Yakuin 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
Explore the great outdoors at Port of Hakata, a popular spot to commune with nature in Fukuoka. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.
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.
Ohori Park
Stylish stone bridges lead to the islands decorating the lake in a central park filled with museums, gardens and shrines.
Things to do
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Top hotels in Yakuin
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
Room was incredible clean, modern, and surprisingly spacious for Japan. The location of the hotel is super convenient. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
We had a memorable stay in Fukuoka and the hotel experience plays a large part in it. The rooms are modern, big and clean. The hotel is a 5 minute walk to Hakata station. Convenient location and at the same time quiet neighbourhood. There is a coffee shop beside the hotel. Our rooms come with a lounge ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
직원분들이 너무친절했습니다
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Best hotel in Fukuoka. Great location
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel New Otani Hakata
Location: Hakata is not like Osaka or Tokyo, very quiet streets, from a 10/10 traffic with two big cities, you’ll see it being a 2/10 all day. Location is dead on right outside a station. Easy access, 711 and restaurant and grocery right at its reach. However, going to site see and shopping isnt ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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.
