Sawara Ward Travel Guide
Fukuoka
Visit Sawara Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
Top hotels in Sawara Ward
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Room was good, a bit crowded with table & chair as we had 2 full size suitcases. Breakfast had lots of choices! Located near station!!!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Nice and clean room A short walk from Hakata Station With Starbucks downstairs and Lawson just around the corner so easy to get coffee/breakfast and drinking water and snacks. Staff is friendly and accomdating. Only (minor) gripe is no hook to hang clothes and towels inside/outside shower room
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Great Staffs and very nice breakfast!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Location is good and surrounding area is nice.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hotel MyStays Fukuoka Tenjin
Friendly and helpful staff. Close to eateries. There were noises of equipment/machinery as well as people chatting as they walked the back lanes. It didn’t bother us too much but might for those sensitive to noise. Overall a good stay.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 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.
Matsuyama
Matsuyama might not have many top sights, but Yusentei Park and Nishijin Shopping District are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Maizuru Park.
Momochihama
While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuoka Tower and Fukuoka City Museum.
