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.
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.
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.
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)
Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hiking Day Tour
Fukuoka: Yufuin & Beppu Day Tour (Dazaifu / Brewery Options)
Fukuoka: Seafood Market and Local Flavors Tour with Dazaifu
From Fukuoka: Takachiho Gorge & Amano Iwato Day Trip
Top hotels in Hamao
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
The breakfast spread could be improved - need better and more choices
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Twin room is big enough for 2 pax, aircon can be adjusted by yourself, staff at check in counter were friendly. Location is good.
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Hotel New Otani Hakata
Nice size rooms, convenient location, clean and comfortable rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Super friendly staff. Clean property. Great location. Big room. Pillows were too soft and small. Bath towels were small.
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, room was clean, onsen was amazing, and excellent location
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hamao
Higashi Ward
Higashi Ward is well liked for its beaches and coffee shops. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Island City Central Park and Uminonakamichi Seaside Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hakozaki-kyudaimae Station or Hakozaki-miyamae Station to get around.
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.
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.
Susakimachi
Susakimachi is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Canal City Hakata and Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum if you have time to explore the area.
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.
