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Fukuoka Private Yatai Night Tour – Intimate Local Experience (Max 2 Guests)
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Joined 2024
Enjoy an evening at Fukuoka’s famous Yatai (open-air food stalls) with a local Japanese guide.
Many travelers feel hesitant to visit Yatai on their own, especially at night, but this tour allows you to enjoy the experience comfortably and confidently.
This 2.5-hour evening tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off.
You will spend about 1.5 hours at Yatai, tasting local dishes and learning about Yatai culture in a relaxed atmosphere, while your guide helps with ordering and local etiquette.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel in Fukuoka
- I would like to meet you at your hotel. Taxi transportation may be used between your hotel and the yatai locations depending on the distance.
Evening Yatai at Nakasukawabata
After exploring the yatai area, we will visit two yatai stalls and enjoy a variety of Japanese food and drinks.
departure to your hotel
I'll send you to your hotel.
Ending Point
your hotel at around 8:00 PM
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
Taxi fee
Your food and drinks
Guests are kindly asked to cover the guide’s food and drinks as well.
Tour Important Information
・Guide fee: JPY 6,000 per hour
・Payment at yatai: Cash only
・Booking deadline: Reservations close 2 days in advance to secure
availability.
Weather Policy (Yatai Tour)
This tour operates even in rainy weather.
If most yatai are closed due to heavy rain, the tour will be adjusted to visit a casual izakaya popular with locals, so you can still enjoy an authentic local dining experience.
Alternatively, you may choose to cancel free of charge or reschedule the tour.
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!
Drawing on my background in international projects and leadership positions, I strive to provide tours that are both enjoyable and insightful for my guests."
I participated in a five-day international convention organized by the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations in Fukuoka, attended by approximately 600 tour guides from around 50 countries, where I attended professional seminars and exchanged knowledge with guides from around the world.
Reviews
Li-wern V.
“comprehensive and enjoyable introduction to Fukuoka”
My husband and I had a delightful full day tour of Fukuoka with Masa-San. Masa-San was knowledgeable and fluent in English. The pace of the tour was just right for us, there were plenty of photo opportunities and the choice of lunch venue was excellent. A special thank you to Masa-San for assisting us to purchase a specific food item to bring back to Singapore. We highly recommend this tour.
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Masazumi T.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It was a pleasure spending the day with you both in Fukuoka. I’m delighted to know that you enjoyed every part of the tour, including the pace, photo spots, and lunch. I’m also glad I could help you find the food item to bring back to Singapore. Your recommendation means a lot to me—thank you again!
Mark anthony P.
“Amazing experience! ”
We had an amazing time on the Discover Fukuoka Full Day Tour with Masazumi! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. From the stunning views at the tower to the peaceful temples and beautiful Japanese garden, every stop was memorable. The Canal City lunch was also a great touch. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Fukuoka!
Masazumi T.
Dear Mark anthony P. Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I understand you had just arrived in Japan today, so I am especially grateful that you chose to join my tour despite your long journey. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you, and I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour, including the views, temples, Japanese garden, and lunch. I hope you have a wonderful stay in Japan. Best regards, Masazumi Tsukano
Ross C.
“An excellent way to see Fukuoka's highlights”
Masazumi (Masa) arrived on time at Hakata Wharf. His nature was gentle and friendly and we both enjoyed our tour. We visited a shrine, a history museum, a temple and the large park with its Japanese garden. We finished the tour with a meal at a typical Japanese restaurant. The tour was unrushed and we would highly recommend Masa as a tour guide.
Masazumi T.
Thank you very much for your kind and wonderful review. It was a great pleasure meeting you at Hakata Wharf and I truly enjoyed spending the day with you. I’m very glad to hear that you appreciated the relaxed pace of the tour and the places. I’m also happy that you enjoyed the meal at the Japanese restaurant—it’s always a special part of the experience. Thank you again for your recommendation.
$94/ per group
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Fukuoka Half Day Highlights with Japanese Lunch
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Fukuoka Yatai stall hopping tour
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HAKATA YATAI Stall Tour（Street food）
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Oyster hut & Karatsu city
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