This tour is composed of two main attractions; exploring historical structures in "Hakata old town", and immersing yourself in a refreshing hot spring located in the seaport area. Through the first half of the trip, you would experience the traditional townscape with the Japanese style garden, shrines and temples. The tiredness of walking will be healed by the hot spring bath and fresh seafood lunch. Please fully enjoy the tradiotional cultures and experiences.
At your hotel
Let us meet at your hotel and move together to Hakata station by subway.
Meeting time is to be adjusted according with the location of your hotel so that we could reach Hakata station around 10:00.
You can appreciate its beautiful Japanese garden. A set of matcha(green tea) and Japanese confectionery can be enjoyed(fee applies) while viewing the scenery.
It is a total gardian god of Hakata and it has long been beloved by local people. We can drop by the historical museum and the souvenir shop near here.
You can appreciate grand Hakata Buddha statue and five-storied pagoda in the ground.
We move from Hakata area to the bayside area taking a bus ride.
Bayside Place Hakata is a popular entertainment district for its easy access from downtown, the hot spring, the lively market and more.
After enjoying the fresh seafood or some other Japanese cuisine for lunch and onsen, you could also find a panoramic view from the port tower in the same area.
I will take you back to the hotel or whichever station you want to go to next.
At your hotel or at the station you are going to next
guide fee, hotel pick-up, guide's lunch and transportation fare
your transportation fare, lunch, entrance fee
PLEASE BRING SOME CASH
<transportation >
around 1,000yen per person(adult)
<lunch>
1,500~2,000yen per person
<entrance fee>
Rakusuien(Japanese garden)- 600yen(including tea set)
Hakata folk museum- 200yen
Tochoji temple- 50yen
Onsen- 1000yen(adult over the age 13), 500yen(child over the age 3), 500yen for rental towels
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Several places we will visit do not accept credit cards, so please bring cash.
Please let me know if you have any food allergies.
People wearing tattoo(including sticker) are NOT allowed to use the bathing facility.
You cannot wear swimsuits in the bath.
If you would like to change your clothes after the bath, please bring spare ones.
My working days are basically Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, but Saturday is available as well in consulting with my familiy.
I am not available during Obon holidays in mid August and new year holidays.
Irving L.
History Exploration and Relaxing Onsen Tour
“Best tour guide we had ever encounter”
Chiyako is on time. Her English is excellent with no accent. She is very knowledgeable of all the places we visited. We all had a great time and learned a lot about the culture and history of Fukuoka and Kyushu. I highly recommend her as a guide. Thank you Chiyako for a really nice day here in Fuluoka.
Chiyako H.
(1 reviews)Thank you very much for your kind words, Irving-san.I am pleased I could be of some help for you all to enjoy your stay in Fukuoka. I hope you would experience Dontaku and Yamakasa festivals some time in the future. All the best to you and your family!