Minami Ward Travel Guide
Fukuoka
Visit Minami Ward
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
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
Fukuoka: Aso Volcano & Shrines Trip in small Group
Top hotels in Minami Ward
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Staff is helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Clean and spacious room, well stocked amenities, nice location
Reviewed on 1 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
Breakfast menu was great.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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 Minami Ward
Hakata Ward
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Hakata Ward. If sightseeing is on the list, Canal City Hakata is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Higashi-Hie Station or Fukuoka Airport Station to see more of the area.
Sumiyoshi
While visiting Sumiyoshi, you might make a stop by sights like Canal City Hakata and Rakusuien Gardens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
