What's Gionmachi Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Gionmachi? If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Canal City Hakata to shop. There's plenty more to see, including Mangyoji Temple and Kakueiji Temple.
How to Get to Gionmachi
Flying to:
- Fukuoka Airport (FUK), 1.8 mi (3 km) from Gionmachi
- Ariake Saga Airport (HSG), 31 mi (49.9 km) from Gionmachi
Getting to Gionmachi on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Kushida Shrine Station
- Gion Station
Things to See and Do in and around Gionmachi
What to See in Gionmachi
- Mangyoji Temple
- Kakueiji Temple
- Zenshoji Temple
- Hakata Old Town
Things to Do near Gionmachi:
- Canal City Hakata (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- Marine Messe Fukuoka (1.2 mi/2 km away)
- Hakata Machiya Folk Museum (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- Kawabatadori Shopping Street (0.3 mi/0.4 km away)
- Amu Plaza Hakata (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Fukuoka?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 77°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 46°F)
- Rainiest months: July, June, August, September (average 11 inches of rainfall)