Fukuoka Group/Private Tour by Local Professionals!
Description
Through this tour, you can experience the local culture of Japan, especially Fukuoka, and learn about Japanese history and its underlying religious beliefs. For those interested, we also offer cultural activities, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese way of thinking.
Tour Options
Itinerary
To enjoy visiting Fukuoka Castle Ruins, explore the historical remnants, revel in the scenic beauty of Maizuru Park, take in the city views from observation decks, delve into cultural insights at the Fukuoka City Museum, and savor the tranquil atmosphere of this urban oasis. Don't miss seasonal events and festivals when available for added cultural immersion.
To fully enjoy your visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, embrace the serene and spiritual atmosphere, explore the beautifully landscaped gardens, pay your respects at the main hall, engage in traditional rituals like omikuji (fortune-telling), and savor local delicacies from the nearby shops while taking in the rich historical and cultural significance of this revered Shinto shrine.
To make the most of your visit to Ohori Park, take leisurely walks around the picturesque lake, admire seasonal blooms in the Japanese garden, explore the Fukuoka Art Museum, enjoy a relaxing boat ride, and indulge in a tranquil escape amidst lush greenery while savoring the serene ambiance of this urban oasis.
To fully enjoy your visit to Yusentei Japanese Garden Park in Fukuoka, meander through meticulously landscaped gardens, savor the tranquility of traditional tea ceremonies in the tea house, appreciate the historic stone bridges and vibrant koi ponds, and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while exploring this serene oasis that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustle of the city.
To savor your visit to Ohori Japanese Garden, wander through the meticulously designed landscapes, admire the serene koi-filled ponds and traditional tea houses, partake in a peaceful tea ceremony, and immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of nature and culture that defines this exquisite garden, providing a tranquil escape in the heart of Fukuoka.
To make the most of your visit to Nanzoin Temple in Sasaguri-machi, Fukuoka, explore the awe-inspiring bronze reclining Buddha statue, stroll through the tranquil temple grounds enveloped in natural beauty, participate in the calming ritual of washing the Buddha's statue, and immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance and serenity of this sacred place while appreciating its cultural and historical significance.
At Kushida Shrine, travelers will explore the spiritual heart of Hakata. They will walk through the iconic torii gate and visit the historic main hall, learning how locals pray for good fortune and protection.
At Tochoji Temple, travelers will visit one of Fukuoka’s most important Buddhist temples, founded in 806 by the monk Kukai. You will stand before the impressive Great Buddha (Daibutsu), the largest wooden seated Buddha statue in Japan, and feel its powerful presence.
At Kawabatadori Shopping Street, travelers will stroll through one of Hakata’s oldest shopping arcades. You will discover a charming mix of traditional shops, local sweets, souvenirs, and casual eateries. This lively yet nostalgic street offers a glimpse into Hakata’s local culture, history, and flavors all in one walk.
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(24)
Excellent tour guide who was very knowledgeable and helpful
We had a great time in Fukuoka. Our guide You was excellent. As a local, he's very knowledgeable of the area, showed us the historical parts of town, castle ruins, gardens, temples and then a tour of the more modern parts of downtown with great suggestions for dinners and cafes. If you're looking for a local guide, with excellent communication skills, this tour is a must!
Yu Noda is a warm, friendly and fun-filled guide who quickly understood our interests and filled our private 4 hour tour with exactly what we had asked. He offered to go on longer than 4 hours, but we were reaching the limit of our endurance, so declined. Highly recommended.
Our tour guide, Yu Noda was articulate, funny, engaging and knowledgeable. He was flexible and did his best to accommodate us. We had fun with him and want to hire him for future tours around Japan, if we could.
Yu did a great job of introducing us to the city of Fukuoka. He was knowledgeable and personal. We really enjoyed our tour!
We booked a private walking tour of Fukuoka and Sumire was our guide. She tailored the walk to our requirements and we saw and learnt about of the temples, the oldest shopping street, the old town, craft museum and even took a bus to finish off in Maizura park and castle ruins, which had its blossom festival on. Sumire found us a fabulous traditional lunch spot and helped order food. She met us at our hotel and offered to take us back at the tour, however we were happy to stay in the park. Would highly recommend.
This is the perfect and only way to explore Fukuoka. Yu Noda is the best guide with amazing, in-depth knowledge of the city’s culture and historic sites. Kids loved his engaging storytelling. I highly recommend that everyone visiting Fukuoka take this tour to appreciate what the city has to offer truly.
Sumire was a great guide. As requested, she met us at the cruise port and we took a taxi into town. We saw a beautiful Japanese garden and shrine. We also walked to several temples. Taking public transportation to get around was great. I would highly recommend this tour and especially Sumire as a guide.
Best tour ever! Yu was so knowledgeable and shared so many fun facts not just about Fukuoka but about Japan in general! The pace was just right and best of all he took such great photos us too which was a great bonus. it felt like we were being toured by a really good friend. 💖
What a great introduction to Fukuoka! I booked Yu for an overview on my first full day of a 6 night visit. We covered more ground and saw more sites than I would have covered in several days on my own. Yu also shared personal experiences and family stories that resonated and connected people across time and space. I can't recommend Yu highly enough. Just book it. Best decision I made to start my visit to this lovely and interesting city.
