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History Exploration and Local Town Walking Tour
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Joined 2023
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!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
At your hotel
Let us meet at your hotel lobby. I wait for you holding a welcome sign board.
Tochoji temple
You can appreciate grand Hakata Buddha statue and five-storied pagoda in the ground.
Hakata folk museum
This museum showcases Hakata's lifestyles and cultures in the early 20th century.
Kushida shrine
It is a total gardian god of Hakata and it has long been beloved by local people.
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!
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.
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
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 pick-up, guide's lunch and transportation fare
your transportation fare, lunch, entrance fee
PLEASE BRING SOME CASH
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subway 1 day ticket- 640yen(adult), 320yen(child under the age 12)
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1,500～2,000yen
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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
Joined 2023
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
Michelle B.
“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.
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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.
Michelle B.
“Good itinerary”
Chiyako planned our itinerary well. She speaks perfect English, we understood what she is explaining to us.
Chiyako H.
Thank you very much for your warm message. It was my great pleasure showing you the best of Fukuoka and the surrounding regions. I truly enjoyed our time together. I hope your memories here stay with you for long time and inspire you to visit Japan again!
Jolanda S.
“A fantastic 6-hour tour with Chiyako”
Chiyako is a very experienced, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly tour guide. We gained insights into Hakata's long history, its traditional culture, and the diversity of its natural environment. We highly recommend her.
Chiyako H.
Thank you very much again for choosing my tour! I was quite amazed and pleased to see you were keen to absorb our culture in-depth. It was my great pleasure to show you around our historical town and share the value of each spot. There are many more attractive spots/experiences here. I hope you would have another chance to visit Fukuoka again.
$144/ per group
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Cultural Treasures of Fukuoka with Local Lunch (Private 4-Hour Morning Tour)
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History Exploration and Relaxing Onsen Tour
This tour is composed of two main attractions; exploring historical structures in "Hakata old town", and immersing yourself in a refreshing hot spring located in the seaport area. Through the first half of the trip, you would experience the traditional townscape with the shrine and temples. The tiredness of walking will be healed by the hot spring bath and local specialty lunch. Please fully enjoy the tradiotional cultures and experiences.
History Exploration and Relaxing Onsen Tour
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In this tour I will introduce the main part of the city to you. First we visit temples and shrines in the old town of Hakata, followed by exclusive Japanese sweet shop(If you like). Then I can show you around the area including Asian museum, DEAIBASHI bridge and open space square for cafes and the dock for the cruising boat. All by walking! Tenjin area and shopping malls can be included upon your request. Is this your first time in Fukuoka? Then this is the tour for you!
The introduction of Fukuoka city(3 hours)
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