Sawara Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sawara Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Japan: Hidden Gems of Itoshima One Day Tour
Our pick of the best Sawara Ward Hotel Deals
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Excellent service and room condition. It’s relatively still new. Staff was very helpful. Great location walking distance to amenities and train station and Canal City.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Clean rooms and kind staff. Good options on the TV too.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Service is good. Room is clean, although somewhat aged. But the breakfast is unbeatable! I head the lunch dinner are also good but I did not try. Overall 4.5/5
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Nakasu Kawabata
It was great stay! Staff are fantastic.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
The hotel is in an area close to the JR Hakata station. Very convenient for transport plus there is also a convenience store nearby.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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 Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
Momochihama
While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuoka Tower and Fukuoka City Museum.
