Sawara Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sawara Ward
Popular places to visit
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 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 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
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 culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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
From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge and Shrines Day Tour
Japan: Takachiho Gorge & Aso Volcano Kusasenri Day Tour (with Boating)
From Fukuoka: Takachiho Gorge, Shrines, & Cave Day Trip
Fukuoka: Seafood Market and Local Flavors Tour with Dazaifu
Fukuoka Group/Private Tour by Local Professionals!
Our pick of the best Sawara Ward Hotel Deals
Fukuoka Prince Hotel Momochihama
Clean, ocean view rooms. Limited amenities. No bathrobes.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Tabi and.-light-hakata01
今回３度目の宿泊。ピアスのキャッチなど落ちており踏んでしまいました。清掃などは毎回不満があります。その他は全体的にキレイでした。また、シャワーヘッドが壊れており、洗面所、キッチ ンからはお湯が出ませんでした。電話し、迅速な対応を受けましたが、なおらず空き部屋もない事から、お風呂に入ることは出来ませんでした。ただ返金対応や丁寧な謝罪でとても良かったです。 今回は101でしたがエレベーター前で毎回他の客の声が響きわたり気になりました。
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Breakfast not offered in hotel but in restaurant 2 floors below the Lobby. Quality of food on offer 3 stars or below. We paid over $330 per night for a small room, old furniture, old carpets and mattresses on beds almost as hard as lying on bricks. This hotel in NO WAY deserves a 9.4 rating. We were ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka
Our stay was very nice and pleasant. The best breakfast buffet we ever experienced. There were many varieties of food to choose from. The staff, they were all courteous and polite. The room was small, but it was quiet and clean. Onsen was never crowded. We enjoyed it with perfect temperature. Highly ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
Great location. It would have been nice if they offered more coffee in the room.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
We had a great stay at Nishitetsu Grand Hotel. The superior triple room was very spacious, perfect for three of us with about seven luggages. The double beds were big enough that we didn’t even need the third (foldable futon sofa bed), so we folded it up & used it as a sofa, which made the room feel ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
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.
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.
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.
