Hakata is not only one of the biggest urban areas in Japan, but it also 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.
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The Highlight
A professional English-speaking guide will accompany you to visit 3 famous temple in Hakata, Fukuoka!
Conveniently meets at Hakata Station for easy sightseeing. Public transportation fee is included!
You will have experience to do Hakata Doll Painting.
In 4-hours tour you will visit Shofuku-ji Temple, Tochoji Temple, Kushida Shrine and Hakata Doll Shop Shogetsudo.
Tour will be finished in Kawabata Shopping Arcade.
The Experience
- Shofuku-ji Temple
This temple was founded in 1195 by the priest Eisai, who introduced the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism from China into Japan. Although the temple buildings cannot be entered, visitors can walk through Shofukuji's attractive temple grounds and observe the buildings from outside.
- Tochoji Temple
Being one of the oldest still intact buddhist temples in Japan, Tocho-ji is an important attraction in Fukuoka city. It was founded in 806 by Kobo-daishi Kukai. It is also known as “Tocho-mitsuji Temple”. It is said that Kobo-daishi, who returned to Hakata after undergoing ascetic training in China called Tang back then, prayed for the eastward dissemination and perpetuation of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism.
- Kushida Shrine
This 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.
- Hakata Doll Painting
Hakata Doll is one of most beautiful and famous arts and crafts in Japan. Shogetsudo is a famous Hakata dolls shop, where you can try to do Hakata Doll Painting. You will learn about the origin and history of Hakata dolls and try your hand at decorating dolls (about 1 hour).
Information about tour Place of departure and destination: From Hakata to Hakata Number of days of travel: 1 Day Means of transportation: Walking Minimum number of passengers to operate. 1 Number of GUIDE：1
Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001 Tel: +81-050-1742-3921 Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001 Tel: +81-050-1742-3921 Opening hour :10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Megumi Hisatomi *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions:Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions:Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- 8:00/13:00 Meet your guide at Hakata Station
- 8:15/13:15 Shofuku-ji Temple
- 9:00/14:00 Tocho-ji Temple
- 9:45/14:45 Kushida Shrine
- 13:00/18:00 Tour finish
- 10:20/15:20 Stroll Kawabata Street Arcade
- 11:00/16:00 Hakata Doll Painting Experience
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
This is not private tour, you will share guide with other guest.
This tour will have a maximum of 10 travelers.
The minimum number of participants is 2 person.
Important Booking Information
If the minimum number of participants is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be cancelled.
Please be at pick up point 10 minutes before pick up time. Times are subject to change with or without notice.
Infant up to 5 years old may join free of charge.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)