Private Fukuoka Tour with Local Guide: Personalized Exploration and Cultural Immersion

Experience a private and personalized tour of Fukuoka with a local guide. Explore hidden gems, historic landmarks, and indulge in the city’s gourmet scene.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hakata Station - Fukuoka city’s largest station, Hakata, has evolved into more than just a travel hub. The station boasts 10 stories filled with shops, cafés, and restaurants.

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and will be selected by your host based on your interests and preferences.

  • Dazaifu Temmangu - Admire the beautiful Tenman-gū Shrine in Dazaifu, flanked by plum trees that bloom between February and March, where university students pray for good exam results.

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and will be selected by your host based on your interests and preferences.

  • Kushida Shrine - Step back in time and immerse yourself in Japanese religion and traditions, with your local host eager to introduce you.

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and will be selected by your host based on your interests and preferences.

  • Ohori Park - The city’s largest park features a walking path around the pond, popular for jogging and leisurely strolls by the water. It’s 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 will be selected by your host based on your interests and preferences.

  • Fukuoka Castle Remains - Once the largest castle in Kyushu during the Edo Period, Fukuoka Castle was reduced to ruins after the Meiji Restoration. The remains, mainly consisting of gates and guard towers, offer visitors a lovely panoramic view of the pink cherry blossoms from late March to early April.

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and will be selected by your host based on your interests and preferences.

What's Included
  • 3 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Private and personalized 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!

Location
Tully's Coffee
(The host will be waiting in front of Tully's Coffee main door, located in Hakata KITTE ground level) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Billk2345678
Sep 11, 2023
A Bite of the Big Apple! WTFuk? - You can find yourself saying WTF anywhere in Japan, but here the airport code is FUK so fun just writes itself. When I saw that my guide had lived in Fukuoka for 30 years and still retained a NYC flourish, WTF crossed my mind. Luis is fluent in English, Spanish and Japanese and is deeply woven into the community. I asked for a day of worthwhile places that I might miss and planning for the next few days. We did just that and enjoyed the city from sea and land while I learned about Fukuoka and how Luis ended up choosing to live here. During our walks we ran into folks that recognized Luis and said hello to us in all three of his languages! I followed many of Luis recommendations and came away feeling that he understood exactly the types of experiences I was seeking. If you are good he will get you a Brooklyn Burger if you are missing the taste of home. And like any New Yorker he knows where the good and bad are located so get yourself situated with a typical or different city intro. I can’t recommend Luis enough.
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Barry_v
Jun 30, 2023
More to see next time!! - Although we met at a subway station a little out of town, Bruce was able to guide us back to the city and picked up a few great tips on the way
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Unionmd
Jun 19, 2023
ARIF is a guide to recommend in Fukuoka! - Wonderful guide who gave us history and cultural information. ARIF even helped us accomplish tasks like going to a bank, that would have been far more difficult without him. His world vision also was important for perspective and context. Would definitely recommend him!
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Lynn_h
Dec 20, 2019
Kickstart Fukuoka - Sumire from pre-tour was very timely in her response to my questions. She suggested a time change which worked out perfectly for us. She was in formative and very flexible. I would highly recommend her to any individual or group who wants a nice, informative tour. She is very knowledgeable.
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Padisco526
Oct 9, 2019
Wonderful start to my Fukuoka stay! - Company matched me with the perfect guide- I can't say enough wonderful things about John and his tour. Fun, informative and enjoyable. I felt that this tour was far more than sightseeing- John went above and beyond to not only show me many sights but to also answer all my questions and offer assistance and advice about my remaining time in Fukuoka.An excellent experience, I highly recommend.
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Maria
Nov 21, 2019
handy hints of where to eat - Our guide Kenny was lovely. he was 30 mins early at our meeting point so we had extra time with him. He was honest when he ddnt know the answers to our questions. He took us to see the biggest wooden buddha in Japan and taught us the prayer rituals. then to the food stalls. Sweets before mains but thats fine by me. The ramen from the yatai's was delicious. We lingered too long talking and drinking at the yatai's that we were politely asked to fnish up. the boat tour by the river was romantic. best advise he gave us was the location of the "100 yen" sushi train. Oh my goodness! we went there the next day and had the best value for great quality sushi!
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Nick_g
Nov 3, 2019
Nice and informative - The tour was nice. We were only in Fukuoka for a day so not much time to see a lot. Our guide took us to a local Ramon restaurant which was an eye opening experience. Walked around Fukuoka park which was a nice wind down after our flight from Singapore. Thank you very much.
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