Private Tour Dazaifu and City Highlights (Peak Season)
Private Experience
This excursion is reserved exclusively for your travel party. No other guests will join your experience.
Tour Times: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM
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Hassle-free
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Book ahead!
On average, this booked 6 months in advance.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included
Overview
Enjoy an 8-hour private shore excursion with a dedicated driver and a separate licensed English-speaking guide, beginning and ending at Fukuoka Port.
Fukuoka Port - Dazaifu Tenmangu and Omotesando - Ohori Park and Fukuoka Castle Ruins - Kushida Shrine - Kawabata Shopping Arcade - Canal City Hakata - Fukuoka Port
Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu and explore the shrine precinct and traditional approach lined with shops. You can also stop to try local snacks at your own expense.
Continue to Ohori Park and the Fukuoka Castle Ruins for a relaxing lakeside walk through Ohori Park, a visit to Maizuru Park, and views of the historic castle ruins.
At Kushida Shrine, discover one of Hakata's important traditional shrines and learn about the area's famous festival traditions.
Explore Kawabata Shopping Arcade, a covered shopping street where you can browse local souvenirs, snacks, and everyday goods.
Finish with free time at Canal City Hakata, a large shopping and entertainment complex known for its canal views, shops, and restaurants.
Private groups traveling in the 8-passenger Hiace may customize the itinerary within the service area and booked duration, subject to attraction opening times and the ship's required return deadline.
Lunch and dinner are not included. Share your preferences with your driver and guide, and they can recommend local restaurants during the tour.
What's Included
- English Speaking Guide
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- Dazaifu Tenmangu
- Ohori Park
- Fukuoka Castle Ruins
- Maizuru Park
- Food and Beverages
- Tips/Gratuities
Itinerary
Meet and Greet at the Cruise Port
Tour Start
Driving 45 Minutes
To Dazaifu Tenmangu and Omotesando
Visit 90 Minutes
Dazaifu Tenmangu and Omotesando
Lunch 45 Minutes
At own expense
Driving 45 Minutes
To Ohori Park and Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Visit 65 Minutes
Ohori Park and Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Drive 20 Minutes
To Kushida Shrine
Visit 40 Minutes
Kushida Shrine
Visit 25 Minutes
Kawabata Shopping Arcade
Driving 10 Minutes
Canal City Hakata
Visit 30 Minutes
Canal City Hakata
Driving 25 Minutes
Back to the Port
Tour End
Considerations
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Yes, folding-wheelchair storage; one wheelchair free of charge. Folded dimensions and loading space require advance confirmation
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Please note, these rates are valid for peak season dates: December 20th to January 10th and March 10th to April 30th
Special Instructions
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Local currency is the Japanese YEN
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes and shoes
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
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