Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours 5.0 (101)

Half day heaven: Fukuoka

Whether you’re into gadgets, temples or ramen, discover the essence of Fukuoka in just half a day on a private tour tailored to you by a local insider

Renting a bike in Fukuoka is easy and cheap through a bike sharing scheme. The city is mostly flat so it's easy to get around.

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • See an area of Fukuoka chosen by your knowledgeable host, but visit locations tailored to your interests
  • See the city center’s popular tourist sights, or partake in local pastimes like watching the sunset from Fukuoka Tower
  • Try delicious Japanese snacks from Fukuoka’s yatai street food stands, or slurp down famous tonkotsu ramen in the city that invented it
  • Experience Fukuoka’s vibrant coffee culture at one of the many trendy cafes in Daimyo
  • Have a helpful host on hand to share tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalised experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience ( if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options )

What’s not included

Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Tully's Coffee - The host will be waiting in front of main door, in Hakata KITTE ground level.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Feel the rush from Fukuoka’s unbridled energy (or maybe it’s from the caffeine in your flannel drip coffee at Cafe Bimi). From stately Tōchō-ji and its impressive great Buddha statue to 1200-year-old Kushida, see the temples and shrines that put the city on the map – and the sights you couldn’t even find on a map. Stroll serenely through a traditional Japanese garden, or explore the city’s up-and-coming otaku scene at Marble Choco, a store dedicated to impossibly intricate dollhouse furniture. At dusk, as reflected city lights turn Naka River a thousand shades of neon, you might sample street food from the yatai (mobile stalls) popping up along Nakasu Island, or grab a vending machine ticket and cash it in for “umami” personified: Fukuoka’s famous tonkotsu ramen.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Clarissa, Mar 2025

Eli was a great guide, she was very helpful, had lots of information, she was very nice, friendly, great English, I have experienced other tours in the past and this was my favorite, definitely felt like a local and like going out with a friend, was lovely and I fully recommend!!!!! I had an amazing time, she was also very flexible and asked if we liked the itinerary she created, amazing really!! so so happy for this experience!!

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Jesse, Mar 2025

Luis was a great guide, very friendly and informative. The weather was nice so we took a car for a trip to the coast.

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Geoffrey, Mar 2025

Personne très sympathique connaissant très bien sa ville. A su nous régaler d'anecdotes personnelles sur le pays et la culture. A very friendly person who knows his city very well. He was able to entertain us with personal anecdotes about the country and its culture.

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Sandra, Mar 2025

He was very friendly, pro-active, has a lot of knowledge, flexible and funny

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Cheng, Jan 2025

Bruce knows Fukuoka very well. We took a walk in Ohori Park and the ruins of a hilltop castle with a beautiful view. We had a lunch of mentaiko pasta together. I recommend that Bruce can be your guide in Fukuoka.

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Enrique, Dec 2024

Eli was very nice and had a very good personality! I really like how nice she was at explaining different sites. She was also really nice and patient when we had to take longer brakes in a short period of time . Overall we think she was really nice and a amazing tour guide/ friend :)

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