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Tour Itinerary
- 9:30 Depart MK Hotels Nishinakasu From Tenjin to Hakata Station via Fukuoka City Subway
- 10:12 From Hakata Station to Kido Nanzoin JR Kyushu
- 10:36~ 12:56 Sightseeing at Kido Nanzoin From Kido Nanzoin to Hakata Station via JR Kyushu
- 13:20~14:00 Purchase bento at Hankyu Department Store, and have lunch at the Hakata Station Building observation room
- 14:00~14:10 Travel from Hakata Station to Tenjin by Nishitetsu bus
- 14:10~14:40 At the Hokkaido Bussankan in Mitsukoshi Fukuoka store, purchased the Royce chocolate that the customer had been looking for.
- 14:40~15:00 Walk from Mitsukoshi Fukuoka store to Kushida Shrine via the customer's hotel
- 15:00~15:15 Sightseeing at Kushida Shrine
- 15:15~15:30 Disband after sightseeing at Canal City Hakata
Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Fukuoka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nanzoin, Kushida Shrine, and Canal City Hakata
The guests were a group visiting from North America. They were very fond of the scenery at Nanzoin Temple in Kido. The guests wanted to purchase fresh chocolate from a confectionery shop. As it happened, there was a Hokkaido Fair at the Mitsukoshi Fukuoka store and the shop was taking part, so they bought a lot as souvenirs. Since they had asked to be dropped off at Canal City Hakata, we finished the tour there after sightseeing at Kushida Shrine. The reason we went to Mitsukoshi was that it was the meeting point for the Saturday tour. The guests said they would enjoy the Yanagawa river cruise.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Tenjin Station～Hakata Station | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Hakata Station～Kido Nanzoin | 380JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Kido Nanzoin～Hakata Station | 380JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Hakata Station～Tenjin 1-chome | 150JPY |
| Total | 1,120JPY | ||
Hello, my nickname is Sasuke. I have been working as a National Government Licensed Guide since 2006. I was born and raised in Fukuoka city. I also work as a teacher. Recently my work as a grandmother has become busier and busier. What I like about being a guide is that I talk to people from different countries, get exposed to different ideas, and grow as a person. I would be happy to help make your trip more enjoyable. If you have any requests, please feel free to ask me. I will do my best to fulfill your request as much as possible. Looking forward to seeing you.
Jul 8, 2026
jdtudor
Great day!
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This is a great way to see…
Jul 8, 2026
jdtudor
Great day!
Viator review: Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
This is a great way to see Fukuoka. We had tons of rain and it was still a great day. Sasuke was fantastic. 5 stars.
Oct 8, 2025
jacquiwinn62
A great day sightseeing in Fukuoka and ate the best Ramen ever!
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Oct 8, 2025
jacquiwinn62
A great day sightseeing in Fukuoka and ate the best Ramen ever!
Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Two of us from an NCL cruise had a day sightseeing in Fukuoka with Sasuke. The highlight for us was the lying down Buddha which is quite away from the port and meant we got to ride a train and saw some of the lovely countryside. We also got to try delicious Ramen which turned out to be the best Ramen we experienced during our time in Japan. We enjoyed Sasuke’s company and her extensive knowledge. She met us promptly off the ship and returned us on time.
Oct 3, 2025
Raeanne101184
City tour of popular shopping and shrines and temples.
Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Sasuke showed…
Oct 3, 2025
Raeanne101184
City tour of popular shopping and shrines and temples.
Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Sasuke showed us around the city/area! She was lovely and we had the best day. We would
highly recommend her to anyone!!!
Sep 4, 2025
mareen589
Great 6 hour Tour of Fukuoka
Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Our tour was 6 hours…
Sep 4, 2025
mareen589
Great 6 hour Tour of Fukuoka
Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Our tour was 6 hours but I was unable to find it on the listing.
Sasuke was a wonderful guide taking us to the Fukuoka Tower and then Nanzoin Temple.
The pace was good and Sasuke kept at our pace, allowing lifts to be used when necessary.
We had beautiful views of Fukuoka and Nanzoin Temple was stunning with the 41 metre long reclining Buddha being a highlight.
I would highly recommend Sasuke as a guide when in Fukuoka.