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.
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.
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.
Ohori Park
Stylish stone bridges lead to the islands decorating the lake in a central park filled with museums, gardens and shrines.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Dazaifu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Japan: Takachiho Gorge & Aso Volcano Kusasenri Day Tour (with Boating)
From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge and Shrines Day Tour
From Fukuoka: Kumamoto Castle and Mount Aso Day Trip
Fukuoka Group/Private Tour by Local Professionals!
Fukuoka: Seafood Market and Local Flavors Tour with Dazaifu
Our pick of the best Wakamiya Hotel Deals
Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka
Did not meet high ratings for this hotel. Small room, no complimentary coffee. Could not use free lounge until 2pm
Reviewed on 8 May 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
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
Plaza Hotel Premier
We had a pleasant stay at Plaza Hotel Premier Fukuoka. The room was the usual compact size for a Japanese hotel, but the central location was excellent — perfect for exploring the city.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Great location & convenient . Noise can be heard
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Good staff
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
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 Amu Plaza Hakata.
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 Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum if you have time to explore the area.
