Matsuyama 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 culturally rich 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.
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.
Things to do
Japan: Takachiho Gorge & Aso Volcano Kusasenri Day Tour (with Boating)
Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Kyushu Full Day Tour with Dazaifu Shrine,Cable car and Yufuin
Fukuoka: Mt. Aso Volcano & Kurokawa Onsen Scenic Day Tour
Top hotels in Matsuyama
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Staff is helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
We stayed in the room with tatami. It is quite spacious with nice view
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel New Otani Hakata
The hotel was the best one we had in Japan with all staff courteous, helpful and good at speaking English. Importantly there was plenty of place for the luggages in the room which is rare! It was very well located.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
This is my 2nd time to stay at this property. I love the club lounge access and closeness to the station. Its quiet and clean room. If i come back to fukuoka, I will stay here again.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka
I had a pleasant stay at Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka and found it to be a great choice for my visit. The location is convenient, with easy access to transportation and nearby attractions, making it simple to get around the city.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Reception staff are astute and proactive. We arrived early for check in and having to ask, they informed us that they would process check in for us, arrange to have our luggage stored and asked if we could be back at 3pm to pick up our room keys. Rooms are a good size and clean, although the property ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matsuyama
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.
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.
Momochihama
While visiting Momochihama, you might make a stop by sights like Fukuoka Tower and Fukuoka City Museum.
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.
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.
Tenjin
Unique features of Tenjin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Solaria Plaza or Yatai while you're exploring the area.
