Tour & Experience

How about going on a journey with a guide?

There are still many lesser-known but fascinating destinations in Fukuoka, Japan.
Here are unique 5 tours with a guide and transportation and including lunch.

If you want to know more details and reserve tour,
Please contact travel@k-itg.co.jp

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【1】Culinary 1day Tour Ogori
 “A Tour to Experience the Traditions and Culinary Delights of Ogori, the City of Ducks”

In "The Town of Ducks," Ogori, the traditional Musoami duck hunting method has been practised since the Edo period. The people have long cherished and lived alongside ducks, and this tradition continues to be carefully preserved today. At Sato Besso, enjoy a unique culinary experience with duck dishes found only in this region, while learning about the history of duck hunting, discovering what makes Ogori’s ducks so delicious, and immersing yourself in the town’s rich way of life.
Highlight of this tour is Duck Roasted in a Hunting Lodge – Lunch Course. 
Enjoy a relaxing lunch overlooking a beautiful Japanese garden while listening to fascinating stories about traditional duck hunting from the owner and landlady of the ryotei (traditional Japanese fine dining restaurant).
Additionally, you can experience organic herb-picking at FARM, a relaxing tea time, visit a Textile Workshop, and many more.

【Duration】8 hours
【Price】¥180,000 for 2 people (approx.)     

【Itinerary】
・about 9 AM 
  Meet at the hotel, then travel to Ogori by private car.
・Take a closer look at Edo-period inn architecture and 
  experience Japan's post-town culture.
・At Nyoirinji Temple, known as the 'Frog Temple,' 
　enjoy the enchanting scenery while capturing unique photos
  of its natural beauty and around 10,000 frog statues.
・Duck Roasted in a Hunting Lodge 
・At Sho Kobo Workshop, hear stories about traditional 
　handcrafts and observe the weaving of wool and other 
　natural materials. A hands-on experience is also available.
・Enjoy herb picking at RUSH FARM before moving to Tobi Ume, 
　a nationally registered cultural heritage site. 
　Enjoy herbal tea while listening to a talk by Mr. Nagari, 
　the farm's representative, and explore Tobi Ume.

Aburaya

Nyoirinji Temple

Sho Kobo Workshop

Tobiume

Lash Farm

【２】【Hidden Gems in Fukuoka】Hakata Oldtown Walking Tour

Within walking distance of Hakata Station, the largest railway station in Kyushu, lies the Old Town of Hakata, which has flourished since ancient times as a port city trading with the continent. The history dates back over 1,200 years.
Amidst the skyscrapers, you can enjoy a peaceful historical walk, exploring Japan’s largest wooden seated Buddha and historic temples and shrines. Visit the places associated with the cherished Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival and experience the festival’s spirit. As an option, you can also try making a Hakata lantern or painting a Hakata doll.

Itinerary
●Meet at Hakata Station
●Take the Fukuoka City Subway to Kushida Shrine Station
● Enjoy traditional Hakata crafts at the Kushida Shrine Station area
● In-depth tour of Kushida Shrine, the spiritual guardian of Hakata
● Visit the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum (paid area)
● Walk to Tocho-ji Temple to explore the wooden seated Buddha and experience the Heaven and Hell exhibit

Duration: 3 hours
Price: ¥20,000 for 2 people (additional ¥6,000 per extra person)

【３】【Hidden Gems in Fukuoka】Yame Tea & Craft Tourism

Yame, located in the southern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, is renowned as the home of high-quality Japanese tea. The region is also known for its traditional crafts, such as Buddhist altars, handmade washi paper, and bamboo crafts, which are still preserved by artisans today.On this tour, you will stroll through the Fukushima district, a preservation area designated for its historic streetscapes that boast over 400 years of history, and immerse yourself in Japan’s traditional culture. Along the way, you can enjoy Yame tea and visit stylish shops featuring Kurume kasuri textiles, woodworking, and other elegant local crafts.

Itinerary
● Depart from hotel in Fukuoka city by private car to Yame
● Visit Yame Central Tea Garden
● Explore Yame Traditional Crafts Centre, where you can view Buddhist altars and crafts, and experience making washi paper
● Visit Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine  
● Lunch
● Experience tea-tasting at Yokomachi Machiya Cultural Centre
● Learn about the history of Yame tea and shop at Konomi Honke
● Visit Unagi-no-Nedoko (the place where an eel sleeps) for a tour and shopping experience

Duration: 8 hours
Price: ¥ １２００００ for 2 people (approx.)

【４】【Hidden Gems in Fukuoka】

The Sacred Island in Munakata and Those Who Safeguard the Related Sites

Okinoshima (Okitsu-miya) has been worshipped as an island inhabited by deities since ancient times. It is a rare place where the tens of thousands of treasures have remained, showing the changes of the times. Furthermore, this faith is still passed down to the present day through religious ceremonies such as the Miare Festival and in everyday life.

Itinerary
●Depart from hotel in Fukuoka city or JR Togo Station by private car to Munakata 
●Take a ferry or maritime taxi from Konominato
●Explore Oshima by private car (Oshima Culture Center, Munakata Taisha Nakatsu Shrine, Lunch, Okino Island Viewing Point, Battery Ruins, Coastal Stroll, and more)
●Return to Konominato by ferry or water taxi
●Visit Munakata Taisha Hetsu Shrine by private car (including Takamiya Shrine and the Treasure Hall)
●Visit Nakamaru Soy Sauce or Akama-juku (historical post town)

Duration: 8 hours
Price: ¥120,000 for 2 people (approx.)     

【５】【Hidden Gems in Fukuoka】
Tour to Mt. Hiko, One of Japan’s Three Great Shugendo Sites, a Sacred Mountain of Faith.

Shugendo, a practice that developed uniquely in Japan, combines ancient mountain worship with teachings from Shinto, Buddhism, and Taoism. Today, Mt. Hiko Shrine is at the centre of efforts to revive Shugendo culture. Set off on a journey through the rich natural surroundings, tracing its path, and embark on a journey of self-reflection in a rare place where the ancient practices of Shugendo meet the perspectives of modern life.

Itinerary
●Depart from your hotel in Fukuoka by private car to Mount Hiko
●Walk to the steel torii gate and begin your pilgrimage
●Learn about the history of Shugendo at the existing Shoyobo temple lodging 
● Enjoy a lunch 
●Visit the main hall of Hiko Shrine (a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property) for a formal worship ceremony
●Continue to Bonji Rock for a mountain pilgrimage experience
●Take the slope car to Hana Station and explore exhibits related to Yamabushi (mountain ascetic monks)
●Return by private car

Duration: 11 hours
Price: From 1４0,000 yen for 2 people