Full day Fukuoka city tour by car
We’ll explore some of Fukuoka City’s major attractions by a private car, including Fukuoka Tower, Kushida Shrine (famous for its connection to the Yamakasa Festival), Tōchōji Temple (the first temple founded by Kōbō Daishi Kūkai), and the ruins of Fukuoka Castle.
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
- Hotel lobby or in front of the hotel. Hakata Station platform. Airport arrival lobby, etc.
Fukuoka Tower
Fukuoka Tower (Momochi seaside park)
Enjoy panoramic views of the city from a height of 123 meters (or 400 feet).
Japanese Garden in Ohori Park.
OHORI Park, an artificial lake that is part of the moat.
You can also enjoy the Japanese garden here.
KAWABATA Shopping Arcade Street
The old-fashioned shopping street.
Here you can enjoy local food and shopping.
KUSHIDA Shrine
One of the oldest shrines in Fukuoka, and the summer festival "Yamakasa" is held once a year.
TOCHOJI Temple
The first temple built by the high priest Kukai.
The five-storied pagoda and 11m tall wooden Buddha statue are a must-see.
JOTENJI Temple
The birthplace of udon and soba
Ending Point
At your hotel in Fukuoka
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation via TOYOTA SIENTA HEV X
Sightseeing in a wheelchair-accessible vehicle
(pick-up and drop-off) from December 2025.
8-hour English guide fee
Toll road fee, parking fee, gasoline fee,
Fukuoka Tower entrace fee ¥800 per person
Ohori Japanese garden entrance fee ¥250 per person
Tochoji temple entrance fee ¥100 per person
Lunch would be around ¥1000 to 2000 per person.
Dinner would be around ¥2000 to 4000 per person.
Guide Tip
Tour Important Information
・This tour is suitable for families with wheelchair users.
・As you can see in the photo, this is a welfare vehicle developed by Toyota for wheelchair users.
・I have been assisting my disabled wife in a wheelchair for many years.
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 Masatoshi M.
I had worked for the Japan's biggest travel agency JTB (Japan Travel Bureau) for 35 years as a tour escort for Japanese.
I visited 68 countries and of course all over Japan as well. So I’m familiar with almost all of the tourist attractions in Japan.
More over I’m also a professional magician now. I’m a member magician of The Magic Castle in Hollywood in US. That's why I made a decision to become an English tour guide.
I acquired a tour guide license issued by the Japanese government with a lot of hard work in 2016 and I started from the following year.
I work as an English guide approximately 130 days a year.
My wife is physically disabled, and I usually care for her.
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I receive home care and bathing services, so I am unable to go out during the day as I have to prepare for and clean up afterwards.
I am available to guide on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. I can take up to four people sightseeing in my private car.
I am available at any time during evening tours, such as YATAI tours.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Please ask me first. If it is possible.
Reviews
Jessica A.
“Morry-San, our Perfect Guide”
Morry-san took us on a one-day road trip to Itoshima Peninsula- from the Sennyoji Temple to Shiraito Falls, Salt Factory, Keya Beach, Totoro Forest and the Sakuraishi Futamigaura. He was prompt, very informative, articulate, friendly, charming, and funny. We felt safe with him as he skillfully drove us around the coast in a rented van that accommodated our family of 6. We enjoyed his stories! He took great photos and as a bonus, entertained us with magic! I can’t imagine a better guide for Fukuoka!! We shall definitely get him again if we come back. I will highly recommend him to our family and friends.
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Masatoshi M.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed your trip to Itoshima. It was a bit too hot, but it was fun, wasn't it? Please let me know if you have another opportunity to come to Fukuoka. I'd be happy to show you around. Perhaps it will be autumn foliage season then?
Stephanie B.
“Entertaining Day ”
I knew Morry was the tour guide for me when I discovered that one of his pre-existing tours included Motonosumi Shrine and that he was willing to go the extra mile to customize my tour. He drove very long distances to show us the picturesque Omijima coastline, stunning red torii gates perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean, and the unique reclining Buddha at Nanzoin Temple. Morry’s attention to detail is flawless as he figured out the best pick up point, communicated before and after the tour with insights related to our tour and suggestions of what to see and eat after our tour ended. He is a born entertainer sharing stories and magic tricks mixed in with historical commentary on the attractions we saw.
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Masatoshi M.
I am delighted that you chose me from among many English-speaking guides, and that you enjoyed Aoshima Island, Motonosumi Inari Shrine, and Nanzoin Temple with me. I hope that you have grown to love Japan even a little bit. If you ever have the opportunity to come to Fukuoka, please let me know. I would be happy to guide you. Thank you and Arigato gozaimasu.
Xilei D.
“Great entertainer”
Morry is a very entertaining tour guide, and he will pepper your tour with amazing up close magic tricks! My son who likes magic and is usually skeptical of most magic shows is honestly baffled by quite a few of his tricks despite having the chance to observe up close. Our tour was on a rainy day but Morry came prepared with wet weather gear for us. It was a good day out.
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Masatoshi M.
I'm so glad you enjoyed Dazaifu and Yanagawa despite the rainy weather. I have over 400 magic tricks; I'll show you even more next time we have the opportunity. Please come to Fukuoka again. See you again soon
$343/ per group
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