Yakuin 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.
Port of Hakata
Explore the great outdoors at Port of Hakata, a popular spot to commune with nature in Fukuoka. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.
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.
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.
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
Japan: Kyushu Miyazaki Day Tour - Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine
Top hotels in Yakuin
Grand Base Yakuin Odori
Location was very good since it is near a subway station. The unit is smaller than it seems in the picture.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
We had a memorable stay in Fukuoka and the hotel experience plays a large part in it. The rooms are modern, big and clean. The hotel is a 5 minute walk to Hakata station. Convenient location and at the same time quiet neighbourhood. There is a coffee shop beside the hotel. Our rooms come with a lounge ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Hotels is very convenient to train station and downtown area. Staff was efficient, but not very friendly. Also give the room rate the hotel amenities were very limited. Roomwas clean and modern.. for the price, would try another hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
트리플 룸을 사용하였는데 공간이 너무 협소해서 불편했습니다. 예약시 보여진 사진 이미지 때문에 선택이 잘못되었습니다. 두사람이 사용한 방은 컨디션도 좋구 공간도 적당햤습니다. 아침 조식은 일본식을 먹을 수 있었던 점은 좋았는데 전체적으로 맛은 보통이었습니다. 호텔의 위치는 쇼핑을 원하는 여행객에게 아주 훌륭합니다
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
The staff was very courteous and friendly during the check-in. English check-in was smooth and no issue, and I also heard Korean. There was a public bath as well which I always love.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Best hotel in Fukuoka. Great location
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yakuin
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.
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 Port of Hakata.
Tenjin
Unique features of Tenjin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Solaria Plaza or Yatai while you're exploring the area.
Nishinakasu
While visiting Nishinakasu, you might make a stop by sights like Former Prefectural Hall & Official Guest House and Fukuhaku Deai Bridge.
Sumiyoshi
While visiting Sumiyoshi, you might make a stop by sights like Canal City Hakata and Rakusuien Gardens.
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.
