Matsuyama 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.
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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Things to do
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
Top hotels in Matsuyama
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Location is excellent with fast check-in and check out.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Rooms clean and will stay next time
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Clean room, good restaurants and in the middle of Tenjin.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Yes. Will always choose to stay here
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hotel MyStays Fukuoka Tenjin
Friendly and helpful staff. Close to eateries. There were noises of equipment/machinery as well as people chatting as they walked the back lanes. It didn’t bother us too much but might for those sensitive to noise. Overall a good stay.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Matsuyama
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.
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 Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
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.
Momochihama
While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuoka Tower and Fukuoka City Museum.
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.
Tenjin
Unique features of Tenjin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Solaria Plaza or Yatai while you're exploring the area.
Matsuyama Travel Guide
- Canal City Hakata
- Marine Messe Fukuoka
- Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
- Kyushu University
- Marine World Uminonakamichi
- Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum
- Tenjin Underground Mall
- Ohori Park
- Kushida Shrine
- Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store
- Acros Fukuoka Symphony Hall
- Nokonoshima Island Park
- Kyushu National Museum
- Nishijin Shopping District
- Kego Park
