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The 15 Best Tours in Fukuoka

34 tours  ·  from $24 a head

Good tours in Fukuoka fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Mt. Aso & Takachiho Gorge Tour with Optional Boat Ride - Mt. Aso and the heat of Nakadake Crater
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Mt. Aso & Takachiho Gorge Tour with Optional Boat Ride

1.Mt. Aso & Takachiho Gorge Tour with Optional Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 222 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day · from $45Our pick

This 10-hour Kyushu day trip links Mt. Aso, Kusasenri, and Takachiho Gorge from Fukuoka for $45 per person. You get round-trip transport and a Chinese or English guide, with an optional 30-minute hand-rowed boat ride at the gorge. Guides such as Daisy, Jimmy, Yang, and Alex are known for clear instructions and friendly energy.

“The trip was AMAZING! The spots we saw where so awesome! We had enough time to see everything, did the boat trip, were so lucky to go up the volcano crater and the grassland and horses where spectacular. Jimmy and Ando made it a great experience for us too! They are so funny and they organized everything so well! Thank you so much! Totally recommend this trip!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Fukuoka: Takachiho Gorge & Scenic Railway One Day Tour - The 30-minute Takachiho railway ride
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Fukuoka: Takachiho Gorge & Scenic Railway One Day Tour

2.Takachiho Gorge & Scenic Railway One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 178 reviews · from $44

Travel from Fukuoka into Miyazaki for Takachiho Gorge, Manai Waterfall, Amano Yasugawara, and a 30-minute vintage train ride. A Chinese or English-speaking guide handles the long bus journey, but you pay extra for the boat, train ticket, meals, and insurance. Expect steps, a brisk schedule, and seasonal itinerary changes.

“Daisy made the day, an insightful and very memorable experience! The trip was well planned and executed! It was a great way to see nature and explore places you wouldn’t find on your own. Daisy also gave great recommendations for the city that sadly, I wasn’t able to use because I was leaving.”

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Private Fukuoka Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised - Start at Hakata Station and set the day’s rhythm
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Private Fukuoka Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

3.Private Fukuoka Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $66Top rated

Meet a local guide such as Eli, Bruce, Ai, or Mark for a private Fukuoka walk planned around your interests. Choose a short three-hour visit or a longer outing, then explore food markets, Canal City, Nakasu, Ohori Park, Fukuoka Castle Ruins, temples, shopping streets, or lesser-known local stops. Food, entry fees, and transport cost extra.

“Eli was an excellent tour host and made for an excellent experience of the area. I will give a five star review. She was flexible and showed us interesting places. The fact that she was a native English speaker was great. Took us to interesting places based on her personal knowledge of the area. Knowledgeable, friendly and respectful tour guide.”

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Fukuoka Your Way: 100% Customisable Private Tour with Local Guide - Nanzoin’s Reclining Buddha and 500 statues
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Fukuoka Your Way: 100% Customisable Private Tour with Local Guide

4.Fukuoka Your Way: 100% Customisable Private Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $59

Build a private Fukuoka tour around your interests with a local guide such as Radim or Arianna. Visit Nanzoin Temple and its Reclining Buddha, Tochoji, Kushida Shrine, Sumiyoshi Shrine, and Hakata Station, with a 2, 4, or 6-hour plan. Hotel pickup and an evening yatai option are available by request.

“Great experience. We were able to hit a lot of the important historical sites within a few hours. Radim provided a great intro to Fukuoka. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explorer the historical sites of Fukuoka while getting a feel for day to day life for someone living in Fukuoka.”

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Day Tour to Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge & Shrine depart from Fukuoka - Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine and its cedar forest
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Day Tour to Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge & Shrine depart from Fukuoka

5.Day Tour to Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge & Shrine depart from Fukuoka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $99

Travel from Fukuoka to four important Kyushu sites by air-conditioned vehicle, including Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Amanoiwato Shrine, Amanoyasukawara, and Takachiho Gorge. Guides such as Emi, Helen, Mao, Sun, and Thomas explain local myths and help with photos. Expect a long day, steep paths, and limited time at some stops.

“Thomas was a great guide. He was so funny and made the trip very enjoyable, despite the rain 🌧 😄 The views were amazing!!!!! Highly recommended tour.”

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Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide - Fukuoka Castle ruins and Ohori Park
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Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

6.Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $155

Spend about six hours with a licensed English-speaking guide and shape your own Fukuoka day. Choose three or four stops such as Nanzoin Temple, Dazaifu, Kushida Shrine, Fukuoka Castle ruins, or the Kyushu National Museum. You walk and pay your own transport, meals, and entry fees. Guides including Peko, Yoko, Erica, Chizuko, and Sasuke have led especially well-received outings.

“Our guide Peko met us at the port right off our ship. She was fabulous. We took a taxi to the main railway station and headed out to Nanzoin to see the reclining Buddha. Breathtaking. She was so knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. Next we headed back into town and we had lunch in the rooftop garden of the station which had fabulous views over the city. Next we took matcha tea and sweets at a small tea house in a beautiful garden. Then 2 temples one of which we went inside the Buddha and a short stop at the heritage museum. Then back to the ship on…”

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Fukuoka: Nakasu Food Stall Private Guided Tour with Tastings - The walk from Tenjin into Nakasu
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Fukuoka: Nakasu Food Stall Private Guided Tour with Tastings

7.Nakasu Food Stall Private Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 2 hours · from $101

Walk from Tenjin into Nakasu with an English-speaking private guide such as Morry, Manabu, Rie, or Shota. Visit local yatai food stalls, use a 1,000 yen food and drink subsidy at each stop, and taste dishes such as ramen, yakitori, oden, and stewed foods. Expect friendly local interaction, cultural background, and help ordering in Japanese.

“Mory was an excellent guide. He was organized and shared his plans for the evening when we 1st met. He went out of his way to pick us up from our hotel after our flight was delayed. He knew the owners of all the stalls we went to and shared their history with us. We especially liked that he avoided the "touristy" areas and gave us a genuine local experience. Though we had to wait in line at the stalls, we didn't notice as he kept us entertained with his closeup magic and mentalist abilities. 5 Stars!”

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Fukuoka Private and Personalized Walking Tour with a Local - Shrines, rivers, and the old side of Hakata
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Fukuoka Private and Personalized Walking Tour with a Local

8.Fukuoka Private and Personalized Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $64

Build your own 2 to 4 hour Fukuoka walk with a private English or Japanese speaking host. Your questionnaire helps match you with someone suited to your interests, from food and markets to shrines, parks, art, and local neighborhoods. Guides such as Ai, Luis, Joyce, and Tommy have tailored routes, adjusted pace, and helped with practical questions.

“We had a great day with our own personal guide, Taiyo, who was fantastic! He tailored our day to suit us completely & nothing was too much trouble. We saw some amazing sights, drank Sake with locals & learned so much about Fukuoka. Highly recommend this company”

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From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge And Shrine Day Tour - Takachiho Gorge and the Manai Waterfall view
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From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge And Shrine Day Tour

9.Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge And Shrine Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $79

Leave Fukuoka at 8 a.m. for Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Amano Iwato Shrine, and Takachiho Gorge. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, hear cultural context in multiple languages, and return around 10 hours later. The optional boat and lunch package changes the route to Mount Aso and Kusasenri, so check the exact option before booking.

“Nice walks to Shrines, it is a long day for a short time at the Gorge which was my reason for going on the trip. Emily was good and group was punctual”

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In Fukuoka! Guide to an izakaya only 100% locals know/Bar Hopping - First stop: fish, sashimi, and the pace of a Japanese izakaya
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In Fukuoka! Guide to an izakaya only 100% locals know/Bar Hopping

10.In Fukuoka! Guide to an izakaya only 100% locals know/Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $264

Meet at Kego Park in Tenjin at 7:30 pm for a three-hour evening with a local guide, possibly Yu, through two izakaya. Expect fresh fish, sashimi, grilled dishes, yakitori, and drinks connected with Fukuoka. Your guide helps with ordering and local etiquette, but confirm the food and drink charges before booking.

“A nice experience for a night out in Fukuoka. Only went to two places but to be honest was pretty full after visiting both. The guide was lovely - he made a list of places to visit based on the different people's travel plans which was really helpful.”

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Fukuoka Essentials: History, Culture, & Charms - Starting beside Hakata Station’s big clock
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Fukuoka Essentials: History, Culture, & Charms

11.Fukuoka Essentials: History, Culture, & Charms

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $58

Start at Hakata Station or a central hotel for a private, walking tour with a local guide such as Radim or Louise. Visit Shofukuji, Tochoji, Kushida Jinja, Kawabata Arcade, and Sumiyoshi Jinja, then finish with city views from Hakata Station. Expect about three hours, with extra time possible.

“I had a wonderful tour with Vadim. He took me to the main historical attractions and was able to give me some detailed information on each, and put it into the broader context of life in modern-day Fukuoka. He was also very personable and a pleasure to spend a morning with. Highly recommended!”

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Fukuoka: Mt. Aso Volcano & Kurokawa Onsen Scenic Day Tour - Starting in Fukuoka and settling into the van
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Fukuoka: Mt. Aso Volcano & Kurokawa Onsen Scenic Day Tour

12.Mt. Aso Volcano & Kurokawa Onsen Scenic Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 37 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

Leave Fukuoka with an English- or Chinese-speaking guide and head into Kyushu’s volcanic country. Visit Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Mt. Aso and Kusasenri, then spend about 100 minutes at Kurokawa Onsen. The $90 fare covers transport, guide, fuel, tolls, and parking, but not meals, attraction fees, or bathing.

“Amazing trip. Excellent guide and well Organized. Places we have visited were indeed the highlights of our trip. Strongly recommend”

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Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour - Kumamoto Castle gives the day a strong opening
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Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour

13.Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $72

Leave Fukuoka at 8:00 a.m. for Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso’s Nakadake Crater, Kusasenri Plateau, and Aso Roadside Station. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a multilingual guide such as Kaku, Thomas, Soon, or Sun Nan. The day includes long drives, dramatic volcanic views, and a return that may run past 9 p.m.

“If you an English speaker you are on your own in the Castle with no English explanations! I am not sure what the Grassland part of the tour was about unless it was the lunch stop? We were apparently lucky to see the Mt ASO crater as some days you cannot go there…. So I can’t imagine what happens if it was closed?”

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Fukuoka: Yufuin & Beppu Day Tour (Dazaifu / Brewery Options) - The long ride south, with a short Kusu break
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Fukuoka: Yufuin & Beppu Day Tour (Dazaifu / Brewery Options)

14.Yufuin & Beppu Day Tour (Dazaifu / Brewery Options)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $55

This 10-hour Fukuoka day trip links Beppu’s Kamado Jigoku, Mount Yufu, and Yufuin with either Hita’s Sapporo Brewery and Attack on Titan Museum or Dazaifu Tenmangu. English and Korean guides, including Tae, Yusuke, and K on different departures, lead the route. Expect long bus rides, free time, and several compact sightseeing stops.

“En general todo bien, quizás únicamente comentaría que el guía estuvo un poco más enfocado en explicar en idioma coreano, en lugar de inglés. Por otro lado, su voz no alcanzaba a llegar hasta la parte de atrás del autobús. Pero en general buen trato por parte del guía”

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Fukuoka: Hakata Doll Painting Experience - A calm activity for a rainy Fukuoka morning
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Fukuoka: Hakata Doll Painting Experience

15.Hakata Doll Painting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24Best value

Visit a well-known Hakata Doll shop in Fukuoka and paint your own traditional doll during a 90-minute small-group workshop. A Japanese-speaking instructor leads the session, while written English instructions may help non-Japanese speakers. Materials and the experience fee are included, and your finished doll becomes a personal souvenir.

“It was a lovely way to start our day. I love painting so I found it very fun. The materials provided are great, seems like high quality paint! I found the brushes a bit difficult to use as the bristles were quite soft but that’s just my personal preference as a painter. Both our dolls came out looking great and we’re so happy to have them as souvenirs from our trip. It was a lovely, peaceful activity. Also, the instructions are straightforward and are provided written in English so it’s not a problem if you don’t speak Japanese. Recommend this to anyone who likes painting/art/crafts!”

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