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.
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
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
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 Duration: Up to 6 hours
Guide Fee: 5,000 yen/hour
Cruise Ship Passengers Welcome
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."
Nahman E.
“Fukuoka tour”
We really enjoy touring around with Masa. His english was good and we had the opportunity to connect with a wonderful person
Masazumi T.
Unfortunately, it was a rainy day, but I truly enjoyed guiding such a friendly and wonderful couple, and I’m glad you had a great time. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip around Kyushu starting tomorrow!
Miguel R.
“Best private tour guide in Fukuoka”
Masa-san is the perfect guide if you’re looking for a highly personalized, comprehensive, yet laid-back private tour of Fukuoka. He impressed us with his warm personality and deep knowledge of hidden but delicious food spots. With the variety of tours he offers, we’re already looking forward to booking him again on our next visit to the city.
Masazumi T.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the local food spots I introduced. It was a real pleasure guiding you around Fukuoka, and your family was so friendly, cheerful, and fun to be with. I truly look forward to welcoming you back and showing you even more hidden gems on your next visit!
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!
$187/ per group