Fukuoka in One Day: Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine — Guide Coco
September, 2025
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
- 09:40 Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
- 10:30 Kyushu National Museum
- 11:00 Kamado Shrine
- 12:00 Lunch (Hakata Station)
- 13:00 Seinan Gakuin University
- 14:00 Farewell at the Port
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine at 09:40, Kyushu National Museum at 10:30, Kamado Shrine at 11:00 and Seinan Gakuin University at 13:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hakata to Nishijin by subway (260JPY); Muromi to Tenjin (260JPY); Tenjin Solaria Stage Front by Nishitetsu Bus～Hakata Port International Terminal Chuo Pier / Nishitetsu Bus (260JPY); Hakata Port International Terminal to Tenjin (260JPY); Tenjin to Muromi (260JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 1,300JPY per person.
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Because of the bad weather, we mainly traveled by taxi. The guests had an interest in architecture, so I took them to the Starbucks in Dazaifu, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (currently housed in a temporary main hall), and the Kyushu National Museum. They seemed especially interested in the Starbucks in Dazaifu and looked at it very intently. After Dazaifu, we had discussed either Nanzoin or Kushida Shrine, but since Nanzoin takes time and going there in such bad weather would be risky considering the ship's departure time, I recommended Kushida Shrine. I mentioned that there was time to visit one more place, and since at the Kyushu National Museum they had looked at materials related to the Mongol invasions, I took them to Seinan Gakuin University, where the stone walls built against the Mongol invasions remain. When I told them it was my alma mater, they were very pleased.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Hakata～Nishijin | 260JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Muromi～Tenjin | 260JPY |
| Section 3 | Other | Tenjin Solaria Stage Front / Nishitetsu Bus～Hakata Port International Terminal Chuo Pier / Nishitetsu Bus | 260JPY |
| Section 4 | Other | Hakata Port International Terminal～Tenjin | 260JPY |
| Section 5 | Other | Tenjin～Muromi | 260JPY |
| Total | 1,300JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Kyushu National Museum, Kamado Shrine and Seinan Gakuin University.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,300JPY per person across 5 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?
Coco 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, I’m Rikako, but please call me Coco. It would be my absolute pleasure to show you around my hometown of Nagasaki. Having performed in the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival in my childhood, I developed a deep interest in history and cultural exchange. This motivated me to become a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter during my university years. Since then, I have gained valuable experience—from assisting ambassadors at the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony to handling a wide variety of tours, including private and coach tours, site inspections, international conference support, and VIP hospitality.
Explaining about Nagasaki’s history and culture is the most important to me. It is not only about this. I would love to provide genuine care so that your time in Nagasaki remains in your heart forever.
I’m truly looking forward to guiding you in Nagasaki 🙂
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