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Yanagawa rafting and Dazaifu Tenmangu day trip
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Joined 2018
In the morning, we will go down the Yanagawa River, and in the afternoon we will visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
Use the Dazaifu/Yanagawa sightseeing ticket.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
Yanagawa rafting
Going down the river in Yanagawa is a moat tour. It makes seven turns and seven circuits before descending.
Now, along with Yanagawa's travels, please reflect on the wonderful wisdom of our predecessors and enjoy an unforgettable ``exploration of water compositions'' guided by a boatman.
Dazaifu Temmangu
Dazaifu Tenmangu is a shrine built over the grave of Michizane Sugawara venerated by the Japanese throughout the country as the Tenman-Tenjin(the deified sprit of Michizane), or the God of literature or calligraphy.
2.3 million people visit in the New Year.
More than 10 million people visit each year.
Ending Point
Your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, hotel pick-up
Guide transportation fee ¥520
Yanagawa/Dazaifu sightseeing ticket ¥3,340 per person (guide also needs this ticket)
This sightseeing ticket includes round-trip train tickets from Fukuoka's central Tenjin to Yanagawa, Yanagawa to Dazaifu, Dazaifu to Tenjin, and Yanagawa boat fare.
It also comes with a discount coupon for lunch, so it's a great deal.
Lunch fee
Steamed eel set meal costs approximately 5,000 yen.
Guide tip.
*This tour can also be organised using my private car (up to 4 people), so please contact me for more information.
Tour Important Information
The earliest pick-up time is 7:30am.
On this tour, you can also change the order of Yanagawa and Dazaifu.
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
Nicole L.
“Very accommodating and knowledgeable!”
Morry san took us around itoshima and planned the itinerary based on what we wanted to do. It was unfortunate that one of the places we wanted to go to hadn’t opened yet, but Morry san immediately found us an alternative solution. He is extremely experienced and well travelled, so he has many stories to tell not just about the places we are visiting but other countries or parts of Japan as well! Additionally he shows us magic tricks that astound us in the pockets of time that we are waiting. I highly recommend him!
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Masatoshi M.
Thank you for the wonderful review. Fortunately, the weather cleared up and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery. I enjoyed it very much myself. Please let me know if you have a chance to come to Fukuoka again. I will be happy to show you around. Morry
Michael G.
“Morey is a character”
I had a solo yatai evening tour with Morry in Fukuoka. We went to a great yatai in Tenjin, and I met Morry there, where he was waiting first-in-line to ensure we got seated straight away when it opened. In the 10 minutes we were waiting Morry showed me some card tricks - I *think* I figured out how he did one of them but not sure. He has very quick hands. I tried a number of dishes, all Morry’s recommendations, and they were delicious he nailed it. I told Morry that I had never had good Japanese ramen before (it all tastes rather bland to me back home in Australia), so after the yatai he took me to one of his favourite ramen shops in Nagahama where I had the first bowl of soup oupramen I ever enjoyed! In between eating we chatted about where each of us have travelled. Morry sure has led an interesting life. Highly recommended!
Masatoshi M.
Thank you for the wonderful review. Please let me know if you ever come to Fukuoka again.
Jessica A.
“Morry-San, our Perfect Guide”
Morry-san took us on a one-day road trip to Itoshima Peninsula- from the Sennyoji Temple to Shiraito Falls, Salt Factory, Keya Beach, Totoro Forest and the Sakuraishi Futamigaura. He was prompt, very informative, articulate, friendly, charming, and funny. We felt safe with him as he skillfully drove us around the coast in a rented van that accommodated our family of 6. We enjoyed his stories! He took great photos and as a bonus, entertained us with magic! I can’t imagine a better guide for Fukuoka!! We shall definitely get him again if we come back. I will highly recommend him to our family and friends.
Masatoshi M.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed your trip to Itoshima. It was a bit too hot, but it was fun, wasn't it? Please let me know if you have another opportunity to come to Fukuoka. I'd be happy to show you around. Perhaps it will be autumn foliage season then?
$311/ per group
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