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 or cruise terminal
- I will meet you at your hotel or cruise terminal.
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: 6,000 yen/hour
Important message from the supplier
Currently only accepting tours in Fukuoka area
From August 2025, I’m accepting only a limited number of tours through November.
My calendar is currently closed except for confirmed bookings.
However, if you are interested in my tour, please feel free to send me a message with your preferred date.
I’ll check my availability and reply as soon as possible.
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
Tamara K.
“Outstanding Fukuoka Tour – Highly Recommended”
The Fukuoka City Tour on May 8 was truly wonderful. The guide was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, and the itinerary perfectly balanced culture, history, and local flavor. We especially enjoyed Yusentei Garden, the ramen experience, and the visit to Tochoji Temple and Kushida Shrine. Everything was smooth and perfectly timed, with convenient pickup and drop-off at the hotel. We are very pleased and happily give the tour 5 out of 5.
Masazumi T.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the balance of culture, history, and local flavor. It was a pleasure guiding you, and I hope to welcome you again in Fukuoka!
Drue J.
“The best of Fukuoka”
We enjoyed our tour of Fukuoka with MASAZUMI San. He was prepared, flexible, and provided everything we requested.
Masazumi T.
Thank you so much for your kind review. I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Fukuoka. It was a real pleasure guiding you. I truly appreciated your warm and cheerful personality.
Alex M.
“Fantastic Tour Guide! ”
I had an unusual tour request for Masazumi and he went above and beyond to help organise it for me. He knows some interesting local spots, the tour was well paced, and he was very friendly. He's an impressive tour guide and was really helpful with my niche tour requests. 10/10 would recommend and book again.
Masazumi T.
I had a very good time with very nice couple. I am very glad you liked Okonomiyaki very much. Thank you so much for your kind words and generous tip. It was a pleasure guiding you both!
$199/ per group
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