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PLAN

(2026) Hakata Old Town Walking Tour: Tracing the True History of Fukuoka (Afternoon Departure)

  • Tochoji Temple（image）[Photograph provided by Fukuoka City]

  • Jotenji Temple (image) [Photograph provided by Fukuoka City]

  • Mitsuyasu Seikaen Chaho（image）

  • Hakatamachiya Furusatokan（image）

  • Kushida Shrine（image）[Photograph provided by Fukuoka City]

  • Tour Details
1. Having flourished through trade with the Asian Continent since long ago, Hakata continued to develop mainly from its shrines and temples, with diverse customs, traditions, and food cultures spreading out to various regions. Together with an English Guide Interpreter, this tour visits iconic shrines and temples known as power spots said to be flowing with mystical energy, as well as areas where you can experience Fukuoka's tradition and culture.

2. Stroll through Hakata Old Town where the history and culture of Hakata come alive while listening to explanations from a knowledgeable guide.

3. During the break, customers can enjoy kabusecha (a type of green tea) from Yame, a famous tea-producing region, and uiro, a Japanese sweet that originated in Fukuoka, in the quaint tea room of Mitsuyasu Seikaen Chaho, a well-established tea shop founded over 300 years ago.

4. Hakatamachiya Furusatokan is a sightseeing facility where visitors can experience the traditions and customs deeply rooted in Fukuoka. Behold the good old Hakata lifestyle, traditional crafts, festivals, and other culture through various exhibits.

About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
- This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
- We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers. Please check the dedicated page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs


Hakatamachiya Furusatokan (image)
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Fukuoka
Guide Service
Not Available
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
English
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
in front of Hakata Station Information Center　12:00
Included
English Guide Interpreter fee, Temple admission fee, Hakatamachiya Furusatokan admission fee, Teacake charge at Mitsuyasu Seikaen Chaho
 
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- The number of customers for 1 group booking for this tour is 2-10.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 8 days prior to the tour.

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.

- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary.

- Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- Depending on road conditions and physical stamina of tour participants, arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed. Furthermore, there may be changes to the itinerary.

- Due to circumstances of the shrines/temples listed in the itinerary, entry may not be possible. In this case, the tour will be led to alternative destination(s) which will be notified to customers on the day. (Alternative Destinations: Waka Hachimangu Shrine, Myoraku-ji Temple, Engaku-ji Temple, Ryugu-ji Temple)

- Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

in front of Hakata Station Information Center

*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.

Access:

inside JR Hakata Station building
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

This tour is accompanied by an English Guide Interpreter.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Children 0-5 years old may join free of charge, but seating and teacake at Mitsuyasu Seikaen Chaho are not included for them. If preferred, please make a booking under the child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- This is a walking tour with a total walking distance of approx. 3 km. Please participate in an outfit easy to walk in.

- Customers who prefer to use public transportation partway through the tour must shoulder the required fare. 
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Tour Guide Language: English
 

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Tour Calendar

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  • Requests Accepted
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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
JPY
children (6-11)
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Infants (0-5)
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Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants
Payment in Advance Total
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
112:0012:10 Meet in front of Hakata Station Information CenterPlease show your reservation confirmation sheet at reception. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time.  
1  15Transfer On Foot 
1  30Hakata Old Town Stroll
- Hakata Sennen-no-Mon
- Joten-ji Temple		On the way to Tocho-ji Temple, customers will take a stroll through the Hakata Old Town area.
The tour will stop at Sennen-no-Mon, a welcome gate in Hakata Old Town where many historical cultural heritage sites remain, as well as Joten-ji Temple which is the birthplace of Hakata Gion Yamakasa, the iconic summer festival of Hakata.		  
1     5 Transfer On Foot 
1  40Tocho-ji TempleThis temple's five-story pagoda is cherished by the locals as a new symbol of Hakata. The Fukuoka Daibutsu (Great Buddha) in the temple grounds is Japan’s biggest wooden seated statue of Gautama Buddha. This cypress wood statue is 10.8 meters tall and weighs 30 tons. In the pedestal of the Gautama Buddha statue lies The Hell and Pure Land Tour which signifies "experience the world of the dead, return back to life, and let go of impurities and worries." 'Fukuoka Daibutsu' and 'The Hell and Pure Land Tour' will also be visited on this tour.  
1  15Transfer On Foot 
1  30Tea & Sweets at Mitsuyasu Seikaen ChahoAmidst the quaint interior of this tea shop, enjoy uiro, a Japanese sweet originating from Fukuoka, and kabusecha, a type of green tea which has little bitterness and is rich in umami, from Yame.  
1  20Transfer On Foot 
1  40Hakatamachiya FurusatokanInside this building, which is replica of a traditional Hakata townhouse, various exhibits introducing Hakata's annual events, handicrafts, and the good old days of Fukuoka life are on display. Here, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of local culture and history.  
1  5Transfer On Foot 
1  20Kushida ShrineHaving the oldest history as Hakata’s tutelary shrine, Kushida Shrine is where the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival is offered, and kazariyama floats are displayed all year round. Fondly called “Okushida-san” by the locals, this is where Hakata’s local Shinto deities are enshrined.  
1 15:50 Tour Ends in front of Kushida ShrinePlease head to your next destination on your own from the location. The guide will give directions on how to get back.
*Kushida Shrine is situated a 15-minute walk from Hakata Station.		  
 
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
112:0012:10 Meet in front of Hakata Station Information CenterPlease show your reservation confirmation sheet at reception. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time.  
1  15Transfer On Foot 
1  30Hakata Old Town Stroll
- Hakata Sennen-no-Mon
- Joten-ji Temple		On the way to Tocho-ji Temple, customers will take a stroll through the Hakata Old Town area.
The tour will stop at Sennen-no-Mon, a welcome gate in Hakata Old Town where many historical cultural heritage sites remain, as well as Joten-ji Temple which is the birthplace of Hakata Gion Yamakasa, the iconic summer festival of Hakata.		  
1     5 Transfer On Foot 
1  40Tocho-ji TempleThis temple's five-story pagoda is cherished by the locals as a new symbol of Hakata. The Fukuoka Daibutsu (Great Buddha) in the temple grounds is Japan’s biggest wooden seated statue of Gautama Buddha. This cypress wood statue is 10.8 meters tall and weighs 30 tons. In the pedestal of the Gautama Buddha statue lies The Hell and Pure Land Tour which signifies "experience the world of the dead, return back to life, and let go of impurities and worries." 'Fukuoka Daibutsu' and 'The Hell and Pure Land Tour' will also be visited on this tour.  
1  15Transfer On Foot 
1  30Tea & Sweets at Mitsuyasu Seikaen ChahoAmidst the quaint interior of this tea shop, enjoy uiro, a Japanese sweet originating from Fukuoka, and kabusecha, a type of green tea which has little bitterness and is rich in umami, from Yame.  
1  20Transfer On Foot 
1  40Hakatamachiya FurusatokanInside this building, which is replica of a traditional Hakata townhouse, various exhibits introducing Hakata's annual events, handicrafts, and the good old days of Fukuoka life are on display. Here, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of local culture and history.  
1  5Transfer On Foot 
1  20Kushida ShrineHaving the oldest history as Hakata’s tutelary shrine, Kushida Shrine is where the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival is offered, and kazariyama floats are displayed all year round. Fondly called “Okushida-san” by the locals, this is where Hakata’s local Shinto deities are enshrined.  
1 15:50 Tour Ends in front of Kushida ShrinePlease head to your next destination on your own from the location. The guide will give directions on how to get back.
*Kushida Shrine is situated a 15-minute walk from Hakata Station.		  
 

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