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Art1: Saga, Private car, traditional ceramic art Japanese garden, and onsen culture
Joined 2024
This tour is for enjoying exciting tradition of Japanese culture. You can feel one of the noblest art in the world, by ceramic art and tableware of saga, that is known as "Imari-yaki", "Arita-yaki". And then you can also enjoy shopping those tableware. Finaly, you can enjoy Japanese elegant garden and onsen culture.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Takeo-onsen station
- It takes about 1 hour from Fukuoka to the station by Express train. After meeting and greeting, we go to first site by my own car. Of course, we can meet other place. Please feel free to talk about it.
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.
lunch Time: Gallery Arita
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.
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.
Takeo onsen, or shrine
Takeo Onsen and Takeo Shrine, located in Saga Prefecture, Japan, offer a blend of relaxation and cultural heritage. Takeo Onsen, with a history spanning over 1,300 years, is renowned for its therapeutic waters and beautiful, traditional bathhouses, including the iconic red-lacquered tower gate designed by Kingo Tatsuno. Nearby, Takeo Shrine, established over 1,200 years ago, is dedicated to the deity Ōnamuchi-no-Mikoto. The shrine is famous for its sacred 3,000-year-old camphor tree, one of Japan's largest. Together, these sites provide a serene and culturally enriching experience for visitors.
Mifuneyama Rakuen Japanese Garden
Mifuneyama Rakuen, located in Saga Prefecture, Japan, is a scenic park known for its natural beauty and seasonal displays. Established in 1845, it features expansive gardens, a large pond, and the impressive Mifuneyama mountain backdrop. The park is renowned for its cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn foliage. It also hosts the "TeamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live" digital art exhibit, blending nature and technology. Mifuneyama Rakuen offers a serene environment and stunning views, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
Takeo onsen station
Ending time.
Ending Point
Takeo onsen station. Or other place.
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
Guiding fee
Private car (SUBARU JUSTY)
Free Apple Music and Netflix
Driving fee
Gasoline fee
Parking fee
Cost of meals (guide and customers)
Entrance fees of facilities (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.
5-7 guests +36,000yen (HiAce, 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
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Katsu N.
Thank you for taking the time to read my greeting! My name is Katsuhisa, but please feel free to call me Katsu. :)
My philosophy is rooted in my catchphrase: "Quick and flexible hospitality."
Before becoming a guide, I worked as a salesperson, introducing customers to beautiful furniture across various Japanese cities. That experience taught me how to present products and ideas in a way that is both engaging and memorable—a skill I now bring to my role as a guide.
However, I am more than just a guide; I am your concierge. Whether it's tailoring an itinerary to your specific interests or preparing seamless experiences with meticulous attention to detail, my goal is to provide you with a journey that exceeds expectations.
I am deeply passionate about sharing the unique charm of Nagasaki, Fukuoka, and Japan as a whole, while honoring the culture and places that shaped who I am today.
Let me craft an experience that is both enlightening and truly unforgettable.
Thank you, and I look forward to welcoming you! :)
Reviews
Julie B.
Art1.Fukuoka,Private car, temple and shrine,8hours
“Nice day outside of Fukuoka”
We had a nice day with Katsu. He was very detail oriented. We told him we wanted to see the pokemon manhole covers and he took us to all three right at the beginning. Then we enjoyed the shrine and historical sights. He arranged for us a very good lunch where we enjoyed steak and eel. Katsu created a new itinerary for us which exceeded our expectations!
Katsu N.
Dear Julie, Rodney, and Lily, -Thank you for leaving me a review even though you were tired after a long trip. I'm glad that you were satisfied. After doing some research, I found that there are still more Pokemon manholes in the area where I can make a tour, so I look forward to seeing you again. -Katsuhisa
Veronne T.
Nagasaki, Cruise passenger recommendations, 7hour, history, lunch.
“Excellent Service By Mr Katsu N.”
My mother and I are very happy with the service that Mr Katsu has provided. It was a very pleasant journey in Nagasaki. He is attentive, patient and helpful. He has even asked what songs that we would like to listen so he can download before the trip for us. Though certain places are not accessable for seniors, he will still bring us there to take a picture. We would like to have him if we were to visit Nagasaki again. Thank you.
Katsu N.
Thank you for your review. I'm glad to see that you are satisfied my tour. The weather was so nice and hot that we enjoyed the beautiful scenery in our comfortable car, ignoring the queue at the taxi stand. It was nice to be able to go to that udon restaurant again after such a long time. I also want you see you again, so I will show you my available area; -Nagasaki, and from Nagasaki to Shimabara -Fukuoka -Saga -From Fukuoka to Oita -From Fukuoka to Kumamoto -From Fukuoka to Nagasaki Thank you for a wonderful day. See you again! P.S. Malay translation for your mother Saya gembira melihat anda berpuas hati dengan lawatan saya. Cuaca sangat baik dan panas sehingga kami menikmati pemandangan yang indah di dalam kereta kami yang selesa, tanpa menghiraukan barisan di perhentian teksi. Seronoknya dapat pergi ke restoran udon itu semula setelah sekian lama. Saya juga mahu anda berjumpa lagi, jadi saya akan menunjukkan kepada anda kawasan saya yang tersedia; -Nagasaki, dan dari Nagasaki ke Shimabara -Fukuoka -Saga -Dari Fukuoka ke Oita -Dari Fukuoka ke Kumamoto -Dari Fukuoka ke Nagasaki Terima kasih untuk hari yang indah. jumpa lagi! -Tamil Translation எனது சுற்றுப்பயணத்தில் நீங்கள் திருப்தியடைந்ததைக் கண்டு நான் மகிழ்ச்சியடைகிறேன். வானிலை மிகவும் நன்றாகவும் சூடாகவும் இருந்தது, டாக்ஸி ஸ்டாண்டில் வரிசையைப் புறக்கணித்து, எங்கள் வசதியான காரில் அழகான இயற்கைக்காட்சிகளை ரசித்தோம். நீண்ட நாட்களுக்குப் பிறகு மீண்டும் அந்த உடோன் உணவகத்திற்குச் செல்ல முடிந்தது மகிழ்ச்சியாக இருந்தது. நான் உங்களை மீண்டும் பார்க்க விரும்புகிறேன், அதனால் நான் உங்களுக்கு கிடைக்கக்கூடிய பகுதியைக் காட்டுகிறேன்; -நாகசாகி, மற்றும் நாகசாகியில் இருந்து ஷிமாபரா வரை -ஃபுகோகா -சாகா -ஃபுகுவோகாவிலிருந்து ஒய்டா வரை -ஃபுகுயோகா முதல் குமாமோட்டோ வரை -ஃபுகோகாவிலிருந்து நாகசாகி வரை ஒரு அற்புதமான நாளுக்கு நன்றி. மீண்டும் சந்திப்போம்!
Barbara C.
Nagasaki, Cruise passenger recommendations, 7hour, history, lunch.
“A wonderful day in Nagasaki ”
Katsu gave us a wonderful and personal day in Nagasaki. He planned everything as I had asked and was always looking out for our comfort. We saw so much and had an amazing lunch in a tiny restaurant we would never have found on our own. Katsu is very caring and knowledgeable and I would highly recommend touring with him.
Katsu N.
Thank you for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. I'm glad you were able to finish the tour with a nice purchase. I also work as a guide in Fukuoka, so I hope we can meet again in Fukuoka. I look forward to seeing you again. Katsuhisa
$706/ per group
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