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Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 Depart from Hakata Port Cruise Terminal, travel by bus
- 9:39 Take JR from Hakata Station to Kido Nanzoin-mae
- 10:05-11:16 Sightseeing at Kido Nanzoin
- 11:16 Travel by JR to Hakata Station
- 11:40-13:00 Depachika (basement food floor) of Hankyu Department Store, lunch on the rooftop of Hakata Station
- 13:00 Travel by subway to Gion
- 13:15-13:45 Sightseeing at Tocho-ji Temple, shopping at Family Mart along the way
- 13:45-1435 Sightseeing at Kushida Shrine, then travel by bus to Hakata Port
- 15:00 Arrive at Hakata Port Cruise Terminal
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The guests were deeply impressed by the natural beauty of Nanzoin Temple and the sheer size of the reclining Buddha statue. They were also very interested in Japanese snacks and the very expensive fruit they had learned about through social media. Rather than buying the expensive fruit, they seemed more interested in photographing it. At the basement food floor of a department store, they got excited at the prepared food and dessert sections. They bought a bento box and dessert and had lunch on the rooftop of the station building. They also bought many Glico snacks at a convenience store. They were delighted that their goals had been achieved.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hakata Central Wharf～Hakata Station | 260JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Hakata Station～Kido Nanzoin | 380JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Kido Nanzoin～Hakata Station | 380JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Hakata Station～Gion Station | 210JPY |
| Section 5 | Bus | Gion-machi～Hakata Central Wharf | 260JPY |
| Total | 1,490JPY | ||
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.