Gionmachi 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Day Tour to Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge & Shrine depart from Fukuoka
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Top hotels in Gionmachi
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
It was easy access and there is shopping and dining options all right there in the center. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hakata - Gion
Clean room and spacious bathroom, the bed was too soft on one side, most likely because of the use, and too hard on the other. The location was convenient and the staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata Gion
Staff are very helpful for check in. We don’t need to park overnight but the guy is nice to let us park for a while to load luggages and check in. Also our room is very clean and tidy. Everyday provide us drinking water and towels without call. Overall I like this hotel’s service.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
The room was good-sized, but without a closet. The beds were comfortable. There were many nearby restaurants, but the hotel did not have a place for dinner dining. Although the atrium was spectacular, the room was grim—almost no color except gray, black and tan.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around Gionmachi
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.
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 Marine Messe Fukuoka during your time in the area.
Nishinakasu
While visiting Nishinakasu, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuhaku Deai Bridge and Former Prefectural Hall & Official Guest House.
Sumiyoshi
While visiting Sumiyoshi, you might make a stop by sights like Canal City Hakata and Rakusuien Gardens.
Susakimachi
Susakimachi is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Canal City Hakata and Marine Messe Fukuoka if you have time to explore the area.
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 Marine Messe Fukuoka.
Gionmachi Travel Guide
- 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
- Nishijin Shopping District
- Kyushu National Museum
- Aeon Mall Fukuoka Lucle
