Sumiyoshi Travel Guide
Fukuoka
Popular places to visit
Sumiyoshi Shrine
After visiting Sumiyoshi Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Top hotels in Sumiyoshi
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
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Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
Great hotel, great location! Definitely deserves the five-star designation.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka
Great for a night in Fukuoka, especially with the bath open until late. Not far from Hakata Station. The room was clean.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Legatio HAKATA
The legatio is our go to place to stay when we travel to Fukuoka. It’s convenient to everything and the room is comfortable. No stress staying here. We will be back.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hotel Trad Hakata
Very pleasant stay. Wonderful breakfast buffet. Walkable to nearby shrines, markets and restaurants.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Advanced Stay Hakata
The room was poorly set up. Lots of dead space above the ground that could have been for storage but wasn't used. Bathroom was dated and creaky whenever you walked in. There was an iPad that took up space where luggage could have been. Bins took up so much space next to the TV. Bed was uncomfy. And ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sumiyoshi
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.
Nishinakasu
While visiting Nishinakasu, you might make a stop by sights like Former Prefectural Hall & Official Guest House and Fukuhaku Deai Bridge.
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.
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.
Tenjin
Unique features of Tenjin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Solaria Plaza or Yatai while you're exploring the area.
