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Fukuoka Private Tour - (Not tour car) Mini cooper ceramic textile
(Not tour car) Mini cooper ceramic textile
Fukuoka Private Tour - Free mobile Wi-Fi
Free mobile Wi-Fi
Fukuoka Private Tour - Meeting place arriving on a domestic flight
Meeting place arriving on a domestic flight
Fukuoka Private Tour - Meeting place arriving on an international flight
Meeting place arriving on an international flight
Fukuoka Private Tour - Kushu ceramic museum
Kushu ceramic museum
Fukuoka Private Tour - Kyushu ceramic museum
Kyushu ceramic museum
Fukuoka Private Tour - Arita ceramic tableware
Arita ceramic tableware
Fukuoka Private Tour - Ceramic shop in the lunch time restaurant
Ceramic shop in the lunch time restaurant
Fukuoka Private Tour - You can try a cup of coffee by the cup you select.
You can try a cup of coffee by the cup you select.
Fukuoka Private Tour - Lunch time
Lunch time
Fukuoka Private Tour - Mifuneyama Rakuen Japanese Garden
Mifuneyama Rakuen Japanese Garden
Fukuoka Private Tour - Mifuneyama Rakuen Japanese Garden
Mifuneyama Rakuen Japanese Garden
Fukuoka Private Tour - Mifuneyama Rakuen Japanese Garden
Mifuneyama Rakuen Japanese Garden
Fukuoka Private Tour - SUBARU JUSTY
SUBARU JUSTY
Fukuoka Private Tour - Neck cooler, the best way to prevent heatstroke
Neck cooler, the best way to prevent heatstroke
Fukuoka Private Tour - Thumbnail photo
Thumbnail photo

Saga From Fukuoka airport , Private car, ceramic art Japanese garden, 1day

Car Tour (driving guide)
Fukuoka Tour Guide - Katsu N.

Joined 2024

Katsu N.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
Identity Verified
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Fukuoka
English, Japanese (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Katsu N.)
Up to 4 people

Saga Refined – A Journey Through Ceramic Art and Serene Gardens

Start your day in Fukuoka and explore Kyushu’s ceramic heritage at the Kyushu Ceramic Art Museum. Enjoy lunch surrounded by Arita’s finest porcelain at Gallery Arita. Discover exquisite porcelain collections at Fukagawa-seiji China on the Park. End your tour with a peaceful stroll through Mifuneyama Rakuen, where nature and modern art merge beautifully. This journey offers a refined cultural experience.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Fukuoka airport

- If you are arriving on an international flight; There is a cash exchange machine on the right after you exit the arrival gate. Please refer to the photo. -If you are arriving on a domestic flight; There are two arrival gates, the north gate and the south gate. You won't know which exit to use until the day of your arrival, so please come to the information counter at the north gate. The north gate is closer to the parking lot. Please refer the photo.

Please note: Please let me know your entire itinerary and the amount of luggage when you contact me.

-If your entire itinerary is long, you will need a lot of luggage. If you have too much luggage I will need to rent a bigger van in advance, or introduce you to the airport's luggage transportation service.

10:30 AM

Kyushu ceramic art museum

The museum was established with the objective of collecting, preserving and exhibiting historically, artistically and industrially important materials relating to ceramics from all over Kyushu, as well as conducting research and educational activities, in order to contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage and the development of ceramic art culture.

12:00 PM

Lunch time: Gallery Arita or others

Gallery Arita, located in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, is a shop unique to Arita, the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. You can enjoy dining and shopping surrounded by over 2,500 coffee cups from the Hizen ceramics region, mainly Arita ware. We offer a full menu, from meals using local ingredients to sweets and drinks.

01:00 PM

Fukagawa-seiji china on the park; porcelain gallery and outlet shop

Gallery;

It is a landmark where all the works of Fukagawa style from the works by the first generation of Fukagawa Porcelain, Chuji Fukagawa, to the modern works that inherit the style, are gathered in one place. It is a gallery standing on a hill on the premises surrounded by greenery. The large pot that was awarded the gold medal at the one thousand nine hundred Paris World Exposition, which had been in the main reference building as a secluded treasure for almost one hundred years, was also opened to the public on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of "China on the Park". The works from the beginning of the company to the latest works are exhibited in the same space. Of course, you can purchase the products in the gallery.


Outlet shop;

This is directly managed by a Fukagawa Porcelain factory. It is known among fans as a treasure house where excavated items lie. In addition to discontinued and non-standard items, we collect "leftovers", which are only a part of the set products, and offer them to porcelain lovers at special prices.

03:30 PM

Ogi Park Japanese Garden

Ogi Park, located in Ogi City, Saga Prefecture, is a scenic spot known for its historical charm and natural beauty throughout the year. Once part of the Ogi Domain’s castle grounds, it features a peaceful pond, seasonal flowers, and over 300 cherry trees that bloom in spring. The park offers a relaxing atmosphere for strolls and picnics, with changing landscapes each season.

06:00 PM

Your hotel in Fukuoka city

Ending time.

Ending Point

Fukuoka airport, Hakata port, Hakata station, and Your hotel in Fukuoka city

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

What‘s included

-I will be both the guide and the driver.

(In other words, Guide fee, Driving Fee)

-Free mobile Wi-Fi

-Free Apple Music and Netflix

-Expressway tolls

-Gasoline fee

-Parking fee

-Guide gratuity

What‘s not included

-Meal expenses (Guide and customers)

-Admission Fee (Guide and customers)

Tour Important Information

1.If you want to do cashless payments on your entire itinerary, please let me know in advance. I will need to have a payment machine ready.


2. Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.


3. Extra time is assumed, but it is an itinerary that will be difficult to proceed if the meeting time is delayed. I hope we can meet on time:)


4. My car can accommodate up to 4 guests. If you are a group of 5 or more, please contact me so that I can arrange a rental-car tour.

*5 to 7 guests; +33,000 JPY, 8 person van: NISSAN SERENA (In my experience, I select the most comfortable vehicle for tours with a large number of people.) or similar.

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
Fukuoka Tour Guide - Katsu N.

Joined 2024

Katsu N.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Katsu N.

Hi there! I may sound formal in this profile, but I’m actually very easygoing—feel free to check my reviews! Next section is my profile:)


**Curriculum Vitae (Summary)**

Main Service Areas: Nagasaki (Meeting: Nagasaki, Fukuoka), Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Oita, Saga (Meeting: Fukuoka)


[Qualifications]

- Hospitality & Customer Satisfaction: Please see guest reviews for feedback.

- Luxury Market Focus: Please see my listed tour for more.

- English Skills:

Intermediate: Conversational English tour-related communication

No overseas residency


[Work Experience]

- High-end Furniture Retailer

Experience and knowledge utilized: Hospitality and Marketing Strategy for high-end clients/ Tour route planning and design

- Freelance Guide & Content Writer (2024–Present)

Focus: Private luxury car tours in Kyushu / SEO content writing for inbound marketing


[Key Destinations & Experiences]

Nagasaki

- Nagasaki City: Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, cultural highlights

- Shimabara: Traditional castle & volcanic geology

Fukuoka

- Fukuoka City: Urban highlights

- Dazaifu: Tenmangu Shrine visit

- Yanagawa: River cruise & local cuisine (eel)

Kumamoto

- Mt. Aso: Panoramic volcanic landscapes

- Kumamoto Castle: History + earthquake heritage

- Kurokawa Onsen: Upscale hot spring resort (with special access options)

Oita

- Hita: Scenic riverside town and former samurai district — a hidden gem offering a peaceful alternative to busy Dazaifu

- Beppu/Yufuin: Lake views, onsen & volcanic activity

Saga

- Arita: Japanese ceramics & garden culture

- Yoshinogari: Ancient civilization experience

Other Destinations

- Takachiho Gorge: Mystical Japanese landscape and cultural legend site


[Education]

B.A. in English Studies (Major in Linguistics; Senior Seminar: Shakespeare Studies)

Dokkyo University, Saitama, Japan (Graduated: 2000)

Considering graduate studies in Geography, in connection with my work as a guide.


Happy to share more if you're interested :)

Reviews

A Perfect Tour

Katsu-San (Winner!) planned out tour to Shimabara and Unzen with two days notice and did extra research to ensure we had the most meaningful and personalized trip possible. He was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and went out of his way to make sure we were enjoying each part of the tour. He was also very flexible when we asked for something not on the itinerary. There is no better way to explore an unknown area of Japan. Katsu-San took care of everything so we could completely relax and enjoy our time with no stress and no complicated decision making.

Isao S.

Katsu N.

Dear Isao and family, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. I’m truly honored by your kind words. I hope your memories of quiet gardens, samurai stories, and volcanic steam stay with you for a long time. And whenever you return to Kyushu, I’ll be more than happy to welcome you back. Warmest regards, Katsuhisa Your private guide in Kyushu

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$785/ per group

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