What is Gionmachi like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Fukuoka's Gionmachi neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Gionmachi? Consider a visit to Canal City Hakata while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Gionmachi?

Based on our traveller data, Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata Gion is one of the top choices for your stay in Gionmachi. This hotel is steps from Canal City Hakata, and offers a snack bar/deli and free WiFi. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include APA Hotel Hakata Gion Ekimae and Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hakata - Gion .

How many hotels are there in the Gionmachi area?

With 15 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Gionmachi to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Fukuoka area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gionmachi, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Gionmachi.

What is there to do around this Fukuoka neighbourhood?

Landmarks in Gionmachi that you won't want to miss include Hakata Old Town and Mangyoji Temple. A visit to Canal City Hakata is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, Kushida-jinja Museum and Hakata Machiya Folk Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Gionmachi. Kushida Shrine and Hakata Traditional Craft Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Fukuoka.

How can I get around Gionmachi and the greater Fukuoka area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Kushida Shrine Station and Gion Station.

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Our top choices for Gionmachi hotels

1. Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata Gion

Gionmachi

Julie

RM528 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hakata - Gion

Gionmachi

Evan

RM227 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

3. APA Hotel Hakata Gion Ekimae

Gionmachi

Jonathan

RM238 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

4. Dormy Inn Premium Hakata Canal City Mae Natural Hot Spring

Gionmachi

Hoi Yee

RM530 total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

5. BOUNCEE by RIHGA Fukuoka Hakata

Gionmachi

TAEK KI

RM974 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

6. Toyoko Inn Hakata Ekimae Gion

Gionmachi

HAU CHUN

RM314 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

7. TOUSUMI

Gionmachi

MARIKO

RM730 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

8. HOTEL ORIGO HAKATA - Gion -

Gionmachi

nancy

RM311 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

9. mizuka Business Canalcity Hakata mae

Gionmachi

Dam

RM230 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

10. Sky Heart Hotel Hakata

Gionmachi

Takahiro

11. Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion

Hakata Ekimae, 0.2 km from Gionmachi

Charlie

RM499 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

12. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hakata Reisen PREMIER

Hakata Ward, 0.2 km from Gionmachi

Yung-wen

RM412 total

16 Sept - 17 Sept

13. THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier

Hakata Ekimae, 0.2 km from Gionmachi

Jai

RM798 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

14. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN HAKATAGUCHI EKIMAE

Hakata Ekimae, 0.4 km from Gionmachi

Hadi

RM278 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

15. S-Peria Hotel Hakata

Hakata Ekimae, 0.3 km from Gionmachi

Serena

RM472 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

16. Hotel Nikko Fukuoka

Hakata Ekimae, 0.4 km from Gionmachi

Yung-wen

RM785 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

17. Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel

Sumiyoshi, 0.3 km from Gionmachi

Joseph

RM512 total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

18. JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo

Hakata Ekimae, 0.5 km from Gionmachi

Dugald

RM598 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

19. Dormy Inn Hakata Gion Natural Hot Spring

Hakata Ward, 0.2 km from Gionmachi

Varakorn

RM440 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

20. Hakata Tokyu REI Hotel

Hakata Ekimae, 0.5 km from Gionmachi

Tik Lun Jeffrey

RM430 total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Gionmachi

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata Gion	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 751 reviews	View
HOTEL ORIGO HAKATA - Gion -	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 134 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hakata - Gion	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Dormy Inn Premium Hakata Canal City Mae Natural Hot Spring	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
APA Hotel Hakata Gion Ekimae	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 722 reviews	View

Where to stay in Gionmachi

Find the best Gionmachi areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A bustling street food stall with yellow signage and a crowd of people.

Tenjin

The malls, art museums and temple shrines both above and below ground level combine to keep you and your family entertained for days.

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A river running through a city with modern buildings and a bridge.

Hakata Ward

Fukuoka’s most lively neighborhood is distinguished by its particular and idiosyncratic local culture, still on display in its artistic life.

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A modern building with a large clock and signage reading "FUKATA STATION".

Hakata Ekimae

Be near the action and in the hub of Fukuoka’s transportation network in this neighborhood next to the city’s main train station.

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A riverside walkway with people walking and sitting on benches, surrounded by trees and buildings.

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 Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.

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A traditional Chinese doll display with intricate decorations and a pagoda structure.

Nakasu

Nightclubs, bars and a red-light district celebrate the wicked ways of the city center, while karaoke and arcade games keep teens and families engrossed.

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Top Gionmachi Hotel Reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hakata Reisen PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay. The breakfast buffet featured great local Fukuoka dishes, and the room was very clean and spacious. Special thanks to the friendly front desk staff for making our trip so enjoyable!"