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).
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
- 10:30/15:30 Hakata Doll Painting Experience
- 12:15/17:15 Kawabata-dori Street Shopping
- 13:00/18:00 Tour finish
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)