Gionmachi Travel Guide
Fukuoka
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.

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.

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.
Things to do
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Fukuoka Cycling [Bike is Life] Fukuoka "Hakata" Ride

From Fukuoka: Hells of Beppu Hot Spring and Yufuin Day Trip

One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka

Nyoirinji Temple Beppu Hells and Yufuin Day Tour from Fukuoka

teamLab Forest Fukuoka an Immersive Art Experience Ticket
Top hotels in Gionmachi

Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hakata - Gion
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Hotel Forza Hakataeki Chikushi - Guchi II
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gionmachi

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.

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 Marine Messe Fukuoka during your time in 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 Sumiyoshi Shrine.

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.

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.