Sawara Ward Travel Guide
Fukuoka
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Day Tour to Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge & Shrine depart from Fukuoka
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Top hotels in Sawara Ward
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Hakata train station is right across the street. There is a Ichiran in the nest building. Clean. Convenient. Staff was very nice. Walking distance to canal shops.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
체크인 하는 날에 로비에서 객실까지 짐을 옮겨준 체격이 큰 여성 직원의 서비가 좋았습니다.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
The staff were amazing and helped with any question I had! The room was also great and very spacious. The amenities were great too
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
The hotel overall is a 5*. Especially the front of house staff, Akbota. She spoke excellent English and provided top notch service. Very professional and knowledgeable! Always went over and above the call of duty and went back to our room to help me look for something I left behind after checking ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Nakasu Kawabata
Amazing
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sawara Ward
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.
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.
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.
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.
Momochihama
While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuoka Tower and Fukuoka City Museum.
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.
Sawara Ward Travel Guide
- Nishijin Shopping District
- Canal City Hakata
- Marine Messe Fukuoka
- Kyushu University
- Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
- Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum
- Marine World Uminonakamichi
- Ohori Park
- Tenjin Underground Mall
- Kushida Shrine
- Acros Fukuoka Symphony Hall
- Nokonoshima Island Park
- Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store
- Kyushu National Museum
