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Joined 2024

Masazumi T.

5.00 / 5

(11 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Masazumi T.

Explore Fukuoka with a Friendly Local Guide!

Hi, I’m Masa T. — a passionate and experienced local guide based in Fukuoka.

Over the past 6 years, I’ve had the pleasure of guiding more than 1,100 travelers from the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia as a volunteer guide. My goal is simple: to help you discover the best of Fukuoka through fun, personalized, and flexible tours.

I have created many tour courses based on my local knowledge and interests, and I’m also happy to offer customized tours tailored to your specific preferences and schedule.

I studied in the U.S. for 1 year and 8 months, and later worked as a manager at a major Japanese company, where I collaborated with engineers from various countries. I then served as a director of a group company for 7 years. These experiences have helped me connect easily with people from all over the world.

After exploring, I’d be happy to introduce you to some of the best local restaurants, where you can enjoy Sushi, Tempura, Sukiyaki, Ramen, Teppanyaki, and more.

Let’s make unforgettable memories together in Fukuoka!

Drawing on my background in international projects and leadership positions, I strive to provide tours that are both enjoyable and insightful for my guests."

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Fukuoka Half Day Highlights with Japanese Lunch

Join me for a half-day tour to explore Fukuoka’s best spots! We’ll visit Fukuoka Tower (234m, 3rd tallest in Japan), enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Ohori Park and its Japanese Garden, designed by Honda Seiroku, the father of Japanese gardens. We’ll also stop by Kushida Shrine, a historic site in the heart of the city. To end, I’ll take you to a delicious local restaurant for a taste of authentic Fukuoka cuisine. Let’s explore and enjoy the city together!

Fukuoka Half Day Highlights with Japanese Lunch

FROM$140/ per group

Fukuoka

5 hrs 30 mins

Fukuoka’s Best: Dazaifu Tenmangu, Tochoji Temple, Japanese Garden with Lunch

Experience the best of Fukuoka in this 5.5-hour private tour. Visit three of the city’s most beloved and peaceful sites: the historic Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Tochoji Temple with its impressive Great Buddha, and the serene Japanese Garden. Enjoy a tasty local lunch at a carefully chosen restaurant, offering genuine flavors of Fukuoka’s cuisine. This tour offers excellent value for travelers seeking a relaxing mix of culture, history, and nature with a knowledgeable local guide.

Fukuoka’s Best: Dazaifu Tenmangu, Tochoji Temple, Japanese Garden with Lunch

FROM$191/ per group

Fukuoka

6 hours

Discover Fukuoka Full Day Tour: Tower, Temples, Japanese Garden & Canal City Lunch

Discover the best of Fukuoka in one fulfilling day. Begin with stunning city views from Fukuoka Tower, followed by a peaceful stroll through a traditional Japanese garden at Ohori Park. Next, head to Canal City Hakata, where you’ll enjoy a self-selected lunch from a variety of local restaurants. After lunch, explore two of Fukuoka’s most historic spiritual sites—Kushida Shrine and Tochoji Temple. This tour offers the perfect balance of scenic beauty, local flavor, and cultural discovery.

Discover Fukuoka Full Day Tour: Tower, Temples, Japanese Garden & Canal City Lunch

FROM$191/ per group

Yusentei, Kushida Shrine & Tochoji Temple: Serenity, History & Ramen

Fukuoka

5 hours

Yusentei, Kushida Shrine & Tochoji Temple: Serenity, History & Ramen

We go to Yusentei Park by bus from Tenjin which is center of Fukuoka city. This is a big Japanese garden. Then we move to Canal City Hakata where there are many Ramen restaurants. After eating delicious Ramen, we go to Kushida Shrine. Kushida Shirine has been a gurdian shrine for Hakata merchants. Hakata Gion Yamagakasa (in early July) is a big festival of that. Then we walk to Tochoji Temple. You shouldn't miss Fukuoka Daibutsu in Tochoji, the biggest seated wooden Buddha in Japan.

Yusentei, Kushida Shrine & Tochoji Temple: Serenity, History & Ramen

FROM$175/ per group

Explore the "Hell" of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour

Fukuoka

9 hours

Explore the "Hell" of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour

Join this day tour to Beppu, one of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, and explore the “Jigoku Meguri” — a sightseeing route through Beppu’s famous “hells.” These geothermal sites feature boiling water, steam, vivid colors, and bubbling mud. Unlike regular hot springs for bathing, they were called “hells” because their intense appearance reminded people of scenes from Buddhist hell. This tour offers a unique look at Beppu’s volcanic landscapes and is perfect for anyone.

Explore the "Hell" of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour

FROM$344/ per group

Fukuoka

4 hours

Fukuoka Half Day Highlights with Japanese Lunch

Join me for a half-day tour to explore Fukuoka’s best spots! We’ll visit Fukuoka Tower (234m, 3rd tallest in Japan), enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Ohori Park and its Japanese Garden, designed by Honda Seiroku, the father of Japanese gardens. We’ll also stop by Kushida Shrine, a historic site in the heart of the city. To end, I’ll take you to a delicious local restaurant for a taste of authentic Fukuoka cuisine. Let’s explore and enjoy the city together!

Fukuoka Half Day Highlights with Japanese Lunch

FROM$140/ per group

Fukuoka

5 hrs 30 mins

Fukuoka’s Best: Dazaifu Tenmangu, Tochoji Temple, Japanese Garden with Lunch

Experience the best of Fukuoka in this 5.5-hour private tour. Visit three of the city’s most beloved and peaceful sites: the historic Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Tochoji Temple with its impressive Great Buddha, and the serene Japanese Garden. Enjoy a tasty local lunch at a carefully chosen restaurant, offering genuine flavors of Fukuoka’s cuisine. This tour offers excellent value for travelers seeking a relaxing mix of culture, history, and nature with a knowledgeable local guide.

Fukuoka’s Best: Dazaifu Tenmangu, Tochoji Temple, Japanese Garden with Lunch

FROM$191/ per group

Fukuoka

6 hours

Discover Fukuoka Full Day Tour: Tower, Temples, Japanese Garden & Canal City Lunch

Discover the best of Fukuoka in one fulfilling day. Begin with stunning city views from Fukuoka Tower, followed by a peaceful stroll through a traditional Japanese garden at Ohori Park. Next, head to Canal City Hakata, where you’ll enjoy a self-selected lunch from a variety of local restaurants. After lunch, explore two of Fukuoka’s most historic spiritual sites—Kushida Shrine and Tochoji Temple. This tour offers the perfect balance of scenic beauty, local flavor, and cultural discovery.

Discover Fukuoka Full Day Tour: Tower, Temples, Japanese Garden & Canal City Lunch

FROM$191/ per group

Fukuoka

5 hours

Yusentei, Kushida Shrine & Tochoji Temple: Serenity, History & Ramen

We go to Yusentei Park by bus from Tenjin which is center of Fukuoka city. This is a big Japanese garden. Then we move to Canal City Hakata where there are many Ramen restaurants. After eating delicious Ramen, we go to Kushida Shrine. Kushida Shirine has been a gurdian shrine for Hakata merchants. Hakata Gion Yamagakasa (in early July) is a big festival of that. Then we walk to Tochoji Temple. You shouldn't miss Fukuoka Daibutsu in Tochoji, the biggest seated wooden Buddha in Japan.

Yusentei, Kushida Shrine & Tochoji Temple: Serenity, History & Ramen

FROM$175/ per group

Fukuoka

9 hours

Explore the "Hell" of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour

Join this day tour to Beppu, one of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, and explore the “Jigoku Meguri” — a sightseeing route through Beppu’s famous “hells.” These geothermal sites feature boiling water, steam, vivid colors, and bubbling mud. Unlike regular hot springs for bathing, they were called “hells” because their intense appearance reminded people of scenes from Buddhist hell. This tour offers a unique look at Beppu’s volcanic landscapes and is perfect for anyone.

Explore the "Hell" of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour

FROM$344/ per group

Reviews

Tamara K.

5 / 5

Nov 24, 2025

Explore the "Hell" of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour

Nov 24, 2025

Fukuoka

9 hours

Customized

“Hell of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour - November 15”

We truly enjoyed our “Hell of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour.” Our guide made the experience memorable with fascinating explanations and a very pleasant attitude. The weather was perfect, the itinerary well-planned, and every stop was engaging. The lunch was also a highlight; the omelette rice was one of the best dishes we had on our trip. We would definitely recommend this tour to other travelers.

Masazumi T.

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the “Hell of Beppu: Jigoku Meguri Cultural Tour” and that the explanations, itinerary, and lunch met your expectations. It was my pleasure to guide you, and I am glad that the experience became a memorable part of your trip. This was my first time guiding guests from Canada, and I truly appreciate that you enjoyed the tour. Best regards, Masazumi tsukano

Patricia D.

5 / 5

Nov 1, 2025

Fukuoka Highlights: Temple, Shrine & Local Flavors (3-Hour Tour)

Nov 1, 2025

Fukuoka

3 hours

Customized

“Great customize tour in Fukuoka ”

We booked Masazumi as our tour guide in Fukuoka when our cruise ship docked there. We communicated on our custom itinerary and preferences before my family arrived in Fukuoka. Masazumi was flexible with our scheduling needs. He met us outside the cruise terminal and we took a taxi to our first location. He was happy to share his knowledge of the shrines, customs, and traditions of the area. He kept us on schedule and we didn’t feel rushed. For lunch, he asked us for our dining preferences and made accommodations knowing how busy restaurants could be during the weekends. We were pleased with his restaurant choice and enjoyed an authentic Japanese meal. He helped us navigate the public transportation. He was very friendly and we were happy he was our guide for this city.

Masazumi T.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a real pleasure guiding your lovely family of three — such warm and friendly people! I’m very glad you enjoyed the Japanese restaurant and the meal. Since you are from San Francisco, it was nostalgic for me as I once lived nearby, and I truly enjoyed our conversation. Thank you again for choosing my tour in Fukuoka!

Carol S.

5 / 5

Oct 14, 2025

Cultural Treasures of Fukuoka with Local Lunch (Private 4-Hour Morning Tour)

Oct 14, 2025

Fukuoka

4 hours

“A good overview of central Fukuoka”

A delightful morning with Masazumi who was easy to talk to ( excellent English) and informative and enthusiastic about his home town. It was good to use the Metro and we had delicious lunch at a place only a local would find.

Masazumi T.

Thank you very much for your lovely review. I’m so glad that you were friendly and enjoyed my tour. Since your son lives in Japan, you showed me many wonderful family photos — you have such a lovely family. I’m also happy to hear that you enjoyed the Japanese meal in a private room.