Discover Fukuoka Full Day Tour: Tower, Temples, Japanese Garden & Canal City Lunch
Joined 2024
Discover the best of Fukuoka in one fulfilling day. Begin with stunning city views from Fukuoka Tower, followed by a peaceful stroll through a traditional Japanese garden at Ohori Park. Next, head to Canal City Hakata, where you’ll enjoy a self-selected lunch from a variety of local restaurants. After lunch, explore two of Fukuoka’s most historic spiritual sites—Kushida Shrine and Tochoji Temple. This tour offers the perfect balance of scenic beauty, local flavor, and cultural discovery.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel or cruise terminal
- I will pick you up at your hotel or cruise terminal.
Fukuoka Tower
Standing at 234 meters, Fukuoka Tower is the third tallest tower in Japan. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Fukuoka city and the beautiful Hakata Bay.
Ohori Park and Japanese Garden
Located near Tenjin, this peaceful park is a favorite among locals. We'll stroll through the elegant Japanese Garden and can also stop by the Fukuoka Art Museum if you'd like. A walk around Ohori Park’s scenic pond is refreshing and relaxing.
Canal City Hakata Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the many restaurants inside Canal City Hakata, a large shopping mall in the heart of Fukuoka. Choose from ramen, conveyor belt sushi, okonomiyaki, tonkatsu, or wagyu beef.
After lunch, take a short stroll through the lively mall before heading to the next destination nearby.
Kushida Shrine
It was built 1,267 ago. Hakata Gion Yamagasa which is big festival is held July 1～15th every year. You can see the huge decorative float at Kushida Shrine.
Furusatokan
Furusatokan introduces life in Hakata during the Meiji and Taisyo periods
(1816～1926).
Tochouji Temple
Tōchō-ji Temple, founded in 806, is the oldest Buddhist temple in Fukuoka. It features one of Japan’s largest wooden seated Buddha statues and a unique underground passage that depicts scenes of heaven and hell.
Hakata Station
I will escort you to Hakata Station and assist you if you need directions or tickets for your next destination.
Ending Point
Hakata Station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
hotel pick up or cruise terminal
guide's transportation fee
guide's admission fee for Fukuoka Tower : 800yen /person
guide's admission fee for Japanese Garden : 250yen /person
your transportation fee
taxi fee about 4,000 yen
your admission fee for Fukuoka Tower : 800yen /person
your admission fee for Japanese Garden : 250yen /person
<lunch>
1,500～3,000 yen /person
You pay for your lunch. Guide pays for own lunch.
Tour Important Information
Tour Duration: Up to 7 hours
Guide Fee: 5,500 yen/hour
"This tour is also available for cruise ship passengers visiting Fukuoka.
Cruise Ship Guests: Available on the following dates in June:
- June 1st, 6th
- Sep 27 (Norwegian Spirit cruise ship)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Masazumi T.
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!
Reviews
Alex M.
“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!
Kim F.
“Patience, attention to detail and highly organised”
Masazumi prepared a very short-notice tour for me and included destinations and activities important to me. His time management was excellent. He was informative and answered all my questions. I really appreciated his generosity in going to the post office and the large cake market with me... neither probably his idea of a good time! Masa has a good sense of humor and a dog called 'Pudding! I heavily recommend his services.
Masazumi T.
Thank you so much for your nice review. I’m really glad to hear that you enjoyed my tour. I'm happy I could help you send souvenirs to your friends in New Zealand. I hope you have a wonderful time during your one and half month stay in Japan.
Tatjana S.
“Awesome knowledgeable tour! ”
Our guide Masazumi we had today was great. Masazumi was very polite, very knowledgeable and very energetic, if you plan to come to Fukuoka. be sure that Masazumi will be the best guide!
Masazumi T.
I'm very happy that you enjoyed your time with me as your guide. It's truly an honor to hear that you liked me so much among all the guides you've had in Japan. I hope you continue to create unforgettable memories during your time here.
$229/ per group
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