Fukuoka Private & Free Walking ToursGuided by MT
Explore Fukuoka with a local guide!
I offer both private customized tours
and a 3- hour Free Walking Tour.
Perfect for solo travelers
and budget- conscious explores.
Join me and discover the best of Fukuoka.
Want to discuss your tour in advance?
I offer a 10 minutes Zoom meeting.
Profile
Explore Fukuoka with a friendly local guide!
Hi, my name is Masa T. I’m an experienced guide with a passion for connecting with people from all over the world. I have 6 years of volunteer guide experience and have guided more than 1,100 travelers from the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. My background includes 1 year and 8 months of study in the U.S. and I worked as a manager at a large company in Japan, collaborating with engineers from various countries. Later, I became a director of a group company for 7 years. I use my experience to offer fun, flexible and customized tours of Fukuoka’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems. After exploring, I can also introduce you to the best local restaurants where you can enjoy Sushi, Tempura, Sukiyaki, Ramen, Teppanyaki, etc. Let’s make unforgettable memories together.
Cherry Blossom Season is Coming!
🌸 Late March – Early April
Choose from Three Cherry Blossom Tours!
Tour Overview
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01Tour Duration
Tour Duration 4 to 6 hours including Lunch
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02Lunch
You may not familiar with Fukuoka. I can take you to a nice and delicious restaurant. You can select what kind of food you want to eat.(Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura, Ramen, Pizza, Tonkatsu, Okonomiyaki, Teppanyaki, Unagi(Eel), Sukiyaki, Hotel lunch, and so on)
Some restaurants allow us to make reservations in advance. -
03Number of Participants
Max 5 persons, Min 1 person
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04Tour start time
AM10:00 Start
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05Language
English
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06Guide Price
4H Course : $106 /group
5H Course : $133 /group
6H Course : $160 /group -
07Lunch fee
$12～$27 per person
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08Meeting place
at your hotel or cruise terminal
There are 5 Tour Courses.
- Tea Ceremony Experience＆Japanese Garden with nice Lunch(4H)
- Ohori Park & Japanese Garden, Fukuoka Tower, Kushida Shrine Tour with nice Lunch(5H)
- Experience Fukuoka Castle’s Cherry Blossoms and Cultural Treasures with nice Lunch(5H)
- Experience Kokura Castle in Bloom, Cherry Blossoms, Garden, and Tea Ceremony Experience Tour(5H)
- Discover the Beauty of Kumamoto Castle during Blossom season (Day Trip from Fukuoka) (7H)
Ohori Park &
Japanese Garden
Ohori Park &
Japanese Garden
Ohori Park is a popular place for Fukuoka citizens to relax. You can see many people jogging and walking.
Designer is Honda Seiroku who is called the father of Japanese Garden. This was opened in 1929.
Tea Ceremony Experience & Japanese Garden Tour
with nice Lunch(4H)
Enjoy an intimate and personalized tea ceremony experience
- Join our tea ceremony held only once a month in a serene Japanese garden next to Ohori Park
- Each month, a different tea school such as Omotesenke or Urasenke hosts the ceremony
- Only 4 persons available Please book now to secure your place. I take you to the party. I attend tea ceremony very often, so I can support you. This tea ceremony is part of above 4H Tour course. We go to Ohori Park, Fukuoka Art Museum, Japanese Garden, Tea ceremony, and Lunch.
●Upcoming Date
Next Tea Ceremony: February 18th, 2025 (12:00～12:30)
Additional Matcha Experience: February 4th, 26th, 2025
＜March＞
Tea Ceremony: March 18th, 2025 (12:00～12:30)
Additional Matcha Experience: March 4th, 25th, 2025
Tea Ceremony
Sweet & Matcha
Matcha Experience
Fukuoka Tower &
Beach
Height is 234m. This is the third tallest tower in Japan. We can see the Fukuoka city and Hakata Bay from the observation room which is located at a height of 123m.
You can ride an open top bus to go to Fukuoka Tower while looking at the scenery along the sea. This bus come back to Tenjin in 1 hour.
You can enjoy it in autumn and spring.
Fukuoka Tower &
Beach
Kushida Shrine &
Canal City Hakata
Kushida Shrine &
Canal City Hakata
Kushida shrine is located in Nakasu Kawabata, Fukuoka city. Hakata Gion Yamakasa , carrying on a tradition over 783 years. is a rite of Kushida shrine. This festival is held from July 1st to 15th every year. You can see huge decorative float exhibited here. Three million tourists visit to see it.
Canal City Hakata is the commercial complex with a large shopping mall, restaurants, and theater.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine &
Kyushu National Museum(5H)
Sugawara Michizane who is known as the god of learning is enshrined at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. At the time of New Years visit, more than 2 million people visit the shrine not only Kyusyu but from all over Japan, Ove 10 million people visit shrine every year. Kyusyu National Museum is 4th National Museum which was opened in 2005. This is the historical museum specially with Asian countries while the other three national museums are art museum. You can understand the formation of Japanese culture from Asian historical perspective. This architect was selected as one of the world’s 100 architects in this century.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine &
Kyushu National Museum
Discover the Beauty of Kumamoto Castle during Blossom Season ( Day Trip from Fukuoka)(7H)
Join me on a journey to Kumamoto, one of Japan’s three most famous castles and symbol of a resilience. This historic site endured a devastating earthquake in 2016, but the restoration of its iconic Main Tower was completed in 2021.
From late March to mid-April, castle grounds come alive with stunning Cherry Blossoms. The pink blooms against the castle’s black walls create unforgettable scene, perfect for photos and a serene spring experience.
We’ll travel from Hakata to Kumamoto by Shinkansen-just 40-minutes, very fast and comfortable ride. Upon arrival, enjoy exploring the historic grounds and soaking in the seasonable beauty.
This tour is perfect for history and nature lovers. Don’t miss this special springtime adventure!
Then we go to Suizenji Park which is stroll-style garden. You can enjoy admiring trees, pond, and Cherry Blossoms.
Bullet Train
Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle model
Castle Cherry Blossom
Castle Cherry Blossom
Castle Cherry Blossom
Highlight of the Tour
- Explore the Restored Main Tower(Tensyukaku)
- Learn about Castle’s Rich History
- Witness the Ingenious Stone Walls, engineers to prevent enemies from climbing them
Tour Duration : 7 hours
Start time 09:30 at your hotel
Guide fee: $ 186
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Guide fee, guide’s bullet train fare, admission fee,
transportation fee, your lunch included
Exclusions
Your transportation fee : Hakata – Kumamoto Sta. bullet train : $62 per person (round trip)
Experience Kokura Castle in Bloom, Cherry Blossoms, Garden, and Tea Ceremony Experience Tour
Discover the charm of Kokura, city transformed by Cherry Blossoms from late March to mid-April. Just 15 minutes from Hakata by Shinkansen, this tour highlights the iconic Kokura Castle, known for its impressive Castle Tower- one of Japan’s top three largest. Surrounded by Sakura Blooms, it offers stunning views and insights into Samurai history.
Explore a peaceful Japanese garden enhanced by the season’s blossoms and enjoy an authentic tea ceremony, immersing yourself in tradition. This tour combines history, nature, and culture for an unforgettable spring time experience.
1 Kokura Castle
- Explore the beautifully preserved Kokura Castle, historic landmark with a rich samurai heritage
2 Japanese Garden
- Stroll through the serene Japanese Garden adjacent to the castle.
3 Tea Ceremony Experience
- Learn the art of making and appreciating Matcha from tea master.
- The tea ceremony is held daily, ensuring convenient scheduling for your visit.
Kokura Castle
Kokura Castle
Japanese Garden
Tea Ceremony Experience
Cherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom
Experience Fukuoka Castle’s Cherry Blossoms and Cultural Treasures with nice Lunch(5H)
Discover Fukuoka’s history and seasonable beauty on this cherry blossom tour. Stroll through the ruins of Fukuoka Castle, where vibrant cherry blossoms create a springtime atmosphere. Visit the serene Japanese Garden in Ohori Park, showing traditional aesthetics. Enjoy a delicious Japanese lunch at Tenjin, then we go to Kushida Shrine, historical and culturally significant site in Fukuoka. This tour offers the beauty of Fukuoka Castle’ cherry blossoms and its rich cultural heritage.
Fukuoka Castle
Fukuoka Castle
Fukuoka Castle
Japanese Garden
Kushida Shrine
Furusatokan
Nanzoin ,Tochoji Temple, Shofukuji Temple Tour(5H)
Nanzoin
Tochoji Temple
Tochoji Temple Daibutu
Shofukuji Temple
Nanzoin
This is the special head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect. built in 1955, 41m long,11m tall and weighs 300 tons, making it one of the largest bronze structures in the world.
Inside is the Bushari Relic Room, which houses the remains of Buddha.
Tochoji Temple
This is the first esoteric Buddhist temple in Japan that was founded by Kodo Daishi. In the Great Buddha Hall on the second floor, You can see the Fukuoka Daibutsu, which is one of the largest wooden seated statues in Japan.
Shofukuji
Zen Master Eisai introduced tea to Japan. This is the oldest Zen temple in Japan built in 1195. The 4,8m third Buddha of Amida, Shaka, Miroku which were enshrined at the temple in 2012,
Lunch
I take you to a nice and delicious Japanese restaurant.
This is a good opportunity to have a meal with Japanese.
I will make a reservation in advance after hearing your favorite food. Photo is not same as real food, but it is delicious and the atmosphere is good.
Restaurant
Tempura and Sashimi
Sukiyaki
Teppanyaki
Yusentei, Kushida Shrine & Tochoji Temple: Serenity, History & Ramen(5H)
Yusentei
Yusentei was built in 1754 as a resort of Kuroda Tsugutaka, 6th lord of the Kuroda Clan. It went through a restoration and then opened to the public as the first Chisen Kaiyu styled Japanese garden. Since then numerous visitors have been to this historical park to experience absolute serenity.
Yusentei
Kushida Shrine
Tochoji
Tochoji Fukuoka Daibutsu
5-Hour Course ( Ohori Park & Japanese Garden, Fukuoka Tower, Kushida Shrine. )
I take you to Ohori Park & Japanese Garden, Fukuoka Tower, and Kushida Shrine.
Tour Duration 5 hours
Number of Participants Max 5 persons, Min 1 person
Tour start time AM 09:30 Start