Private Shore Excursions in all the Ports of Kyushu, Japan
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Is Private Shore Excursions in all the Ports of Kyushu, Japan worth booking?
Private Shore Excursions in all the Ports of Kyushu, Japan is a 10-hour experience in Fukuoka, Japan, from $270000 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 13 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (13)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $270000 per person
My philosophy is to provide customized flexible tours around Kyushu for smaller groups unlike the big tour operators. You will be traveling in either a Toyota Grand Hiace which seats 8 passengers, a Toyota Commuter Hiace
What you get
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Professional driver and native English speaking guide
About this experience
My philosophy is to provide customized flexible tours around Kyushu for smaller groups unlike the big tour operators. You will be traveling in either a Toyota Grand Hiace which seats 8 passengers, a Toyota Commuter Hiace that seats 10 passengers or a Toyota Microbus that seats a total of 15 passengers. They are all spacious with easy entry/ exit out of the vehicle and you will ride in comfort and safety. Each Port location in Kyushu has a dedicated 7 to 9 hour shore excursion with 6 to 8 attractions for each tour. Itineraries has been formulate to suit many of the major cruise lines arrival and departure times. Please feel free to contact me for a full detailed itinerary of the 5 ports that I service in Kyushu as well as the 10 ports in other regions of Japan. I can provide tours for all your port calls. Finally, only Port calls that have been cancelled or changed as a result of inclement weather conditions, will be accessed for a partial refund. Any other reasons will not be accepted!
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Professional driver and native English speaking guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Situated in the remote countryside on the outskirts of Fukuoka City, is one of the most remarkable places you will find in Nanzoin Temple. I have been to hundreds of ho hum Temples all over Japan but without a doubt this Temple has been absolutely the most amazing place you could hope to visit. The Nanzoin Temple is home to the largest Reclining Buddha in Japan and possibly the world. The actual dimensions of the Statue are 41 metres long by 11 metres in height and it weighs in at 300 tons, so as you can see it ain`t small!
10 minutes here
Without a doubt the best and most popular Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture is the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine located approx. 30 minutes from central Fukuoka City. The Shrine is dedicated to the God of Learning and as such is busy all through the year with many student visitors coming here to pray for upcoming success in their educational endeavors, especially during examination time at various periods during the year.
10 minutes here
The building was larger than I expected. At first they have a viewing window where you can see the manufacturing process of the noodle component of the product. Ichiran`s soup recipe and process is a very heavily guarded secret so this portion of the process is not on the agenda unfortunately. Next, you can walk at your own speed through the Museum part of the Building which shows the history of the company, various aspects about the product and quite a few instructional and interactive exhibits which is very popular with the younger customers. There isn`t a huge amount of English subtitles but the design and the displays are all very explanatory and easy to follow.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Suginoya Brewery
Suginoya Brewery is one of the most popular stops on our Itoshima Peninsular Day Tours out of Fukuoka. Why is this? Well, it all about the tradition of the Sake Brewing process, exploring the old but esthetically pleasing building as well as the tasting experience that gets everyone fully involved in the process. The Brewery is over 140 years old and it shows but in a traditional and authentic way. No one wants to go to a brand new building that lacks character and history, it is for this reason that a huge majority of our customers have rated this attraction as their favorite one on the day.
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Yusentei Park
Yusentei Park located in the middle of Fukuoka City is in a nutshell a rare find of a location that will tick all your Japanese Cultural boxes. So many things, quintessentially Japanese that you will be constantly held in amazement and culturally in a head spin. I have lived in Japan for nearly 15 years now and I am still bewildered that it took me this long to find a place like this! Yusentei Park was first built in 1754 as a place of relaxation for a local Lord. After many years and a complete restoration it was opened to the public as the first Japanese Gardens within the Fukuoka City area. In modern times it has become a designated tourist spot with thousands of Japanese and international visitors alike, receiving calmness and peacefulness within its various activities and views to be enjoyed. by all.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Hakata Port Tower
The Hakata Port Tower stands out as a beacon of hope that the worst has come and gone and that life and travel are basically back to normal pre-pandemic levels. Conveniently located in the Bayside district of the Hakata Port complex it is walking distance from Hakata Station and Tenjin the 2 most popular downtown areas of Fukuoka. The Hakata Port Tower is also only 2kms from the Fukuoka International Cruise Terminal and this stop has become a regular last attraction site on our Full Day Shore Excursions. It's a wonderful last photo and memory of the day before returning to your cruise to sail off to the next exotic locations.
10 minutes here
Megane Bridge
The Spectacle Bridge in Isahaya is a double arch stone bridge spanning a pond at Isahaya Park, which is one of the main sightseeing places of the area. The bridge is twice the size of the famous Spectacles Bridge in Nagasaki City and has many temples and shrines as well as walking trails that you could easily spend 1 or 2 hours here soaking up the ambiance.
10 minutes here
Shimabara Castle
Shimabara Castle is located between the Ariake Bay and Mount Unzen on the Shimabara Peninsular. The outer moat is 15 meters deep and between 30–50 meters wide, extends 360 meters east-west and 1260 meters north-south. The main building has five stories, a height of 33 meters and is connected to two secondary buildings, each with three stories.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Samurai Houses
The Samurai Street commemorates the old samurai section of Shimabara City on the Shimabara Peninsular. This famous street is lined with stone walls and a spring water canal running down its center. Three samurai houses have been restored and opened as exhibits to the public to restore the image and the traditions of this old Samurai town. It is an extremely picturesque setting and perfect for a great photo shoot as images of feudal Japan came racing back into your consciousness from many of those movies and books you have read from your youth.
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The Damaged Houses were a direct result of the Unzen volcano explosion and there has been several major eruptions in its history. The volcano erupted most recently from 1990 to 1995, sending pyroclastic flows (superheated clouds of volcanic gas and ash) down toward the towns below. While most people were safely evacuated, 43 journalists, scientists and their taxi drivers were killed. The eruptions also destroyed buildings on the outskirts of Shimabara City.
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Unzen Jigoku (Unzen Hell)
Unzen Jigoku Hells in Nagasaki is located within the Unzen Town district and is designated as a National Park. It is where you will find many wild birds and alpine plants as well as other attractive features such as frost in winter (January to February) crimson foliage in autumn (October and November) cherry blossoms in Spring (March and April) and Azaleas in summer (May and June).
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Hot Foot 105
Just imagine, the location right on the waters edge. The picturesque seaside views combined with the healthy steamed vegetables, various snacks, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages as well as the chance to soak these weary feet in the 40 degree celcius foot baths equals a magical and mind boggling experience that stimulates all the senses. The other day I had 4 cobs of corn that i could have steamed or boiled at home but i decide to have a stroll down to the Foot baths and steam them the natural and healthy way that mother nature intended us. What can I say, the finished product is not only fresh and juicy but the salty hot spring steam infuses itself into the corn and seasons the vegetables naturally.
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Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
The Atomic Bomb Museum in Nagasaki is located in the park above the epicenter. It's exhibits show the overwhelming destruction caused by the bombing while also telling us the importance of world peace and the removal of weapons to protect the Earth from something like this ever happening again! It is a very sobering place and definitely not for the faint hearted as the stories, exhibits and pictures are extremely graphic. There hasn't been a time when I haven't seen someone crying out loud and or emotionally uncontrollable. This museum definitely isn't every one's cup of tea. However, it is important to remember history and not to forget about the past as this is the way we don't make the same mistakes of the past. So, in that sense the museum can be a great place to come together and never let this happen again for the benefit of mankind.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Nagasaki Peace Park
Nagasaki Peace Park was born from the infamous day forever etched into history and the minds of those associated with this disaster. The death toll was 74,000 people, with another 75,000 suffering injuries. Within a 1 kilometer radius of the hypocenter almost 90% of the people died. Burns caused by the heat rays of the atomic bomb were severe, with the surface skin being completely burned and falling off thus leaving tissue and bone exposed. People were thrown by the force of the blast and countless pieces of glass and other debris pierced their skin. The radiation penetrated deep into people's bodies causing them to suffer injuries and diseases such as cancer and leukemia to this very day.
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The Blood Hell Ponds called Chinoike Jigoku in Japanese, in the hot spring town of Beppu, Oita Prefecture is a spring that is blood red. It has existed for over 1300 years and its color is said to be a result of some chemical reaction occurring underground. The color has remained this way ever since the beginning except for a 6 month period in the 1970's. The nearby Aso Volcano in neighboring Kumamoto Prefecture, had a very unstable period which affected the coloring of the water.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Jumonjibaru Observation Deck
A great lookout!
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Yufuin Onsen
I have been traveling around Oita Prefecture for nearly 20 years now. Actually Oita Prefecture was the first place that I lived in Japan and with so many interesting and amazing locations to explore, it felt like every weekend was packed with sightseeing and adventure activities. I remember clearly the first time I came to Yufuin. It was a sleepy, tranquil and pristine location that attracted the elite and top end travelers with people coming here for a relaxing weekend or having a holiday house/ cabin in the region. It wasn't particularly set up for the younger, backpacker, type of traveler at all.
10 minutes here
Sapporo Beer Kyushu Hita Brewery
A beer lovers paradise
10 minutes here · Admission included
Mamedamachi Shopping Street
A great shopping street!
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Shiroyama Observatory
A lookout of epic proportions!
10 minutes here
Shirakane Ishigura Museum
A brewery especially for the spirits of Kagoshima.
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Once in a lifetime experience
10 minutes here · Admission included
Chiran Peace Museum
A sad and sombre place to experience.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 2 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Super huge tour of Kagoshima
Optional Activities: A volcanic sand bath or whisky tasting experience are optional inclusions. Duration: 8 hours: A flexible and customizable tour that allows the client to choose the start and finishing times. Lunch and Beverages: A sit down or on the go lunch is provided. Many Western and Japanese as well as beverage options are available. Toyota Microbus: A spacious vehicle that seats up to 15 adults and 5 children. Special Features: A professional driver and a native English speaking are standard. Pickup included
Very large tour of Beppu
Optional Activity: A traditional public Hot Spring experience is available, A private Onsen will incur extra charges. Duration: 8 hours: A flexible and customizable tour that allows the client to choose the start and finshing times of the tour. Lunch and Beverages: A sit down or on the go lunch is provided. Many Western and Japanese as well as beverage options are available. Toyota Microbus: A spacious vehicle that seats up to 15 adults and 5 children. Special Features: A professional driver and native English speaking guide are standard. Pickup included
Sasebo huge group tour
Duration: 8 hours: A flexible and customizable tour. Client many choose the start and finishing times. Lunch and Beverages: A sit down or on the run lunch is provided. Many Western and Japanese as well as Beverage options are available. Toyota Microbus: A spacious vehicle that seats up to 15 adults and 5 children. Special Feature: A professional driver and native English speaking guide are standard. Pickup included
Nagasaki large group Tour
Peace Park and Atomic Museum: Many other interesting attractions will be visited on the day. Duration: 9 hours: A shore excursion that can start and finish as per the clients requirements. Lunch and Refreshments: A Western or Japanese styled lunch is provided as well as bottled water during the day. Toyota Hiace Commuter: A spacious vehicle that seats 12 passengers, although only 10 passengers comfortably. Driver and Guide: A professional driver and native English speaking guide is standard. Pickup included
Titanic tour of Nagasaki
Duration: 8 hours: A flexible and customizable tour. The client may choose the start and finishing times. Lunch and Beverages: A sit down or on the go lunch is provided. Many Western and Japanese as well as beverage options are available. Toyota Microbus: A spacious vehicle that seats up to 15 adults and 5 children. Special Features: A professional driver and native English speaking guide are standard. Pickup included
Beppu large group Tour
Private Hot Spring: Enjoy a public or private Onsen experience. Duration: 9 hours: A shore excursion that can start and finish as per the clients requirements. Lunch and Refreshments: A Japanese or Western styled lunch is provided as well as bottled water during the day. Toyota Hiace Commuter: A spacious vehicle that seats 12 passenger, although 10 passengers comfortably. Driver and Guide: A professional driver and native English speaking guide is standard Pickup included
Private Shore Excursions in Kyushu, Japan
Duration: 8 hours: A fully customizable tour that can be lengthened or shortened if desired. Lunch: A Western or Japanese styled lunch is provided. Toyota Hiace.: A luxury and comfortable vehicle that seats 9 passengers. Driver and Guide: A professional driver and native English speaking guide is standard Pickup included
Extreme Fukuoka tour
Optional activity: A traditional Green Tea tasting experience is a complimentary inclusion for Matcha Lovers. Duration: 8 hours: A flexible tour that is customizable. Client may choose their start and finishing times! Lunch and Beverages: A sit down or on the go lunch is provided. Many Western and Japanese as well as beverage options are available. Toyota Microbus: A spacious vehicle that seats up to 15 adults and 5 children. Special Features: A professional driver and a native English speaking guide are standard. Pickup included
Fukuoka group tour
Sake Brewery/ Ramen Factory: A Sake Brewery visit and a gourmet ramen lunch will add a unique experience to your tour. Duration: 9 hours: A fully customizable tour that you can choose the starting time and return time back to the Port Terminal. Lunch: A variety of lunch options are available according to you specific requirements. Toyota Hiace: A spacious and comfortable vehicle that seats 8 adults in comfort. Driver and Guide: A professional driver and native English speaking guide is standard Pickup included
Kagoshima large group tour
Volcanic Sand Bath: A once in a lifetime experience can be had on the day. Duration: 9 hours: A shore excursion that can start and finish as required by the customer Lunch and Refreshments: A Western or Japanese styled lunch is provided as is bottled water within the vehicle. Toyota Hiace Commuter: A spacious vehicle that seats 12 passengers, although 10 comfortably. Driver and Guide: A professional driver and native English speaking guide is provided. Pickup included
Nagasaki group tour
Peace Park and Atomic Museum: The highlight destination is obviously the above 2 but other amazing attractions will be visited. Duration: 9 hours: A fully customizable tour that can be lengthened or shortened if desired. Lunch: A Japanese or Western Lunch options will be enjoyed on the day. Toyota Hiace: A spacious and comfortable vehicle that seats 8 comfortably. Driver and Guide: A professional driver and native English speaking guide is standard Pickup included
Sasebo large group Tour
Sake Brewery Tour: Inspect many facets of Sake Production and experience a tasting s well. Duration: 9 hours: A shore excursion that can start and finish as per the clients requirements. Lunch and Refreshements: A Western or Japanese styled lunch is provided as well as bottled water. Toyota Hiace Commuter: A spacious vehicle that seats 12 passengers, although 10 passengers comfortably. Driver and Guide: A professional driver and native English speaking guide is provided. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Shannon Lefebvre
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $270000 to $465000
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Shore Excursions in all the Ports of Kyushu, Japan: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Fukuoka.
How much does Private Shore Excursions in all the Ports of Kyushu, Japan cost?
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Prices start at $270000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Fukuoka usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Shore Excursions in all the Ports of Kyushu, Japan take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Fukuoka is not rushed.
Is Private Shore Excursions in all the Ports of Kyushu, Japan worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Fukuoka, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Shore Excursions in all the Ports of Kyushu, Japan?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private Shore Excursions in all the Ports of Kyushu, Japan suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Shore Excursions in all the Ports of Kyushu, Japan?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Fukuoka can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Fukuoka and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Shore Excursions in all the Ports of Kyushu, Japan start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Fukuoka within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Fukuoka?
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On Outty we rank every Fukuoka experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Day trip from central Fukuoka.Rental cycle in Shikanoshima island, Fukuoka Private Tour with a Local: Highlights & Hidden Gems, In Fukuoka! Guide to an izakaya only 100% locals know/Bar Hopping. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Fukuoka?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Fukuoka?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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