Sawara Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fukuoka Tower featuring interior views
Sawara Ward
Fukuoka Tower featuring a city and night scenes
Fukuoka Tower featuring a city
Fukuoka Tower showing a city and night scenes

Popular places to visit

Momochi Beach

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.

Momochi Beach
Fukuoka Tower featuring a city

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.

Fukuoka Tower
Fukuoka City Museum

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

Fukuoka City Museum
Robosquare

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.

Robosquare
Momochi Seaside Park

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.

Momochi Seaside Park
Canal City Hakata

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.

Canal City Hakata

Activities

Fukuoka: Customized Private Tour

Fukuoka: Customized Private Tour

AU$77
per adult
Fukuoka: Customized Private Tour
Japan: Kyushu Kumamoto Day Tour

Japan: Kyushu Kumamoto Day Tour

AU$115
per traveller
Japan: Kyushu Kumamoto Day Tour
Japan: Hidden Gems of Itoshima One Day Tour

Japan: Hidden Gems of Itoshima One Day Tour

AU$121
per traveller
Japan: Hidden Gems of Itoshima One Day Tour
Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine: Located in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, this shrine features a path lined with nearly 100 lanterns, creating a magical, otherworldly experience for visitors.

Kyushu Tour of Shrines Sakura Gorges and Landmarks from Fukuoka

AU$166
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyushu Tour of Shrines Sakura Gorges and Landmarks from Fukuoka
Japan: Kyushu Day Tour: Aso Volcano Kusa Senri Kurokawa Onsen

Japan: Kyushu Day Tour: Aso Volcano Kusa Senri Kurokawa Onsen

AU$116
per traveller
Japan: Kyushu Day Tour: Aso Volcano Kusa Senri Kurokawa Onsen
Fukuoka: Hakata Doll Painting Experience

Fukuoka: Hakata Doll Painting Experience

AU$38
per adult
Fukuoka: Hakata Doll Painting Experience
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Our pick of the best Sawara Ward Hotel Deals

THE BASICS FUKUOKA

THE BASICS FUKUOKA

4 out of 5
2-14-1, Hakataeki Higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is AU$189 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$189
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,979 reviews)
Nice place with some limitations
"The room was good-sized, but without a closet. The beds were comfortable. There were many nearby restaurants, but the hotel did not have a place for dinner dining. Although the atrium was spectacular, the room was grim—almost no color except gray, black and tan."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

THE BASICS FUKUOKA
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo

4 out of 5
2-2-11,Hakata Ekimae,Hakata, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is AU$220 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$220
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,651 reviews)
"Just a few steps from Hakata station"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel

Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel

3 out of 5
1-2-20 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken
The price is AU$124 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$124
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Loved! Will return soon!"

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
Hakata Tokyu REI Hotel

Hakata Tokyu REI Hotel

3 out of 5
1-2-23 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken
The price is AU$143 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$143
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,202 reviews)
"Great value, Great location, free drink water, laundry machines in the building"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hakata Tokyu REI Hotel
Cross Life Hakata Tenjin

Cross Life Hakata Tenjin

3 out of 5
3-chome-26-30 Haruyoshi Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
The price is AU$162 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$162
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (794 reviews)
"Room was enough for 4. We booked a loft room. Bathroom and toilet was clean and basic necessities are available. Close to station, shops and restaurant. Staff was very helpful and the buffet breakfast was amazing."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Cross Life Hakata Tenjin
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel

Nishitetsu Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
2-6-60 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken
The price is AU$203 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$203
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,246 reviews)
"체크인 하는 날에 로비에서 객실까지 짐을 옮겨준 체격이 큰 여성 직원의 서비가 좋았습니다."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Sawara Ward

Kitakyushu which includes food

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.

Jonan Ward
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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.

Minami Ward
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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.

Yakuin
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Chuo Ward

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

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 Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.

Chuo Ward
Fukuoka Tower featuring interior views

Momochihama

While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuoka Tower and Fukuoka City Museum.

Momochihama
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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.

Daimyō

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