What to do and see in Fukuoka, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Walking Tours

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)

For all the cat lovers out there! A small island, Ainoshima, only 20 minutes by boat from Fukuoka. Left? Right? Wherever you look, there are said to be more cats here than humans. Black cats with beautiful fur, timid cute cats and small kittens, you name it, many types live here with the locals. These cats are very friendly, if you're lucky they will come and play. But be careful not to annoy them too much! Other sites are also here, a facility received from Korea over several hundred years ago and a strange ruin piled with stones. After travelling around the island, taste the delicious seafood! A tour to embrace the flowing time, cats and nature!

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 pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

This is a plan for you to discover the craftwork technique of Hakata and use it yourself! You will learn about “Hakata-ori”: a beautiful and firm cloth made in Hakata, and “Hakata Ningyo”: a doll with various color, shape, and face made in Hakata. First, you will visit a traditional Japanese house where a craftsman makes Hakata-ori cloth with a weaving machine. You may make one yourself if you are lucky! There is a shop in a local shopping street that deals with Hakata Ningyo and Kimon made from Hakata-ori, which would be a perfect place to buy your souvenir! There is also a place where you are going to paint on a Hakata Ningyo! Don’t forget to book your tour craftwork tour!

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, The use of private van

When visiting Fukuoka, Dazaifu Temple is a spot not to miss. The shops lining up to the shrine are also unique and appealing. But this is not everything! If you come to Dazaifu, enjoy all the spots there are to see. This is a tour prepared by otomo full of thought! See Komyo Zenji in a beautiful stone garden, Kamoda Jinjya in the mountains and also Kyushu Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan filled with 1000 years of Fukuoka history. Of course, there are lots to do in the streets too, taste the fresh plums, green onions and try the latest hamburgers. Finally, visit Tenmangu, your otomo guide will surely tell you everything there is to know!

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 pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Explore Fukuoka with a licensed local guide! On the Fukuoka Walking Tour, you will walk and explore the old town in “Hakata” area and look at the traditional and contemporary side of Fukuoka. Hakata, the oldest port town in Japan, was prosperous from ancient times, so it has many historic temples and shrines. Currently, Hakata is the center of business in Fukuoka City. All of our English speaking tour guides are government-licensed, friendly and familiar with Fukuoka. You can not only visit beautiful temples, shrines, historic and modern sites, but also enjoy seeing Japanese culture, daily lives of local people with our local guide. Through the walking tour, we hope you will understand the features of Fukuoka and your Japan trip will become a great memory for you. We look forward to walking with you!

Inclusions: English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission fee of Tochoji Temple, Drink at a cafe, Route map and information about restaurant recommendations for lunch

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Enjoy a 7-hour tour of Hakata, the largest city in Kyushu, with a local guide. Visit top recommended spots in Hakata via public transport and on foot. Hakata is famous for its gourmet food and shopping, but there are also many places where you can feel the city’s deep rooted history including culture from mainland China, in temples and shrines. This tour is designed so that guests can enjoy all sides of Hakata. We also offer pick-up and drop-off at Hakata Port, so it is a great choice for visitors coming on cruise ships such as “COSTA SERENA” and “Celebrity Millennium”.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, English Guide, Train Tickets, Hotel pick up, Sake Tasting

Exclusions: Food & Drink, Hotel drop off

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

In this private tour, explore and immerse yourself in Japan's rich and unique religious culture with over 1,300 year of history in Kunisaki, Oita prefecture. English-speaking guide will kindly help you.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Guide, Accommodation

Exclusions: Please bring your comfortable pair of shoes (we will be walking around the countryside), Beverage, Transportation fee to/from Hakata station, Local transportation fee

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)