Gionmachi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gionmachi
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.
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
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.
Momochi Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Momochi Beach during your travels in Fukuoka? Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Kyushu University
Explore the campus of Kyushu University during your travels in Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Japan: Hidden Gems of Itoshima One Day Tour
Our pick of the best Gionmachi Hotel Deals
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel
It was easy access and there is shopping and dining options all right there in the center. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hakata - Gion
Clean room and spacious bathroom, the bed was too soft on one side, most likely because of the use, and too hard on the other. The location was convenient and the staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata Gion
A short walk to subway and shops
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
THE BASICS FUKUOKA
The staff were amazing and helped with any question I had! The room was also great and very spacious. The amenities were great too
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
Hakata train station is right across the street. There is a Ichiran in the nest building. Clean. Convenient. Staff was very nice. Walking distance to canal shops.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
체크인 하는 날에 로비에서 객실까지 짐을 옮겨준 체격이 큰 여성 직원의 서비가 좋았습니다.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gionmachi
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.
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 Marine Messe Fukuoka during your time in 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.
Susakimachi
Susakimachi is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Canal City Hakata and Marine Messe Fukuoka if you have time to explore 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 Marine Messe Fukuoka.
