Mystical Temple of Fukuoka: Nanzoin, Tochoji Temple & Kushida Shrine Adventure
Joined 2024
Explore the spiritual and cultural highlights of Fukuoka on this tour that takes you to three of the city's iconic religious sites.
Start your journey at Nanzoin Temple, home to the world's largest bronze reclining Buddha - peaceful and awe=inspiring sight nestled in the forested hills.
Next, visit Tochoji Temple, where you'll see the impressive Great Wooden Buddha..
At Kushida Shrine, feel the local energy and tradition at the heart of Fukuoka's Hakata Gion Ymamakasa Festival.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel
- I will meet you at your hotel.
Hakata Station
Nanzoin Station
You can see one of the large bronze Buddha structure in the world.
Hakata Station
lunch
After sightseeing, let’s enjoy a delicious Japanese lunch. I’ll take you to a great restaurant in the Tenjin or Hakata Station area and make a reservation in advance. You can choose from dishes like Sushi, Tempura, Sashimi, Sukiyaki, Teppanyaki, Okonomiyaki, Tonkatsu, and Ramen. Let me know your preferences, and I’ll ensure a memorable dining experience!
Tochoji Temple
This is the first esoteric Buddhist temple in Japan. You can see Fukuoka Daibutsu which is one of the largest wooden statues in Japan.
Kushida Shrine
Kushida Shrine is located in Nakasu Kawabata, Fukuoka city. You can see huge decorative float exhibited here.
Gion Subway Station
Ending Point
Gion 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,
guide's transportation fee
guide's entrance fee
your transportation fee
your entrance fee
<lunch>
You pay for your lunch. I pay for own lunch.
Tour Important Information
Tour Duration: Up to 7 hours
Guide Fee: 5,500 yen/hour
This tour is mainly for guests staying in Fukuoka. Cruise passengers may be accepted if strongly interested.
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.
Explore Fukuoka with a Friendly Local Guide!
Hi, I’m Masa T. — a passionate and experienced local guide based in Fukuoka.
Over the past 6 years, I’ve had the pleasure of guiding more than 1,100 travelers from the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia as a volunteer guide. My goal is simple: to help you discover the best of Fukuoka through fun, personalized, and flexible tours.
I have created many tour courses based on my local knowledge and interests, and I’m also happy to offer customized tours tailored to your specific preferences and schedule.
I studied in the U.S. for 1 year and 8 months, and later worked as a manager at a major Japanese company, where I collaborated with engineers from various countries. I then served as a director of a group company for 7 years. These experiences have helped me connect easily with people from all over the world.
After exploring, I’d be happy to introduce you to some of the best local restaurants, where you can enjoy Sushi, Tempura, Sukiyaki, Ramen, Teppanyaki, and more.
Let’s make unforgettable memories together in Fukuoka!
Reviews
Kim F.
“Patience, attention to detail and highly organised”
Masazumi prepared a very short-notice tour for me and included destinations and activities important to me. His time management was excellent. He was informative and answered all my questions. I really appreciated his generosity in going to the post office and the large cake market with me... neither probably his idea of a good time! Masa has a good sense of humor and a dog called 'Pudding! I heavily recommend his services.
Masazumi T.
Thank you so much for your nice review. I’m really glad to hear that you enjoyed my tour. I'm happy I could help you send souvenirs to your friends in New Zealand. I hope you have a wonderful time during your one and half month stay in Japan.
Tatjana S.
“Awesome knowledgeable tour! ”
Our guide Masazumi we had today was great. Masazumi was very polite, very knowledgeable and very energetic, if you plan to come to Fukuoka. be sure that Masazumi will be the best guide!
Masazumi T.
I'm very happy that you enjoyed your time with me as your guide. It's truly an honor to hear that you liked me so much among all the guides you've had in Japan. I hope you continue to create unforgettable memories during your time here.
James T.
“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.
$192/ per group
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Sugawara Michizane, enshrined at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, is revered as the god of learning. During New Year's season, over 2 million people visit, and more than 10 million every year from Japan. The Kyushu National Museum, opened in 2005, is Japan’s fourth national museum. It focuses on history and cultural exchange with Asian countries, unlike the other three which focus on art. Tochoji Temple, founded by the Kukai in the 9th century, is known for one of the biggest wooden seated Buddha.
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