Fukuoka Private Tour: Heart and Tradition of Hakata
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Fukuoka Private Tour: Heart and Tradition of Hakata
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Fukuoka Private Tour: Heart and Tradition of Hakata
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Highlights
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 Hakata dolls and local music preserve the city’s spirit. Your guide will take you through lively streets, peaceful parks, and a historic brewery along the way.
・Visit Tochoji Temple and Kushida Shrine spiritual icons in the heart of Hakata
・Discover traditional crafts at Hakata Machiya and enjoy lunch at Yanagibashi Market
・Stroll Ohori Park, explore castle ruins, and taste sake at a century-old brewery
Itinerary
Tochoji Temple
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Kushida Shrine
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeKushida 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.Hakatamachiya Furusatokan
40 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedStep 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.Kawabatadori Shopping Street
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTaking lunch time in this local shopping street.Canal City Hakata(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeCanal 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.Ohori Park
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedOhori 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.Hakata Hyakunenkura
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis 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?Hakata Station
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.
What's included
INCLUDED
Hakata Port (Pick-Up & Drop Off)
Hakata Machiya Furusatokan
Public transportation
English Speaking Guide
Sake Tasting
Hotel pick up
NOT INCLUDED
Food & Drinks
Hotel drop off (Available for an extra fee)
Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
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2-4 Gokushomachi, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan 812-0037
Provider
Trip Designer Inc.
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