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Tour Itinerary
- 10:00 Hotel Hakata station Departure
- 10:12 Depart Hakata Station
- 10:35 Arrive Kido Nanzoin JR Explore Kido Nanzoin
- 11:54 Depart Kido Nanzoin JR
- 12:15 Arrive Hakata Station Lunch at Ippudo in Hakata Station Kuten
- 12:50 Hakata Hankyu
- 13:10 Depart Hakata Station Nishitetsu Bus
- 13:45 Arrive Fukuoka Tower Shopping at the shops in Fukuoka Tower The customer wanted to buy dried bamboo shoots, so guided them to the shop
- Climbed Fukuoka Tower, took a break at McDonald's, ordered ice cream
- 15:12 Depart Fukuoka Tower Nishitetsu Bus
- 15:30 Get off at Tenjin Walk through Tenjin underground mall
- 15:53 Depart Tenjin-Minami Subway
- 16:00 Arrive Hakata Station Tour ends
What Is a Private Guided Tour of Fukuoka's Nanzoin Temple Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors who have come to Japan many times before. On this trip, they planned to continue afterward to Mount Aso and Yufuin. They wanted to purchase dried bamboo shoots but did not know where they were sold, so I took them to a small local products hall, and luckily they had some in stock. Nanzoin Temple in Kido is undergoing repair work until mid-December, so the Reclining Buddha statue cannot be seen very well, but we visited after obtaining their understanding. There are attractions beyond the Reclining Buddha as well, so the guests were satisfied with the visit.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hakata Station～Kido Nanzoin-mae | 380JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Kido Nanzoin-mae～Hakata Station | 380JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Hakata Station～Museum-minami | 260JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Fukuoka Tower-minami～Tenjin Solaria Plaza-mae | 260JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Tenjin-Minami～Hakata Station | 210JPY |
| 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.