Gionmachi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gionmachi
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.
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.
Kyushu University
Explore the campus of Kyushu University during your travels in 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.
Activities
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu
Japan: Hidden Gems of Itoshima One Day Tour
teamLab Forest Fukuoka - SBI Securities Tickets
Our pick of the best Gionmachi Hotel Deals
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata Gion
The room was clean and well equipped. Very pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Convenience
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Beautiful large room. Everything was very clean and the hotel had wonderful amenities. Close to train station andceasy to get around.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
amenities
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
Wonderful staff! Great location! Very well maintained and clean.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
ホテルはキャナルシティのすぐそばでアクセスが非常に良く、ショッピングにとても便利でした。スタッフも友好的でお正月にもかかわらず、いろんなレストランショップがそばで空いているのでとても驚きました。よかったです。
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
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 Kawabatadori Shopping Street 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 Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum 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 Amu Plaza Hakata.
