Private Fukuoka Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised
Overview
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.
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 taxi options)
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Hakata Station, Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0012 Fukuoka Prefecture
Fukuoka city’s biggest station, Hakata, has become more than just a point for travel. The station stands at 10 stories high with floors filled with shops, cafes and restaurants.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Dazaifu Temmangu, 4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu 818-0017 Fukuoka Prefecture
See pretty, plum tree (blooming between Feb-March) -flanked Tenman-gū Shrine in Dazaifu, where university students pray for good exams’ results.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kushida Shrine, 1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0026 Fukuoka Prefecture
Travel through time, to fully immerse into Japanese religion and traditions, your local host will be happy to introduce you to.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Ohori Park, 1-2 Ohorikoen, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0051 Fukuoka Prefecture
The city’s biggest park. There is a walking path around the circumference of the pond, popular for jogging and leisurely strolls by the water. The perfect spot for a bento-box lunch!
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Maizuru Park, Jonai, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0043 Fukuoka Prefecture
Built around the ruins of Fukuoka’s castle; the best time to visit it is during the spring when a thousand cherry trees are in full bloom.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Fukuoka Castle Remains, Jonai, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0043 Fukuoka Prefecture
Once known as the biggest castle in the whole of Kyushu during the Edo Period, Fukuoka Castle was reduced to ruins after the Meiji Restoration. The remains of the castle mainly consist of gates and guard towers, and it allows visitors to get a lovely panoramic view of the pink cherry blossom (end March-beginning April).
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Nakasu District, Nakasu, Hakata, Fukuoka 810-0801 Fukuoka Prefecture
At dusk, as reflected city lights turn Naka River a thousand shades of neon, you might sample street food from the yatai (mobile stalls) popping up along Nakasu Island, or grab a vending machine ticket and cash it in for Fukuoka’s famous tonkotsu ramen.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Hakata Station, Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0012 Fukuoka Prefecture
Fukuoka city’s biggest station, Hakata, has become more than just a point for travel. The station stands at 10 stories high with floors filled with shops, cafes and restaurants.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Dazaifu Temmangu, 4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu 818-0017 Fukuoka Prefecture
See pretty, plum tree (blooming between Feb-March) -flanked Tenman-gū Shrine in Dazaifu, where university students pray for good exams’ results.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kushida Shrine, 1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0026 Fukuoka Prefecture
Travel through time, to fully immerse into Japanese religion and traditions, your local host will be happy to introduce you to.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Ohori Park, 1-2 Ohorikoen, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0051 Fukuoka Prefecture
The city’s biggest park. There is a walking path around the circumference of the pond, popular for jogging and leisurely strolls by the water. The perfect spot for a bento-box lunch!
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Maizuru Park, Jonai, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0043 Fukuoka Prefecture
Built around the ruins of Fukuoka’s castle; the best time to visit it is during the spring when a thousand cherry trees are in full bloom.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Fukuoka Castle Remains, Jonai, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0043 Fukuoka Prefecture
Once known as the biggest castle in the whole of Kyushu during the Edo Period, Fukuoka Castle was reduced to ruins after the Meiji Restoration. The remains of the castle mainly consist of gates and guard towers, and it allows visitors to get a lovely panoramic view of the pink cherry blossom (end March-beginning April).
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Nakasu District, Nakasu, Hakata, Fukuoka 810-0801 Fukuoka Prefecture
At dusk, as reflected city lights turn Naka River a thousand shades of neon, you might sample street food from the yatai (mobile stalls) popping up along Nakasu Island, or grab a vending machine ticket and cash it in for Fukuoka’s famous tonkotsu ramen.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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.
Cosmopolitan814381
March 2022
Was a really fun day - we traipsed all around the area and managed to see the places I was most interested in. Sandy was very open and flexible and was happy to go with the flow which was very helpful in this kind of setting ...
Was a really fun day - we traipsed all around the area and managed to see the places I was most interested in. Sandy was very open and flexible and was happy to go with the flow which was very helpful in this kind of setting ...859allanb
October 2022
Our guide was well informed, interesting and lively. She has lived in Fukuoka for 17 years and really knows the ins and outs of the city. She was able to tailor the tour to our very specific needs (we have a toddler) very easily. Charming tour. A+!
Our guide was well informed, interesting and lively. She has lived in Fukuoka for 17 years and really knows the ins and outs of the city. She was able to tailor the tour to our very specific needs (we have a toddler) very easily. Charming tour. A+!davidaW8069EN
October 2019
I'll keep it short and simple. This was a very good experience. The guide was helpful and knowledgable. He had good communication skills and I would book with this company again.
I'll keep it short and simple. This was a very good experience. The guide was helpful and knowledgable. He had good communication skills and I would book with this company again.312calvinc
October 2023
Taiyo was an amazing host. Amazingly affable and very willing to talk and share. The food tour was not only filled with delicious food throughout but because of Taiyo's run-through of Fukuoka's history but equally insightful as well. Highly recommended and do pick Taiyo if you get the opportunity...
Taiyo was an amazing host. Amazingly affable and very willing to talk and share. The food tour was not only filled with delicious food throughout but because of Taiyo's run-through of Fukuoka's history but equally insightful as well. Highly recommended and do pick Taiyo if you get the opportunity to!mwoinarski
October 2023
Great way to experience my first day in Japan. Seeing the city sights and getting around was easy. Sumire was excellent company
Great way to experience my first day in Japan. Seeing the city sights and getting around was easy. Sumire was excellent companyrogerh400
October 2023
A very pleasant tour guide who made a big effort to accomodate our requests during the 6 hour tour. As Japan is still very local in nature and culture the vuide helps with translation amd interpretation. Tje actual knowledge is helpful but of less depth to what we would normally be aquainted whic...
A very pleasant tour guide who made a big effort to accomodate our requests during the 6 hour tour. As Japan is still very local in nature and culture the vuide helps with translation amd interpretation. Tje actual knowledge is helpful but of less depth to what we would normally be aquainted which tends to also be connected with age and maturiry.