Explore Japan’s Heritage: Dazaifu, Kyushu National Museum & Historic Tochoji
Joined 2024
Sugawara Michizane, enshrined at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, is revered as the god of learning. During New Year's season, over 2 million people visit, and more than 10 million every year from Japan.
The Kyushu National Museum, opened in 2005, is Japan’s fourth national museum. It focuses on history and cultural exchange with Asian countries, unlike the other three which focus on art.
Tochoji Temple, founded by the Kukai in the 9th century, is known for one of the biggest wooden seated Buddha.
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 would like to meet you at your hotel or cruise terminal.
Nishitetsu Tenjin Station
We go to Dazaifu station by Nishitetu train.
Departure time is 09:30. It takes 30 minutes.to go there.
Dazaifu Tennmanngu Shrine
We go to Dazaifu Tennmangu Shrine via Omotesando. There are many
Japanese cake Umegaemochi shops. It is very delicious. It takes about 10 minutes from Dazaifu Station.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is under renovation. It takes about three years, so Temporary Hall was built to be able to pray.
Kyusyu National Museum
You can understand the formation of Japanese culture from Asian historical perspective. This architect was selected as one of the world's 100 architects in this century.
You can see old Japanese cultural properties at the permanent exhibition galley. It introduces Japanese culture which developed over 30000 years through interchange with other Asian countries.
Lunch
There is a nice restaurant next to the museum. You can eat Udon, Sukiyaki, Unagi (eel).
Kasanoya Cafe
This is a cafe with a Japanese garden. You can eat Umegae mochi made of rice and drink a coffee or Matcha. This is a cafe with a good atmosphere. I hope you like Japanese style cafe.
Dazaifu Station
We go back to Tenjin from Dazaifu by train.
It takes about 30 minutes.
Nishtetsu Tenjinn Station
Tochoji Temple
You can see the Fukuoka Daibutsu which is one of the largest wooden seated Buddha statue in Japan. You can also see 5-storied pagoda.
Gion Subway Station
Ending Point
Gion Subway 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 meet up
transportation fee for guide
your transportation fee
Tenjin - Dazaifu total 840 yen per person
<lunch>
1,300〜3,000 yen per person
You pay for your lunch. Guide. Guide pays for own lunch.
admission fee
: at Kyushu National Museum 700 yen/person
Tour Important Information
Tour Duration: Up to 7 hours
Guide Fee: 6,000 yen/hour
This tour is also available for cruise ship passengers visiting Fukuoka.
Important message from the supplier
Available for private tours on the following cruise ship arrival dates in Fukuoka:
Silver Moon: October 7, 2025
Westerdam: October 17 , 2025
Please choose from my 9 registered tailor-made private tours.
Currently only accepting tours in Fukuoka area
From August 2025, I’m accepting only a limited number of tours through November.
My calendar is currently closed except for confirmed bookings.
However, if you are interested in my tour, please feel free to send me a message with your preferred date.
I’ll check my availability and reply as soon as possible.
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
Tamara K.
“Outstanding Fukuoka Tour – Highly Recommended”
The Fukuoka City Tour on May 8 was truly wonderful. The guide was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, and the itinerary perfectly balanced culture, history, and local flavor. We especially enjoyed Yusentei Garden, the ramen experience, and the visit to Tochoji Temple and Kushida Shrine. Everything was smooth and perfectly timed, with convenient pickup and drop-off at the hotel. We are very pleased and happily give the tour 5 out of 5.
Masazumi T.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the balance of culture, history, and local flavor. It was a pleasure guiding you, and I hope to welcome you again in Fukuoka!
Drue J.
“The best of Fukuoka”
We enjoyed our tour of Fukuoka with MASAZUMI San. He was prepared, flexible, and provided everything we requested.
Masazumi T.
Thank you so much for your kind review. I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Fukuoka. It was a real pleasure guiding you. I truly appreciated your warm and cheerful personality.
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!
$244/ per group
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