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Fukuoka: Hakata Temples & Doll Painting Walking Guide Tour
Product code 43454P170
From
From JPY 15,000
Dates
Available from Mar 16, 2023
Start times
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Travelers
Child ages 6-11, Adult ages 12-99
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Fukuoka: Hakata Temples & Doll Painting Walking Guide Tour
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Duration
5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 15,000
Fukuoka: Hakata Temples & Doll Painting Walking Guide Tour
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Duration
5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
◆ A professional English-speaking guide will accompany you to visit 3 famous temples in Hakata, Fukuoka! ◆ Conveniently meet at Hakata Station for easy sightseeing. ◆ Public transportation fee is included! ◆ You will have the experience to do Hakata Doll Painting. ◆ In a 4-hour tour, you will visit Shofuku-Ji Temple, Tochoji Temple, Kushida Shrine, and Hakata Doll Shop Shogetsudo. ◆ Tour will be finished in Kawabata Shopping Arcade.
Overview
◆ A professional English-speaking guide will accompany you to visit 3 famous temples in Hakata, Fukuoka! ◆ Conveniently meet at Hakata Station for easy sightseeing. ◆ Public transportation fee is included! ◆ You will have the experience to do Hakata Doll Painting. ◆ In a 4-hour tour, you will visit Shofuku-Ji Temple, Tochoji Temple, Kushida Shrine, and Hakata Doll Shop Shogetsudo. ◆ Tour will be finished in Kawabata Shopping Arcade.
What's Included
Included
Public transportation fee
Admission fee
English guide
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Hakata Station
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
8:00 or 13:00: Meet with English Guide at Hakata Station
Stop 2
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
This temple was founded in 1195 by the priest Eisai, who introduced the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism from China to Japan. Although the temple buildings cannot be entered, visitors can walk through Shofukuji's attractive temple grounds and observe the buildings from the outside.
Stop 3
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
Being one of the oldest still intact Buddhist temples in Japan, Tocho-Ji is an important attraction in Fukuoka city. It was founded in 806 by Kobo-Daishi Kukai. It is also known as “Tocho-mitsuji Temple”. It is said that Kobo-Daishi, who returned to Hakata after undergoing ascetic training in China called Tang back then, prayed for the eastward dissemination and perpetuation of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism.
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
This is one of the oldest shrines in Fukuoka. Famous for its Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, this shrine offers other amazing sights such as the biggest Otafuku mask in Japan and a well where you can pray for eternal youth.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
Hakata Doll is one of the most beautiful and famous arts and crafts in Japan. Shogetsudo is a famous Hakata dolls shop, where you can try to do Hakata Doll Painting. You will learn about the origin and history of Hakata dolls and try your hand at decorating dolls (about 1 hour).
Stop 6
30 minutes
Stop 6
Kawabatadori Shopping Street ★ Tour will be finished here.
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
If the minimum number of participants is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
Other
Please be at the pick-up point 10 minutes before pick-up time. Times are subject to change with or without notice.
Other
Infant up to 5 years old may join free of charge
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Policy type
All Sales Final
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0+ days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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