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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Matsuyama
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
The location is convenient, the hotel is great, the rooms are spacious, and the staff are very friendly.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Great location
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
We really enjoyed our stay. The place and location were exceptional-clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The front desk staff were helpful and professional throughout our visit. We highly recommend this hotel and would gladly stay here again. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
I requested everyday room clean. The hotel said "yes!!". I got a wonderful room clean service. Absolutely I will stay again the Nishitetsu
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka
Top notch staff. Excellent breakfast. Large, clean room that is well laid out.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Fukuoka
Excellent location. Direct access to metro and shops. Major shops and eating places accessible via sheltered underground. Parco. Mitsukoshi Etc. Easy to travel to other locations. Nice quiet hotel. Clean. Nice coffee. Room cleaning service is alternate days unless you request more. But they give ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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 Aburayama Shimin no Mori and Yusentei Park.
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.
Momochihama
While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuoka Tower and Fukuoka City Museum.
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.
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.
