Beppu Shore Excursion — Famous Hell Hot Springs Discovery
Discover Fukuoka’s shrines, gardens, crafts, and modern city life — all in one enriching day ashore.
Why take this Fukuoka shore excursion?
Fukuoka offers a wonderful blend of ancient Japanese spiritual sites, traditional handicrafts, and modern urban energy—all within easy reach of port. It’s ideal for travelers wanting a richly layered experience: history, culture, local cuisine, shopping, and beautiful shrines in one tour.
Snapshot Itinerary (sample — fully customizable)
- Pick-up at Fukuoka Cruise Terminal → begin day tour
- Morning at Port Market & Shrine
- Visit a local market near Fukuoka Port to see fresh food, produce, and artisan goods.
- Head to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, walk through historic grounds, enjoy shrine architecture and plum/tree-lined paths.
- Kyushu National Museum
- Explore exhibits on the history and cultural exchanges of Kyushu.
- Explore exhibits on the history and cultural exchanges of Kyushu.
- Traditional Handicraft Experience
- Try making or painting a Hakata doll, a region’s famous traditional craft.
- Try making or painting a Hakata doll, a region’s famous traditional craft.
- City Temples & Gardens
- Visit Tochoji Temple or Kushida Shrine.
- Walk through a peaceful Japanese garden like Rakusuien Garden.
- Visit Tochoji Temple or Kushida Shrine.
- Lunch & Local Cuisine
- Enjoy Hakata specialties (ramen, street food, etc.).
- Enjoy Hakata specialties (ramen, street food, etc.).
- Shopping & Urban Scene
- Shop at Canal City Hakata, a large mall with many shops and architectural interest.
Stroll through Nakasu Yatai Yokocho (food stalls) for snacks and local ambiance.
- Shop at Canal City Hakata, a large mall with many shops and architectural interest.
- Return to port with time to re-embark
Top Attractions to Visit
- Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine — Famous shrine dedicated to the kami of learning; beautiful grounds and plum trees.
- Kyushu National Museum — Modern museum of history and culture in the Kyushu region.
- Kushida Shrine / Tochoji Temple — Historic spiritual sites in the heart of Fukuoka.
- Rakusuien Garden — Traditional garden, waterfall pond, peaceful ambience.
- Canal City Hakata — Large, architecturally interesting shopping & entertainment center.
- Nakasu Yatai Yokocho — Evening food stalls with local street-food vibe.
Packages & What’s Included
Platinum Package (recommended)
- Private car & English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to most sites (shrines, museum, craft experience)
- Detailed guided commentary
- Flexible pick-up and return to ship
What’s not included: Lunch (can be added)
Gold / Budget Option
- Private car & English-speaking driver (no detailed guided tour inside attractions)
- More autonomy & lower cost
- Basic introductions & flexibility
What’s not included: Entrance fees to attractions, craft workshop, lunch, detailed commentary
Private vs. Group Excursion
Private Excursion:
- Dedicated driver and guide
- More flexible itinerary & schedule
- More personalized experience
Group Excursion:
- Smaller price, fixed schedule
- Shared vehicle/guide
- Scheduled pick-ups & drops
Sample Itinerary: Fukuoka Shore Excursion
Blend history, culture, cuisine, and city life on a full-day journey through Fukuoka.
9:00 am – Pick-up at Fukuoka Cruise Terminal, meet your private driver/guide.
9:30 am – 10:30 am – Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
- Walk the historic shrine approach lined with shops and bridges.
- Explore the shrine grounds, gardens, and seasonal flowers.
10:45 am – 11:30 am – Kyushu National Museum
- Learn about Kyushu’s history and cultural exchanges with Asia.
11:45 am – 12:30 pm – Traditional Handicraft Experience
- Try painting a Hakata doll or observe local artisans at work.
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm – Lunch Break
- Taste local specialties such as Hakata ramen or tempura.
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – Tochoji Temple & Kushida Shrine
- See Japan’s largest wooden Buddha at Tochoji.
- Visit Kushida Shrine, guardian of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival.
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm – Rakusuien Garden
- Stroll a tranquil Japanese garden with tea house and koi pond.
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm – Canal City Hakata
- Explore this modern shopping and entertainment complex.
- Option for free time to shop or relax.
5:00 pm – Return to Fukuoka Cruise Terminal with time to board your ship.
