Hakata Food Tour, Ramen, Mentaiko Bread, Chicken and More

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About this activity

Embark on a three-hour guided tour through Hakata, blending culinary delights with cultural landmarks. Start at Hakata Station with the celebrated 72-hour chicken skin skewers at Hakata Guruguru Torikawa. Then, taste the unique mentaiko bread at Mentaiko France Bakery, a fusion of Japanese and French flavors. Visit the tranquil Kushida Shrine, Hakata's spiritual heart, and savor the renowned creamy pork bone broth ramen at Hakataya Ramen. Finish at Mitsuya Seikaen Chaho, a historic teahouse over 300 years old, where you can enjoy premium tea. This tour offers a rich snapshot of Hakata's culinary scene and cultural heritage.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Mason Tsubaki

Ages: Adults (15–64 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: Food and drinks as mentioned in the description
Included: A guided food tour of Hakata

Not included

Not included: Transport to & from the meeting point
Not included: Additional foods & drinks

Itinerary

Hakata

15 min

72-Hour Chicken Skin Skewers at Hakata Guruguru Torikawa: Our first culinary stop is Hakata Guruguru Torikawa, renowned for its delectable 72-hour marinated chicken skin skewers, of which they sell 800,000 per month!
Hakata

30 min

Mentaiko Bread at the Award-Winning Mentaiko France Bakery: Indulge your taste buds by stopping at the award-winning Mentaiko France bakery. Try mentaiko (cod roe) bread, a unique fusion of Japanese and French flavors. At their peak, they bake this savory bread every 10 minutes, with over 1000 sold daily.
Kushida Shrine

15 min

Take a brief cultural detour and visit the sacred Kushida Shrine, an oasis of serenity in Hakata's heart.
Hakata

30 min

Hakata-Style Ramen at Hakataya Ramen: Hakata is renowned for its distinct style of ramen, and at Hakataya Ramen (established in 1976), you'll have the opportunity to savor this local treasure. Hakata-style ramen is characterized by its rich, creamy pork bone broth, thin straight noodles, and simple toppings, making it a beloved regional dish.
Stop 5

one hour

Japanese Tea and Snacks at Mitsuya Seikaen Chaho: End your journey with a serene interlude at Mitsuya Seikaen Chaho, a renowned teahouse established over 300 years ago. Try hon gyokuro, a Fukuoka-famous tea with a rich, espresso-like flavor.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of the Hakata Station police box. After taking the Hakata Exit, a sizable plaza will be in front of you. The authority's box is seen to the plaza's left, positioned diagonally.