Fukuoka in One Day: Hakata Station　　 — Guide Sasuke

June, 2024

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Tour Itinerary

  • 9:50 Tour start　Board the bus departing at 9:53 from Hotel to Hakata Station　　Take the JR departing at 10:36 from Hakata Station to Kido Nanzoin
  • 11:05 Arrive at Kido Nanzoin　　Sightseeing　　Take the JR to Hakata Station
  • 13:00 Arrive at Hakata Station　　
  • 13:20 Lunch at Najimatei inside Hakata Station　Tonkotsu ramen
  • 13:45 Hakata Station Hankyu　Observation deck on the top floor　Sightseeing Walk to Tochoji Temple
  • 14:20 Arrive at Tochoji Temple　Sightseeing
  • 14:45 Arrive at Kushida Shrine　Kawabata Shopping Arcade　
  • 15:30 Arrive at Tenjin　Stroll through Tenjin Underground Mall　
  • 15:55 Disband at Tenjin

What's a Private Day Tour of Fukuoka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nanzoin, Ramen, and Tenjin

The guests were a group visiting from North America. They had previously been to Tokyo and Osaka, but this was their first time in Kyushu. Two days earlier they had toured Nagasaki, the day before they had visited Beppu, and today was Fukuoka. The rain I had been worried about held off in the morning, so we were able to enjoy Kido Nanzoin. As the guests followed Buddhism, they prayed relatively devoutly at Kido Nanzoin. For lunch, there were two options: buying a bento and eating it on the rooftop of Hakata Station, or eating at a restaurant. Since they wanted to have ramen, I took them to Najimatei, a long-established shop. As the guests liked walking, after lunch we traveled entirely on foot from Hakata Station to Tenjin without using any public transportation. Everyone was very polite, and after giving them a recommendation for dinner, we parted ways in Tenjin.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1BusIn front of Fukuoka Hilton Sea Hawk～In front of Hakata Station260JPY
Section 2TrainHakata Station～In front of Kido Nanzoin380JPY
Section 3TrainIn front of Kido Nanzoin～Hakata Station380JPY
Total1,020JPY

Tour Report by Sasuke

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.

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Jul 8, 2026
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