Private Tour
Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
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This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English Speaking 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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Fukuoka
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Fukuoka Castle Remains
The castle was once a flourishing place during the Edo period (early 1600) but today, it is mainly the ruins of stone walls, moat and gates. However, the panoramic view of Fukuoka city from Fukusaki Hill is pretty amazing. The best time to visit in order to admire the full beauty of the castle ruins is during the Sakura Festival.
Sumiyoshi Shrine
One of the oldest such sites on Kyushu, the Sumiyoshi-jinja Shrine is, like its counterpart in Osaka, dedicated to the protective divinities of seafarers, the last of a series of such shrines sailors would visit before heading out to sea. Particularly impressive is the Main Hall, rebuilt in its current classical style in 1623, along with a number of important national treasures, most notably an ancient sword and a copper axe, along with old manuscripts and documents dating back to the Middle Ages. From the shrine, which is surrounded by a large grove of Japanese cedars and camphor trees, are fine views over the River Naka. Be sure to allow plenty of time to also explore the adjacent Sumiyoshi Park.
Options
Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Fukuoka tour
Charles S,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Miyoko was the most diligent guide that we have worked with during our visit to Japan. She was in touch with us very early to understand our preferences and was flexible in her approach. We preferred cultural sites rather than markets and she made excellent use of our brief time in town since we were visiting on a cruise ship. Highly recommended.
A great day sightseeing in Fukuoka and ate the best Ramen ever!
jacquiwinn62,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two of us from an NCL cruise had a day sightseeing in Fukuoka with Sasuke. The highlight for us was the lying down Buddha which is quite away from the port and meant we got to ride a train and saw some of the lovely countryside. We also got to try delicious Ramen which turned out to be the best Ramen we experienced during our time in Japan. We enjoyed Sasuke’s company and her extensive knowledge. She met us promptly off the ship and returned us on time.
City tour of popular shopping and shrines and temples.
Raeanne101184,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sasuke showed us around the city/area! She was lovely and we had the best day. We would highly recommend her to anyone!!!
Dazaifu with Rikako
C1304SVjohns,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on our tour. Our guide Rikako was wonderful and knowledgeable. She met us at the cruise terminal and escorted us the whole time. We went through Dazaifu and saw the shrine as well as the cultural museum. Tips: she showed us a very cool Starbucks. Starbucks is not something I usually get excited by but this one was very unique architecturally. She also took us to a tucked away shrine dedicated to cartoons and characters where we got some pictures for the kids. She took us to a few other special places including a great little hole in the wall place for Ramen. Unfortunately we decided to cut our tour short as it was very rainy. Would definitely book with Rikako again!
Erica was a great guide
Explore11756677635,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.002 excursions with nice explanation of what was seen ... first Nanzoin temple with the big Buddha stature ...then to Dazaifu which was quite touristy
One of the best uses of my time!
Michal K,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic few hours of "rapid" tour across Fukuoka - there's no way I would be able to see that much by myself. Thank you!
Fukuoka Tour
Stacey H,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mei was a great tour guide! She is friendly and led us everywhere we wanted to go. She taught us so much about Japanese culture. We had the best time!
Epic Erica!
Katie1979,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.008 of us spent a wonderful day with the lovely Erica, exploring Fukuoka. She was calm, informative, kept to the programme, and absolutely made the most of our single day in the City. Would highly recommend!
Peko was a very nice &...
Susan L,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Peko was a very nice & good guide. She happily adapted to my requests and I’m very grateful to her for coming out in the pouring rain! Great city & great tour guide.
So glad we did this!
92075,
May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chizuko, our guide, was phenomenal. We communicated back-and-forth prior to our arrival in Japan. We had done some research and had a general idea of what we would like to see, do and eat. Chizuko met us at our hotel and then effortlessly guided us on the subway and JR trains to our various destinations across the city, including a restaurant selling local delicacies that we would never have found. It coincided with the festival so her carefully crafted itinerary changed a bit, as we were dancing and interacting with the various performing groups along the way. Her English was perfect and, whilst she was very professional, she was also extremely pleasant and easy to talk to. We had considered doing it on our own with a guide book but so glad we took the full day tour. Highly recommended.
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