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.
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.
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.
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
From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge And Shrine Day Tour
Kyushu: Aso Vocano, Grassland,Onsen and Aso shrine 1-Day Tour
Japan: Takachiho Gorge & Aso Volcano Kusasenri Day Tour (with Boating)
Akiyoshido Cave & Motonosumi Shrine Coastline & Spelunking Tour
From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge and Shrines Day Tour
Top hotels in Sumiyoshi
Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka
Did not meet high ratings for this hotel. Small room, no complimentary coffee. Could not use free lounge until 2pm
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
The staff speaks perfect English. Check-in was a breeze and was given a room with a view and on a high floor. Room was well kept and the hotel ambience is much desired.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel Trad Hakata
Everything at the hotel was good apart from the limitations at breakfast buffet for vegetarians and if you also happen to be gluten free, then there is even less available. We asked if there was any gluten free bread available and the answer was, no. Apart from this, a good hotel to stay at.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Breakfast not offered in hotel but in restaurant 2 floors below the Lobby. Quality of food on offer 3 stars or below. We paid over $330 per night for a small room, old furniture, old carpets and mattresses on beds almost as hard as lying on bricks. This hotel in NO WAY deserves a 9.4 rating. We were ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Plaza Hotel Premier
We had a pleasant stay at Plaza Hotel Premier Fukuoka. The room was the usual compact size for a Japanese hotel, but the central location was excellent — perfect for exploring the city.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
Great location. It would have been nice if they offered more coffee in the room.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 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.
