Fukuoka Private Tours & Local Tour Guides
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Popular Fukuoka Tour Guides
Japan
Masazumi T.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
Explore Fukuoka with a Friendly Local Guide! Hi, I’m Masa T. — a passionate and experienced local guide based in Fukuoka. Over the past 6 years, I’ve had the pleasure of guiding more than 1,100 travelers from the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia as a volunteer guide. My goal is simple: to help you discover the best of Fukuoka through fun, personalized, and flexible tours. I have created many tour courses based on my local knowledge and interests, and I’m also happy to offer customized tours tailored to your specific preferences and schedule. I studied in the U.S. for 1 year and 8 months, and later worked as a manager at a major Japanese company, where I collaborated with engineers from various countries. I then served as a director of a group company for 7 years. These experiences have helped me connect easily with people from all over the world. After exploring, I’d be happy to introduce you to some of the best local restaurants, where you can enjoy Sushi, Tempura, Sukiyaki, Ramen, Teppanyaki, and more. Let’s make unforgettable memories together in Fukuoka!
Japan
Masatoshi M.
5.00 / 5
(24 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(24 reviews)
I had worked for the Japan's biggest travel agency JTB (Japan Travel Bureau) for 35 years as a tour escort for Japanese. I visited 68 countries and of course all over Japan as well. So I’m familiar with almost all of the tourist attractions in Japan. More over I’m also a professional magician now. I’m a member magician of The Magic Castle in Hollywood in US. That's why I made a decision to become an English tour guide. I acquired a tour guide license issued by the Japanese government with a lot of hard work in 2016 and I started from the following year. I guided 1,420 people with 17 groups totaly in 2017and 1,600 people in 1018. Through long work for travel business, I was assigned to excursions of all over Japan, such as Sapporo, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Okinawa and others, which gave me intimate knowledge about most places in the country. In addition, I am adept in business fields and knowledgeable about historical sites, traditional culture and modern subcultures in Japan. My wife is a disabled person with an intractable disease who needs 24-hour nursing care. Our daughter takes care of my wife while I am guiding. Even if my schedule is free, I may not be able to take the tour on days when my daughter cannot cooperate. Please ask me first. If it is possible.
Japan
Tadashi M.
4.82 / 5
(11 reviews)
4.82 / 5
(11 reviews)
Hello! My name is Tadashi. I was born and raised in Fukuoka and I've lived here all my life. I used to work for a local bank where I was mainly involved in export, import, and foreign exchange, etc. Afterwards I joined a university where I taught international economics and foreign trade for five years. I'm happy to arrange your tour plans according to your requests and help you to write your own unique story with me. If you're coming to Fukuoka for the first time, I recommend Tochoji Temple, Kushida Shrine and Fukuoka Castle Ruins where you can get feel for Japanese culture and history. Thirty minutes away from the center by train is Dazaifu. There you can enjoy a very famous shrine, Dazaifu Tenmangu, known as the home of " the god of literature or calligraphy." and Kyushu National Museum. Fukuoka is also a mecca for shopping and food. If you're coming to Fukuoka again, I recommend that you try local food, for example, Hakata Ramen-noodles in pork broth and locally caught fish. I can also take you to a traditional Japanese shopping arcade, Kawabata Shotengai. If you would like to get out of the city, we could go to Yanagawa, a town of canals, which is a one hour ride from the city center. You can try boat tours enjoying the leisurely view of the historic buildings and try Steamed Eel. Fukuoka travel tip: if you arrive in Fukuoka by JR, make sure to get off at "Hakata Station." Sorry, there's no "Fukuoka Station." on JR lines. Hakata is an old name for Fukuoka and your destination. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Japan
Chiyako H.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
I am a licensed guide interpreter. I have seven years of working experience in a foreign company, where I enjoyed communicating with people with various backgrounds. So I love my job as a guide that can broaden my view through direct interaction with foreign visitors. I have been living in Fukuoka for 20 years. Among several cities I have lived or stayed in before, Fukuoka is the best place with rich nature, history, exciting urban areas and excellent cuisine! Let me help you fully enjoy your stay in Fukuoka through my tour.
New Fukuoka Tour Guides
Japan
Manabu M.
Hi there! I'm Manabu , your personal guide ready to unveil the enchanting wonders of Japan through thoughtfully crafted tours suitable for travelers of all ages. I am a 57 year old friendly guy living in Fukuoka city. I grew up in Saitama prefecture, next to Tokyo and worked in Tokyo almost over 20 years and Also worked in Osaka for 6 years, other than that I lived in Nagoya for 5 years and I have been around many major cities in Japan. But I assure you Hakata is the best place in Japan to visit and live, since you can visit Kyushu everywhere with stay in Fukuoka as hub and visit Nagasaki, Miyazaki, Oita , or Kagoshima , all of them are wonderful attractive places. Kyushu is actually the origin of Japan in Japanese mythology, which generated the Japanese Shintoism in Takachiho Gorge. There are so many attractive places to see and so many fabulous foods to eat , fresh fish, beef, Motsunabe, Udon, and so many foods were generated from this region. I can introduce and explain a lots of stuff about here to you . To talk about my career, I started to work at company Panasonic and after that , I walked on the career for Automotive component as sales working for American companies. I had education at Meiji University majoring Business Administration and was exchanged to University of Alberta in Canada. Though I walked in the field different from tourism, I was always aspired to talk about and promote Japan to foreign countries and people and wanted to be civil Ambassador for long time and became guide 2 years ago. I have guided Americans and so many foreigners globally and all of them have given me 5 star ratings, fortunately! I can offer you the customized tour for you . I can listen to your hobby, things you want to do in Japan and accommodate your desire. Please come and see me. I can make your bucket list empty after we see !!!
Japan
Michael C.
If you are looking for a guide who can show you Fukuoka is one of the best cities for tourism in Japan, you have made a good choice. Also, If you want to visit some places in the Kumamoto area, I am the guy you're looking for. I'm preparing some of the tourism services that you are interested in, so you can choose one of them. Or you can ask me anything you want, I am willing to customize a tour you want as much as I can. My name is 'Michael' from South Korea and I stayed in Australia for about 3 years before coming to Japan. I've been staying in Fukuoka for about 6 years with my family. I have not only several experiences in different countries but also I have lots of memories of meeting a lot of people who are from several countries in Australia and Japan. I have a warm heart to help someone and I am passionate about helping someone, and I am especially happy to guide someone. From now on, I'm ready to make your day with a lot of doing things such as touring lots of places, visiting historical places, doing some outdoor activities, introducing lots of yummy restaurants, etc. If you're interested in jumping into Fukuoka tours with Michael, please contact me. I hope you guys have memorable days and experiences in Fukuoka and the Kumamoto.
Japan
Katsumi K.
I'm living in Fukuoka for more than 30 years. Working in cosmetics industry for more than 38 years (CEO of the professional cosmetics consulting company) and doing business with my partners in France, Spain, Italy, Lithuania, Morocco, Thailand, China and Taiwan. According to my experience of entertaining my foreign partners when they visit Fukuoka, I can comunicate very friendly and can introduce you many local fun activities, delicious meals and attractive places around Fukuoka and Saga. I can guide you to several places that tourists or even Japanese usually can't visit. I hope these experiense will be good memories for you.
Japan
Tac K.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
I was borne and raised in Fukuoka. I'm retired last year, and now slowly enjoying life. Before retireing, I work for IT related services for over 4 decades. My job roles were programmer, System Engineer, IT department Manager and IT project manager, additionally Internal Auditor. But, I feel it's a long time ago. I'm not a sporty person. I prefer reading books(Manga & novels) and listening music. Especially, I like Taiyou Matsumoto's commic & Tatsurou Yamashita's pop music. I also like outdoor activities like camping, jogging and chairing. Especially, enjoyning chairing. (Taking a folding chair and walk to the beach, which is 15 minutes away, and just relax.) I want to communicate with many people through the Japan as it is.
Popular Fukuoka Private Tours
Fukuoka
4 hours
Fukuoka Half Day Tour with nice Japanese lunch
Fukuoka Half Day Tour with nice Japanese lunch
FROM$154/ per group
Masazumi T.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
Fukuoka
3 hours
HAKATA YATAI Stall Tour（Street food）
HAKATA YATAI Stall Tour（Street food）
FROM$105/ per group
Masatoshi M.
5.00 / 5
(24 reviews)
Fukuoka
7 hours
One-Day memorable tour in Fukuoka and Dazaifu
One-Day memorable tour in Fukuoka and Dazaifu
FROM$200/ per group
Tadashi M.
4.82 / 5
(11 reviews)
Fukuoka
5 hrs 30 mins
History Exploration and Relaxing Onsen Tour
History Exploration and Relaxing Onsen Tour
FROM$189/ per group
Chiyako H.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
New Fukuoka Private Tours
Fukuoka
5 hrs 30 mins
Fukuoka’s Best: Dazaifu Tenmangu, Tochoji Temple, Japanese Garden with Lunch
Fukuoka’s Best: Dazaifu Tenmangu, Tochoji Temple, Japanese Garden with Lunch
FROM$210/ per group
Masazumi T.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
Fukuoka
8 hours
Yanagawa River punting and visit to Dazaifu, Fukuoka land mark of history
Yanagawa River punting and visit to Dazaifu, Fukuoka land mark of history
FROM$175/ per person
Manabu M.
Fukuoka
7 hours
Dazaifu Tenmangu and Yatai stalls tour
Dazaifu Tenmangu and Yatai stalls tour
FROM$224/ per group
Kazue I.
5.00 / 5
(36 reviews)
Fukuoka
9 hours
Perfect day of Fukuoka -visit to fabulous garden and river cruise and Fukuoka Yatai experience
Perfect day of Fukuoka -visit to fabulous garden and river cruise and Fukuoka Yatai experience
FROM$154/ per person
Manabu M.
Popular Fukuoka Private Cars
Fukuoka
3 hours
Visit to NANZOIN Temple
Visit to NANZOIN Temple
FROM$140/ per group
Masatoshi M.
5.00 / 5
(24 reviews)
Fukuoka
8 hrs 30 mins
Fukuoka-Nagasaki round trip,1 Day, Private car, History, Local dining.
Fukuoka-Nagasaki round trip,1 Day, Private car, History, Local dining.
FROM$841/ per group
Katsu N.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
Fukuoka
5 hours
Hakata (Fukuoka) Port 5-Hour Day Tour with a Private Car（9-passenger car）
Hakata (Fukuoka) Port 5-Hour Day Tour with a Private Car（9-passenger car）
FROM$382/ per group
TR Taxi
4.89 / 5
(314 reviews)
Fukuoka
7 hours
Fukuoka tower, Ohori park & Shika Island tour
Fukuoka tower, Ohori park & Shika Island tour
FROM$526/ per group
Michael C.
Fukuoka Tour Reviews
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Angeline A.
5 / 5
May 24, 2025
“Excellent service!”
We had a great time touring Itoshima with Morry. He was experienced and could provide us with details on the places we toured. He’s not only thoughtful but very accommodating within the engaged timeframe. Will surely want to travel with Morry again.
Masatoshi M.
Angeline-San Thank you for joining my Itoshima Peninsula tour. The weather was good and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and fresh seafood. Let's meet again if we have the opportunity.
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Alex M.
5 / 5
May 22, 2025
“Fantastic Tour Guide! ”
I had an unusual tour request for Masazumi and he went above and beyond to help organise it for me. He knows some interesting local spots, the tour was well paced, and he was very friendly. He's an impressive tour guide and was really helpful with my niche tour requests. 10/10 would recommend and book again.
Masazumi T.
I had a very good time with very nice couple. I am very glad you liked Okonomiyaki very much. Thank you so much for your kind words and generous tip. It was a pleasure guiding you both!
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Eugene C.
5 / 5
May 21, 2025
“Great Tour of Fukuoka Area ”
Ms. Kazue was very kind and accommodating of the tour. We had a great time learning and visiting Yanagawa and Dazaifu. I highly recommend!
Kazue I.
Dear, Mr.Eugene Thank you very much for your nice words on me. How kind of you! It was my pleasure meeting two of you and hope you are having a wonderful time at next destination. Warmest,Kazue
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