Yakuin 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Ohori Park
Stylish stone bridges lead to the islands decorating the lake in a central park filled with museums, gardens and shrines.
Activities
Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu
Our pick of the best Yakuin Hotel Deals
Grand Base Yakuin Odori
Location was very good since it is near a subway station. The unit is smaller than it seems in the picture.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
The hotel was easy to find and was only a short walk from Hakata Station.
Reviewed on 14 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
Excellent location in Daimyo situated between two rail stations, the Tenjin and Akasaka. The hotel sits immediately next to the Tenjin district so there are many great places to eat and shop, all within easy walking distance. Ohori Park, Maizuru Park and the Fukuoka Castle are within easy walking ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yakuin
Daimyō
While you're in Daimyō, take in top sights like Solaria Plaza and jump on the metro at Akasaka Station to see more of the city.
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.
Tenjin
Unique features of Tenjin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Solaria Plaza or Yatai while you're exploring the area.
Nishinakasu
While visiting Nishinakasu, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuhaku Deai Bridge and Former Prefectural Hall & Official Guest House.
Sumiyoshi
While visiting Sumiyoshi, you might make a stop by sights like Canal City Hakata and Rakusuien Gardens.
Nakasu
Get to know Nakasu by checking out its shopping, river views and restaurants. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Canal City Hakata or Kawabatadori Shopping Street during your time in the area.
