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Visit to NANZOIN Temple by car
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Joined 2018
The Shakyamuni Nirvana Statue at Nanzoin Temple.
Completed in 1995, it measures 41 meters in length, 11 meters in height, and weighs 300 tons—making it one of the largest bronze reclining Buddha statues in the world.
It also became well known when the temple’s chief priest won the top prize and bonus prizes in the Jumbo Lottery,
with many saying it might have been a blessing from the statue.
Surrounded by lush greenery, the serene expression of the Buddha watches over visitors in quiet peace.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
your hotel in Fukuoka
- or Hakata station or Fukuoka airport
NANZOIN Temple
The guardian deity Fudo Myoo and the 41m long bronze reclining Budda statue are must-sees.
Ending Point
your hotel in Fukuoka
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 and hotel pickup using my privately owned car
Toyota Sienta Hybrid
Includes gasoline and urban expressway fees
Admission fee 500 yen per person.
You can also go inside the reclining Buddha statue. That costs 500 yen per person.
Meal cost
Guide tip
Tour Important Information
This is a Buddhist temple, so please observe the following.
〇 Eating and drinking while walking
〇 Smoking, drinking
〇 Acts that are a nuisance to those around you, such as speaking loudly or
making noise
〇 Use of selfie sticks, stabilizers, tripods, and similar items
〇 Tattoos, exposure of tattoos
〇 Please come wearing clothing that exposes a lot of skin (hot pants, shorts,
miniskirts, camisoles, etc.)
Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and stomach on your
upper body, and clothing that covers your lower body up to your knees.
This tour can be done in the morning or in the afternoon.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in (Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Ooita, Miyazaki and Yamaguchi) 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 2018
About Tour Guide Masatoshi M.
I had worked for the Japan's biggest travel agency JTB (Japan Travel Bureau) for 35 years as a tour escort for Japanese.
I visited 68 countries and of course all over Japan as well. So I’m familiar with almost all of the tourist attractions in Japan.
More over I’m also a professional magician now. I’m a member magician of The Magic Castle in Hollywood in US. That's why I made a decision to become an English tour guide.
I acquired a tour guide license issued by the Japanese government with a lot of hard work in 2016 and I started from the following year.
I work as an English guide approximately 130 days a year.
My wife is physically disabled, and I usually care for her.
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I receive home care and bathing services, so I am unable to go out during the day as I have to prepare for and clean up afterwards.
I am available to guide on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. I can take up to four people sightseeing in my private car.
I am available at any time during evening tours, such as YATAI tours.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Please ask me first. If it is possible.
Reviews
Amanda A.
“So much more than simply a guide!! ”
My husband and I spent the most incredible day with Morry. We started by touring the Nanzoin temple, explored almost the entire coast of Itoshima, and ending the night indulging in the most amazing ramen I could’ve only dreamed of before tasting it for myself. Originally I thought to book Morry simply for the convenience of Having him drive of to these locations that are more difficult to reach. The day we had far exceeded my expectations beyond anything I could have hoped for. Morry is more than a guide, he is a teacher of all things Japan from history, to language, to culture, food and etiquette. He was our interpreter when the language barrier became difficult for us, but also taught us some Japanese phrases that will surely be helpful through our future journeys. He is an entertainer both a comedian and a magician who had us laughing and smiling all day so much my cheeks hurt this morning. He was our photographer throughout the day taking fantastic photos we will cherish forever, and after spending a full day with him I now consider him a friend. If you want the best guide in Fukuoka Morry is most certainly your man.
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Masatoshi M.
Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review. I really enjoyed spending the day with you. If you ever have the opportunity to come to Fukuoka (Hakata) again, please contact me. There are many other tourist attractions in Fukuoka that you should see. I would be happy to show you around anywhere. ”Matane！”
Claudia M.
“ Dazaifu ＆ Old Town of Hakata”
Morry is a very entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide. We had a very enjoyable day and an excellent Ramen lunch. He even did some magic tricks.
Masatoshi M.
Thank you for leaving a review. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Japan again, please let me know. I would be happy to show you around. Arigatou gozaimasu. Morry
Nikita V.
“Custom experience ”
Everything was fun, we had a really good time. Thanx to Masatoshi, highly recommend him as your tour guide. He made our unusual idea come true.
Masatoshi M.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I enjoyed helping you with WARASUBO fishing, something I've never experienced myself. If you ever have the opportunity to come to Fukuoka again, please let me know anytime
$139/ per group
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