Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Fukuoka experience
Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Fukuoka experience
Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Fukuoka experience
Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Fukuoka experience
Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Fukuoka experience
Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Fukuoka experience
Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Fukuoka experience
Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Fukuoka experience
Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Fukuoka experience
Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Fukuoka experience

What you'll do

Eight hours in a city as lively as Fukuoka doesn’t seem like much, but with a local insider (and the caffeine buzz from your extra-smooth flannel drip coffee), you’ll pack in more than you ever thought possible. From cheering on the float-races at the annual Yamakasa Festival – and praying for eternal youth at the Kushida Shrine well – to marveling at stately Tōchō-ji and its great Buddha statue, see the temples and shrines that put the city on the map. Maybe you’ll take the railway less traveled 30 minutes out to the sleepy seaside of Itoshima, or explore the city’s up-and-coming otaku scene in the backstreets of Tenjin. And when hunger strikes? You’re just a vending machine ticket away from a bowl of Fukuoka’s famous tonkotsu ramen.

Where you’ll go

In the vibrant central hub of Fukuoka, you could follow your host through fast-paced downtown districts – from the territory of raucous salarymen, Tenjin to the hipster coffee shops of ultra-cool Daimyo – or push through throngs in Kyushu’s largest underground mall. You might enjoy some of your host’s favorite pastimes, like a lazy stroll from the museum to the castle ruins in Ōhori Park, or take a subway west into Nishijin’s tightly-packed traditional shopping street (which happens to be just down the street from Japan’s tallest seaside tower – Fukuoka Tower). Of course, no experience would be complete without crossing Naka River onto Nakasu Island, where a snaking row of yatai street food stalls magically materialize as the sun sets.

 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • See an area of Fukuoka chosen by your knowledgeable host, but visit locations tailored to your interests
  • See the city center’s popular sights, or head off the beaten track to beaches and mountains (or do both!)
  • 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 throughout the city
  • Have a helpful host on hand to share tips and recommendations for the rest of your holiday

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with a host
  • Walking experience ( if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options )
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations).

What’s not included

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

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Carolina really tailored to our group and was very flexible and good at understanding what we wanted to see and do!

    May 2023

    Ramiro S

    Our recent visit during Golden Week would have been a challenge for any local guide, but not for Sumire! From the moment she greeted us at our cruise terminal with her infectious smile, we knew we were in trusting hands. Her preparation and planning was evident. She was attentive and accommodating to our special needs. Her local knowledge was impressive, the pride in her City was infectious! If you have the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful city and Sumire is available to guide you, do not hesitate to spend the day with her. Bob and Dianne.

    May 2023

    Robert K

    Diandra is a fun host. We spent the day at sites like the Fukuoka Mirror Sail Tower, Dazaifu Shrine and the giant reclined Buddha in Sasaguri. I also enjoyed a delicious bowl of tonkotsu ramen. Sasaguri was nice and quiet, unlike Dazaifu which was very busy, being one of Kyushu's most famous shrines. That being said, if you like shrines and temples you should visit both! Thanks for taking me around Fukuoka Diandra!

    May 2023

    Elliot S

    Even though it was pouring rain, our guide Arif made sure we saw everything on our itinerary and was very knowledgeable on the culture and history 100%would recommend

    May 2023

    Audrey O

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