Hakata History & Culture Experience Day Tour l Fukuoka

HAKATA HISTORY & CULTURE EXPERIENCE 

Let's experience Japanese culture and visit the most known shrine and temple in Fukuoka. 

Itinerary :

08.00 am. Depart from Hotel or meet up at location with Guide. (Tenjin and Nakasu area only)

Shofuku Temple

Take a walk back in time to visit Japan’s first Zen temple. It was founded by the priest Eisai with support from the Samurai Lord Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1195. 

Tocho Temple

Located a short distance from Hakata Station, Tōchō-ji is a temple with a long history but of relatively recent construction. The highlight of the temple is a seated statue of the Buddha carved from wood. At a height of 16.1 meters, the statue is claimed to be the largest seated buddha of its kind in Japan.

Kushida Shrine

Hakata's Kushida Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Fukuoka. Famous for its Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, this shrine offers other amazing sights such as the biggest Otafuku mask in Japan and a well where you can pray for eternal youth.

5 Things to Do at Kushida Shrine

• Drink Well Water - The water of this well grants longevity and eternal youth.
• Check out the Festival Floats
• Test your Strength with the Chikara Ishi
• Check this Year's Lucky Direction with the Eto Eho Ban
• Only in Winter! Pass through the Mouth of the Largest Otafuku in Japan

Kawabata Shopping Arcade

The first merchant area that flourished in the Hakata district and its history can be traced back to more than 130 years. It comprises two arcades, Kawabata Chuo Shopping Arcade and Kami-Kawabata Shopping Arcade which together measure 400 meters in length and more than 130 stores.

Hakata Doll Painting

Hakata dolls are renowned throughout Japan and overseas as outstanding examples of Japanese aesthetic beauty. The history of these dolls dates back to approximately 800 years ago when people in the area already maintained a unique custom of cherishing unglazed ceramic dolls.

13.00 pm. Back to the Hotel or others.

Travel period : Now - 30 December 2022

(Except 13 - 16 August 2022 and New Year Holidays)

Terms & Conditions:

• 15 days advance reservation is required
• No cancellations, refunds or changes can be made
• Fixed date booking
• Show e-voucher
• Join group
• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable).
• Non-refundable for customer who not meeting with the guide.
• Use your voucher at the selected date and time.
• Tour itinerary may be changed/ deleted subject to the traffic or weather conditions.

Confirmation :

• Get confirmation within 48 hrs. after make reservation. If you do not receive a booking confirmation please notify us.

Operate by H.I.S. Kyushu Inbound