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Hidden Shrines: A Local Shrine-Hopping Tour

Private vehicle: N-BOX

Hidden Shrines: A Local Shrine-Hopping Tour

Off the Beaten Path

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2026

Mio I.

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Fukuoka

Chinese (Simplified), English

6 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Mio I.)

Up to 2 people

Did you know that Japan has more than 80,000 officially registered Shinto shrines? If we include small, unregistered shrines and other places of worship, some estimates suggest there could be as many as 200,000 to 300,000 shrines across the country. The exact number is unknown.

On this tour, I’ll take you to a hidden local shrine that most tourists don’t know about.

It’s a chance to step away from the usual tourist spots and experience a quieter, more local side of Japan.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport, or Kokura Station

- We’ll meet at Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport, or Kokura Station. If you’re staying at a hotel in Hakata or Kokura, we can also meet you in your hotel lobby.

10:00 AM

Munakata Secret Shrine 1 (Hasshogu)

Hasshogu is a historic Shinto shrine in Munakata, Fukuoka. The name means ‘Shrine of Eight Deities,’ because eight kami are enshrined here

11:00 AM

Munakata Secret Shrine 2 (Marishiten Shrine)

Marishiten is known as a deity of victory, good luck, and protection. There is also a small Inari shrine with red torii gates inside the grounds.

11:40 AM

Munakata Secret Shrine 3 (Teruoka Hachimangu Shrine)

It is a small, quiet shrine known mostly by local people. The exact date of its foundation is unknown, but it is considered one of Munakata’s hidden spiritual spots.

12:30 PM

Lunch at a Restaurant of Your Choice

03:00 PM

Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport, or Kokura Station

Ending Point

Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport, or Kokura 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

What‘s included

・Guide fee

・Private vehicle: N-BOX (up to two people)

・Gasoline fee, toll, and parking fee

・Guide's lunch cost

What‘s not included

・Lunch (800～4000 yen)

・Personal expenses

Tour Important Information

・Please note that this tour involves quite a bit of walking and climbing stairs.

・Please inform me of any food allergies or dietary restrictions you may have.

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 2026

Mio I.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Mio I.

KONICHIWA!! I am Mio!

I was born and raised in Hyogo Prefecture, and I moved to Fukuoka about a year and a half ago.

Since I moved here, I have been working as a tour leader, guiding Japanese travelers to beautiful destinations across Kyushu, including Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Saga Prefectures. Through my job, I've had the opportunity to discover many amazing places and experience the unique culture of each region.

Personally, I think Fukuoka has the best food in Japan!

If you'd like to explore places beyond the typical tourist attractions and experience authentic local life, I'd love to be your guide.

On my tours, we'll visit hidden gems that are still unknown to most international visitors, where you can meet local people and enjoy authentic experiences.

And if you're a big foodie, you definitely have to visit the Munakata area of Fukuoka! It's home to incredibly fresh seafood and wonderful restaurants that many tourists never get the chance to discover.