Hakata Temples & Doll Painting Experience Walking Tour with Guide

◆ A professional English-speaking guide will accompany you to visit 3 famous temples in Hakata, Fukuoka!

◆ Conveniently meet at Hakata Station for easy sightseeing.

◆ Public transportation fee is included!

◆ You will have the experience to do Hakata Doll Painting.

◆ In a 4-hour tour, you will visit Shofuku-Ji Temple, Tochoji Temple, Kushida Shrine, and Hakata Doll Shop Shogetsudo.

◆ Tour will be finished in Kawabata Shopping Arcade.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Hakata Station, Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0012 Fukuoka Prefecture

8:00 or 13:00: Meet with English Guide at Hakata Station

Stop At: Shofuku-ji Temple, 6-1 Gokushomachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0037 Fukuoka Prefecture

This temple was founded in 1195 by the priest Eisai, who introduced the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism from China to Japan. Although the temple buildings cannot be entered, visitors can walk through Shofukuji's attractive temple grounds and observe the buildings from the outside.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tochoji Temple, 2-4 Gokushomachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0037 Fukuoka Prefecture

Being one of the oldest still intact Buddhist temples in Japan, Tocho-Ji is an important attraction in Fukuoka city. It was founded in 806 by Kobo-Daishi Kukai. It is also known as “Tocho-mitsuji Temple”. It is said that Kobo-Daishi, who returned to Hakata after undergoing ascetic training in China called Tang back then, prayed for the eastward dissemination and perpetuation of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kushida Shrine, 1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0026 Fukuoka Prefecture

This is one of the oldest shrines in Fukuoka. Famous for its Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, this shrine offers other amazing sights such as the biggest Otafuku mask in Japan and a well where you can pray for eternal youth.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hakata Doll Shop Shogetsudo, 5-1-22 1F Hakata Doll Museum, Nakasu, Hakata, Fukuoka 810-0801 Fukuoka Prefecture

Hakata Doll is one of the most beautiful and famous arts and crafts in Japan. Shogetsudo is a famous Hakata dolls shop, where you can try to do Hakata Doll Painting. You will learn about the origin and history of Hakata dolls and try your hand at decorating dolls (about 1 hour).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kawabata Shopping Arcade, 6-135 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0026, Japan

Kawabatadori Shopping Street　★ Tour will be finished here.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"If the minimum number of participants is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled."
"Please be at the pick-up point 10 minutes before pick-up time. Times are subject to change with or without notice."
"Infant up to 5 years old may join free of charge"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Duração: 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: Hakata Station, 中央街-1-1 博多駅 Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0012, Japan

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Incluído

• Admission fee
• English guide
• Public transportation fee
• Entry/Admission - Kushida Shrine
• Entry/Admission - Tochoji Temple
• Entry/Admission - Hakata Doll Shop Shogetsudo
• Entry/Admission - Shofuku-ji Temple

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