Wakamiya 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.
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.
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.
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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Kyushu University
Explore the campus of Kyushu University during your travels in Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Top hotels in Wakamiya
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Room was very clean but small.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Good location
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Great and friendly staff. Very helpful when it comes to sending luggages to your next hotel destination and airport. The check in is smooth and the amenities were nice. Hotel room was very clean and just liked the space and interior. The only small issue is that you have to go to different floors ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Nakasu Kawabata
Good location. Quiet surranding
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Unique central lobby of the hotel. Rooms were large with a sitting area that could have converted to a 3rd bed.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wakamiya
Hakozaki
If you're spending time in Hakozaki, check out sights like Port of Hakata or Kaizukakotsu Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hakozaki-kyudaimae Station or Hakozaki-miyamae Station.
Higashi Ward
Higashi Ward is well liked for its beaches and coffee shops. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Port of Hakata and Island City Central Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hakozaki-kyudaimae Station or Hakozaki-miyamae Station to get around.
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 Marine Messe Fukuoka.
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.
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.
Susakimachi
Susakimachi is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Port of Hakata and Canal City Hakata if you have time to explore the area.
