Fukuoka: Hakata Temples & Doll Painting Walking Guide Tour

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About this activity

◆ 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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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Public transportation fee
Included: Admission fee
Included: English guide

Itinerary

Hakata Station

Passing by

8:00 or 13:00: Meet with English Guide at Hakata Station
Shofuku-ji Temple

15 min Admission included

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.
Tochoji Temple

15 min Admission included

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.
Kushida Shrine

30 min Admission included

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 Shop Shogetsudo

one hour Admission included

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).
Stop 6

30 min

Kawabatadori Shopping Street　★ Tour will be finished here.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Hakata Station

End point

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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