This fun and easy day tour takes you to experience the best of the region, where you can enjoy Fukuoka's famous souvenir sweets, pick delicious seasonal fruits, and visit a beautiful, historic Frog temple filled with thousands of statues!
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BUS TOUR
The Highlight
☆Step inside the birthplace of Fukuoka's iconic bird-shaped cake! at Hiyoko Honami Factory.
☆Immerse yourself in Fukuoka’s rich agriculture with a hands-on fruit picking experience at Shunkoen.
☆Visit Nyoirinji Temple; whimsical and spiritually uplifting temple home to over 10,000 frog statues.
☆ Guided Experience with Bilingual Support ：Enjoy the insights and stories of Fukuoka’s history and culture with a professional English & Japanese Speaking guide throughout your tour. For guests who prefer assistance in Chinese, a Chinese-speaking assistant can be arranged upon request.
The Experience
【Hiyoko Honami Factory】 Here is the main production site for Fukuoka's famous souvenir sweets"Hiyoko". Watch the cute "Hiyoko" march down the production line and savor an exclusive taste of a freshly baked, warm Hiyoko cake right off the oven—a treat you can only experience here.
【Michi-no-Eki Oto Sakura Kaido】 Explore one of Japan’s most unique roadside stations, famous for its grand illumination, diverse local street food, and the legendary "100-million-yen luxury restroom" featuring a transparent grand piano. It has its own hot spring facility called "Sakura-kan," where visitors can relax in outdoor baths, saunas, and family pools after a long drive. The outdoor area includes a large park for children and beautiful seasonal flowers like cherry blossoms and sunflowers.
【Shunkoen Fruit Farm】 Ukiha City in Fukuoka Prefecture is blessed with clean water and a warm climate, earning it the nickname "Fruit Kingdom." Thanks to these perfect conditions, visitors can enjoy fruit picking here almost all year round. You can pick and enjoy fresh fruits straight from the vines.
Mid-July to Mid-August: Greenhouse Grapes Early August to Mid-August: Shine Muscat Grapes August 16 to Mid-September: Kyoho Grapes August 1 to Mid-October: Asian Pears Late October to Late November: Persimmons
【Nyoirinji (The Frog Temple)】 Nyoirinji is affectionately known by locals and tourists as Kaeru-dera (Frog Temple). The word for frog in Japanese is kaeru, which sounds exactly like the word meaning "to return safely," making the frog a symbol of good luck and safe travel. The temple grounds are packed with over 10,000 frog figurines and statues of all shapes and sizes. You will find them hidden in bushes, lining the pathways, and even dressed up in cute outfits. The Wind Chime Festival is held until late August!
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
- Japanese
Itinerary
- 08:15Meet the guide at the designated meeting point. Hakata Station Chikushi Gate, in front of LAWSON Oriental Hotel 1F
- 08:30Depart from Hakata
- 09:30Hiyoko Honami Factory（60min）
- 11:15Ootou Sakura-kaido Roadside Station（75min）
- 13:45Shunkoen: Grapes picking（75min） Greenhouse Grapes: Mid-July to Mid-August Kyoho Grapes: August 16 to Mid-September
- 13:45Shunkoen: Shine Muscat Grapes picking（75min） Shine Muscat Grapes: Early August to Mid-August
- 13:45Shunkoen: Pears picking（75min） Asian Pears: August 1 to Mid-October
- 13:45Shunkoen: Persimmons picking（75min） Persimmons: Late October to Late November
- 15:45Nyoirin-ji Temple（Frog Temple）（60min）
- 17:30Arrive at Hakata Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- The tour price does not cover lunch. Please pay for your own meals and drinks at the stops.
- The tour price includes up to ¥2,000 worth of picked fruit. If you pick more than this amount, you will need to pay the additional cost on-site.
- Infants under 90cm cannot join this tour.
- You will join the tour with other guests. Tour will be conducted with a minimum of 15 participants.
- Depending on the number of participants, it may be a small-sized bus or a big-sized bus.
- If the minimum number 15 of participants is not reached 7 days before departure, the tour may be cancelled. We will notify you by email, so please be sure to check.
Important Booking Information
- Meeting Place for Shared Bus Tour：In front of LAWSON on the 1st Floor of Hakata Station Chikushi Gate Oriental Hotel.
- Schedule stops and timing are subject to change with or without notice. In case of traffic congestion or any other reasons that affect the tour schedule, the staying time at each sightseeing spot will be shortened and arrival time will be delayed.
- As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus. The bus is not provided with a toilet onboard.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 3 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 1 ~ 2 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)