City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5.0 (117)

Kickstart Fukuoka: a three-hour crash course

Kickstart your Fukuoka adventure with local insights, shortlist the best yatai stands, and learn to navigate the city like a pro.

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

  • Familiarize yourself with the best ways to navigate Fukuoka with help from a local host
  • Discover the heart of the city and its famous central neighborhoods
  • Try delicious Japanese snacks from Fukuoka’s yatai street food stands
  • Hop on the subway to discover Fukuoka’s traditional side in Nishijin
  • 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.

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

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
3 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

Set your trip up for success with a three-hour crash course in Fukuoka, from navigating the transport systems to learning the distinct character of each district. You’ll be guided between crowded hubs and laid-back local haunts (with a quick pitstop for a flannel drip coffee at one of the many hipster cafes). See the ultra-modern, LED-lit stomping grounds of the city’s trendy twenty-something crowd, and get a taste of traditional Japan while jostling through Nagahamasengyo Market. Learn the inner workings of the subway system as you head to historical shopping district, Nishijin – and, if the time is right, grab a bite from one of Fukuoka’s famous yatai street food carts, or slurp down tonkotsu ramen in the city that invented it.

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?

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See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Johnni Apr 2025

It was a bit difficult to find the guide as we were supposed to meet at the huge Hakata station. But we managed and the guided tour through the streets of Fukuoka was marked by professional competence and good places outside the usual tourist spots. The guide could tell us a lot about the places we visited and was very pleasant company. A really good tour that can definitely be recommended.

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Johnni Apr 2025

The trip through the streets of Fukuoka and secret free space was exactly what we had been looking for. We were led around to different places that were not crowded with tourists and found places we would never have found on our own. A really rewarding and complete trip, with a pleasant and competent guide. Luis was the perfect guide.

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Glenn Mar 2025

Our Private Tour with Eli was excellent. From the moment we met in our hotel lobby she made us feel comfortable and confident we would have a wonderful experience. We had a mostly walking tour and visited several historic sites, local shopping areas and beautiful landscaped parks in Fukuoka.

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Stacey Apr 2025

She had knowledge of a range of topics, a good sense of humour, and was very flexible.

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Glenn Mar 2025

We had an enjoyable and memorable tour experience with Eli. Soon after I first booked our tour, Eli contacted me by email and provided a brief itinerary of a mostly walking tour to popular historic and scenic sights around Fukuoka. I could tell right away she was personable and her communication skills were excellent. She let me know that we could make adjustments anytime, including during our tour. Eli met us promptly in our hotel lobby and my initial impression of her communication skills were confirmed. Right away she made us feel comfortable and our tour was a wonderful experience with a personable and knowledgeable local tour guide.

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Cho Mar 2025

Thank you very much for kind & specialized explanation for Fukuoka.

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