Hotels near Sumiyoshi Shrine

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Canal City Hakata, a popular place for shoppers in Hakata Ward. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Kawabatadori Shopping Street, Amu Plaza Hakata and Yanagibashi Rengo Market.

If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Yanagibashi Rengo Market in Chuo Ward and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Canal City Hakata, Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store and Tenjin Underground Mall.

If you're interested in local religious buildings head to Hakata Ward – home to Kushida Shrine. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Hakata Machiya Folk Museum during your trip to Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

You can learn about the history of Fukuoka with a stop at Tochoji Temple. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Find out about the history of Fukuoka with a stop at Fukuhaku Deai Bridge. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.