YokaBus Hikosan Jingu and Showa Era Market Tour

10 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

【Immersive Cultural Experience】
Dive deep into local culture with a unique experience. Learn the history before create your own Oidashi-neko (expelling cat)! Choose between following the traditional design or creating your own original cat.

【Local Flavors and Shopping in Showa Atmosphere】
Enjoy delicious meals at the various food stalls offering a variety of cuisines. The market captures the essence of Showa-era charm, where visitors can experience a warm, friendly environment reminiscent of traditional Japanese markets.

【Purification Ritual Experience】
This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience traditional Shinto worship practices and gain deeper insights into Japanese spiritual culture at the historic Hikosan Shrine.

【Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations】
Explore lesser-known gems of Fukuoka Prefecture Chikuho areas, offering authentic experiences away from typical tourist routes.

What's Included

Hikosan Slope Car
English Speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Oidashi-neko Painting Experience
Traditional Shinto worship experience
Lunch
Personal expense (souvenir, drink and etc)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Hakata Station Chikushi Gate Parking Area. In Front of LAWSON Oriental Hotel Fukuoka 1F

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Create your own Oidashi-neko during a traditional painting workshop. Learn to paint a two-sided cat figurine, one side with a stern face holding a broom to ward off misfortune, the other with a smiling face welcoming good luck. Take home a unique, self-made souvenir that embodies local folklore and your personal creativity.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Discover local specialties and unique products at the lively Ganda Bikkuri Market. Travel back in time to the Showa era shopping arcade! A place that can be enjoyed for the atmosphere, and a market that always feels like a bargain. Have your own lunch here, try their famous Yakitori, Sushi and Kalbi Bibimbap!!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This place is known as one of the largest Michi no Eki (A roadside station) in Japan. It features a day spa (onsen) facility and a luxurious toilet called the "100 million yen toilet."

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Explore the breathtaking scenery of Mount Hiko, designated as a National Park, enjoy the view during the Hikosan Slope Car ride. Visit the sacred Hikosan Shrine, immersing yourself in Japan's spiritual heritage.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Engage in a traditional Shinto worship ceremony, gaining insight into Japan's spiritual practices. Benefit from knowledgeable guides who provide historical context and explain the significance of the shrine and its rituals.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important Note: The remaining hours of the itinerary will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
  • You will join the tour with other guests. Tour will be conducted with a minimum of 15 participants.
  • Depending on the number of participants, it may be a small-sized bus or a big-sized bus.
  • If the minimum number 15 of participants is not reached 7 days before departure, the tour may be cancelled. We will notify you by email, so please be sure to check.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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