Fukuoka in One Day: Nanzoin(Nanzoin） — Guide Peko
October, 2024
This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 8:45am Meet at cruise center
- Taxi
- JR Train
- 10:00Nanzoin(Nanzoin）
- JR Train
- 12:00lunch at Hakata station
- 13:00Tochoji Temple（Tochoji）
- Shofukuji Temple（Shofukuji）
- 14:00Mitsuyasu Seikaen（Mitsuyasu Seikaen）
- 15:00 End The Tour
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at cruise center at 08:45, the group explored Fukuoka until the tour ended at 15:00. The day ran to 6 hours and 15 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch at Hakata station at 12:00.
The itinerary covered Nanzoin(Nanzoin） at 10:00, Tochoji Temple（Tochoji） at 13:00 and Mitsuyasu Seikaen（Mitsuyasu Seikaen） at 14:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hakata Station to Kido Nanzoin-mae by train (380JPY); Kido Nanzoin-mae to Hakata Station by train (380JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 760JPY per person.
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The tour took place in heavy pouring rain. The guests were experienced hikers and were fully prepared for the rain, so although I suggested visiting a museum instead, they said the rain was no problem and we carried out the itinerary as planned. I mistakenly boarded the wrong train, which caused some inconvenience to the guests. When I asked whether they would like to call a taxi from Mitsuyasu Seikaen or return on foot and by bus, they said they had not walked enough for the day, so they chose to walk back to the cruise center in a little under 30 minutes, and we parted ways there.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hakata Station～Kido Nanzoin-mae | 380JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Kido Nanzoin-mae～Hakata Station | 380JPY |
| Total | 760JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Fukuoka tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at cruise center at 08:45, and the tour finished at Tour at 15:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours and 15 minutes in total, from 08:45 to 15:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Nanzoin(Nanzoin）, Tochoji Temple（Tochoji） and Mitsuyasu Seikaen（Mitsuyasu Seikaen）.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 760JPY per person across 2 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Peko is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Fukuoka itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello everyone .
Please call me Peko.
I’m National government licensed Guide Interpreter.
I like travelling, Japanese archery, and tea ceremony.
I visited 17countries.
Also I lived in Netherlands for a year and three months.
local people always showed me their hospitality. So, I think it’s my turn to show visitors to Japan the spirit of hospitality.
Currently, I live in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka.
Fukuoka has been an important place of defense and trade since ancient times, because it is close to the continent,
So, Fukuoka is blessed with historic, cultural sites, as well as beautiful scenery and fresh seafood.
Especially, channel between Yamaguchi and Moji is must see spot for you.
If you come to Mojiko, I highly recommend the “Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full Day Tour”.
Kanmon Strait round tour is so fascinating, varied and exciting for you.
You can enjoy breathtaking scenery ,historical places, walking under the sea tounnel, ferry ride, bus, stream of first current and gourmet.
Let’s enjoy Kanmon with me!
Also Kitakyushu city got the first prize of “New three Major Night Views of Japan in 2023.
We can see and enjoy panoramic night view from mountain.
Why don’t you go around and enjoy Fukuoka with me.
Endless discover is waiting for you.
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I had a great time! My guide Peko did an amazing job talking about the history and significance of the area. It’s like time traveling to when Japan was just becoming industrialized. You can tell as soon as you step into the train station nearby. If you go on a holiday, make sure to get your fill of blowfish sushi in the fish market.