【Fukuoka Private Day Tour】Kyushu Private Charter｜Itoshima, Dazaifu, Yanagawa, Senko-ji, Mojiko, Nyorin-ji｜Customize your own itinerary!
- 【No Shopping】Pure sightseeing tour with no forced shopping.
- 【Flexible Routes】Our customer service team will recommend suitable routes based on your desired destinations, providing a time-saving and stress-free travel experience.
- 【Experienced Drivers】Drivers with years of local experience recommend premium routes for a worry-free trip!
- 【Dedicated Support】One-on-one customer service, patient and attentive, following up throughout your journey.
- 【Safety Seat】One safety seat can be provided for free; quantities are limited, so please book in advance.
- 【Itinerary Changes】The itinerary can be adjusted on the day of the trip according to your requests.
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What You Can Expect
1 Day
- 09:00After the customer places an order, our customer service team will contact them to assist in planning the route, and the tour will be conducted according to the route decided by the customer.
- 【Dazaifu Tenmangu】 Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, who is revered in Japan as the 'God of Learning' and 'God of Calligraphy,' this shrine has a 1,100-year history and is respected throughout the country. It is a sacred site for praying for academic success, attracting many parents and high school students preparing for exams. With up to 7 million visitors annually, people come to offer prayers and write their wishes for success on small wooden plaques.
- 【Itoshima】 Itoshima is a leisure destination that many locals keep to themselves. Located less than an hour's drive from Fukuoka city center, it is a beach paradise with plenty of sunshine and bustling surfing spots. It is also home to many small seaside cafes, making it a highly photogenic spot for social media.
- 【Nyorin-ji】 Founded 1,300 years ago, this temple is affectionately known as the 'Frog Temple.' The origin of this nickname dates back about 30 years when the head priest brought back a jade frog ornament from China. Since then, various 'frogs' have appeared on the temple grounds, and it is said there are now over 10,000 frog statues. The biggest feature of Nyorin-ji is the scenery that changes with the seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas in summer, autumn leaves, and plum blossoms in late winter are all mesmerizing. In summer (mid-June to September), thousands of glass wind chimes are hung throughout the grounds, creating a delightful summer symphony.
- 【Fukuoka Tower】 Fukuoka Tower is the third tallest building in Japan, standing at 234 meters, making it the tallest seaside tower in the country. The tower is covered with over 8,000 half-mirrors that reflect the cityscape of Fukuoka. It shines brightly both day and night. There are observation decks at heights of 116 meters and 123 meters, offering panoramic views of Fukuoka City and Hakata Bay.
- 【Maizuru Park】 Built on the ruins of Fukuoka Castle, Maizuru Park is a large park that nature and history lovers should not miss. Fukuoka Castle has a connection to Osaka Castle; it was built by Kuroda Nagamasa, a key strategist for Toyotomi Hideyoshi during his unification of Japan, and served as Nagamasa's final retirement residence. Today, the park is planted with numerous cherry trees, offering spectacular 'cherry blossom blizzard' views during the season. The park area also features restaurants, cafes, and shops, creating a vibrant cultural atmosphere.
- 【Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin】 This Shingon sect temple was founded in 725 AD by Priest Seiga. The Daihioin was built in the 18th century by the local lord Kuroda Tsugutaka. The main deity, a wooden standing statue of the Eleven-faced Thousand-armed Kannon, and the wooden seated statue of Priest Seiga are both designated as National Important Cultural Properties. The wooden statues of Tamonten and Jikokuten are also worth seeing. The temple grounds feature a large maple tree designated as a natural monument.
- 【Akizuki Castle Ruins】 Akizuki is known as one of the best spots for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves in Fukuoka and is often called the 'Little Kyoto of Chikuzen.' It is a very popular tourist destination where you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and historical ruins, with the old castle and maple leaves offering a unique charm. It is about a 70-minute drive from Fukuoka City.
- 【Tenjin Yatai】 'Yatai' (traditional Japanese street food stalls) are a signature of Fukuoka. They offer a rich variety of dishes, including oden, the famous Hakata motsunabe (offal hot pot), Hakata ramen, and yakitori. They are popular not only with tourists but also with local office workers. Some stalls are located by the river, where you can experience the local food culture under the sunset or the soft glow of night lights.
- 【Hydrangea Season Recommendation: Senko-ji】 Ryugozan Senko-ji (Soto Zen sect) is planted with 7,000 hydrangea bushes and is also known as the 'Hydrangea Temple.' During the blooming season, about 40 varieties of colorful hydrangeas compete in beauty, adding early summer colors to the lush cedar forest. Enjoying hydrangeas during the rainy season is a truly healing experience!
- 18:00Return around 18:00 and arrive at the hotel by 19:00.
Purchase Notice
After placing an order, customer service will contact the customer to arrange the itinerary according to the agreed pick-up and drop-off locations and tour routes. The start and end points can be at the airport, port, or hotel, depending on the customer's preference.
This private charter car is a 14-seat Toyota Hiace, accommodating a maximum of 13 passengers (without luggage). Alternatively, if there are 9 or fewer passengers, up to 9 pieces of luggage are allowed.
Precautions:
1. One car seat is provided free of charge. For the second car seat, an additional 2,000 yen will be charged.
2. Flight delays and cruise ship port arrival delays are considered force majeure events and can be refunded or changed without penalty.
3. The driver also acts as a tour guide, only providing brief introductions to the attractions while in the vehicle.
4. The private charter car service is for 10 hours. If Fukuoka is not the starting or ending point of the trip, the private charter car service time will be shortened to 8 hours. (Any time exceeding 30 minutes will be counted as 1 hour.) Overtime will incur a charge of 10,000 yen per hour to the driver on-site.
5. If the vehicle is used between 22:00 and 07:00, a night service fee of 5,000 yen will be charged. Please pay the driver in yen cash at the end of the trip.
6. Driver's Accommodation Fee: For multi-day charter tours, if the accommodation is outside the Fukuoka area, the driver's accommodation fee must be paid in cash (accommodation can be booked for the driver), or the driver can be paid in Japanese Yen cash upon presentation of the receipt at the end of the tour.
7. To ensure a pleasant and smooth private charter car experience for passengers, our staff will contact you before departure to confirm your order information. The driver's name and contact information will be provided to the person who made the reservation no later than one day before departure. Please pay close attention to these notifications.
8. To ensure you have ample time to explore and enjoy your trip, you can communicate with the driver at any time on the day of the tour to adjust the itinerary. It is recommended to allow sufficient time when planning your trip and to include travel time in the itinerary design to avoid exceeding the private charter car service duration and incurring additional overtime fees.
9. Service Time: 10 hours (including driving and waiting time). Service time less than 10 hours will still be charged as 10 hours. If the trip departs from or ends outside Fukuoka Prefecture, the return time from that location to the garage will be deducted. Furthermore, all toll fees, parking fees, and other expenses incurred during the trip from the vehicle's departure to its return to the garage will be reimbursed based on actual costs (a detailed breakdown will be provided) and should be paid to the driver in cash on the day of the trip.
10. Please note that if overtime occurs due to uncontrollable factors such as traffic congestion, you will still be charged based on the actual overtime. We recommend that you allow for flexible time when planning your trip.
11. To ensure the safety of passengers and drivers, Japan has strict restrictions on drivers' driving hours and rest periods to effectively prevent traffic problems caused by bus drivers' fatigue. Please be aware of and understand this.
12. For your safety, please fasten your seatbelt at all times while riding in the vehicle. Do not stand up, move around, or change seats while the vehicle is in motion.
13. Please pay attention to your personal safety and property security during your trip. Please keep your valuables safe and carry them with you at all times. Please do not bring any items that are prohibited or controlled by Japanese law, and strictly abide by local public order, good customs, laws and regulations.
14. If you feel unwell or need assistance during the journey, please inform the driver as soon as possible. You can obtain vomit bags from the driver if needed. If any items inside the vehicle are damaged or soiled as a result, you will be required to pay for the damage.
15. Our company provides legally registered green-plated vehicles and insures them in accordance with Japanese law. To ensure a safer travel experience, we recommend that travelers purchase travel accident insurance, itinerary inconvenience insurance, overseas medical insurance, and other relevant insurance policies before departure to obtain comprehensive protection (this product does not include the above-mentioned insurances).
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Have a pleasant trip! 🌸
Reminders
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: Epilepsy
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