10 Cultural Tours in Chuo That You Shouldn't Miss

Spend an exciting day in Fukuoka with your host and explore Japan’s gateway to Asia together. Take in some of the city’s main sites, like Fukuoka Castle or follow your feet to an obscure neighborhood. Take some time out to enjoy a meal at a yakai (street food stand) - we’d recommend the Hakata ramen, because well, it’s simply the best. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalized experience, 8 hours with a host, Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

Let's discover Fukuoka City by bike with a licensed local guide! The course of the Fukuoka Bike Tour is covering historical, cultural sites, back streets and hidden places such as an old city area, castle ruins, downtown, seaside, parks etc by making good use of advantage of bicycles. And you go to a ramen restaurant popular for locals for lunch. Our local guides are government-licensed, friendly, familiar with Fukuoka. Why don't you get refreshed and know quickly about Fukuoka on the bike tour? We hope you will feel at one with our city Fukuoka and your Fukuoka trip will become a great memory for you. We look forward to cycling with you in Fukuoka.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Hakata ramen noodle (pork bone broth ramen), Bottled water, Helmet, Admission fee of Tochoji Temple, English Speaking Tour Guide

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Spend an exciting day in Fukuoka with your host and explore Japan’s gateway to Asia together. Take in some of the city’s main sites, like Fukuoka Castle or follow your feet to an obscure neighborhood. Take some time out to enjoy a meal at a yakai (street food stand) - we’d recommend the Hakata ramen, because well, it’s simply the best. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalized experience, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host - Pick your preferred duration when booking!, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

Private and personalised Fukuoka outing with a handpicked Host. If it’s your first time in Fukuoka, you’ll want to get orientated and see the city's landmarks. But what if as well as this, you could get a local’s advice about where to go, what to eat and all the exciting possibilities awaiting you? With your thoughtfully matched Host by your side, you can! Discover hidden gems as well as Fukuoka’s highlights, historic landmarks and sacred shrines and temples as you explore the city together. Immerse yourself in its rich culture and eat your way around Japan’s gourmet city with your Host who will reveal the best kept local secrets to you. Get familiar with the city, choose a specific area you’d like to explore and get ready to kickstart your adventure in Fukuoka!  

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 3 hours with your handpicked Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Insight into Japanese culture, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks additional to any included in the experience, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Fukuoka is located at the western Japan and entrance gate of Kyusyu island. And famous for delicious food(the most popular one is Ramen!). This area has long history that is faced to other countries. In Fukuoka, you could feel friendly atmosphere, warm weather and traditional cultures. Let's explore Fukuoka with our private guide!!

Inclusions: Local and professional guide, Hotel pickup, Private walking tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees(you and guide), Lunch(you and guide), Transportation fee(you and guide)

Private and personalised Fukuoka outing with a handpicked Host. Known as the gateway to Kyushu, Fukuoka is a friendly, modern city surrounded by lush, volcanic landscapes. Closer to mainland Asia than the rest of Japan, the city has a long and colourful history as a port city to discover, its own gourmet food culture and even its own Japanese dialect. Add over 3000 shrines, a rich cultural heritage and incredible shopping and you’ll wonder how you could possibly discover what the city has to offer in just one day! But with your thoughtfully handpicked Host by your side, you’ll be able to visit some of the top attractions as well as a few secret local spots along the way too. Get the best of both worlds and discover the most famous sights like Ohori Park, Kushida Shrine and Fukuoka Castle as well as hidden gems that are just around the corner which only locals know about!

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with your handpicked Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Insight into Japanese culture, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks additional to any included in the experience, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

On this tour you will be able to learn the history, culture and nature of Fukuoka in half a day. As for the movement, we will use public transportation such as subway and bus. You can feel the custom of everyday Japanese citizen. This tour is included English Professional Speaking guide who live in Fukuoka and talk about history and culture in Japan.

Inclusions: Guide fee, Public transportation fee, the entrance fee of The Fukuoka Tower

Exclusions: Lunch

Since Hakata had been the place to import different cultures from foreign countries for more than a thousand years, it had been the place to adopt the latest culture to Japan. Let’s discover the history of this international port city with your otomo guide! There used to be times that people struggled to import stuff and knowledge from China while not having decent boats and technology and there used to be times that Japan tried to catch up with foreign countries with the technology imported from China. There are many things imported from foreign countries that are now essential to Japanese daily life. Don’t forget to book your tour to discover the history of the international city!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pickup and drop-off, The use of private van

This is a plan for those who want to wear a kimono and take beautiful pictures! With many historic sites, Hakata, Fukuoka is a perfect place to walk around with a kimono! You will visit selected spots that suit perfectly with kimono on this tour. A clerk will help you get your kimono on and your photogenic tour starts! You will visit a park with a lot of greenery, a tasteful Japanese garden, a good old typical Japanese alley, a Japanese room where you will have green tea and Japnese sweet. At each spot, your guide will tell you the best angle for pictures and the history of it! Don’t forget to book your tour to take superior pictures and walk around with a kimono!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Kimono rental fee, The use of private van

You will enjoy the Hakata nightlife to your fullest on this tour! Needles to say that you better book your tour starting during the late evening or night! You will first visit the Fukuoka Tower. The sunset and night view from it is superb and the tower itself is illuminated during the night, which is also beautiful. There is also a breathtaking night view in the city. The red brick building and the light of Nakasu are amazing! The reflected neon lights on the surface of the river are also beautiful! After enjoying the night view, it is time for Hakata gourmet! Hakata is famous for its food stands! Let’s grab some drink and eat at those food stands and interact with locals!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van