Meet your guide at the designated meeting point (~5 minutes from Hakata Station by train)
Visit Kushida Shrine and shop for traditional Japanese sweets at the Kamikawabata Shopping Street (~45 mins)
Enjoy a traditional Japanese dance and shamisen performance (~30 minutes)
Wrap up the experience with lunch, tea, and traditional wagashi sweets (~1 hour)
Tour and area in Fukuoka that is famous for its delicious food and fun festivals, Hakata. While this part of town is known for its unique style of ramen, it is also a perfect place to experience Fukuoka’s rich culture. Visit Kushida Shrine, a local Shinto shrine where Hakata Gion Festival is famously celebrated every year. Shop for souvenirs, sweets and snacks in the retro style shopping streets while learning about the area from your expert guide. Try some more traditional culture with a beautiful shamisen and dance performance before finishing the day with a traditional lunch. Sample the local specialties and enjoy some green tea and sweets to wrap up a day of Japanese culture.