Oyster hut & Karatsu castle
Joined 2017
This is a winter only tour. We visit Itoshima to eat fresh oyster at Kakigoya, means Oyster hut. As its name, we eat oyster in a hut like a big tent. You grill oyster, shrimp, scallop, squid and some other fresh seafood straight out of the ocean. Enjoy this special experience and fill your stomach! After all we take a train to visit Karatsu, Saga prefecture. We visit Hikiyama floats exhibition center and Karatsu castle. We take an express bus to go back to Fukuoka city.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Tenjin or Hakata station or your hotel
Hakata station or Tenjin station or Your hotel lobby
We meet at Hakata station or Tenjin station and buy tickets for the train.
Arrive at Kakigoya (oyster hut)
After arriving at a station, we walk about 10 minutes to go to our oyster hut. Enjoy your fresh oyster and other seafood by grilling!
Karatsu Hikiyama exhibition center
We walk to the exhibition center from Karatsu station.
Karatsu castle
Enjoy the fantastic view from the castle!
Arrive at Fukuoka station
We take an express bus to go back to Fukuoka city.
Ending Point
Tenjin station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up, guide's transportation fee
Transportation fee *Train-1250yen, Express bus-1100yen, taxi in Karatsu approx.1200yen
Entrance fee - exhibition 310yen, castle 500yen
Oyster lunch approx.2000yen
*These prices are on a per person basis
Tour Important Information
Food & drinks and entrance fees are not included in the tour price.
This tour is available from the end of October till the end of March. Not available during summer.
Only available during Fall and Winter (From the end of October till end of March)
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Nagasaki, Oita and Miyazaki if you pay my transportation fee.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Hitomi T.
Hi, thank you for reading my profile. I'm Hitomi. I've lived and visited many countries such as US, Canada, France, Spain, Singapore, Australia etc. Because I'm interested in learning different cultures and languages and I love meeting people from all over the world.
When I visited Vietnam, I took a private tour with a local guide. Her private tour was very unique and fun, it made my trip very special and unforgettable. I had a really good time with her. That experience made me want to be a guide in Japan.
Visiting other countries and experiencing other cultures are very exciting and refreshing. There're lots of things to see and experience in Japan too. Let's enjoy and have a memorable time together! No travel no life!
Reviews
Diane M.
“Fukuoka from the cruise port”
Hitomi was an excellent guide. We gave her a List of everything wanted to see and do. We were very successful. Sakura Were beautiful. Eating the local Ramen was delicious. Hitomi hired a local taxi for eight hours and we were able to see and do whatever we wanted. All the guides and taxi services were excellent. We are grateful and feel so lucky to have met such wonderful people. Mata ne.
Hitomi T.
Thank you for a wonderful day in Fukuoka. I was happy to see beautiful Sakura with you. It was a nice and relaxing day. That's great that you liked the Ramen we had for lunch! Please come back again to explore more Kyushu area. Take care and good luck on stitching!
Laura A.
“Fun tour in Fukuoka”
Hitomi-san was very professional in arranging the tour, and guiding us through attractions. Her knowledge and recommendations during our short tour makes for an excellent start of the tour. We had a bit of a mishap with our scheduling, and Hitomi-san was graceful enough in accommodating our needs. We are very grateful! Would definitely recommend Hitomi-san for a tour in Fukuoka!
Hitomi T.
Thank you for your nice comments on my tour in Fukuoka. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. It was a great pleasure meeting you all. Please come back again to Kyushu, there are still so many places to explore. Hitomi
Emily M.
“Experience of a lifetime!”
Hitomi was so kind and easy to work with even in the initial planning stages. She was flexible with our itinerary since we wanted to stay overnight in Takachiho to experience the yokagura performance. She was extremely responsive to any questions we had before the tour, and there were no surprises regarding expenses. Hitomi is very knowledgeable and gave us context about everything we were seeing (even provided illustration which were exquisite and painted by herself!). We were able to see a lot without feeling rushed. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see a unique part of Japan.
Hitomi T.
Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm so happy that you enjoyed the day! It was such a beatiful day in Takachiho. I was amazed by your knowledge about Japanese mythology and our culture. And I'm glad that you were able to visit all the places you wanted in Miyazaki. Hope you enjoyed the yokagura as well:) Please come back to Kyushu again to explore more. Arigatou!
$273/ per group
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