convenience
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Spacious and clean rooms in a beautifully designed hotel, perfect for books lover but probably not for international guest who do not read Japanese. Receptionist not as eloquent in English and did not know about any “Expedia VIP access” such as free parking only until we explained. No service beverage ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
スタッフたちは皆私に親切で、特に最後の見送りをしてくれるベルボーイ職員とタクシーまで捕まえてくれて、次のホテルの行き先住所をタクシー運転手に知らせてくれる職員の姉がとても印象的だった。 毎年訪れるが、いつも良い思い出を作ってくれるホテルだ。
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
Wonderful staff! Great location! Very well maintained and clean.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
ホテルはキャナルシティのすぐそばでアクセスが非常に良く、ショッピングにとても便利でした。スタッフも友好的でお正月にもかかわらず、いろんなレストランショップがそばで空いているのでとても驚きました。よかったです。
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Tokyu Stay Hakata
Room was ok size but still a bit tight for us to move around. I appreciated the laundry machine in the room, which made it so much more convenient and was a super plus feature (whereas other hotels are shared laundry). The hotel is clean and the free beverages were nice. I just didn’t like the location ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hamao
Higashi Ward
Higashi Ward is well liked for its beaches and coffee shops. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Island City Central Park and Uminonakamichi Seaside Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hakozaki-kyudaimae Station or Hakozaki-miyamae Station to get around.
Hakozaki
If you're spending time in Hakozaki, check out sights like Port of Hakata or Kaizukakotsu Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hakozaki-kyudaimae Station or Hakozaki-miyamae Station.
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.
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.
Gionmachi
If you're spending time in Gionmachi, check out sights like Canal City Hakata or Hakata Old Town and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kushida Shrine Station or Gion Station.
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.
