Why choose this Fukuoka tour ?

◆ A professional English-speaking guide will accompany you to visit 3 famous temples in Hakata, Fukuoka!

◆ Conveniently meet at Hakata Station for easy sightseeing.

◆ Public transportation fee is included!

◆ You will have the experience to do Hakata Doll Painting.

◆ In a 4-hour tour, you will visit Shofuku-Ji Temple, Tochoji Temple, Kushida Shrine, and Hakata Doll Shop Shogetsudo.

◆ Tour will be finished in Kawabata Shopping Arcade.



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What makes Hakata Temples & Doll Painting Experience Walking Tour with Guide a unique experience ?

8:00 or 13:00: Meet with English Guide at Hakata Station

This temple was founded in 1195 by the priest Eisai, who introduced the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism from China to Japan. Although the temple buildings cannot be entered, visitors can walk through Shofukuji’s attractive temple grounds and observe the buildings from the outside.

Being one of the oldest still intact Buddhist temples in Japan, Tocho-Ji is an important attraction in Fukuoka city. It was founded in 806 by Kobo-Daishi Kukai. It is also known as “Tocho-mitsuji Temple”. It is said that Kobo-Daishi, who returned to Hakata after undergoing ascetic training in China called Tang back then, prayed for the eastward dissemination and perpetuation of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism.

This is one of the oldest shrines in Fukuoka. Famous for its Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, this shrine offers other amazing sights such as the biggest Otafuku mask in Japan and a well where you can pray for eternal youth.

Hakata Doll is one of the most beautiful and famous arts and crafts in Japan. Shogetsudo is a famous Hakata dolls shop, where you can try to do Hakata Doll Painting. You will learn about the origin and history of Hakata dolls and try your hand at decorating dolls (about 1 hour).

Kawabatadori Shopping Street ★ Tour will be finished here.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If the minimum number of participants is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
  • Please be at the pick-up point 10 minutes before pick-up time. Times are subject to change with or without notice.
  • Infant up to 5 years old may join free of charge


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  • Public transportation fee
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  • English guide

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  • This Tour is Provided by H.I.S.Co., Ltd..
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
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  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.