Escape the Crowds: Hita’s Historic Charm & Scenic Rivers from Fukuoka
Joined 2024
「This plan offers a more exclusive and personalized experience than standard Fukuoka city tours.」
Escape the crowds and discover a quieter side of Japan on this relaxing day trip to Hita, a riverside town known for its Edo-period charm and pure water cuisine. Stroll through historic streets, savor river fish and eel dishes, and, if time allows, visit Fukuoka’s iconic Kushida Shrine. While others rush tourist hotspots, enjoy a peaceful journey—set to your favorite Apple Music playlist in the car.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Fukuoka airport, Hakata port, station, and anywhere
- Since access beyond the entrance is restricted to authorized personnel only, I will meet you at the main entrance (there is only one entrance).
Strolling Through Mameda Town
Step back in time as you explore Mameda Town, a charming Edo-period district in Hita. Wander through preserved streets lined with historic merchant houses, traditional shops, and local museums. A perfect place to soak in Japan’s timeless culture and craftsmanship.
Optional 1: Lunch Time, A cozy local restaurant in Hita
Traditional river fish and eel dishes, specialties of Japanese cuisine, can be enjoyed here thanks to the exceptionally pure waters of Hita—an experience unique to this region.
Optional 2: Lunch, Sapporo Beer Kyushu Hita Brewery Restaurant
Savor freshly prepared dishes that pair perfectly with beer at the on-site Sapporo brewery restaurant. With views of the surrounding nature, it’s a relaxing way to enjoy local flavors in a refined, modern setting.
**Advance reservation required at least 4 weeks in advance.**
**The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.**
Sapporo Brewery Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Sapporo beer is crafted during an English-friendly guided tour of the Kyushu Hita Brewery. Explore the brewing process, discover the brewery’s history, and appreciate the craftsmanship behind each bottle.
**Advance reservation required at least 4 weeks in advance.** **The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.**
Scenic Drive Along the Mikuma River
Enjoy a relaxing drive along the picturesque Mikuma River, where serene waters and lush greenery offer a peaceful escape from the city. The riverside scenery is perfect for quiet reflection and appreciating the natural beauty that defines Hita’s landscape.
Departure time from Hita
Farewell time, Hakata Port Central Pier Cruise Center
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Ending Point
Hakata Port Central Pier Cruise Center
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding fee
Private car (SUBARU JUSTY)
Free mobile Wi-Fi
Free Apple Music and Netflix
Driving fee
Gasoline fee
Parking fee
Expressway tolls (Fukuoka Urban Expressway)
Guide gratuity
Cost of meals (guide and customers)
Entrance fees of facilities (guide and customers)
**Sapporo Brewery Tour**
Adults: 500 JPY / Ages 13–19: 300 JPY / Children under 12: Free
Includes one sample beer.
Please pay in cash.
Closed: Every Monday and Tuesday (or the following days if they fall on national holidays), year-end and New Year holidays, and other unscheduled closures.
Tour Important Information
1.Kushida Shrine and Tochoji Temple are open until 5:00 PM, so if you are unable to make it in time for those facilities we will arrange an alternative location.
2.If you want to do cashless payments on your entire itinerary, please let me know in advance. I will need to have a payment machine ready.
3. Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
4. Extra time is assumed, but it is an itinerary that will be difficult to proceed if the meeting time is delayed. I hope we can meet on time:)
5. My car can accommodate up to 4 guests. If you are a group of 5 or more, please contact me so that I can arrange a rental-car tour.
5-7 guests +36,000yen (HiAce, or similar)
If the brewery tour is closed, I will propose an alternative plan.
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 Katsu N.
Hi there! I may sound formal in this profile, but I’m actually very easygoing—feel free to check my reviews! Next section is my profile:)
**Curriculum Vitae (Summary)**
Main Service Areas: Nagasaki (Meeting: Nagasaki, Fukuoka), Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Oita, Saga (Meeting: Fukuoka)
[Qualifications]
- Hospitality & Customer Satisfaction: Please see guest reviews for feedback.
- Luxury Market Focus: Please see my listed tour for more.
- English Skills:
Intermediate: Conversational English tour-related communication
No overseas residency
[Work Experience]
- High-end Furniture Retailer
Experience and knowledge utilized: Hospitality and Marketing Strategy for high-end clients/ Tour route planning and design
- Freelance Guide & Content Writer (2024–Present)
Focus: Private luxury car tours in Kyushu / SEO content writing for inbound marketing
[Key Destinations & Experiences]
Nagasaki
- Nagasaki City: Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, cultural highlights
- Shimabara: Traditional castle & volcanic geology
Fukuoka
- Fukuoka City: Urban highlights
- Dazaifu: Tenmangu Shrine visit
- Yanagawa: River cruise & local cuisine (eel)
Kumamoto
- Mt. Aso: Panoramic volcanic landscapes
- Kumamoto Castle: History + earthquake heritage
- Kurokawa Onsen: Upscale hot spring resort (with special access options)
Oita
- Hita: Scenic riverside town and former samurai district — a hidden gem offering a peaceful alternative to busy Dazaifu
- Beppu/Yufuin: Lake views, onsen & volcanic activity
Saga
- Arita: Japanese ceramics & garden culture
- Yoshinogari: Ancient civilization experience
Other Destinations
- Takachiho Gorge: Mystical Japanese landscape and cultural legend site
[Education]
B.A. in English Studies (Major in Linguistics; Senior Seminar: Shakespeare Studies)
Dokkyo University, Saitama, Japan (Graduated: 2000)
Considering graduate studies in Geography, in connection with my work as a guide.
Happy to share more if you're interested :)
Reviews
Joanne G.
“Amazing tour”
Katsu was an absolute professional, very thoughtful and accommodating. My mother has accessibility needs and he made sure this was supported at all times. He even sent reading material ahead of the tour which was well received giving us further understanding of what we were going to see. Katsu went above and beyond. I would highly recommend him and his tours.
Katsu N.
Dear Joanne and your mother, I am truly honored to hear you say that. I hope that the PDF I sent you will also become a memory of the tour. I will be able to attend to various cities other than Nagasaki, so I hope to see you again. Thank you for joining my tour. Katsuhisa
Raymund christian O.
“4 days trip with seniors”
Katsu-San was an excellent guide. We had day trips to Saga Prefecture and Mt. Aso. He is an excellent driver. He really accommodated all our requests given that my parents have mobility issues.
Katsu N.
Thank you so much, Raymund! It was my pleasure to guide you and your wonderful parents. I’m really glad we could make the trip comfortable and enjoyable for everyone. Wishing you all the best, and I hope to welcome you again in Kyushu someday!
Annya D.
“Excellent day in Nagasaki ”
Katsu was a wonderful guide and made us feel very welcome. He took us to a lovely restaurant and helped explain things to us. Would not hesitate to recommend Katsu!
Katsu N.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Annya. I’m very happy you enjoyed the day and felt welcome in Nagasaki. I’m also glad you liked the lunch spot—sharing local places is one of my favorite parts of guiding. And thank you as well—I was also impressed by the delicious Chateaubriand you kindly treated me to! Wishing you both a wonderful rest of your cruise, and I’d be honored to guide you again someday!
$660/ per group
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