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Tour Itinerary
- 8:50 Hotel Via Paypay dome Nishitetsu Bus
- 9:25 Arrive at Hakata Station Take the 9:30 JR train from Hakata Station
- 9:50-10:53 Sightseeing at Kido Nanzoin Take the 10:56 train at JR Kido Nanzoin-mae
- 11:20 Arrive at Hakata Station Shopping at Hankyu Department Store basement
- 11:30-12:00 Lunch on the rooftop of Hakata Station Building
- 12:15-12:45 Sightseeing at Tochoji Temple
- 12:45-13:10 Sightseeing at Kushida Shrine
- 13:10-13:25 Nakasu Kawabata Shopping Street Travel by Nishitetsu Bus
- 13:35-14:20 Ohori Park Fukuoka Castle Ruins Travel by Nishitetsu Bus
- 14:40 Disband at the Hilton Fukuoka-mae bus stop
What Is a Private Day Tour of Fukuoka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guest was visiting Japan to attend an international conference. Having been to Japan many times before, the guest mentioned rarely having time to sightsee, so this time arrived a day early to explore. The guest was a great walker. As the guest enjoyed nature, we chose quiet sightseeing spots. Since the guest had brought their own food, we had lunch together on the rooftop of the station building at Hakata Station. The guest showed me photos of a home surrounded by greenery. The guest greatly enjoyed Japan's fresh early-summer foliage and the hydrangeas.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hilton Fukuoka-mae～Hakata Station-mae | 260JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Hakata Station～Kido Nanzoin-mae | 380JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Kido Nanzoin-mae～Hakata Station | 380JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Nakasu Kawabata Station～Korokan-mae | 260JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Fukuoka Castle・NHK Center Entrance～Hilton Fukuoka-mae | 260JPY |
| Total | 1,540JPY | ||
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!
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!
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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.