Hakata Heritage Walk : Explore Hakata Old Town Charm with nice Japanese Lunch
Joined 2024
I take you to Hakata Old Town to experience over 1,200 years of history and traditional culture. We go to Kushida Shrine from Hakata Station by subway. Kushida Shrine was built in 757. Hakata Gion Yamagasa is a big festival of Kushida Shrine. We walk to Furusatokan to watch a demonstration of Hakata weaving and traditional crafts. Then we walk to Tochoji Temple. You can see the Fukuoka Daibutsu which is one of the largest wooden seated statues in Japan and a five-story pagoda.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel, cruise terminal
- I would like to see you at your hotel or cruise terminal.
Hakata Station
We go to kushida shrine from Hakata Station by subway.
Kushida Shrine
Kushida shrine is located in Nakasu Kawabata, Fukuoka city. You can see huge decorative float exhibited here.
Furusatokan
We walk to Furusatokan. It is very near from Kushida Shrine.
You you can see the history and culture of Hakata.
Tochoji Temple
We walk to Tochoji Temple from Furusatokan. It takes about 5 minutes.
You can see the Fukuoka Daibutsu which is one of the largest wooden seated statues in Japan and the 5 story pagoda.
Restaurant at Hakata station area or near Kushida Shrine
Enjoy a delicious Japanese Lunch after Sightseeing!
After exploring the beautiful sights of the city, how about enjoying a delicious Japanese lunch together? I will take you to a wonderful restaurant in either Tenjin area or Hakata Station area. To make your experience smooth and enjoyable, I will make a reservation in advance. If possible, I will book a private room so you can relax in a comfortable, quiet setting. The food is not only delicious but also reasonable price. You can choose from variety Japanese dishes, such as Sushi, Tempura and Sashimi, Sukiyaki, Teppanyaki, Okonomiyaki, Tonkatsu , and Ramen. You can see four photos for example. Let me know what kind of Japanese food you'd like to try. and I'll make sure you have a memorable dining experience. This is a great opportunity to taste Japanese flavor while sharing conversation. I look forward to sharing this special lunch experience with you.
Ending Point
Hakata Station or near 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, cruise terminal meet-up
Guide's transportation fee
Admission fee
Your transportation fee
<lunch> 1,600～4,000 yen
You pay for your lunch. Guide pays for own lunch
Tour Important Information
The tour is flexible.
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.
Hello, my name is Masa. I live in Fukuoka city. After entering the big company in Japan as an engineer, I went to America to study for 1 year and 8 months. I have experience working with many American and European engineers. I worked as design section manager and construction manager. After retirement I worked at the group company as a director for seven years. Then I started an English volunteer guide. I have guided so many people from all over the world for 5 and half years. It is very fun to meet many foreigners. I prepared many tour courses and many nice restaurants. You can select one of them. After visiting your favorite tourist spot, I take you to
the nice delicious local restaurant at Fukuoka. You can tell what kind of food you want to eat. I recommend Tempura and Sashimi, Teppanyaki, Sushi, Sukiyaki, and so on. I want you enjoy eating meal and talking with Japanese. I teach you some manner of Japanese food. I am really looking forward to hearing from you.
Reviews
“Memorable Tour”
We booked the Autumn Leaves Tour because we wanted to see good autumn leaves for our trip to Fukuoka but got overwhelmed with the choice of where to visit. There are autumn leaves everywhere during fall and we didn't know which locations in Fukuoka City center was nice, and if we needed to go further out to Saga or Kitakyushu. Going with Masa-san was a good choice for us. The locations he picked were very memorable spots with stunning foliage -- and also locations we initially dismissed when we started researching for autumn leaves. We were pleasantly surprised by the value for money of the restaurant he chose. In our country the price is easily double or more for the teishoku he chose at the restaurant he booked for us, and the meal was delicious. As a person he is earnest and has an easygoing manner that made us feel comfortable around him. He also has the vigor to guide us through the entire walking tour. It is clear that he enjoys meeting people and showing them hidden gems around Fukuoka City. (30 November 2024)
Masazumi T.
Thank you so much for your review. I am very glad to meet very nice family. You enjoyed Autumn leaves at two famous spots. We were able to enjoy a delicious lunch while having fun and conversation. James san and your parents are very nice and friendly. So I could guide you very pleasantry. Thank you for giving me a souvenir on my way home.
$102/ per group
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