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The Nanzoin Temple and its reclining Buddha is absolutely a highlight.
The Mongolian story is a very interesting one!
A nice place to stroll around at the Mongolian Wall.
Dazaifu Shrine is always busy.
An amazing park to enjoy a sit down picnic

Fukuoka Nature and Cultural Sightseeing Tour

By Shannon Lefebvre
Price is NZ$983 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This tour will allow the customer to see many more unique sights located all over Fukuoka Prefecture. Essentially you will be able to get to many more locations within a longer time frame and provide you and your party the opportunity to experience Fukuoka as a local. This tour is absolutely for customers interested in seeing more unique sites with scenic beauty unparalleled in these parts of the world.

Activity location

  • Dazaifu Tenmangu太宰府天満宮
    • 1 7
    • 818-0117, Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dazaifu Tenmangu太宰府天満宮
    • 1 7
    • 818-0117, Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan

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Medium Group Day Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English

Duration: 9 hours
Lunch is provided.: A Western or Japanese style lunch is available.
Toyota Estima: A very comfortably vehicle that seats 6 adults comfortably but can accommodate 7 adults of average height and build.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$1,528.92 x 1 TravellerNZ$1,528.92

Total
Price is NZ$1,528.92
Small Group Day Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English

Toyota Prius: A medium prized car that fits 3 adults comfortably or 4 people of average height and build.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$982.88 x 1 TravellerNZ$982.88

Total
Price is NZ$982.88
Large Group Day Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English

Duration: 9 hours
Lunch is provided.: Both Western and Japanese options are available.
Toyota Hiace: A large spacious vehicle that seats 9 passengers comfortably.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$2,074.97 x 1 TravellerNZ$2,074.97

Total
Price is NZ$2,074.97

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedA sit down bowl of noodles at the Ichiran Ramen Factory.
  • What's includedWhat's includedParking Fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedWe can sample various alcoholic drinks at the Suginoya Brewery.
  • What's includedWhat's includedWe will have a sit down picnic at one of the scene locations on the tour.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Dazaifu Tenmangu太宰府天満宮
  • 45m
Without a doubt the best and most popular Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture is the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. It is dedicated to the God of Learning and as such is busy all through the year with many student visitors coming here to pray for upcoming success in their educational endeavours, especially during examination time at various periods during the year. 6000 or so Plum Trees have been planted on the site and they begin to bloom around early February to early March. Of course the Cherry Blossoms are also unique to the area and it must be added that during Autumn the leaf changing season of the incredible beautiful Japanese Maple Trees are exceptional and worth a to visit the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in mid to late November. The entrance to the shrine is a long street lined with small stalls filled with local specialities, a variety of food and drinks and of course many different types of souvenirs that one can take back home after their travels in Japan.
Nanzoin
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Situated in the remote countryside on the outskirts of Fukuoka City, is one of the most remarkable places you will find called Nanzoin Temple. I have been to hundreds of ho hum temples all over Japan but without a doubt this location has been absolutely the most amazing place you could hope to visit. The Nanzoin Temple is home to the largest reclining buddha in Japan and possibly the world. The actual dimensions of the statue are 41 metres long by 11 metres in height and it weighs in at 300 tonnes, so as you can see, it isn't small! A Reclining Buddha is a relatively rare site in Japan as most are sitting or standing. Sitting indicates that the Buddha is meditating whilst the reclining pose represents the fact that the Buddha is just about to die and enter the state of Nirvana. This state is much more common in South East Asian countries such as Thailand and Laos, so we have discovered a rare find here in the rural confines of Fukuoka.
Costco Wholesale Hisayama Warehouse
  • 30m
Firstly, just to let you know I am a huge fan of Costco. I have been a member for at least 20 years and there aren't enough superlatives to describe how impressed I am with their level of service, quality and range of products and obviously value for money. In fact, I honestly doubt that I would still be in Japan after all this time if Costco wasn't accessible to me on a regular occasion. So, if I am an absolute fan, then I have come to the conclusion that others must be in the same boat as myself. Therefore I have decided to make a Costco visit an option on the Private Tours that I perform as Shore Excursions and Day Tours in Fukuoka.
Sakurai Futamigaura
  • 15m
Couples Rock is connected by a large Shimenawa (rope) which is 30 metres in length and weighs 1 tonne. The male rock is 11.8 metres high and the female rock is 11.2 metres in height. Shimenawa is a thick, twisted, straw rope that in ancient times, was believed to have the power to ward off evil sprits or was used to cordon off sacred area as a talisman and as a result many objects connected with Shinto Shrines are decorated with these types of ropes. A beautiful location worth visiting, on a nice day of course!
Sakurai Futamigaura
  • 25m
The Futamigaura park/ cemetery is dedicated to peace, tranquility and harmony. These are absolutely some of the emotions that will be felt during the time here whilst enjoying the awe inspiring view that are available to behold. This location isn`t well know by the travelling public so I should imagine there aren't too many tourists in the area. A great place to meditate and or just enjoy the scenic beauty.
ICHIRAN no Mori Itoshima
  • 45m
Everyone loves Ramen! It is the lifeblood of Fukuoka and most of Japan to tell you the truth. Ichiran Ramen is originally from Fukuoka and has been exported all over the world. The Tonkotsu (Pork Bone) broth is to die for and a local speciality! You can also learning about the manufacturing process and see noodles being made in front of your eyes. They have a small museum and a gift shoip to take some authentic product home with you for friends and family!
Suginoya Brewery
  • 30m
Every now and then you come upon a special place that instantly makes a strong and lasting impression on you. Suginoya Sake Brewery is just one of these places and as a resultt we make this location a regular attraction on our tours. Each member of the tour will be given a voucher to choose beer, Japanese rice wine, various liqueurs or a non alcoholic drink and of course you are welcome to buy more samples out of your own pocket.
Imazu Genkoborui Bulwark
  • 25m
Starting in the 13th century, the tribes of Mongolia succeeded in creating the largest empire in human history, which stretched from the Sea of Japan to Europe. In 1271, Kublai Khan renamed his empire the Yuan, and he sent an expeditionary force to invade Japan in 1274. Unfortunately for him, the invasion was unsuccessful. After this, the Kamakura Shogunate ordered its retainers in Kyushu to build a stone barricade in case of another Mongolian invasion. Most of the stones that were used in the Mongolian Invasion were transported to be used for the construction of the Fukuoka Castle and these stones can still be seen today at the remains of Fukuoka Castle. This is an amazing part of Japanese history in the fact that were able to keeping the rampaging Mongolians at bay (many say the 1281 Typhoon was a divine hand by the Japanese god`s to protect their lands) has resulted in the Japan we see and love today. If these efforts had been in vain, Japan would be a much different country today and one that maybe doesn`t speak Japanese?
Hakata Port Tower
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
The Hakata Port Tower is not a one dimensional destination in any sense of the word. Literally, there is something here for everyone. Of course the main reason that people come is for the view and the experience of seeing nearly every part of Fukuoka City and its outlying areas. Not only can you see the Fukuoka Dome and Hilton Seahawk Hotel up come and personal but other areas are also easy to be spotted including the Airport, Hakata Station, the nearby Marinoa City Outlet Mall and its massive Ferris Wheel. In total, more than a dozen easily recognised landmarks can be spotted in an extremely short period of time.

Location

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    • 1 7
    • 818-0117, Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan

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    • 1 7
    • 818-0117, Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan

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