Uminonakamichi Seaside Park tours

1. The information says to check in at the information center of the hearts bus station, but the counter staff is not responsible for any check-in operations. Instead, they found the gathering platform after seeing the timetable. During the gathering, the tour leader did not show up early and did not show any obvious signs. It felt a bit confusing. Moreover, he did not give any tour guide. He only told everyone what time to gather. Maybe everyone has done their homework more or less for this kind of trip. , but it would have been better with a little more introduction. 2. Karato Market + Akama Shrine takes 1.5 hours including meals. It was a busy time during the third consecutive holiday and there were many people. 3. Fortunately, the scenery of Tsunoshima Bridge and Motonosumi Shrine did not disappoint. After all, public transportation in these two places is inconvenient, so it is better to take a day trip.

Our tour Guide name is Yoko Tateno If there was one thing I could say about her, it was that she was open, polite, and considerate individual.We really enjoyed her general company, and I gave her a 5 out of 5 star rating. Her english skill is competent. Here my thorough observation. She always 30 minutes in advance. We typically use a subway or a buses in maneuvering throughout the City depending on your schedule constraints. Fare and day card is provided. Ms.Tateno is will verse to History of Fukuoka. Please Do wear trainers or comfort shoes. The highlight of the journey was entering the Tochoji Temple's where she led dark room and having an out-of-this-world experience. I would not recommend it if you are claustrophobic. We are astounded by the elaborate sculpture design created by artisans who took only four years to complete and are meticulous in their attention to detail. Then we walk Across town to another temple discuss the various religions that mold the philosophy of Japan today. Hakata Machiya Folk Museum has a brief film presentation of Fukuoka's famed Festival. Next, we went to old and new shopping district had lunch with her. then we catch ride to another destination through subway to Ohori Park appreciated the seriousness of Ohori Park's man-made Japanese garden. Last stop visited the Sake brewery, where we had the opportunity to sample a variety of sake. Drink plenty of water to flush the sake or you'll become intoxicated. To summarize our trip is fun, entertaining and enjoyable. I really admire Ms Yoko Tateno in-depth familiarity Fukuoka. She deserves a 5 star review.

The itinerary was well-arranged with enough time for us to explore the different spots! The driver was kind, careful and stable the whole way, and even with the long drive, we had enough bathroom breaks as well as time to stretch. The city hall pick up spot was easy to find and we dropped off at the same spot at the end of the day too. It was a perfect way to get to see lots of things in a day without having to fuss about transport options and still enjoy the wonderful views.

My boyfriend and I experienced a remarkable day exploring Hakata and Fukuoka, greatly enhanced by Yoko's incredible warmth, generosity, and the essence of Japanese hospitality. The tour offered a perfect introduction to the region, which was invaluable given our limited time in Fukuoka. Yoko also guided us to Kitsutei for lunch, a hidden gem we would have never found on our own. The ease of communication with the tour company and Yoko meeting us at our hotel in the morning added to the convenience. I wholeheartedly endorse this tour and Yoko's exceptional guidance.

It's quite difficult to find public transportation to Tsunoshima Bridge and Motonosumi Inari Shrine, so this tour is a perfect way to get to both! Particularly if you're a solo traveler like I was and don't find it cost efficient to rent a car. The tour stopped at each stop with a sufficient amount of time -- I didn't feel rushed at all. My favorite stop ended up being Karato Fish Market, which wasn't even a location that had piqued my interest before I signed up for the tour, so that was a pleasant surprise! And Yuki-san was a friendly driver who drove safely. I would definitely recommend this tour.

We had Tateno Yoko as our guide for the 1 day Hakata Tour on 27 Feb ’24. Yoko-san had prepared notes and photos on lunch options - we selected Ramen eventually and had a good lunch at Tenjin (we should have gotten bigger bowls!)

The tour involved walking, using public transport (subway) and we clocked perhaps close to 20K steps at the end of the 7.5hrs tour! 

Places covered include Jotenji Temple > Tochoji Temple > Kushida Shrine > Hakatamachiya Furusatokan > Kawabata Shopping Arcade > Ramen lunch at Tenjin > scenic & peaceful Ohori Park with yummy matcha & red bean dessert at Ohori Terrace > Japanese garden > Fukuoka Castle ruins (we skipped the Ishikura Sake Brewery in the planned itinerary as we were not keen for sake). 
 This is a private tour (need min. 1 person) using public transport on Fukuoka City subway line. I will suggest that perhaps Designer Inc (Omakase Tour) could consider purchasing 1-day subway pass for tourists instead of having the guide queue up at each station to purchase ticket? 

We appreciate Yoko-san’s patience and accommodating us for tea-break, allowing us to return to Kawabata Shopping Arcade near end of tour to purchase souvenirs & tea. she also recommended juicy strawberries to buy and took nice photos for us! Our trip to Fukuoka was made more memorable with Yoko-san.

we Highly recommend first time travellers to Fukuoka to consider signing up for this 1 day tour to learn more about Fukuoka and Hakata!

The itinerary is very well arranged and the scenic spots are really beautiful. This time we took a business bus. The seats were large and comfortable. However, the location was really far away, so we spent a lot of time on the bus. Overall, I highly recommend it to everyone.

it was our first time in fukuoka... and we had ZERO knowledge how to get around, so we booked a tour on our first day to familiarize ourselves. we got MORE than what we expected, and we absolutely LOVE our tour guide Miyuki Yoshida-san, Yuki for short. Aside from the tour, She helped us also plan and prepare for the rest of our 5 day event, over and above what we expected. Yuki, you are a gem and a blessing! the tour was lovely, but our guide Yuki was lovelier. :)