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.
Tour Itinerary
- 10:00 Departure from Hotel Higashi-Hie Ekimae
- 10:10 Arrival at Hakata Station Window shopping at Hakata Station Hankyu
- 10:35 Departure from Hakata Station Board JR bound for Nogata
- 11:00 Arrival at Kido Nanzoin
- 12:35 Departure from Kido Nanzoin
- 13:05 Arrival at Hakata Station Window shopping at Hakata Station Ming Walking
- 13:25 Arrival at Tocho-ji Temple
- 13:55 Departure from Tocho-ji Temple Move to Hakata Tower by Nishitetsu Bus
- 14:20 Arrival at Hakata Tower Bayside Place Hakata
- 14:42 Departure from Bayside Place Hakata
- 15:00 Arrival at Tenjin Underground Mall Stroll
- 15:15 Departure from Tenjin-Minami Station
- 15:20 Arrival at Kushida Shrine Mae Stroll around Kushida Shrine
- 15:40 Stroll around Nakasu Kawabata Shopping Street
- 16:00 Tour ends at Subway Nakasu Kawabata Station
Can You Do a Private Kyushu Day Tour on a First Visit to Japan? A Licensed Guide's Report
This was the group's first visit to Japan, and they were about to travel from Kyushu all the way to Hokkaido. Since it was their first time in Japan, they were delighted by everything they saw. The tour had been arranged entirely by one of the guests without going through a travel agency. They had booked one-day tours to Mount Aso the next day and to Yufuin and Beppu the day after, giving the impression of guests who arrange everything online these days. We skipped lunch and focused on the trip. I explained and demonstrated how to find the Shinkansen platform for going to Hiroshima, as well as how to use the buses and subway, which they said would make the rest of their travels much easier. One of the guests loved taking photos. It began to rain heavily in the afternoon, but I made an effort to take underground passages and similar routes as much as possible to avoid the rain.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Higashi-Hie～Hakata | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Hakata Station／JR Kyushu Bus～Kido Nanzoin Mae | 450JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Kido Nanzoin Mae～Hakata Station／JR Kyushu Bus | 450JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Gionmachi (Fukuoka City)／Nishitetsu Bus～Hakata Futo／Nishitetsu Bus | 260JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Hakata Futo／Nishitetsu Bus～Tenjin One Building Mae／Nishitetsu Bus | 210JPY |
| Section 6 | Subway | Tenjin-Minami～Kushida Shrine Mae | 210JPY |
| Total | 1,790JPY | ||
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.
Sep 25, 2026
Inspire07663535521
Amazing Fukuoka
Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Our guide, Sasuke, was very prepared and…
Sep 25, 2026
Inspire07663535521
Amazing Fukuoka
Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Our guide, Sasuke, was very prepared and even reached out to us months before our trip. She took us on a slow paced visit to the Nanzoin temple, taking time to appreciate the sacred places and even the various local vegetation. This was followed by a tour of the city, opening our eyes to the modern urban life of the city folks, much in contrast but still in harmony with the serenity and simplicity of the many ancient shrines among the modern malls and buildings. Thanks to Sasuke for introducing us to Fukuoka!
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…
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!
Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed…
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!!!