Fukuoka Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Great tour!”

I had a wonderful tour through more some difficult to visit parts of Fukuoka Prefecture when without a vehicle - Tac enabled me to see these beautiful areas with his! Even though it started raining, I had a wonderful time visiting various locations, especially this lovely and mysterious shrine in the mountains. Tac was so helpful when one of my health issues acted up during lunch, too. We are both not talkative people, but we enjoyed light conversation, and he provided useful information and context when appropriate. He also pointed out nice spots for photos and took pictures of me, which is something I always forget to do!

Tac K.

(7 reviews)

Thank you, Iman-san! I had a truly wonderful time on this trip. I feel that seeing our local area through your eyes helped me rediscover the beauty of the place where I live. Although the weather was unfortunately rainy, I found it very peaceful to explore the mist-covered mountains, the historic streets swept by heavy rain, and the shrines together with you. Seeing how happy you were when you spotted the adorable komainu (guardian lion-dogs) at Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine made me very happy, too. If you have a chance to visit Japan again, please feel free to reach out to me. I’d love to see you again!

“Pleasant gentleman but lacking as a guide. ”

We booked this private tour hoping to learn about Takachiho from a local perspective. Our guide, Tac, was a courteous and pleasant gentleman, and we appreciated his efforts to secure the Takachiho Gorge boat tickets, even though they were unfortunately sold out on the day. Our primary disappointment was the lack of actual guiding. We paid USD499 for a day of private tour expecting informative commentary, local insights, and engaging conversation. Instead, communication was quite limited, and the experience felt more like a driving service between photo spots. Additionally, we were surprised when asked to cover the guide's ticket for the Amaterasu Railway ride (an experience we found slightly underwhelming, though that is subjective), as this extra cost was not communicated beforehand. While Tac is a lovely person, the experience did not reflect the price paid for a guided tour. I would advise future travelers to clarify exactly what the guiding service entails and confirm any additional out-of-pocket costs before booking.

Tac K.

(7 reviews)

Thank you for your review. I’ll keep your feedback in mind for the future.

“Excellent Tour Guide & Tour”

Kazue was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with and she structured a great tour for us and could adapt based upon our needs and preferences. She’s great!!

Kazue I.

(76 reviews)

Dear, Robert Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure spending time with you and I really enjoyed your company! I especially loved seeing your wife having so much fun choosing chopsticks to take home! I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide and I hope you will have the chance to come back to Fukuoka again! Warmest,Kazue