The introduction of Fukuoka city(6 hours)
Joined 2023
In this tour you will visit the old town, the sea side area and the relaxing park. Basically what you must see in the city. From the old town to the sea side, we take a public bus from Hakata station unless you prefer a taxi, you can enjoy the ride looking at the scenery including sea and pay pay dome where baseball matches and some events take place. For lunch, let me know if you have preferences, otherwise you may grab something whenever you feel like!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Kushida shrine
It is located in the middle of town. Local people love this shrine!
Furusato-Kan (folk museum)
It is a small museum but the buildings introduce life and culture in the past ages and you can watch the performance of local craft here if the timing matches.
Tochoji-temple
Great Buddha and 5 story pagoda can be seen here.
Sennen no Mon
This gate was built to welcome tourists to the temple town of Hakata.
Fukuoka tower
We take a bus t from Hakata station to the Fukuoka tower.
You can enjoy the 360 panoramic view of the city and Hakata bay.
Ohori park
Ohori park is located in the center of the city loved by local people.
Cafes, restaurants and Classical Japanese garden can be found here.
Ohori park or your hotel
Ending Point
Ohori park or your hotel
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
Transportation
Food and drinks
The entrance fee for Fukuoka tower
Tour Important Information
It may take a lot of walking so please wear something comfortable.
Important message from the supplier
I will be happy to guide you neighboring prefectures if you pay me 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 2023
About Tour Guide Kazue I.
Hi! I am Kazue. I am from Fukuoka and live in the central city.
I spent almost 20 years traveling around the world as a cabin attendant. Meeting different people, different cultures and eating local food were best things in my career.
This experience definitely widened my perspective and will help me in some way when I work as a guide.
Since I spent half my life outside of Japan, I noticed our culture and traditions are very unique and became more interested in historical sites in Japan.
For my personal life, I am a mom of twins. It is still a hard work but I am enjoying a lot with them. We take them around Kyushu whenever possible for their fun and experience.
We all love traveling after all.
I am looking forward to showing you around our hometown soon!
Reviews
Shamini D.
Dazaifu Shrine, Nanzoin Temple and Fukuoka tower
Customized
“Great Experience with Guide”
Recommended guide and very accommodative with my itinerary as it was our first time in Japan Fukuoka. Had been communicating with her on the tour plus also on the weather even before we head down to Fukuoka. Thumbs up with her knowledge on the city and plus we were able to see the Autumn falls even though winter season had started. Will definitely recommend her to anyone who wants a guide in Fukuoka. Many thanks again Ms Kazue for giving me and my family a great experience and photos taken in Fukuoka.
Kazue I.
Dear, Ms. Shamini. Thank you so much for your great review on me. Glad to hear that you had a nice time here. I also enjoyed showing you around, especially seeing your son and your parents looked so interested. I wish I could have answered to your son’s questions better though.^^ Merry Christmas to you all! Best wishes, Kazue
“Best guide/person ever!”
My wife and I spent two days with our new friend Kazue in Fukuoka. Kazue drove us wherever we wanted to go and added so much to the experience. I felt like a VIP. I cannot recommend Kazue enough. She is fun to be with and she will happily do the itinerary you want. Ten stars! We love you Kazue! Jim and Lucy
Kazue I.
Dear, Lucy and Jim Thank you so much for your wonderful comments! I am glad to hear that I was able to help you with your itinerary. I also found the new things with you and enjoyed so much spending the time with both of you. Please come back to Fukuoka and hope to see you again! Best,Kazue
“A cultural experience with Kazue”
Fukuoka is the only remaining place in Japan that still has an authentic Yatai experience. Cramped in a small food stall, this unique encounter is a must have for any avid travellers. As it caters mainly to locals, we felt more confident with a local guide to help us navigate the language barrier. Kazue was great, she helped us identify the more suitable yatai and the food served was really delicious. She helped to communicate with the owners and they accommodated our young kids. Through her conversations with owners, we got dishes suitable for us and it was a fulfilling experience eating there. Kazue was also very accommodating. It rained heavily on the scheduled tour and she allowed us to postpone the tour even though she was already on her way over. She felt that our experience was more important, placing service first. We are thankful and convinced that anyone who engage her would be in good hands. Thank you.
Kazue I.
Dear, Jay Thank you very much for your kind words. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the unique culture experience of Yatai in Fukuoka. It was also good that we managed to squeeze in the Yatai place where we wanted and the rain held off that day. I enjoyed talking with you and looking at you enjoying the food there. It was a great day for me too! Thank you again for your time to make wonderful review for me!! Best, Kazue
$165/ per group
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The introduction of Fukuoka city(4 hours)
This is the introduction of Fukuoka city. 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. 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! Is this your first time in Fukuoka? Then this is the tour for you!
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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 Japanese style garden, shrines and temples. The tiredness of walking will be healed by the hot spring bath and fresh seafood lunch. Please fully enjoy the tradiotional cultures and experiences.
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Around Ohori Park, there are a lot of tourist spots where you can experience Japanese culture and green-rich nature. The 2-kilometer circular walkway is full of people who enjoy running, walking and chatting. It is nice and cozy place.
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You would experience the traditional Japanese cultures by visiting the Japanese style garden, the shrine and the temple. A historical museum would also showcase the history of Hakata and some notable craft products that have long been preserved. Please enjoy the fresh seafood dish 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.
Beautiful day in DAIZAIFU TENMANGU
A timeless visit and experience extraordinary at Daizaifu Tenmangu , the shrine has over 1.100 years of history. Time is stop, with magnificent gardens. We will cross the bridges of time Taiko-bashi and see divine messengers Shingyu. The magic of this shrine will you relaxation and a spirit of unique spirituality. You most precious wishes must take shape in the future. Leave your negative thoughts behind and move forward into a serene future. Enjoy visit whit me, I wait for you.
