Fukuoka Temples and Culture Walk Sacred Sites in Hakata

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Fukuoka’s spiritual and historical heart on this 3-hour walking tour of the Hakata district. Begin at Shōfuku-ji, Japan’s first Zen temple, and learn about Zen Buddhism’s arrival in Japan. Visit Tōchō-ji Temple, home to a remarkable wooden Buddha and an underground path symbolizing enlightenment. Explore Kushida Shrine, central to local tradition and the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival. See modern Fukuoka at Canal City Hakata with its light-and-water fountain show, then end peacefully at Sumiyoshi Shrine, dedicated to safe travel. Small groups ensure a personal experience.

What's Included

Local Guided 3-hour walking tour through Fukuoka’s historic and cultural sites
Stop at Canal City to enjoy the mesmerizing fountain show
Shōfukuji Temple, Tōchōji Temple, Kushida Shrine, and Sumiyoshi Shrine
Transportation costs
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Just outside Hakata Station’s West Exit, you’ll find the Casetify shop/ Your guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard which says “gotcha”.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Shofuku-ji Temple

    Shōfuku-ji, founded in 1195 by Eisai in Hakata, Fukuoka, is often regarded as Japan’s first full-fledged Zen temple. Its grounds hold the inscription “Fusō Saisho Zenkutsu” and are designated a national historic site.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tochoji Temple

    Tōchō-ji in Hakata is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple associated with Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai). It features a large wooden Daibutsu (Great Buddha) approximately 10.8 m tall and offers visitors a “hell-and-paradise” walkthrough beneath the Buddha statue.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kushida Shrine

    Kushida Shrine, known affectionately as “O-Kushida-san,” is the guardian shrine of Hakata. Founded in 757, it hosts the legendary Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival each July and displays ornamental float towers (Kazari Yamakasa) year-round.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Canal City Hakata

    Canal City Hakata is a sprawling entertainment and shopping complex in Fukuoka’s Hakata district. Set across approximately 43,500 m², it features an indoor canal, dynamic fountain and projection shows, around 150 shops, restaurants, hotels and a “Ramen Stadium.”

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Sumiyoshi Shrine

    Sumiyoshi Shrine in Hakata is regarded as one of Japan’s oldest Sumiyoshi shrines and the ichinomiya of Chikuzen Province. It enshrines the three sea-god Sumiyoshi deities and has long served as a guardian of voyages and maritime safety.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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