Private Tour Guide Fukuoka with a Local: Kickstart your Trip, Personalized

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Adult (13-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 8

Child (0-12) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 8

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

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
3 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local

Food and drinks
Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)

Overview

Private and personalized Fukuoka outing with a handpicked Host. If it’s your first time in Fukuoka, you’ll want to get orientated and see the city's landmarks. But what if as well as this, you could get a local’s advice about where to go, what to eat and all the exciting possibilities awaiting you? With your thoughtfully matched Host by your side, you can! Discover hidden gems as well as Fukuoka’s highlights, historic landmarks and sacred shrines and temples as you explore the city together. Immerse yourself in its rich culture and eat your way around Japan’s gourmet city with your Host who will reveal the best kept local secrets to you. Get familiar with the city, choose a specific area you’d like to explore and get ready to kickstart your adventure in Fukuoka!

Meeting points

Tully's Coffee
1-1 Hakataekichūōgai, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0012, Japan

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(The host will be waiting in front of Tully's Coffee main door, located in Hakata KITTE ground level) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hakata Station (Pass By)

Fukuoka city’s biggest station, Hakata, has become more than just a point for travel. The station stands at 10 stories high with floors filled with shops, cafés and restaurants. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Dazaifu Temmangu (Pass By)

See the pretty, plum tree (blooming between Feb-March) -flanked Tenman-gū Shrine in Dazaifu, where university students pray for good exam results. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Kushida Shrine (Pass By)

Travel through time, to fully immerse into Japanese religion and traditions, your local host will be happy to introduce you to. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Ohori Park (Pass By)

The city’s biggest park. There is a walking path around the circumference of the pond, popular for jogging and leisurely strolls by the water. The perfect spot for a bento-box lunch! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Fukuoka Castle Remains (Pass By)

Once known as the biggest castle in the whole of Kyushu during the Edo Period, Fukuoka Castle was reduced to ruins after the Meiji Restoration. The remains of the castle mainly consist of gates and guard towers, and it allows visitors to get a lovely panoramic view of the pink cherry blossom (end March-beginning April). IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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A Bite of the Big Apple! WTFuk?

Published on Sep, 2023

You can find yourself saying WTF anywhere in Japan, but here the airport code is FUK so fun just writes itself. When I saw that my guide had lived in Fukuoka for 30 years and still retained a NYC flourish, WTF crossed my mind. Luis is fluent in English, Spanish and Japanese and is deeply woven into the community. I asked for a day of worthwhile places that I might miss and planning for the next few days. We did just that and enjoyed the city from sea and land while I learned about Fukuoka and how Luis ended up choosing to live here. During our walks we ran into folks that recognized Luis and said hello to us in all three of his languages! I followed many of Luis recommendations and came away feeling that he understood exactly the types of experiences I was seeking. If you are good he will get you a Brooklyn Burger if you are missing the taste of home. And like any New Yorker he knows where the good and bad are located so get yourself situated with a typical or different city intro. I can’t recommend Luis enough.

More to see next time!!

Published on Jun, 2023

Although we met at a subway station a little out of town, Bruce was able to guide us back to the city and picked up a few great tips on the way

ARIF is a guide to recommend in Fukuoka!

Published on Jun, 2023

Wonderful guide who gave us history and cultural information. ARIF even helped us accomplish tasks like going to a bank, that would have been far more difficult without him. His world vision also was important for perspective and context. Would definitely recommend him!

Kickstart Fukuoka

Published on Dec, 2019

Sumire from pre-tour was very timely in her response to my questions. She suggested a time change which worked out perfectly for us. She was in formative and very flexible. I would highly recommend her to any individual or group who wants a nice, informative tour. She is very knowledgeable.

Wonderful start to my Fukuoka stay!

Published on Oct, 2019

Company matched me with the perfect guide- I can't say enough wonderful things about John and his tour. Fun, informative and enjoyable. I felt that this tour was far more than sightseeing- John went above and beyond to not only show me many sights but to also answer all my questions and offer assistance and advice about my remaining time in Fukuoka.An excellent experience, I highly recommend.