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

  • Hakata Port International Passenger Terminal 10:00 – 10:40 Ohori Park 11:30 – 11:45 Fukuoka Castle Ruins 12:20 – 12:50 Nagahama Fish Market 13:40 – 14:10 Kushida Shrine 14:40 – 14:45 Kawabata Shopping Arcade 15:30 – 16:10 Hakata Port International Passenger Terminal

Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Fukuoka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

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Because the group's representative had changed the day before, the tour details had not been shared with the other guests. Several of the guests expressed dissatisfaction that a private car was not provided, but once we arrived at Ohori Park, they were delighted by the carp and the scenery. Some of the guests complained that lunch was not included in the tour. I showed them the written tour documents, and they understood. After lunch, some of the guests said they did not want to walk and wanted to return to the ship by taxi, but we reached a compromise with the rest of the group by reducing the number of stops and heading back earlier. At Kushida Shrine, the guests were amazed by the decorative Yamakasa float, asked many enthusiastic questions, and took many photos. When we entered Kawabata Shopping Arcade, everyone, including those who had not wanted to walk, cheerfully went from shop to shop and did some shopping. In the end, we went past the scheduled time, and the guests returned to the ship by bus in high spirits.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1BusHakata Port International Terminal Central Pier / Nishitetsu Bus~Ohori Park / Nishitetsu Bus470JPY
Section 2BusFukuoka Art Museum East Exit / Nishitetsu Bus~Akasakamon / Nishitetsu Bus210JPY
Section 3TrainNagahama 2-chome / Nishitetsu Bus~Canal City Hakata-mae / Nishitetsu Bus210JPY
Section 4BusHakata BT (Highway/Connecting Bus)~Hakata Port International Terminal Central Pier / Nishitetsu Bus420JPY
Total1,310JPY

Experienced guide in Tokyo, Kanto, Kansai, Chugoku and Kyushu as lived in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto, Shiga, Wakayama, Yamaguchi, Fukuoka and Kumamoto. Can introduce local favorite restaurants and shops in these areas. Flexible and tailored itinerary is available with car transport transportation. Can escort outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. Can provide private tours at Sake breweries in Fukuoka and Saga area with personal networks. Respect and adapt to diverse cultures and religions as worked with colleagues around the world for 38 years.

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