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
- 08:45 Meet the guest & tour begins
- 09:15 Arrive at Hakata Station
- 09:30 Hakata Station → Nanzoin
- 10:00 Arrive at Nanzoin
- 10:49 Depart Nanzoin
- 11:20 Arrive at Hakata Station
- 12:00 Depart Hakata Bus Terminal
- 12:30 Arrive at Fukuoka Tower
- 13:18 Depart Fukuoka Tower
- 14:00 Arrive at Hakata Station
- 15:30 Shopping around Hakata Station & tour ends

What Can You See on a Private Day Tour in Fukuoka? A Licensed Guide's Report
Rain was forecast, but we were hardly caught in any rain and were able to complete the entire itinerary. At Nanzoin, the guests viewed the reclining Buddha statue and then walked around to see the other Buddhist statues within the grounds. The view from Fukuoka Tower could also be enjoyed clearly, so the guests were pleased. Just before entering the tower, there was an incident in which a guest's phone was damaged, but since it could be covered by insurance, this was resolved without any trouble. At an electronics store, the item they were looking for could not be found due to a lack of stock, but in the end they were able to purchase the product they had in mind and finished the tour satisfied.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hakata Port International Terminal Central Pier / Nishitetsu Bus~Hakata Station (A・E・F) / Nishitetsu Bus | 260JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Hakata~Kido Nanzoin-mae | 450JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Kido Nanzoin-mae~Hakata | 450JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Hakata Bus Terminal / Nishitetsu Bus~Fukuoka Tower South Entrance / Nishitetsu Bus | 260JPY |
| Section 5 | Bus | Fukuoka Tower South Entrance / Nishitetsu Bus~Hakata Station (B・C) / Nishitetsu Bus | 260JPY |
| Total | 1,680JPY | ||
Hello, my name is Yoko. I have lived most of my life in Fukuoka, but have recently started my career as a tour guide. I have also travelled overseas and understand the value of having a local guide that knows their city well. I enjoy meeting people from around the world and giving them a tour that matches their interests. Fukuoka is a great little city that easy to get around and explore. The food culture here is especially diverse with all kinds of things to try. There are always new things to discover here in Fukuoka, so I am looking forward to exploring the city with you.
Sep 20, 2024
Jeffrey_S
Fun in Fukuoka
Viator review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Our tour guide Yoko was extremely pleasant and…
Sep 20, 2024
Jeffrey_S
Fun in Fukuoka
Viator review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Our tour guide Yoko was extremely pleasant and tried very hard to make our experience in
Fukuoka interesting
