1-Day Hakata Walking Tour
Overview
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
- Entry/Admission - Hakatamachiya Furusatokan
- Entry/Admission - Ohori Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tochoji Temple, 2-4 Gokushomachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0037 Fukuoka Prefecture
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 building called Rokkakudo, a registered cultural property of Fukuoka City. Complete with a weeping cherry tree that blooms majestically in the spring, you can experience the colors of nature. Your guide will tell you all the highlights.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kushida Shrine, 1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0026 Fukuoka Prefecture
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 longevity. In addition, there is a lifting stone called the “Chikaraishi” that famous sumo champions have lifted as well as festival floats that are on display all year giving an extra boost of Japanese charm. If you are confident in your power, you can try and lift the stone yourself.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Hakatamachiya Furusatokan, 6-10 Reisemmachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0039 Fukuoka Prefecture
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 specialties, as well as famous confectionery and festival goods.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kawabatadori Shopping Street, Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0026 Fukuoka Prefecture
Taking lunch time in this local shopping street.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Canal City Hakata, 1-2 Sumiyoshi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0018 Fukuoka Prefecture
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.
Stop At: Ohori Park, 1-2 Ohorikoen, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0051 Fukuoka Prefecture
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
Stop At: Hakata Hyakunenkura, 1-30-1 Katakasu, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0043 Fukuoka Prefecture
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 pressed “new” sake, so why not give the sake a shot?
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hakata Station, Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0012 Fukuoka Prefecture
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 Tokyo.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tochoji Temple, 2-4 Gokushomachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0037 Fukuoka Prefecture
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 building called Rokkakudo, a registered cultural property of Fukuoka City. Complete with a weeping cherry tree that blooms majestically in the spring, you can experience the colors of nature. Your guide will tell you all the highlights.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kushida Shrine, 1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0026 Fukuoka Prefecture
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 longevity. In addition, there is a lifting stone called the “Chikaraishi” that famous sumo champions have lifted as well as festival floats that are on display all year giving an extra boost of Japanese charm. If you are confident in your power, you can try and lift the stone yourself.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Hakatamachiya Furusatokan, 6-10 Reisemmachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0039 Fukuoka Prefecture
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 specialties, as well as famous confectionery and festival goods.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kawabatadori Shopping Street, Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0026 Fukuoka Prefecture
Taking lunch time in this local shopping street.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Canal City Hakata, 1-2 Sumiyoshi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0018 Fukuoka Prefecture
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.
Stop At: Ohori Park, 1-2 Ohorikoen, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0051 Fukuoka Prefecture
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
Stop At: Hakata Hyakunenkura, 1-30-1 Katakasu, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0043 Fukuoka Prefecture
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 pressed “new” sake, so why not give the sake a shot?
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hakata Station, Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0012 Fukuoka Prefecture
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 Tokyo.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Jean_H
October 2023
Guide was friendly and considerate. Was punctual, polite and mindful of our needs and walking limitations. He extended his time to arrange a surprise dinner for my birthday at an excellent restaurant. His extra service is this regard is greatly appreciated.
Guide was friendly and considerate. Was punctual, polite and mindful of our needs and walking limitations. He extended his time to arrange a surprise dinner for my birthday at an excellent restaurant. His extra service is this regard is greatly appreciated.cliffmatsumoto
November 2022
We had a wonderful and memorable 1-day walking tour of Hakata with Miyuki Yoshida ably acting as an experienced and knowledgeable guide. We were especially grateful for her patience and flexibility in accommodating all of our special requests. With just the two of us on the tour, the words "cus...
We had a wonderful and memorable 1-day walking tour of Hakata with Miyuki Yoshida ably acting as an experienced and knowledgeable guide. We were especially grateful for her patience and flexibility in accommodating all of our special requests. With just the two of us on the tour, the words "custom" and "personal" come to mind as she tailored the city tour to our interests and needs. She hit all the major attractions while incorporating all of our desires when it came to shopping and eating. We recommend Miyuki-san and this 1-day walking tour without hesitationkse1
January 2020
Our family spent two days in Fukuoka. The best part of our trip was our walking tour with Akiko-san. We’ve been on a few trips in Japan, but this was our first guided tour. My wife and I were nervous because we have three kids, two of them are younger. We have to travel and their pace, so a gro...
Our family spent two days in Fukuoka. The best part of our trip was our walking tour with Akiko-san. We’ve been on a few trips in Japan, but this was our first guided tour. My wife and I were nervous because we have three kids, two of them are younger. We have to travel and their pace, so a group tour wasn’t an option. Akiko was amazing. She was patient and had no problem slowing the pace down when the kids were getting tired. She planned a custom itinerary that included stops that were interesting for the adults and kids. On our walking tour we visited the Tochiji Temple, Kushida Shrine, Hakatamachiya Furusatokan, Kawabata Shopping Arcade, and Fukuoka Tower. The kids particularly enjoyed Hakatamachiya Furusatokan, where they played with some traditional Japanese toys, watched a demonstration of the Hakata fabric loom, and learned about the Hakata Gion Yamakasa (float festival). The Fukuoka Tower was also a hit with them. My wife and I enjoyed the Tochoji Temple and the huge Buddha daibutsu inside. Akiko was very knowledgeable about the history of Hakata and Fukuoka. She could answer nearly every question we asked during our tour. She was also very familiar with the area, which was helpful when we were looking for lunch (we had an excellent baked curry), or needed a new pair of socks (my 4 y.o. jumped into a rain puddle). Altogether we couldn't have asked for a better day in Fukuoka. Akiko-san made our trip a very special, memorable day for the family.Aleke_K
September 2023
The 1-Day Hakata Walking Tour is amazing. Miyuki Yoshida (our tour guide) explained the sites very well with their respectives histories. She is so friendly and caring that it made the experience even more worthwhile. I would recommend this tour with Miyuki if you plan to visit Fukuoka.
The 1-Day Hakata Walking Tour is amazing. Miyuki Yoshida (our tour guide) explained the sites very well with their respectives histories. She is so friendly and caring that it made the experience even more worthwhile. I would recommend this tour with Miyuki if you plan to visit Fukuoka.Pc41225
December 2022
Everything, Miyuki was an amazing guide. She helped with logistics and planned everything. When one of the places we were supposed to go to was closed she immediately found another place within walking distance. Honestly because of Miyuki, I would give the tour a 12 out of 10.
Everything, Miyuki was an amazing guide. She helped with logistics and planned everything. When one of the places we were supposed to go to was closed she immediately found another place within walking distance. Honestly because of Miyuki, I would give the tour a 12 out of 10.