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- Japanese
- English
This tour covers two sides of Hakata: Nakasu, Kyushu's biggest nightlife district, and the quieter old streets around Kushida Shrine, where Hakata's merchant town began.
We start at a yatai (food stall) in Nakasu. Everyone picks one dish, like oden, tempura or yaki-ramen, and watches it being cooked right in front of them. On the way to dinner, we stop at Kushida Shrine, Hakata's main shrine. Dinner is at a small izakaya that locals have loved for years. Their yakitori is grilled one skewer at a time.
Food and drinks are included. It's a private tour, so it's just your group and your guide.
Good to know:
- Yatai often close in heavy rain or strong wind, so the tour may be canceled. If so, we'll contact you by noon that day and give you a full refund.
- Smoking is allowed inside the izakaya.
- Alcohol is served only to guests 20 and over (Japan's legal drinking age).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please look for a guide holding a stuffed toy at Exit 2 of Kushida-Shirin Subway Station.
Itinerary
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1Kushida Shrine
Meet your guide at Exit 2 of Kushida-jinja-mae Station. Your guide will be holding a stuffed toy. After a quick hello and a few tips on how yatai work, we'll walk to Nakasu.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Nakasu
Our first stop is a yatai in Nakasu. These small open-air stalls are a big part of eating out in Fukuoka. Each person gets one dish and one drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), and your guide will help you order.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Kushida Shrine
On the way to dinner, we'll stop at Kushida Shrine. It's Hakata's main shrine and the center of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival every July. Your guide will tell you a little about the festival and what it means to people here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Dinner is at a small local izakaya in Tenyamachi, a short walk from the shrine in the old part of Hakata. Each person gets 5 yakitori skewers, a plate of sashimi, a small side dish and 2 drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Please note that smoking is allowed inside.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Kushida Shrine
We'll walk back to Kushida-jinja-mae Station together, and the tour ends there. If you'd like to keep going, just ask your guide for recommendations.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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