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Fukuoka Your Way: 100% Customisable Private Tour with Local Guide
A private, customisable walking tour of Fukuoka by Remakr Japan, two, four or six hours, from Hakata Station to shrines, Tochoji and the reclining Buddha at Nanzoin.
US$58 each · US$116 for two · Hakata Station, under the large clock, or a listed hotel
Fits an 8-hour call instead: Colors of Japan, Fukuoka Nokonoshima Island Park & Wagyu BBQ · US$149 each · US$298 for two →
1 / 9Nanzoin templePhoto: tour operator, via Viator
Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
You make your own way to the meeting point
- The sample route runs from Hakata Station to Kushida Shrine, Tochoji, Sumiyoshi Shrine and Nanzoin Temple, and the guide adapts it to you.
- An evening version adds 3 dishes and 2 drinks at yatai stalls.
- 112 reviews average 4.9; open on 8 of the 11 ship days we checked.
Couples who want temples and shrines explained, on a call of 8 hours or more for the six-hour version.
It starts under the large clock at Hakata Station, not the pier, so add the bus or taxi each way. Transport fees, food and the Tochoji and Nanzoin costs are extra, and pickup time counts toward the tour length.
The day, stop by stop
- Hakata Station · 15 minWe will visit on the roof of Hakata station a viewpoint of the town with lovely park
- Nanzoin Temple · 1 hr 30 minImagine stepping into a place where serenity washes over you. Picture strolling past 500 unique statues, each with its own story. Then, feel a sense of awe as you stand beneath the immense Reclining Buddha. Experience the power of the ancient Fudo Myo-o... it's almost as if you can feel its energy.
- Tochoji Temple · 15 minStep inside the main hall and be greeted by Fukuoka's crown jewel: a massive wooden Buddha statue, one of the largest in all of Japan. Seated serenely in meditation, its expression radiates peace, and the intricate carvings whisper of centuries past.
- Kushida Shrine · 15 minFeel the energy of Hakata pulse through you at the vibrant Kushida Jinja! Let yourself be amazed by the towering Yamakasa floats, watch locals pay their respects, and maybe even draw your own fortune.
- Sumiyoshi Shrine · 15 minAt Sumiyoshi Jinja, journey back in time to a sanctuary of ancient traditions hidden within bustling Hakata. Admire its unique architecture, wander quiet paths lined with lanterns, and feel the echoes of its legacy as a protector of seafarers.
- 2, 4 or 6 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
- Hotel meet-up available on request
- Personalized walking tour with a passionate local
- Evening tour - 3 dishes and 2 drinks in Yatai stalls
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation fees
- Tochoji, Nanzoin
Guide languages: cs, English, Spanish, sk. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Remakr Japan.
What you will see
Our own guides to the stops — so you know what you are booking before you book it.
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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.
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Before you book
Is the Fukuoka Your Way: 100% Customisable Private Tour with Local Guide worth it from the Fukuoka cruise port?
A private, customisable walking tour of Fukuoka by Remakr Japan, two, four or six hours, from Hakata Station to shrines, Tochoji and the reclining Buddha at Nanzoin. Best for: Couples who want temples and shrines explained, on a call of 8 hours or more for the six-hour version.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 8 hours. The tour runs 2 hr – 6 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Six hours at most, plus 90 minutes' margin and the 15–20 minute ride between Chuo Wharf and Hakata Station.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What should I know before booking?
It starts under the large clock at Hakata Station, not the pier, so add the bus or taxi each way. Transport fees, food and the Tochoji and Nanzoin costs are extra, and pickup time counts toward the tour length.
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