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
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.
Ohori Park
Stylish stone bridges lead to the islands decorating the lake in a central park filled with museums, gardens and shrines.
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.
Things to do
Beppu & Yufuin Day Tour with Frog Shrine from Fukuoka
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
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
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Staff is helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Clean and spacious room, well stocked amenities, nice location
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel New Otani Hakata
The hotel was the best one we had in Japan with all staff courteous, helpful and good at speaking English. Importantly there was plenty of place for the luggages in the room which is rare! It was very well located.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
This is my 2nd time to stay at this property. I love the club lounge access and closeness to the station. Its quiet and clean room. If i come back to fukuoka, I will stay here again.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka
Breakfast menu was great.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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 Maizuru Park.
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.
