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 walkable area.
Canal City Hakata
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Canal City Hakata, a popular shopping spot in Fukuoka. While in this walkable 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.
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 Sumiyoshi
Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka
Breakfast menu was great.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
All nice, I think the rooms are a bit dated and could get a renovation. For the breakfast please let guests get coffee served from the big espresso machine, I personally think that a WMF self serve machine coffee is totally inadequate for a 5 star hotel, not a good coffee. This was one of the reasons ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
the room is not very clean when I go in the first day the smell of the room looks like left over food smell
Reviewed on 17 Mar 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
Hotel Trad Hakata
Great service, housekeeping and location. 7-11 downstairs was very convenient. Outside garden was lovely.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Good and extremely convenient hotel
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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 Fukuhaku Deai Bridge and Former Prefectural Hall & Official Guest House.
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.
