Wakamiya Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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.
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
Japan: Hidden Gems of Itoshima One Day Tour
Kumamoto Castle Aso Volcano Kusasenri from Fukuoka and Kumamato
Fukuoka Evening Tours: Yatai, Izakaya, Karaoke and more
Our pick of the best Wakamiya Hotel Deals
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
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THE BASICS FUKUOKA
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Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
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Hotel Forza Hakataeki Chikushi - Guchi II
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Hotel New Otani Hakata
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Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wakamiya
Hakozaki
If you're spending time in Hakozaki, check out sights like Port of Hakata or Kaizukakotsu Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hakozaki-kyudaimae Station or Hakozaki-miyamae Station.
Higashi Ward
Higashi Ward is well liked for its beaches and coffee shops. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Island City Central Park and Uminonakamichi Seaside Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hakozaki-kyudaimae Station or Hakozaki-miyamae Station to get around.
Hakataekihigashi
While Hakataekihigashi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Canal City Hakata and Marine Messe Fukuoka.
Gionmachi
If you're spending time in Gionmachi, check out sights like Canal City Hakata or Hakata Old Town and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kushida Shrine Station or Gion Station.
Hakata Ekimae
Hakata Ekimae is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal City Hakata and Amu Plaza Hakata.
Susakimachi
Susakimachi is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Canal City Hakata and Marine Messe Fukuoka if you have time to explore the area.
