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 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.
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.
Things to do
Japan: Takachiho Gorge & Aso Volcano Kusasenri Day Tour (with Boating)
Fukuoka:Dazaifu,Yufuin Village,Beppu Ropeway,Kamado Jigoku
From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge and Shrines Day Tour
Fukuoka: Mojiko Port, Kokura Castle & Shrine 1-Day Trip
Mount Aso & Kurokawa Onsen: A Kyushu Day Trip
Top hotels in Yakuin
Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka
Breakfast was great and delicious. Close to Hakata station which is great also. It will be appreciated if extra fee for the hotel stay will be noted during the booking. Extra fee is not expensive but still it will be great if the fee is posted on their website.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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
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
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
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Great location & convenient . Noise can be heard
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Good service
Reviewed on 3 May 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.
