Fukuoka for First Timer: Food, Culture, Historic One Day Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrines are dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician of the Heian Period who is known as the god of learning. Thats why this shrine is popular among students especially during the entrance exam season.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Enjoy an authentic local lunch with Fukuoka’s signature tonkotsu ramen (pork bone broth noodles), a must-try for food lovers. Lunch is at your own expense, allowing flexibility and choice.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Fukuoka Tower is a prominent landmark located in the Momochihama area of Fukuoka, Japan. Standing at 234 meters (768 feet), it is recognized as the tallest seaside tower in Japan. Completed in 1989, the tower was built to commemorate the Yokatopia Asia Pacific Exposition and has since become a symbol of the city.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Kawabata Zenzai Hiroba is a charming sweets café located in the Kamikawabata Shopping Arcade in Hakata, Fukuoka City. This delightful spot is famous for serving zenzai, a traditional Japanese sweet red bean soup that often accompanied by grilled mochi rice balls. Kawabata Zenzai Hiroba is open only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On weekdays, the tour will visit Kawabata Shopping Arcade instead—a lively street with around 100 shops offering traditional Hakata sweets and local specialties.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Nakasu Hakata River Cruise offers visitors an enchanting journey through the heart of Fukuoka's vibrant urban landscape. This cruise provides a distinctive perspective of the city's nightlife and architectural beauty.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6

  Step into Nakasu Yatai, the heart of Hakata’s street food scene, famous for ramen, yakitori, and local hospitality. The tour concludes at here, participants are asked to return to their hotels on their own.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note that lunch (Tonkotsu Ramen) and dessert (Zenzai) are not included in the tour price. Our English-speaking guide will recommend and escort you to authentic local restaurants, help you navigate the menu and assist with ordering.
• Kawabata Zenzai Hiroba open only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, you will visit Kawabata Shopping Arcade as an alternative on weekdays. This vibrant shopping area features approximately 100 stores, including shops selling traditional Hakata sweets and local delicacies.
• Please be aware that this tour will utilize public transportation to navigate through Fukuoka. There is no private charter arrangement included in the tour..
• Please be at pick up point 10 minutes before starting time.

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