Higashi Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Higashi Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
Explore the great outdoors at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, a lovely green space in Fukuoka. Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
Island City Central Park
Explore the great outdoors at Island City Central Park, a lovely green space in Fukuoka. While in this walkable area, find time to 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.
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.
Activities
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu
Our pick of the best Higashi Ward Hotel Deals
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Clean rooms though too warm for us. Luckily we are able to open the window. Staff is friendly. Good breakfast selection. Walking distance to Hakata Station. Hotel has coin laundry machine on select floors.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
clean, good food
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
This hotel was wonderful in every way.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
N/A
Reviewed on 21 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 Higashi Ward
Hakozaki
If you're spending time in Hakozaki, check out sights like Port of Hakata or Kaizukakotsu Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hakozaki-kyudaimae Station or Hakozaki-miyamae Station.
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.
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.
Gionmachi
If you're spending time in Gionmachi, check out sights like Canal City Hakata or Hakata Old Town and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kushida Shrine Station or Gion Station.
Tenjin
Unique features of Tenjin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Solaria Plaza or Yatai while you're exploring the area.
