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History Exploration and Local Town Walking Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical
Fukuoka Tour Guide - Chiyako H.

Joined 2023

Chiyako H.
5.00 / 5
(11 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Fukuoka
English, Japanese (Native)
5 hours
Private tour (only you and Chiyako H.)
Up to 5 people

You would explore the traditional Japanese cultures by visiting the shrine and the temple. A folk museum would also showcase the history of Hakata and some notable craft products that have long been preserved.

Hakata doll workshop would give you an in-depth experience of painting your own doll.

Please enjoy Hakata local cuisine for lunch!

A stroll in a small but bustling local town is another attraction. Walking along the shopping street, you would feel an energetic atmosphere of everyday life.

Itinerary

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

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

09:30 AM

At your hotel

Let us meet at your hotel lobby. I wait for you holding a welcome sign board.

09:40 AM

Tochoji temple

You can appreciate grand Hakata Buddha statue and five-storied pagoda in the ground.

10:00 AM

Hakata folk museum

This museum showcases Hakata's lifestyles and cultures in the early 20th century.

10:40 AM

Kushida shrine

It is a total gardian god of Hakata and it has long been beloved by local people.

11:10 AM

Hakata doll painting experience

Hakata clay doll is one of Hakata's traditional artcrafts which has over 400 years of history. Please enjoy the painting experience and make it something special!

12:30 PM

Nishijin, the residential and shopping district in the west of Fukuoka

10-minute subway ride from downtown will take you to a lively residential and shopping district, called Nishijin.

You would have local specialties for lunch(Soba, Ramen, or any other dishes are available upon your request) before strolling a long shopping street(about 1.5km) lined with various kinds of shops. This district is not shown in the guide book but is quite popular among local people as a lively residential area with easy access to Hakata and Tenjin.

02:30 PM

End of the tour

I will take you back to the hotel or whichever station you want to go to next.

Ending Point

At your hotel or at the station you are going to next

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up, guide's lunch and transportation fare

What‘s not included

your transportation fare, lunch, entrance fee

PLEASE BRING SOME CASH

<transportation >

subway 1 day ticket- 640yen(adult), 320yen(child under the age 12)

<lunch>

1,500~2,000yen

<entrance fee>

Hakata folk museum- 200yen

Tochoji temple- 100yen

Hakata doll painting experience - 2,530yen

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Several places we will visit do not accept credit cards, so please bring cash.

Please let me know if you have any food allergies.

Important message from the supplier

My working area is basically Fukuoka prefecture.


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
Fukuoka Tour Guide - Chiyako H.

Joined 2023

Chiyako H.
5.00 / 5
(11 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Chiyako H.

I am a licensed guide interpreter. I have seven years of working experience in a foreign company, where I enjoyed communicating with people with various backgrounds. So I love my job as a guide that can broaden my view through direct interaction with foreign visitors.


I have been living in Fukuoka for 20 years. Among several cities I have lived or stayed in before, Fukuoka is the best place with rich nature, history, exciting urban areas and excellent cuisine!

Let me help you fully enjoy your stay in Fukuoka through my tour.

Reviews

Exceptional, Professional and Friendly. Will Book Again

As a German, I was a little worried about communication because I have a noticeable accent and English is not my native language. However, I was pleasantly surprised that Chiyako understood me perfectly from the very beginning. Her English is excellent, clear, and easy to understand, which made communication effortless throughout the entire tour. Chiyako was extremely friendly, professional, and very well organized. We booked a custom tour through another agency, and she acted as our translator. Before the tour, she coordinated with the other agency involved, which made everything much easier for us and saved us a lot of time and effort. What impressed me most was how thoroughly prepared she was. She had already studied the routes between all the locations on our tour, so we could simply follow her instead of constantly checking Google Maps. This made the experience much more enjoyable and relaxed. I especially appreciated this because it was far beyond what I expected from a translator service. During the walks between destinations, Chiyako was always happy to answer our questions about Japanese culture and everyday life. She was not only knowledgeable l but also very approachable and genuinely pleasant to spend time with. We participated in several workshops with local artisans, and Chiyako translated everything flawlessly. She conveyed the artisans explanations clearly and completely, and we never felt that any information was lost or that she lacked the necessary vocabulary. Her involvement significantly enhanced our experience and enriched every tour. I would highly recommend Chiyako to anyone looking for a Guide or Translator. When I return to Fukuoka, I will definitely book with her again. Thank you, Chiyako, for your dedication, professionalism, and kindness. You made our experience in Japan even more memorable.

Sebastian M.

Chiyako H.

Thank you very much for your warm message. It was my great pleasure to accompany you on your trip as your interpreter. Your great enthusiasm and curiosity about the traditional Japanese cultures allowed me to explore the new experience and deepen my knowledge as a guide. Artisans in each workshop were also amazed that you were attentive to details and quick learners. I truly enjoyed conversation with you on the way. Thanks to the fun conversation, the tens of minutes of travel time flew by. I hope I could meet you again in the future!

Great tour

We had fun hiking, grilling oyster and viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms. We had some extra time and Chiyako brought us to the beautiful forest Cafe. Thank you Chiyako for the wonderful experience.

Michelle B.

Chiyako H.

Thank you for your kind review. I also enjoyed exploring natural beauty with you all. Your request to visit countryside allowed me to rediscover hidden charms of Fukuoka and surrounding regions. I'm grateful for this connection and the wonderful time together.

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