Fukuoka
Discover the culture of Kyushu Island
Traditions & Heritage • 5 hours
5.0
(6)
Discover the culture of Kyushu Island
Ancient shrines, a kimono dressing ceremony and a yatai food stand.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Join a host and discover the rich Kyushu culture of Fukuoka
- Explore the iconic landmarks and discover places that play an important role in Kyushu culture
- Visit ancient shrines and participate in traditional cultural activities
- Indulge in Fukuoka's diverse food culture with a traditional meal
- Immerse yourself in a culture that is different from your own, and learn about an alternative way of life
- Chat to your host about their culture, gaining authentic insight into the city’s heritage
- Get to know your host, who will give you tips about other places to visit during your stay
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
5 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience with a host
Scenic walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
Flexible meeting point to be agreed upon with your host
The entire experience is tailored according to your interests
What’s not included
Any food and drinks
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 experienceWhat 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 mostWhat you’ll do
Fukuoka is known as the gateway to Asia, so it’s not a huge surprise that you might find the culture here, and throughout Kyushu island, to be a little different from the rest of Japan. You’ll join one of our friendly local Fukuoka hosts (that’s a given, everyone here is friendly) and experience the diverse history, culture, and art of this region.
You’ll follow your host to sacred shrines, like Kushida-jinja or Dazaifu Tenman-gu, and get a feeling for the ancient spirituality that resides there. You could fill in a wooden plaque of your own and dedicate a prayer to the deities of the temples, or if you’re feeling creative why not paint a Hakata doll to take home with you?
If that doesn’t sound like your idea of a good time fear not, you could don a traditional kimono instead in a traditional dressing ceremony. Kyushu is also home to Japan’s most famous pottery, so there’s plenty to see as you wander through walkways of the old districts (or hop on a boat to save those legs).
Of course, no cultural experience is complete without a tasty traditional meal - we’re talking a yatai food stand for some Hakata 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
Samuel,
Feb 2025
Yu was great and showed me restaurants that I never would've known about without him. I'm going back to two of them everyday for the rest of the holiday now. Yu was great to talk to and hang out with. Had a fantastic time
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Jacqueline,
Feb 2025
Sumire had a lot of interesting stories to tell not just about Fukuoka city & the places we went to, but also about herself. It was really nice getting to know her as an individual & we had good conversation over the course of the 3 hours we spent together. She was really genuine & sincere in getting to know me & sharing her recommendations around the city.
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Kyra,
Feb 2025
Eli was such an accommodating and knowledgeable tour guide! She was able to answer all our questions and gave really interesting insights on Fukuoka. She was also very flexible in planning the itinerary for us. We enjoyed our time and tour with her a lot. Highly recommended!
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James,
Jan 2025
Great experience. Ai Kim is very responsive and professional. We went to some great spots. Good conversations. Highly recommended! Great value!
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Saul,
Jan 2025
This was an excellent experience. I had the great honor of being guided by Bruce who has been living in Fukuoka for more than 20 years and has made a significant impact on the modern Yatai food scene. He was very professional and fun. He explained and showed me the true essence of Fukuoka which helped me further understand its local culture. I am a big history and culture person, so I had an absolutely stellar time. Highly recommend this tour and please ask for Bruce if you are interested in the Yatai!
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Paul,
Jan 2025
Mark is extremely knowledgeable about the city! He also recommended a few restaurants for us to try.
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