Fukuoka’s Best: Dazaifu Tenmangu, Tochoji Temple, Japanese Garden with Lunch
Experience the best of Fukuoka in this 5.5-hour private tour. Visit three of the city’s most beloved and peaceful sites: the historic Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Tochoji Temple with its impressive Great Buddha, and the serene Japanese Garden.
Enjoy a tasty local lunch at a carefully chosen restaurant, offering genuine flavors of Fukuoka’s cuisine. This tour offers excellent value for travelers seeking a relaxing mix of culture, history, and nature with a knowledgeable local guide.
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
Dazaifu Station
Dazaifu Tennmanngu Shrine
It takes about 10 minutes from Dazaifu Station.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning and scholarship. It's a popular destination for students praying for academic success.
Dazaifu Station
Nishitetsu Tenjin Station
Lunch
After sightseeing, let’s enjoy a delicious Japanese lunch. I’ll take you to a great restaurant. You can choose from dishes like Sushi, Tempura, Sashimi, Sukiyaki, Teppanyaki, Okonomiyaki, Tonkatsu, and Ramen. Let me know your preferences, and I’ll ensure a memorable dining experience!
Tochouji Temple
This is the first esoteric Buddhist temple in Japan. You can see Fukuoka Daibutsu which is one of the largest wooden seated statues in Japan.
Ohori Park and Japanese Garden
Ohori Park Japanese Garden is a serene stroll garden featuring a pond, tea houses, and traditional landscaping. It beautifully reflects the aesthetics of Japanese culture and seasonal changes.
Tenjin subway station
Ending Point
Tenjin subway station
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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
guide fee
hotel pick-up, cruise terminal pick-up
guide's transportation fee
guide's admission fee
your transportation fee (10USD)
your admission fee (7USD)
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You pay for you lunch. Guide pays for own lunch.
Tour Important Information
Guide Fee: 6,000 yen/hour
Cruise Ship Guest Welcome
Private tours are more flexible and more enjoyable.
• The guide fee is charged per group (not per person).
• The same price applies for 1 to 4 guests.
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
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
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.
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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.
Marilyn C.
“Great Day!”
We had a really good day in Fukuoka with Masa. He was very professional and personable. We asked if we could make an extra stop to buy Raman for our grandkids at home and he made a special effort to take us to a restaurant that was very well known to buy it.
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Masazumi T.
Dear Marilyn C. Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. I truly enjoyed spending the day with you in Fukuoka. I’m glad we could find the ramen for your grandchildren – I hope they enjoy it! Wishing you many more wonderful travels. Best regards, Masazumi Tsukano
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Tamara K.
“Hell of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour - November 15”
We truly enjoyed our “Hell of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour.” Our guide made the experience memorable with fascinating explanations and a very pleasant attitude. The weather was perfect, the itinerary well-planned, and every stop was engaging. The lunch was also a highlight; the omelette rice was one of the best dishes we had on our trip. We would definitely recommend this tour to other travelers.
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Masazumi T.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the “Hell of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour” and that the explanations, itinerary, and lunch met your expectations. It was my pleasure to guide you, and I am glad that the experience became a memorable part of your trip. This was my first time guiding guests from Canada, and I truly appreciate that you enjoyed the tour. Best regards, Masazumi tsukano
$208/ per group
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