Fukuoka Trip Overview
This tour will allow the customer to see many more unique sights located all over Fukuoka and neighboring Prefectures as well. 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.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: Fukuoka, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
This tour will allow the customer to see many more unique sights located all over Fukuoka and neighboring Prefectures as well. 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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Karatsu Castle, 8-1 Higashijonai, Karatsu 847-0016 Saga Prefecture
Karatsu Castle is situated on a small hill above Karatsu Bay in Saga prefecture in Kyushu and has panoramic 360 views that are unparraled. Karatsu Castle’s construction began in 1602 using materials from nearby Nagoya Castle which was a base for Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s invasions of Korea. A magnificent first attraction of cultural and historical significance.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kagamiyama Observatory, Kagamiyama, Karatsu 847-0022 Saga Prefecture
Anytime of the day is recommended but the highlights are obviously sunrise or sunset in order to maximize on the unique and special views. The Observation Deck gives unparalleled 270 degree Panoramic views of the Karatsu Bay far below with the magnificent and largely untouched 5km long Black Pine Forest which is one of the longest and most pristine in all of Japan.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sakurai Futamigaura, Sakurai Shimamachi, Itoshima 819-1304 Fukuoka Prefecture
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Sakurai Futamigaura, Sakurai Shimamachi, Itoshima 819-1304 Fukuoka Prefecture
Sakurai park 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 traveling public so I should imagine there isn`t too much in the way of tourists in the area. A great place to meditate and or just enjoy the scenic beauty.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ichiran, 256-10 Shimamatsuguma, Itoshima, Fukuoka 819-1306, Japan
Everyone loves Ramen! It is the lifeblood of the populace 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.
At first they have a viewing window where you can see the manufacturing process of the noodle component of the product. Ichiran`s soup recipe and process is a very heavily guarded secret so this portion of the process is not on the agenda unfortunately. Next, you can walk at your own speed through the Museum part of the Building which shows the history of the company, various aspects about the product and quite a few instructional and interactive exhibits which is very popular with the younger customers.
Finally, the main part of the tour is the tasting and ordering of you favorite Ramen. I am sure that even an average ramen fan won`t be disappointed with the taste as there are many choices of Ramen open to the public thru a vending machine which starts the ordering process. The staff members are all friendly and are extremely polite to their international customers. and more than willing to flash you a smile and a wave at the end of the stay on their premises.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Suginoya Brewery, 1442 Motooka, Nishi-Ku, Fukuoka 819-0385 Fukuoka Prefecture
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Imazu Genkoborui Bulwark, Imazu, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0165 Fukuoka Prefecture
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?
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Fukuoka Tower, 2-3-26 Momochihama, Sawara-Ku, Fukuoka 814-0001 Fukuoka Prefecture
The Fukuoka 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 recognized landmarks can be spotted in an extremely short period of time, including your Cruise Ship located only 5kms away at Hakata Port.
Duration: 40 minutes
