Top Fukuoka Prefecture Food & Drink

・Convenient pick-up and drop-off locations in Fukuoka City. Not so early departure tour for a leisurely day in Yamaguchi Prefecture by Sea of Japan! ・Have a glimpse of Yamaguchi in Japan’s Chugoku region! Akama Shrine in Shimonoseki has a long history and is regarded as power spot by the local. ・Karato Market is in particular notable for its seafood and sushi, and a can't-miss spot for sushi fans! ・Experience driving across the Tsunoshima Bridge and visit Motonosumi Inari Shrine which is selected as one of Japan's 31 most spectacular spots. The impressive shrine gates stand in a row and stretch over 100 meters towards the sea, attracting viewers to a fascinating torii world.

Dream Tours Japan was born out of the idea of giving people the feeling of being connected with the destination in every facet of the tour. Whether it be from the on board commentary, insights into daily Japanese life, historical and important information of each attraction, cultural experiences, Japanese food and drink tastings as well as personal opinions and facts about what it is truly life to live as an expat in this weird and wonderful country we call Japan. It is my belief that only a Private Tour consisting of a small numbers of members can create this important connection that will stay with us for the rest of our lives!

Did you know that you can cross Kanmon Strait on foot or by bicycle? This is a tour to visit two port towns divided by the ocean by bicycle! You will start your tour at Moji port which is famous for its retro atmosphere! You will cycle through the beautiful buildings along the shore! We will rent a motor-assisted bicycle so slopes won’t stop you! You will enjoy the magnificent view of the strait from a hill and then watch the bridge from an angle beneath it! You will walk into the ocean since you will walk through the tunnel in the ocean! Don’t forget to try local gourmet at the other port with a market dealing with fresh local fish!

Enjoy a 7-hour tour of Hakata, the largest city in Kyushu, with a local guide. Visit top recommended spots in Hakata via public transport and on foot. Hakata is famous for its gourmet food and shopping, but there are also many places where you can feel the city’s deep rooted history including culture from mainland China, in temples and shrines. This tour is designed so that guests can enjoy all sides of Hakata. We also offer pick-up and drop-off at Hakata Port, so it is a great choice for visitors coming on cruise ships such as “COSTA SERENA” and “Celebrity Millennium”.

Learn how to make healthy versions of Japanese sweets during this cooking class. Make dango (a ball-shaped sweet dumpling made of rice flour) using only plant-based ingredients with the help of a culinary expert who specializes in organic treats. At the end of class, taste the sweets with a cup of Japanese tea.

Coming to Fukuoka will not be completed if you do not visit city icons such as Fukuoka Tower, Huis Ten Bosch, and tourist attractions associated with Kumamoto Bear - an icon of Kumamoto city that is close to Fukuoka. By joining this Fukuoka City Tour, going to Fukuoka will be easier because it is accompanied by a private tour guide who can speak English. Plan your own trip and the guide will be happy to grant your wish to travel around the city of Fukuoka! Itinerary above is just a suggestion. You can arrange your own simple itinerary by yourself and let the guide know about it and make your custom tour.

In this plan, you will be offered to have an opportunity to learn the movements, skills of Samurai, and the “Samurai Spirit” that Japan is proud of about our own country. After the Samurai experience, you can enjoy the traditional Japanese cuisine at the restaurant. The skills of “iai” and “shuriken,” which symbolize the Samurai, will be taught to you by the professional swordsmith. Learning the way of Samurai will make the experience enjoyable for the customers with no prior experience. The traditional restaurant, where you will be dining, is well-known in the area and has had many celebrities’ visits in the past. Enjoy the authentic Japanese cuisine! You will also be offered to have an opportunity to appreciate the “Unryu-Zu (A Dragon and Clouds)” a painting, drawn by Musashi Miyamoto, one of the most famous swordsmen in Japan.

【OUTLINE】 Attend a lecture by a tea professional on how to enjoy some of Japan's highest quality, most delicious green tea. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Listen to a lecture by a tea professional on how to make the most out of high quality green tea ・Take advantage of the opportunity to drink Japan's highest quality refined green tea at Yamemoto ・Enjoy a matcha green tea grinding experience!

This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Fukuoka! Enjoy a Half-day walking tour with your private guide, as he/she introduce modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic, ancient city! This dynamic city is home to many historical temples and is famous for its unique food culture. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel or any other point at your convenience to start your day. You will then have the choice of visiting any of Fukuoka's famous sites. Let us know what you would like to experience, and your guide will then arrange a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

A perfect tour for those who love Japanese food! This is a tour to visit famous shops and taste foods unique to Japan! Especially, we will focus on sake, udon: traditional Japanese thick noodle served in soup stock, and sencha: green tea. You will visit a tea shop where you will learn about sencha, an udon shop famous among locals, and a shop with many kinds of sakes across Japan. Enjoy the great pairing of Japanese food and sake! Not only eating and drinking but you will also learn about the roots of Japanese food culture how interaction with foreign countries influenced it! Don’t forget to book your tour to explore the Japanese food culture and its history, with your otomo guide!

A trip to enjoy kimono, eel, sake, and matcha sweets in Kurume, Fukuoka. It is an interesting tour where you can experience the goodness of Japan. The tour is also recommended by the Kurume Nanbu Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

【OUTLINE】 Venture to Hoshino Town, or "Hoshinomura" in Japanese, home to an authentic, traditional Japanese atmosphere and the best Gyokuro green tea in Japan. Learn about how Hoshinomura makes one of the most luxurious and finest green teas of Japan and about the town's special pottery from the very potter who revived the art of traditional Hoshino-ware. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Hear directly from Gyokuro farmers about their passion and commitment to providing this luxurious, high-quality tea. ・Enjoy tasting a special, one-of-a-kind Japanese tea that normally costs 60,000 yen (around $560) per 100 grams! (of course with no additional fee!) ・Learn about "Yuhiyaki," a type of Hoshino-ware pottery known for giving off a golden glimmer when you pour tea into it.

With a National Licensed and Experienced English speaking guide, this tour will allow you to explore Yamaguchi more efficiently in one day from Fukuoka. Enjoy a full-day chartered car tour in Yamaguchi accompanied by an experienced guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese ancient country. Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel in Fukuoka or anywhere else, then visit Yamaguchi's famous sites including Tsunoshima-bridge, Motonosumi Inari Shrine, Iwakuni Castle, Akiyoshi Limestone Caves, Karato sea market and anywhere else as you like. Go in depth with a private guide who customizes your 10 hours tour to your interests. Please let us know what would you like to experience and what time would you like to join the tour and where you stay. We would customize the tour based on your requests!

If you want to spend a day to explore FAR WEST IN FAR EAST Fukuoka with your group (up to 15 people), this tour would be an ideal option for you! Our bus will give you a comfortable ride throughout the tour. You don't have to navigate your way using public transportation. We are very familiar with the area and our private bus will help you save time and visit as many places. *We are careful about coronavirus. ・We clean the inside and outside of our buses well. ・We do not miss the ventilation of our buses. ・When the weather is not good, put an air purifier in our buses. ・We will thoroughly check the driver's health with a preliminary check. We protect passengers' lives not only by driving but also by viruses! Please trust us.

The best Fukuoka cuisine experience with a local. After receiving a brief explanation regarding Fukuoka cuisine you will enjoy a course that includes 9 delicious dishes and all you can drink menu for 2 hours (Alcohol/Non-alcohol drinks) Enjoy the conversation with your guide regarding Fukuoka history, places to visit, etc. The guide can also give you tips while you are traveling through Japan.

Enjoy a half-day tour of this ancient castle town with a local guide. When speaking of Fukuoka, Hakata is more famous, but did you know Kokura has Japan's only TOTO toilet museum, spots rich with samurai and traditions, and fresh local produce and regional cuisine? In this tour, a local guide will show you all of Kokura’s highlights.

You will be able to sample a variety of Japanese traditional foods. Special options that are unique and only available in the region of Fukuoka are also included. A small amount of walking is included for optional sightseeing as we move from locations. You will be able to customize your groups tour according to the preferences and requests that are received prior and on the day.

This tour will allow the customer to see many more unique sights located all over Fukuoka and neighboring Prefectures as well. Essentially you will be able to get to many more locations within a longer time frame and provide you and your party the opportunity to experience Fukuoka as a local. This tour is absolutely for customers interested in seeing more unique sites with scenic beauty unparalleled in these parts of the world.

This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Fukuoka! Enjoy a full-day walking tour with your private guide, as he/she introduce modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic, ancient city! This dynamic city is home to many historical temples and is famous for its unique food culture. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel or any other point at your convenience to start your day. You will then have the choice of visiting any of Fukuoka's famous sites. Let us know what you would like to experience, and your guide will then arrange a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.