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210 USD(for up to 8 people) (duration: 5 hours 30 min.) deposit ?

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Kid Friendly: Yes.

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Maximum travelers: 8

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Spanish (basic), Japanese (fluent), English (fluent)

Explore the old and the new of Japan

Dazaifu(大宰府) and Dazaifu(太宰府). Same pronunciation but different Chinese characters. Can you see the difference? I'd like to explain the difference in this tour.

Dazaifu city is located about 15km south of Fukuoka city. Dazaifu shrine attracts so many people, especially students every year, because it is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, the God of Study. Komyo-ji temple is a Zen Buddhist temple built in 1273 and has two gardens, moss garden and dry stone garden. Kyushu National Museum focuses on Kyushu area's exchanges with other Asian nations.

The great thing about this tour is that you can see the old aspect of Japanese culture but at the same time along the both sides of the street to these sights are there a variety of souvenir shops selling typically Japanese neat and cute items, so you can fully enjoy shopping!

Itinerary

These are the sights we visit.

Dazaifu Shrine
Tenkai Inari Shrine(optional)
Kyushu National Museum(optional)

Kyushu National Museum is CLOSED on Monday, and if Monday falls on a public holiday or a substitute holiday, the Museum is CLOSED on the following day.

Meeting Location + Tour Duration

Meeting location: I will meet you at either your hotel, your cruise ship terminal, or airport terminal.

End location: I will drop you off at where we began or any predetermined spot.

Duration: 5 hours 30 min.

Transportation

Nishitetsu train, Nishitetsu bus, Fukuoka city subway
We will also be doing some walking during the tour as well.

Kyushu National Museum is closed on Monday, and if Monday falls on a public holiday or a substitute holiday, the Museum is closed on the following day.

What’s Included

This tour price includes my guide service, my public transportation fare and my admission fee.

Estimated Local Cash Needed

2500 yen - Transportation fare will increase depending on how far your hotel is from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin station.

Transportation fare
Nishitetsu train(from Tenjin to Dazaifu) ¥800RT
Plus the fare between your hotel and Tenjin station

Admission fees
Komyo-ji temple ¥200
Kyushu National Museum(optional) ¥430

Lunch ¥1,000

What’s Extra

Make sure you wear good walking shoes and are prepared for the weather.

You are responsible for purchasing any items of a personal nature related to transportation, shopping, souvenirs, snacks, and restaurant meals.

You can have a substantial meal during this tour at around 1,000yen.

Restrictions

I am not a driver. I can arrange for a separate car and driver. In my tours I use public transportation or taxies.

A Recent Review of this tour

Asako was a fantastic tour guide. She was also open to diverging a little bit from the plan, which was greatly appreciated. She was incredibly patient and generous with her time.
Gabriel Stalnaker