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    Private Tour-Experience the traditional culture of Fukuoka!

    By OTOMO Travel GuideProduct code 85886P393
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    Duration

    5 hours 30 minutes

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese

    Confirmation

    Manual

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    5 hours 30 minutesMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Hakata dolls, with a history of over 400 years, are known to every Japanese person. On this tour, you will experience painting one yourself. You will also learn about Yamakasa, a summer festival in Fukuoka with a history of around 300 years. There are two types of floats: the decorative kazari-yamakasa and the carried kaki-yamakasa that race through the streets. Both feature enormous Hakata dolls meticulously crafted by master artisans. The tour includes a visit to Kushida Shrine, the starting point of the kaki-yamakasa and the place where decorative floats are displayed. Surprisingly, Fukuoka’s history is even older than Kyoto’s. Eisai, a Zen monk who first brought tea seeds back from China, founded Japan’s very first Zen temple here in Fukuoka—Shofukuji Temple. The tour also takes you there, where you will enjoy Japanese tea and traditional sweets at a tea café. Immerse yourself fully in the rich culture and history of Fukuoka!"

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Private Tour Guide

    Other

    Necessary expenses for the tour guide

    Not included

    Other

    Cash is required for the some experience. Please prepare at least around 5,000 yen in cash.

    Other

    Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Let’s meet in the lobby of Hotel Okura!

    End point

    Hakata Station is served by JR Kyushu, JR West, and the Fukuoka City Subway. The station has two main exits: the Chikushi Exit on the east side and the Hakata Exit on the west side. The final stop of this tour will be the Chikushi Exit."

    Pickup details

    ・The travel expense is not included in the tour fee. Please bring extra money to experience this tour to its fullest. ・If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.

    Itinerary

    Standard5 hours 30 minutes
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hour 25 minutesAdmission not included

    A specialty shop of Hakata dolls and Hakata textiles, founded in 1947 and located along the Hakata River. Visitors can enjoy a painting experience called 'Etsuke' in the spacious store

    2

    Stop 2

    1 hour 17 minutesAdmission not included

    Canal City is a large complex consisting of five buildings with five floors above ground and one basement level. It features shops, restaurants, hotels, a movie theater, and a theater.

    3

    Stop 3

    30 minutes

    Kushida Shrine was founded in 1587. Every year from July 1st to 15th, the heroic Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival takes place, racing through the streets of Hakata. At 4:59 a.m. on the final day, the race begins here at Kushida Shrine. It is also the only place where decorative Yamakasa floats can be seen year-round, except in June.

    4

    Stop 4

    1 hour 17 minutesAdmission not included

    A long-established tea shop founded in 1716. At the adjoining Japanese tea café Chayu Seika, you can enjoy sencha or matcha along with two kinds of traditional Japanese sweets.

    5

    Stop 5

    37 minutes

    Shofukuji Temple, founded in 1195 by Eisai, is Japan’s first Zen temple and the birthplace of Japanese tea. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1969.

    Additional Info

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    Although the tour includes experiences, meals, and tea breaks, there will be a lot of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing

    Other

    In case of bad weather, be sure to bring rain gear.

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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