Join a delightful one-day bus tour from Hakata to explore the highlights of Kitakyushu!
Departing from Hakata Station in the morning, the tour first visits Kawachi Wisteria Garden, famous for its breathtaking flower tunnels. After enjoying the colorful scenery, you’ll have free time for lunch and shopping at SAINTcity Shopping Mall, a popular shopping complex in Kokura.
In the afternoon, visit Kokura Castle, a historical landmark surrounded by beautiful gardens, to experience traditional Japanese architecture and history. Continue to Akiyama Farm, where you can enjoy strawberry picking and taste fresh, sweet strawberries straight from the field.
Before returning to Hakata, stop by Cosmos-kan, a popular local shop offering regional products and souvenirs. The tour arrives back at Hakata Station in the evening, completing a fun-filled day of sightseeing, culture, and local flavors.
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The Highlight
- Visit the world-famous Kawachi Wisteria Garden, known for its enchanting flower tunnels and seasonal beauty.
- Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping at SAINTcity Shopping Mall, one of Kokura’s most popular shopping destinations.
- Explore the historic Kokura Castle, a beautifully restored landmark offering insights into samurai culture and history.
- Experience strawberry picking at Akiyama Farm, taste fresh, juicy strawberries right from the field!
- Stop by Cosmos-kan, a charming local market with a wide selection of regional specialties and souvenirs.
- Enjoy the insights and stories of Fukuoka with a professional English & Japanese Speaking guide throughout your tour. For guests who prefer assistance in Chinese, a Chinese-speaking assistant can be arranged upon request.
The Experience
◆ Kawachi Wisteria Garden Kawachi Wisteria Garden, located in the hills south of Kitakyushu, is a private garden renowned for its spectacular wisteria displays, featuring two iconic tunnels adorned with 22 varieties of wisteria in shades of purple, pink, white, and blue. Opened in 1977, it blooms vibrantly from late April to early May, creating enchanting walkways under cascading flowers with a sweet fragrance, and also offers autumn foliage viewing.
◆ SAINTcity Shopping Mall SAINTcity Shopping Mall in Kokura serves as a vibrant shopping and dining hub, providing ample free time for lunch amid diverse eateries and retail stores catering to shoppers seeking fashion, souvenirs, and local cuisine.
◆ Kokura Castle Kokura Castle, a historic landmark in Kitakyushu rebuilt in the early 1950s after wartime destruction, features striking white walls, a multi-tiered keep, and surrounding moats with beautiful gardens showcasing seasonal cherry blossoms and seasonal foliage.
◆ Akiyama Farm (Strawberry Picking) Akiyama Farm specializes in fresh strawberry picking, where guests harvest juicy, seasonal strawberries directly from the vines in a family-friendly greenhouse setting during the winter-to-spring months. This hands-on 60 minute activity allows tasting unlimited sweet varieties like Akihime or Tochiotome, providing a delightful agritourism experience unique to Kyushu's mild climate.
◆ Cosmos-kan Cosmos-kan is a charming local specialty shop and market in Koga city, stocked with regional souvenirs, fresh produce and snacks.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
Itinerary
- 08:15 Meet the guide at the designated meeting point. Hakata Station Chikushi Gate, in front of LAWSON Oriental Hotel 1F
- 08:30 Depart from Hakata
- 10:00 Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden (60min)
- 11:45 SAINTcity Shopping Mall (60min)
- 13:00 Kokura Castle (60min)
- 15:00 Strawberry Picking at Akiyama Farm (60min)
- 16:15 Cosmos-kan (30min)
- 16:45 Back to Fukuoka
- 17:30 Arrive at Hakata Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour will be accompanied by a knowledgeable English & Japanese speaking guide to enhance your experience.
- For guests who prefer assistance in Chinese, a Chinese-speaking assistant can be arranged upon request.
- You will join the tour with other guests. Tour will be conducted with a minimum of 15 participants.
- Depending on the number of participants, it may be a small-sized bus or a big-sized bus.
- If the minimum number 15 of participants is not reached 7 days before departure, the tour may be cancelled. We will notify you by email, so please be sure to check.
- Meeting Place for Shared Bus Tour：In front of LAWSON on the 1st Floor of Hakata Station Chikushi Gate Oriental Hotel Fukuoka.
Important Booking Information
- Lunch is not included in this tour. You will have time to buy your lunch at SAINTcity Shopping Mall.
- Schedule stops and timing are subject to change with or without notice. In case of traffic congestion or any other reasons that affect the tour schedule, the staying time at each sightseeing spot will be shortened and arrival time will be delayed.
- As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus. The bus is not provided with a toilet onboard.
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)