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 walkable 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.
Activities
Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu
Our pick of the best Sawara Ward Hotel Deals
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
The location is convenient, the hotel is great, the rooms are spacious, and the staff are very friendly.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel New Otani Hakata
Large Clean Room! Hospitable and Helpful Staff Quiet area Near Convenience Stores Near Restaurants Between Hakata and Tenjin areas
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Great location
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
We really enjoyed our stay. The place and location were exceptional-clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The front desk staff were helpful and professional throughout our visit. We highly recommend this hotel and would gladly stay here again. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
위치 최고, 접객 최고, 시설은 낡았으나
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka
staff was very friendly, rooms were very clean the only issues is there was a coffee machine but not available till after 2pm and they didnt provide a coffee in the rooms. Other than that great place
Reviewed on 13 Mar 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 Aburayama Shimin no Mori and Yusentei Park.
Matsuyama
Matsuyama might not have many top sights, but Nishijin Shopping District and Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden 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.
