A 5-hour guided tour to serene spots: Experience authentic Japan away from major tourist crowds. A hidden sakura viewing area and Yūsentei's traditional Japanese garden. And Step onto a real Noh stage and get hands-on with traditional masks and costumes.
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The Highlight
Hidden Serenity & Crowd Avoidance Experience authentic Japanese serenity at hidden, local-favorite cherry spots, ensuring a peaceful escape far from the major tourist crowds.
The Art of Noh: Morimoto Noh Stage Step into the profound world of Japan’s oldest performing art. Visit the Morimoto Noh Stage, a stunning architectural gem, to learn about the history, masks, and spiritual discipline of Noh theater in an intimate setting.
Traditional Garden & Cultural Depth Explore Yūsentei Park, a traditional Japanese kaiyū (stroll) garden. Discover the cultural fusion of Zen aesthetics and refined natural beauty through its tranquil ponds and tea houses.
Efficient Half-Day Time Use A perfectly condensed 5-hour tour, ideal for maximizing your time in Fukuoka. Easily combine it with other activities like shopping or dining later in the day.
The Experience
【Ippon-matsu River Greenway Cherry Blossom Avenue】 The Ippon-matsu River Greenway Cherry Blossom Path boasts a magnificent cherry blossom tunnel.
The reflection of the cherry blossoms on the river surface is also stunning, making it an ideal spot for strolling and photography. The surrounding area offers a quiet environment, recommended for those wishing to leisurely enjoy hanami.
【Yusentei Park】 Yusentei Park is a stroll-style Japanese garden featuring a pond, established by Kuroda Tsunataka, the sixth lord of the Fukuoka domain. Centered around a vast pond, it offers a tranquil space where visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the seasons.
Particularly noteworthy is the magnificent view of the pond visible from the garden's symbol, the Grand Hall. Visitors can immerse themselves in the elegant atmosphere of the Edo period while strolling around the tea house and enjoying the waterside scenery.
As a tour participation benefit, we will serve matcha tea and Japanese sweets to each individual.
【Morimoto Noh theater】 Immersive Noh Experience at Morimoto Noh Stage. Expert Insights: Learn the 650-year history and spiritual depth of Noh through a captivating introduction by Master Morimoto.
Live Performance: Witness the ethereal elegance of a live "Shimai" (dance) or "Utai" (chanting) demonstration up close on a traditional cypress stage.
On-Stage Experience: Step onto the authentic stage to practice the "Suriashi" (sliding step). Feel the weight of tradition as you don exquisite Noh costumes and authentic masks, experiencing first-hand how an actor’s limited vision transforms into artistic expression.
Photo Opportunities: Capture unforgettable memories on the historic stage—a setting usually strictly forbidden to the public.
This immersive journey is more than a tour; it is a soulful encounter with Japanese aesthetics, leaving you with a deep appreciation for this UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Japanese
Itinerary
- ** Public Transportation Use **
- 09:20Meet your guide at Mitsukoshi Lion square (Tenjin Area)
- 09:30Departure / Travel by local bus
- 10:00Arrival at Morimoto Noh Theater Noh Experience: Approximately 60 minutes
- 11:00Departure / Traveling by local bus
- Arrived at a hidden cherry blossom spot in Fukuoka (50min.) **Our guide will help you take commemorative photos of your spring in Japan.
- Stroll through a tranquil Japanese strolling garden in Fukuoka, nestled within a residential neighborhood. (50min.)
- ** We offer matcha and Japanese sweets. Please relax and enjoy your time while gazing upon the Japanese garden.
- Departure / Returning by local bus
- 14:30Dispersal in the Tenjin area
- ** Private Charter Car Use ** Please select your departure time from either 9:30 AM or 2:00 PM. The meeting point and departure location is your hotel. (Limited to the Hakata and Tenjin areas)
- The Itenary will be the same as when using public transportation.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
This is a private tour. Public Transportation Use: Groups of 1 to 6 people can participate. Private Charter Car Use: Groups of 2 to 8 people can participate.
Children under 6 years old may participate free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
Please note that depending on the cherry blossom blooming period, the actual scenery may differ from the photos shown.
Important Booking Information
Public Transportation Use:
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour departure time.
- As public transportation is used, departure and arrival times may vary slightly.
Private Charter Car Use: Groups of 2 to 8 people can participate.
- Please meet at Hotel lobby least 10 minutes before the tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)