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Private Tour-Experience the traditional culture of Fukuoka!
Nakasu
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Although the tour includes experiences, meals, and tea breaks, there will be a lot of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
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In case of bad weather, be sure to bring rain gear.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hakata dolls, with a history of over 400 years, are known to every Japanese person. On this tour, you will experience painting one yourself. You will also learn about Yamakasa, a summer festival in Fukuoka with a history of around 300 years. There are two types of floats: the decorative kazari-yamakasa and the carried kaki-yamakasa that race through the streets. Both feature enormous Hakata dolls meticulously crafted by master artisans. The tour includes a visit to Kushida Shrine, the starting point of the kaki-yamakasa and the place where decorative floats are displayed.
Surprisingly, Fukuoka’s history is even older than Kyoto’s. Eisai, a Zen monk who first brought tea seeds back from Chin...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour Guide
Necessary expenses for the tour guide
Cash is required for the some experience. Please prepare at least around 5,000 yen in cash.
Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Okura Fukuoka
Let’s meet in the lobby of Hotel Okura!
Return
Hakata Station
Hakata Station is served by JR Kyushu, JR West, and the Fukuoka City Subway. The station has two main exits: the Chikushi Exit on the east side and the Hakata Exit on the west side. The final stop of this tour will be the Chikushi Exit."
Itinerary
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Hakata Doll Shop Shogetsudo
A specialty shop of Hakata dolls and Hakata textiles, founded in 1947 and located along the Hakata River. Visitors can enjoy a painting experience called 'Etsuke' in the spacious store
1 hour and 25 minutes
2
Canal City Hakata
Canal City is a large complex consisting of five buildings with five floors above ground and one basement level. It features shops, restaurants, hotels, a movie theater, and a theater.
1 hour and 17 minutes
3
Kushida Shrine
Kushida Shrine was founded in 1587. Every year from July 1st to 15th, the heroic Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival takes place, racing through the streets of Hakata. At 4:59 a.m. on the final day, the race begins here at Kushida Shrine. It is also the only place where decorative Yamakasa floats can be seen year-round, except in June.
30 minutes
4
Mitsuyasu Seikaen Tea Leaf Shop
A long-established tea shop founded in 1716. At the adjoining Japanese tea café Chayu Seika, you can enjoy sencha or matcha along with two kinds of traditional Japanese sweets.
1 hour and 17 minutes
5
Shofuku-ji Temple
Shofukuji Temple, founded in 1195 by Eisai, is Japan’s first Zen temple and the birthplace of Japanese tea. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1969.
Private Tour-Experience the traditional culture of Fukuoka!
Nakasu
About
Hakata dolls, with a history of over 400 years, are known to every Japanese person. On this tour, you will experience painting one yourself. You will also learn about Yamakasa, a summer festival in Fukuoka with a history of around 300 years. There are two types of floats: the decorative kazari-yamakasa and the carried kaki-yamakasa that race through the streets. Both feature enormous Hakata dolls meticulously crafted by master artisans. The tour includes a visit to Kushida Shrine, the starting point of the kaki-yamakasa and the place where decorative floats are displayed.
Surprisingly, Fukuoka’s history is even older than Kyoto’s. Eisai, a Zen monk who first brought tea seeds back from Chin...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour Guide
Necessary expenses for the tour guide
Cash is required for the some experience. Please prepare at least around 5,000 yen in cash.
Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Okura Fukuoka
Let’s meet in the lobby of Hotel Okura!
Return
Hakata Station
Hakata Station is served by JR Kyushu, JR West, and the Fukuoka City Subway. The station has two main exits: the Chikushi Exit on the east side and the Hakata Exit on the west side. The final stop of this tour will be the Chikushi Exit."
