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Yanagawa rafting and Dazaifu Tenmangu day trip

Art, Culture, & Historical
Fukuoka Tour Guide - Masatoshi M.

Joined 2018

Masatoshi M.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
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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

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel

10:00 AM

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.

02:30 PM

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

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What‘s included

Guide fee, hotel pick-up

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What‘s not included

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 gratuity

Tour Important Information

The earliest pick-up time is 7:30am.

On this tour, you can also change the order of Yanagawa and Dazaifu.

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Fukuoka Tour Guide - Masatoshi M.

Joined 2018

Masatoshi M.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
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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 guided 1,420 people with 17 groups totaly in 2017and 1,600 people in 1018.

Through long work for travel business, I was assigned to excursions of all over Japan, such as Sapporo, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Okinawa and others, which gave me intimate knowledge about most places in the country.

In addition, I am adept in business fields and knowledgeable about historical sites, traditional culture and modern subcultures in Japan.

My wife is a disabled person with an intractable disease who needs 24-hour nursing care.

Our daughter takes care of my wife while I am guiding.

Even if my schedule is free, I may not be able to take the tour on days when my daughter cannot cooperate.

Please ask me first. If it is possible.

Reviews

An amazing guide we've ever had!

素晴らしい屋台ツアーでした! ガイドのモーリーさんは非常に親切で、博多の屋台文化について詳しく教えてくださいました。各屋台での料理の説明がわかりやすく、特に焼きラーメンや餃子がとても美味しかったです。さらに、モーリーさんのマジックはとても楽しく、ツアーに素晴らしいひとときを加えてくれました。地元の人々との交流も楽しめて、特別な体験になりました。心から感謝しています。また博多を訪れた際は、モーリーさんにまたやってもらいたいです! It was a wonderful Yatai food tour! Our guide, Morry, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about Hakata's street food culture. His explanations of the dishes at each stall were clear and easy to understand, and the yaki ramen and gyoza were particularly delicious.Additionally, his magic tricks were impressive and added a fun touch to the experience. I also enjoyed the chance to interact with local people, making it a special experience. I truly appreciate it! When I visit Hakata again, I would love to have Morry as my guide once again!

Ayumi M.

お忙しい中、レビューを頂きありがとうございました。 屋台文化そして料理を楽しんで頂けて幸いです。 又、博多にお越しください。 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm glad you enjoyed the food and yatai culture. I hope you'll come visit Hakata again.

Sungwon C.

Sungwon C.

5 / 5
Aug 12, 2024

Old town of Hakata.

Fukuoka
5 hours

Customized

Fukuoka No. 1 guide

Morry San is an exceptional tour guide, knowledgeable, witty, and meticulous in every detail. His warm-hearted nature made the travel experience truly enjoyable, offering rich insights into Fukuoka's history and culture. Highly recommended without hesitation!!

Sungwon C.

Sungwon San Thank you for choosing me to be your English guide this time. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in Fukuoka. Now you already know the difference between Hakata and Fukuoka, the meaning of the samurai's topknot, the meaning of the tower on top of the five-story pagoda, the difference between portraits of warriors facing right and left, and the etiquette for visiting shrines. Please come to Fukuoka, Japan again. I look forward to seeing you again. And now Arigatou gozaimasu.

Jack W.

Jack W.

5 / 5
Jun 27, 2024

Yamaguchi Day Trip

Fukuoka
9 hours

Customized

Professional, Friendly & Well presented! No worries when you go with Morry!!

One of a kind top class service by an experienced local tour guide! Very professional in taking care of us. Kids and adults were entertained by his wonderful magic tricks! Most importantly we had a "mission" to complete and Morry was able to transport us safely to our destination. We've learned a lot from this trip, well prepared and educational! I would not hesitate to book Morry! Definitely a national treasure of a tour guide! Hopefully we'll meet again! No worries when you go with Morry!

Jack W.

Jack-San I was very happy to go to Yamaguchi with you and guide you today. It was a miracle that it didn't rain even though the weather forecast said 100% rain. I felt something special at the Shrien. And thank you for your great feedback. I will contact you when I return to Gold Coast. I hope you have a safe and comfortable flight home. Morry

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$291/ per group

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