Minami Ward Travel Guide
Fukuoka
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Popular places to visit
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.
Marine World Uminonakamichi
Take the children to visit the sea creatures at Marine World Uminonakamichi during your trip to Fukuoka. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Top hotels in Minami Ward
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
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
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Very tradisional nice hotel. Center of Tenjin area, which has a lot of restaurants and entertainments around. Very convenient.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
Staff members are really nice. Comfortable stay in here. Entrance and toilet in the room is a bit dark but very clean. The rooftop bath is excellent and beautiful. Staff clean the bath very often.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Tokyu Stay Fukuoka Tenjin
stayed one night here and it was perfectly adequate. we were upgraded to a larger room on the top floor, it was spacious but the toilet seat wasn't clean. appreciated the in-room laundry facilities though. breakfast was included and it was quite good, it also starts at 6:30am which was convenient ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Room was good and staff was helpful. However, the “gym” is 3 cardio machines and one chest press machine. As a gym user this was disappointing but there are some great gyms in the area like ValX that you can get a day pass to.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Shiobaru
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shiobaru and surrounding area, you can visit LaLaport Fukuoka and Asahi Brewery Hakata.
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.
