Fukuoka Temples and Culture Walk Sacred Sites in Hakata

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Overview

Discover Fukuoka’s spiritual and historical heart on this 3-hour walking tour of the Hakata district. Begin at Shōfuku-ji, Japan’s first Zen temple, and learn about Zen Buddhism’s arrival in Japan. Visit Tōchō-ji Temple, home to a remarkable wooden Buddha and an underground path symbolizing enlightenment. Explore Kushida Shrine, central to local tradition and the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival. See modern Fukuoka at Canal City Hakata with its light-and-water fountain show, then end peacefully at Sumiyoshi Shrine, dedicated to safe travel. Small groups ensure a personal experience.

What's included

  • Local Guided 3-hour walking tour through Fukuoka’s historic and cultural sites
  • Stop at Canal City to enjoy the mesmerizing fountain show
  • Shōfukuji Temple, Tōchōji Temple, Kushida Shrine, and Sumiyoshi Shrine
  • Transportation costs
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Shofuku-ji Temple
    20m
    Shōfuku-ji, founded in 1195 by Eisai in Hakata, Fukuoka, is often regarded as Japan’s first full-fledged Zen temple. Its grounds hold the inscription “Fusō Saisho Zenkutsu” and are designated a national historic site.
  2. Tochoji Temple
    30m
    Tōchō-ji in Hakata is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple associated with Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai). It features a large wooden Daibutsu (Great Buddha) approximately 10.8 m tall and offers visitors a “hell-and-paradise” walkthrough beneath the Buddha statue.
  3. Kushida Shrine
    30m
    Kushida Shrine, known affectionately as “O-Kushida-san,” is the guardian shrine of Hakata. Founded in 757, it hosts the legendary Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival each July and displays ornamental float towers (Kazari Yamakasa) year-round.
  4. Canal City Hakata
    15m
    Canal City Hakata is a sprawling entertainment and shopping complex in Fukuoka’s Hakata district. Set across approximately 43,500 m², it features an indoor canal, dynamic fountain and projection shows, around 150 shops, restaurants, hotels and a “Ramen Stadium.”
  5. Sumiyoshi Shrine
    25m
    Sumiyoshi Shrine in Hakata is regarded as one of Japan’s oldest Sumiyoshi shrines and the ichinomiya of Chikuzen Province. It enshrines the three sea-god Sumiyoshi deities and has long served as a guardian of voyages and maritime safety.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Just outside Hakata Station’s West Exit, you’ll find the Casetify shop/ Your guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard which says “gotcha”.

End point

Just outside Hakata Station’s West Exit, you’ll find the Casetify shop/ Your guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard which says “gotcha”.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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