Experience Kokura Castle in Bloom, Cherry Blossoms, Garden, and Tea Ceremony Experience Tour
Joined 2024
Experience the Beaty of Kokura during Cherry Blossom Season! 3/E～4/B
This spring, enjoy the breathtaking sights of Kokura Castle surrounded by vibrant cherry blossoms. Stroll through the serene Japanese Garden and immense yourself in tradition with authentic Tea Ceremony.
Kokura Castle: Admire the historic castle stunning cherry blossoms, perfect for photography.
Japanese Garden: Relax in a peaceful, beautifully landscape garden.
Tea Ceremony: Savor Matha and sweets in a cultural experience.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel, cruise terminal
- I would like to see you at your hotel or cruise terminal.
Hakata Station
We go to Kokura from Hakata Station by Shinkansen.
It is very fast ,comfortable and takes 15 minutes.
Kokura Castle
It takes about 10 minutes to walk to Kokura Castle from Kokura Station. Kokura castle is only the castle in Fukuoka prefecture with a castle tower. The exhibit contents and interior were renewed in 2019. At the 5th observation space, you can get a panoramic view of Kokura. The castle tower is the 6th tallest in Japan and a wonderful castle.
Japanese Garden
Admire the meticulously landscaped scenery traditional architecture and peaceful ponds. You can enjoy various scenery while walking around the pond.
Tea Ceremony Experience
Participate in a traditional tea ceremony held in the Japanese garden.
Learn the art of making and appreciating Matha after eating seasonable Japanese sweet. The tea ceremony is available daily, making it easy to plan your visit.
Lunch
We go to a nice and delicious restaurant to for local dining experience in Kokura.
Kokura Station
Hakata Station
Ending Point
Hakata Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up
guide's Shinkansen fee 2,160 yen (round trip)
guide's castle admission fee 560 yen
guide's tea ceremony experience fee 800 yen
your Shinkansen fee 2,160 yen (round trip)
your castle admission fee 560 yen
your tea ceremony experience fee 800 yen
<lunch>
1,500 ～4,000 yen per person
You pay for your own lunch. Guide pays for own lunch.
Tour Important Information
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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.
Hello, my name is Masa. I live in Fukuoka city. After entering the big company in Japan as an engineer, I went to America to study for 1 year and 8 months. I have experience working with many American and European engineers. I worked as design section manager and construction manager. After retirement I worked at the group company as a director for seven years. Then I started an English volunteer guide. I have guided so many people from all over the world for 5 and half years. It is very fun to meet many foreigners. I prepared many tour courses and many nice restaurants. You can select one of them. After visiting your favorite tourist spot, I take you to
the nice delicious local restaurant at Fukuoka. You can tell what kind of food you want to eat. I recommend Tempura and Sashimi, Teppanyaki, Sushi, Sukiyaki, and so on. I want you enjoy eating meal and talking with Japanese. I teach you some manner of Japanese food. I am really looking forward to hearing from you.
Reviews
“Memorable Tour”
We booked the Autumn Leaves Tour because we wanted to see good autumn leaves for our trip to Fukuoka but got overwhelmed with the choice of where to visit. There are autumn leaves everywhere during fall and we didn't know which locations in Fukuoka City center was nice, and if we needed to go further out to Saga or Kitakyushu. Going with Masa-san was a good choice for us. The locations he picked were very memorable spots with stunning foliage -- and also locations we initially dismissed when we started researching for autumn leaves. We were pleasantly surprised by the value for money of the restaurant he chose. In our country the price is easily double or more for the teishoku he chose at the restaurant he booked for us, and the meal was delicious. As a person he is earnest and has an easygoing manner that made us feel comfortable around him. He also has the vigor to guide us through the entire walking tour. It is clear that he enjoys meeting people and showing them hidden gems around Fukuoka City. (30 November 2024)
Masazumi T.
Thank you so much for your review. I am very glad to meet very nice family. You enjoyed Autumn leaves at two famous spots. We were able to enjoy a delicious lunch while having fun and conversation. James san and your parents are very nice and friendly. So I could guide you very pleasantry. Thank you for giving me a souvenir on my way home.
$129/ per group
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