Sawara Ward

Tucked between Fukuoka City’s built-up districts and the wooded slopes of the Sefuri Mountains, Sawara Ward is a place whose character is shaped by its long reach from Hakata Bay to the inland highlands. The ward belongs to Fukuoka’s western side: coastal Momochihama is part of its territory, while the south becomes markedly more rural and mountainous. Fukuoka Tower, a 234-metre landmark beside the bay, stands in Sawara’s Momochihama area; nearby, the Fukuoka City Museum holds the gold seal discovered on Shikanoshima, an artefact designated a National Treasure. This contrast between contemporary waterfront development, residential neighbourhoods and forested uplands reveals Fukuoka beyond its central commercial districts. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Fukuoka and the Sefuri Mountains.

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