Fukuoka Private Tour: Heart and Tradition of Hakata
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
7 hours
- Hakata Port (Pick-Up & Drop Off)
- Hakata Machiya Furusatokan
- Public transportation
- English Speaking Guide
- Sake Tasting
- Food & Drinks
- Hotel drop off (Available for an extra fee)
- Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Immerse yourself in the pulse of Hakata, Fukuoka’s vibrant heart where rich history, local traditions, and delicious cuisine come together. Visit Tochoji Temple with its giant Buddha, then Kushida Shrine, where legends live on through sacred springs and sumo stones. Step into the past at Hakata Machiya, where crafts like...
- Duration 7 Hours
- Private Tour
- 1
Tochoji Temple
The vibrant, vermilion five-storied pagoda stands out within the green trees as a symbol of Tochoji Temple. It was built in 806 by Kukai, the founder of Shingon sect. The Great Buddha towers over 10 meters tall, enveloping you in its presence. On the temple grounds, there is also a...
- Duration 40 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Kushida Shrine
Kushida Shrine is said to be the oldest shrine in Fukuoka. The god of prosperous business and longevity guards over Hakata from here, and has been loved by locals since ancient times. The water of the spirit spring that wells up from under the main shrine is believed to grant...
- Duration 40 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Hakatamachiya Furusatokan
Step into the 19th and early 20th century Hakata living. Get introduced to the old way of life, and even participate in and get introduced to some Hakata traditional crafts like Hakata Dolls, Hakata Bariko, Hakata Yoyo, and Hakata Music. In the souvenir corner, you can find Hakata crafts and...
- Duration 40 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 4
Kawabatadori Shopping Street
Taking lunch time in this local shopping street.
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Canal City Hakata
Canal City Hakata is a large shopping and entertainment complex, calling itself a "city within the city". Attractions include about 250 shops, cafes and restaurants, a theater, game center, cinemas, two hotels and a canal running through the complex.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 6
Ohori Park
Ohori Park is a historical park that originally functioned as a moat for Fukuoka Castle. Today, it is loved by locals as an oasis in the city center where many water birds and turtles live.
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 7
Hakata Hyakunenkura
This is Hakata's only brewery with a history of over 140 years, and is registered as an important cultural property. Sake here is characterized by its fruity freshness, and some use the local specialty of strawberries.You can also taste local sake that you can only taste here, such as freshly...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Hakata Station
The ending point of this tour. Hakata Station is a major railway station in southern Japan and the largest on Kyushu Island. It serves as a gateway to Kyushu as it’s the terminus of both the Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train line to Osaka, and by extension the Tokaido Shinkansen to...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For detailed reviews, visit the provider's website
See reviewsThis product is offered by our partner:
TourScanner acts as payment facilitator but the merchant of record is Viator. The price and conditions are the same.
Click here if you prefer booking on Viator website.TourScanner acts as payment facilitator but the merchant of record is Viator. The price and conditions are the same.
Click here if you prefer booking on Viator website.Some activities you might like
Price from