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Historical Hakata Tour
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Historical Hakata Tour

Fukuoka, Japan
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3h
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Overview

Among the oldest cities in Japan, Hakata was originally a hub for Chinese merchants to trade their wares. During your three hour tour around the city, you will visit key locations of Hakata's development. Begin at the sakura tea store, a specialist in Yame and Japanese tea wares. Appreciate the craftsmanship before heading to the ancient tomb of Xie Guoming, an influential Chinese merchant in the Song dynasty and hear about his journey to riches. Continue on to two of the area's most ornate Japanese temples, Jotenji and Tochoji and discover hear the fascinating story of how noodles were introduced to Japan from China or marvel at the biggest (10.8 metres) wooden seated Buddha statue in Japan.

What to Expect

3hr Duration

English

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  • Learn about the life of Xie Guoming, a Chinese merchant who significantly contributed to the development of Hakata
  • Enter Jotenji temple, founded 773 years ago and its accompanying zen garden
  • Visit Tochoji temple, a historic Buddhist temple with an iconic five storey orange pagoda

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Historical Hakata Tour

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Eligibility

  • Free for children aged 0-5

  • Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults

  • Group size: 1-10 participant(s)

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  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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Meet-up information

  • Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time
  • Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded

In front of elevators at Hakata station, Hakata-guchi (look for the Burabura Fukuoka flag)

  • Time: 10:00

  • If the weather is not suitable for walking, the tour will visit indoor locations instead e.g. Kawabata shopping street and Riverain Mall

  • Hakata Station Exit

Hakata Station Exit

Hakata Station Exit

  • Hakata Station

Hakata Station

Hakata Station

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