Fukuoka

Great place to see all of Fukuoka! Just wish the ticket would allow flexibility on which day to use the ticket! However, do not buy the package with 1-day transit pass because you can only redeem the 1-day pass at for Fukuoka’s international airport! Once you leave the international airport, there is no way to redeem at all! I totally wasted my money on that! I could have just buy one at Hakata Station!

The castle tower is definitely worth a visit, and there are convenient places to eat right next to Sakura no Baba (Sakura Horse Farm) after you come down.

As instructed, we met early at the Hakata Oriental Hotel. Our guide, Tomas, was fluent in Chinese, English, and Japanese. For our group of about 15 people, he provided explanations and introductions in both Chinese and English. He was very attentive, and there were ample time and opportunities to rest and use the restroom during our travels. It's a perfect trip for families with elderly members to relax and enjoy. During the trip, my mother suddenly felt unwell and experienced slight panic at the entrance to the limestone cave. Thank you, Tomas, for understanding my mother's fear and arranging for the tour bus driver to pick her up and accompany her to the exit. I was truly sorry and grateful. He ensured I could successfully see the magnificent karst formations and caves. Our walk took about 40-50 minutes. The exit leads to a shopping street, which, although somewhat dilapidated, is a truly remarkable sight. He explained the Tsunoshima Bridge, the Kanmon Strait, the historical anecdote of Li Hongzhang related to the Treaty of Shimonoseki, Moji Port, and the story of Motonosumi Shrine in a very interesting way. Thank you so much for making our trip so enjoyable!