Things to do in Kyushu, Kyushu: The Best Walking Tours

Explore Fukuoka with a licensed local guide! On the Fukuoka Walking Tour, you will walk and explore the old town in “Hakata” area and look at the traditional and contemporary side of Fukuoka. Hakata, the oldest port town in Japan, was prosperous from ancient times, so it has many historic temples and shrines. Currently, Hakata is the center of business in Fukuoka City. All of our English speaking tour guides are government-licensed, friendly and familiar with Fukuoka. You can not only visit beautiful temples, shrines, historic and modern sites, but also enjoy seeing Japanese culture, daily lives of local people with our local guide. Through the walking tour, we hope you will understand the features of Fukuoka and your Japan trip will become a great memory for you. We look forward to walking with you!

Inclusions: English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission fee of Tochoji Temple, Drink at a cafe, Route map and information about restaurant recommendations for lunch

Exclusions: Personal expenses

This is a 3.5 hour walking tour with a local guide around specialized around Nagasaki’s Temple street, Nakadori shopping area and Eyeglass bridge. Nagasaki City is located in the northwest coast of Kyushu and has a unique natural landscape with many harbors and hills surrounding it. Nagasaki is a port city in the west of Japan which flourished through economical trades with China and Europe since ancient times. It is also known as an atomic bomb city where the Allied Army dropped an atomic bomb in August 1945. The city continues to share and strive for the importance of abolishing nuclear weapons and permanent peace to the world after the Second World War.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Local taxes

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

***The tour time below is Japan Standard Time.*** A great birthday/ surprise gift for Ghibli fans *If you can't find the convenient time slot, please send me a request. * This online experience will take you to the places in Japan which are said to be the inspirations of seven Ghibli films. It's about 1hour experience via Zoom and operated in the hope of expanding the wishlist places of your next visit to Japan. Let's explore Ghibli-related places throughout Japan without leaving your home! Starting from Tokyo where the animations are being created, we will explore many places which are said to be inspirations of some of the scenes of the films such as a bathhouse where Chihiro worked at(Spirited Away), the enchanted forest(Princess Mononke), etc.. We will explore virtually from the north(Hokkaido) to the south (Kagoshima) of Japan. *If you do not show up on the tour time, we will not reschedule and refund you.

Inclusions: English speaking online guide, Consulting service for your future travel, Q & A session about Ghibli and Japan

Exclusions: Real guide

Did you know that you can cross Kanmon Strait on foot or by bicycle? This is a tour to visit two port towns divided by the ocean by bicycle! You will start your tour at Moji port which is famous for its retro atmosphere! You will cycle through the beautiful buildings along the shore! We will rent a motor-assisted bicycle so slopes won’t stop you! You will enjoy the magnificent view of the strait from a hill and then watch the bridge from an angle beneath it! You will walk into the ocean since you will walk through the tunnel in the ocean! Don’t forget to try local gourmet at the other port with a market dealing with fresh local fish!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Bike rental fee

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

Visiting shrines and temples is one of the most popular tourist activities in Japan. Simply strolling around the serene grounds and taking pictures of the age-old structures already makes for a great experience, but if you are willing to take a little more time and understand the manners and customs long observed by the Japanese, your shrine visits will be even more enjoyable! During this 2.5-hour session, not only will you be able to get a tour of a time-honored shrine with an informative commentary by the chief priest, you get to enjoy fun traditions like drawing "omikuji" fortunes and writing your wishes on "ema" tablets. You can also create your own "goshuincho", a seal book that will make your shrine/temple hopping even more memorable one. If you want a comprehensive shrine visiting experience in Kyushu, look no further!

Inclusions: Cost for Goshuincho, Omikuji, Ema

Exclusions: Gratuities

【OUTLINE】 You are given special permission to the auction area where usually the outlanders are prohibited from entering. See a wide variety of Japanese flowers. It is just overwhelming to see the flowers bidden in an instant at the auction using the voice and the finger signs. Enjoy the Nobeoka Flower Market where you can get a close look at the auction. You can get a soap flower for a keepsake. Visitors need to be fluent in Japanese or with a guide. 【DETAILS】 １．Welcome to the shop! Briefing (5 minutes) Upon your arrival at the shop, the staff will give you a briefing on the auction area and the system of the auction. ２．Watch the flower auction (20 minutes) You can have a close look at the place where lots of flowers are kept and the active auction. ３．Get a souvenir (5 minutes) You will get a soap flower (bath fragrance)

Inclusions: Entrance Fee

Exclusions: Any transportations to the meeting point

Since Hakata had been the place to import different cultures from foreign countries for more than a thousand years, it had been the place to adopt the latest culture to Japan. Let’s discover the history of this international port city with your otomo guide! There used to be times that people struggled to import stuff and knowledge from China while not having decent boats and technology and there used to be times that Japan tried to catch up with foreign countries with the technology imported from China. There are many things imported from foreign countries that are now essential to Japanese daily life. Don’t forget to book your tour to discover the history of the international city!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pickup and drop-off, The use of private van

Enjoy the western architecture and variety shops with the sea breeze Mojikoeki is the entrance to the luxurious port. It remains as a commercial business, you can enjoy yaki-curry elegantly in a luxurious building, and also admire the architecture. However, if you take an average trip, you will end up with only architecture sights. That won’t be enough! There are historical backgrounds and details to each building, galleries and stores within, railway theme parks and many more to explore! With an otomo tour guide, you’re sure to find the charm of this city!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

You will visit two different rivers and have an experience unique to these areas! First, we will hit the Okawa area. this area is famous for its beautiful woodcrafts and wooden furniture since the river in this area was used to transport wood. You will be surprised by the elaborate technique that is also adapted to a luxury train. Craftsmen at Okawa started to make furniture not only for human but also for cats, which has recently become famous across Japan. Next, you will visit Yanagawa area and get on a boat to travel through the river! Your otomo guide will translate the captain’s explanation! The chilling boat trip and foot bathing after the trip will make you relax!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Bike rental fee