Jonan Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Kyushu University
Explore the campus of Kyushu University during your travels in 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
Japan: Hidden Gems of Itoshima One Day Tour
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Our pick of the best Jonan Ward Hotel Deals
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
We had a memorable stay in Fukuoka and the hotel experience plays a large part in it. The rooms are modern, big and clean. The hotel is a 5 minute walk to Hakata station. Convenient location and at the same time quiet neighbourhood. There is a coffee shop beside the hotel. Our rooms come with a lounge ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Room was incredible clean, modern, and surprisingly spacious for Japan. The location of the hotel is super convenient. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Very tradisional nice hotel. Center of Tenjin area, which has a lot of restaurants and entertainments around. Very convenient.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
Staff members are really nice. Comfortable stay in here. Entrance and toilet in the room is a bit dark but very clean. The rooftop bath is excellent and beautiful. Staff clean the bath very often.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Tokyu Stay Fukuoka Tenjin
stayed one night here and it was perfectly adequate. we were upgraded to a larger room on the top floor, it was spacious but the toilet seat wasn't clean. appreciated the in-room laundry facilities though. breakfast was included and it was quite good, it also starts at 6:30am which was convenient ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Tokyu Stay Hakata
Good location , acc
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jonan Ward
Matsuyama
Matsuyama might not have many top sights, but Nishijin Shopping District and Fukuoka City Science Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Momochihama
While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuoka Tower and Fukuoka City Museum.
