Private Tour
Port Pick-Up: Hakata Private Tour Licensed Guide＆ Vehicle
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is designed for travelers who visit Fukuoka City by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Hakata Port or hotels near the port. This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Fukuoka City.
Enjoy a 6 hours taxi tour with your private guide, as he/she introduces 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.
Let us know what you would like to experience, and your guide will then arrange the 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: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
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
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private vehicle
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
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
Minivan or Van (Up to 7 pax)
Minivan or Van (Up to 7 pax)
Pickup included
Regular Car (Up to 2 pax)
Regular Car (Up to 2 pax)
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guide to 1960s Gannosu!
Julie P,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Erica went above and beyond all expectations to provide our group with an incredible experience! In 1968, my mom and her friends were stationed in Gannosu, a small village in Hakata. Their goal for our tour was to return to the places they knew back then. However, we didn’t have any addresses and of course everything had changed! That didn’t stop Erica. She took us to a recreation center that had taken the place of the U.S. base. She connected us to an amateur historian at the rec center who had a whole collection of photos from the 1960s! We never could have imagined that we would get that much information. He helped us locate landmarks in the area so that my mom and her friends were able to see where there houses were in 1968! While wandering in these neighborhoods, we ran into a local - Erica translated for us so that we could talk to this local and get yet more information. Erica has the best English of any guide we had in Japan, having spent time in the United States. She also read our interests correctly and thought to take us up Shikano Shima mountain where we recreated a photo from 1968! As if the day wasn’t perfect enough, she took us to the best spot for ramen in town and then found a Hakata doll store per our request. Thank you, Erica!!! You provided an unforgettable experience for my mom, her friends, and me!
A day to remember
Jelena K,
Aug 11, 2023
- Viator
5.00Incredible guide, flexible and accommodating, knowledgeable. Created a beautiful day and wonderful experience for our group
Nice day in Fukuoka!
Walter C,
Apr 21, 2023
- Viator
4.00Well prepared tour guide.But somewhat limited English. Very flexible tour itinerary made our experience pleasant.
The perfect guide
Robert H,
Nov 29, 2022
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Hiro Kariya, was beyond excellent. Her deep knowledge of the history and cultural context of Hakata is enhanced by her love of the city. A rare treat. (Thank you!)
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