Top Fukuoka Art & Culture

・Convenient pick-up and drop-off locations in Fukuoka City. Not so early departure tour for a leisurely day in Yamaguchi Prefecture by Sea of Japan! ・Have a glimpse of Yamaguchi in Japan’s Chugoku region! Akama Shrine in Shimonoseki has a long history and is regarded as power spot by the local. ・Karato Market is in particular notable for its seafood and sushi, and a can't-miss spot for sushi fans! ・Experience driving across the Tsunoshima Bridge and visit Motonosumi Inari Shrine which is selected as one of Japan's 31 most spectacular spots. The impressive shrine gates stand in a row and stretch over 100 meters towards the sea, attracting viewers to a fascinating torii world.

Let's discover Fukuoka City by bike with a licensed local guide! The course of the Fukuoka Bike Tour is covering historical, cultural sites, back streets and hidden places such as an old city area, castle ruins, downtown, seaside, parks etc by making good use of advantage of bicycles. And you go to a ramen restaurant popular for locals for lunch. Our local guides are government-licensed, friendly, familiar with Fukuoka. Why don't you get refreshed and know quickly about Fukuoka on the bike tour? We hope you will feel at one with our city Fukuoka and your Fukuoka trip will become a great memory for you. We look forward to cycling with you in Fukuoka.

Make the most of your short time in Fukuoka with a private guide. Personalize your experience to suit your needs, visiting the places that interest you most (and skipping those that don’t!) Answer a personal survey about your interests, and choose the amount of time you want to spend with your guide, to receive the most personalized service. Visit the Fukuoka Castle, try street food, check out Canal City, and more, while learning about Fukuoka’s history and experiencing its culture.

Dig beneath the surface of modern Fukuoka on this walking tour of the old town area. By touring with a local guide you’ll learn much more about Fukuoka’s ancient history than you would just touring alone, and walking tours give you a more intimate perspective of a place. Visit temples, shrines, outdoor shopping arcades, and even the largest wooden Buddha statue in Japan while getting to know this multifaceted city.

Kick-start your Kyushu visit with a tailor-made private tour of Fukuoka, led by a host hand-picked for you. Whether your tastes run to sacred shrines, local eats, culture, or parks, enjoy a deep immersion on your custom tour. Leave with a thorough overview of the city, personalized recommendations for what to do next, and an insight into the area’s top attractions. Please note: tour price includes guiding only.

For visitors, it can be difficult to get an authentic experience of an unfamiliar city. This special tour offers just that. See Fukuoka from a local's perspective on a private tour that is specially customized to your interests. Discover the best locals-approved places to see, eat, drink, and explore.

When visiting Fukuoka, Dazaifu Temple is a spot not to miss. The shops lining up to the shrine are also unique and appealing. But this is not everything! If you come to Dazaifu, enjoy all the spots there are to see. This is a tour prepared by otomo full of thought! See Komyo Zenji in a beautiful stone garden, Kamoda Jinjya in the mountains and also Kyushu Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan filled with 1000 years of Fukuoka history. Of course, there are lots to do in the streets too, taste the fresh plums, green onions and try the latest hamburgers. Finally, visit Tenmangu, your otomo guide will surely tell you everything there is to know!

We provide KIMONO rental service with the hope of sending you the experience which change your values. It is a design from the traditional culture which is taken over in the long Japanese history and we proud of it. This service is created when I experience foreign culture or history, and change my value and how to think. I send people all over the world the wonderful excitement which change your way of life after your trip! You don't have prepare anything. I provide you something extraordinary. I looking forward to meeting you! ※ If you want to return back after 6:00 pm, you have to pay more ¥ 1,000 / per person. We offer a kimono rental service with the idea of delivering an experience of changing values. Kimono is a "Japanese traditional culture" that can be proud of in a world that has been received and nurtured in a long history. It features a beautiful pattern and has been highly praised from all over the world. When the founder visits overseas, he touches the culture and history of the world, and is a service that was created because the sense of values had changed 180 degrees. We will deliver to everyone all the emotions that will change the way you live. There is no need for preparation. Please come home. Apart from the usual everyday, we will deliver a wonderful "everyday". We look forward to your participation everyone. ※ Return after 18:00 is plus 1000 yen (return the next day).

Dream Tours Japan was born out of the idea of giving people the feeling of being connected with the destination in every facet of the tour. Whether it be from the on board commentary, insights into daily Japanese life, historical and important information of each attraction, cultural experiences, Japanese food and drink tastings as well as personal opinions and facts about what it is truly life to live as an expat in this weird and wonderful country we call Japan. It is my belief that only a Private Tour consisting of a small numbers of members can create this important connection that will stay with us for the rest of our lives!

This is a plan for you to discover the craftwork technique of Hakata and use it yourself! You will learn about “Hakata-ori”: a beautiful and firm cloth made in Hakata, and “Hakata Ningyo”: a doll with various color, shape, and face made in Hakata. First, you will visit a traditional Japanese house where a craftsman makes Hakata-ori cloth with a weaving machine. You may make one yourself if you are lucky! There is a shop in a local shopping street that deals with Hakata Ningyo and Kimon made from Hakata-ori, which would be a perfect place to buy your souvenir! There is also a place where you are going to paint on a Hakata Ningyo! Don’t forget to book your tour craftwork tour!

This tour will allow the customer to see many more unique sights located all over Fukuoka and neighboring Prefectures as well. Essentially you will be able to get to many more locations within a longer time frame and provide you and your party the opportunity to experience Fukuoka as a local. This tour is absolutely for customers interested in seeing more unique sites with scenic beauty unparalleled in these parts of the world.

This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Fukuoka! Enjoy a Half-day walking tour with your private guide, as he/she introduce modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic, ancient city! This dynamic city is home to many historical temples and is famous for its unique food culture. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel or any other point at your convenience to start your day. You will then have the choice of visiting any of Fukuoka's famous sites. Let us know what you would like to experience, and your guide will then arrange a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Hakata is although one of the biggest urban areas in Japan, but it has preserved lots of historical, cultural, and regional places. In this walking tour, a professional English-speaking tour guide will introduce you 3 famous temples and the most popular shopping arcade in Hakata, where you can experience Hakata Doll Painting. The only one doll in the world will be a great gift for yourself, with an unforgettable memory of your travel. While taking a walking, you can see and feel the very local Hakata!!

You learn and enjoy Japanese culture, Shakyo and Kimono. Also, Please request us about lunch. We can suggest Fukuoka Local food with your preference. if Its winter, you will enjoy Oyster BBQ(called KAKI KOYA)

This private and customizable tour for Fukuoka is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace

Hakata Doll（博多人形）is a local art work which has as long as 400-year history. In this tour, you will visit the most famous Hakata Doll Shop in Hakata, and you can experience Hakata Doll Painting with a teacher(speaking Japanese). The only one doll in the world will be a great souvenir to yourself, with an unforgettable memory of your travel to Fukuoka!!

This is a plan for those who want to wear a kimono and take beautiful pictures! With many historic sites, Hakata, Fukuoka is a perfect place to walk around with a kimono! You will visit selected spots that suit perfectly with kimono on this tour. A clerk will help you get your kimono on and your photogenic tour starts! You will visit a park with a lot of greenery, a tasteful Japanese garden, a good old typical Japanese alley, a Japanese room where you will have green tea and Japnese sweet. At each spot, your guide will tell you the best angle for pictures and the history of it! Don’t forget to book your tour to take superior pictures and walk around with a kimono!

This private and customizable tour for Fukuoka is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

Since Hakata had been the place to import different cultures from foreign countries for more than a thousand years, it had been the place to adopt the latest culture to Japan. Let’s discover the history of this international port city with your otomo guide! There used to be times that people struggled to import stuff and knowledge from China while not having decent boats and technology and there used to be times that Japan tried to catch up with foreign countries with the technology imported from China. There are many things imported from foreign countries that are now essential to Japanese daily life. Don’t forget to book your tour to discover the history of the international city!

In this private tour, explore and immerse yourself in Japan's rich and unique religious culture with over 1,300 year of history in Kunisaki, Oita prefecture. English-speaking guide will kindly help you.

This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Fukuoka! Enjoy a full-day walking tour with your private guide, as he/she introduce modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic, ancient city! This dynamic city is home to many historical temples and is famous for its unique food culture. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel or any other point at your convenience to start your day. You will then have the choice of visiting any of Fukuoka's famous sites. Let us know what you would like to experience, and your guide will then arrange a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

【OUTLINE】 Venture to Hoshino Town, or "Hoshinomura" in Japanese, home to an authentic, traditional Japanese atmosphere and the best Gyokuro green tea in Japan. Learn about how Hoshinomura makes one of the most luxurious and finest green teas of Japan and about the town's special pottery from the very potter who revived the art of traditional Hoshino-ware. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Hear directly from Gyokuro farmers about their passion and commitment to providing this luxurious, high-quality tea. ・Enjoy tasting a special, one-of-a-kind Japanese tea that normally costs 60,000 yen (around $560) per 100 grams! (of course with no additional fee!) ・Learn about "Yuhiyaki," a type of Hoshino-ware pottery known for giving off a golden glimmer when you pour tea into it.

With over 3,000 shrines, great shopping, and many scenic spots, it can feel like an impossible task to shortlist things to do in Fukuoka. Save hours of research time, and let someone else do the planning for you. This personalized tour is a great way to see Fukuoka highlights in a day. Let a guide take care of navigating, and suggest secret places locals love. The tour is a bespoke experience, and potential sights to visit include Fukuoka Castle, Ohori Park, and Kushida Shrine.

This tour has a combination of walking and the use of a very convenient public transport system. Even though Fukuoka is a large Metropolitan City of approximately 1.6 million people it is rather compact within the City Center and an easy place to transverse either by walking or using the subway or both. This walking tour of Fukuoka City can accommodate up to 10 members. Pick ups and drop offs at the International Port Terminal / Hakata Station or a local hotel is all part of the service.