Fukuoka City: 2 Days of Local Cuisine, Cultural Arts & Historical Sites

Sushi-Making Experience at Sushi Sanyo

Explanation Session (30 mins): Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of sushi. Discover its cultural significance, the fresh seafood available in Northern Kyushu, and the intriguing variations in soy sauce among different regions.

Practical Session (60 mins): Engage in the sushi-making process as you watch a live demonstration by a professional chef. From preparing the shari (sushi rice) and slicing the fish to shaping the nigiri, this segment is a highlight, allowing you to learn expert techniques up close.

Tasting Session (30 mins): Compare your handmade sushi with pieces made by the chef to understand the differences in technique. The workshop wraps up with a special souvenir and a certificate of completion for you to take home.

Chochin Lantern Painting

Participate in traditional Japanese lantern painting at Kadota Lantern Shop, conveniently located next to Nakasu-Kawabata Station in Fukuoka. With the assistance of skilled artisans, you will create your own unique design on a prepared white paper lantern using brushes and colors. This interactive workshop is suitable for all ages, welcoming participants from children to adults. Once completed, your lantern will be carefully packed in a special box for you to keep as a memorable souvenir.

Fukuoka Yatai (Food Stall)

Experience the lively evening atmosphere of Fukuoka at a traditional Yatai (food stall)! Enjoy a special "mini-tasting" that is exclusive to our tour. If you enjoy the cozy ambiance, feel free to continue hopping between Yatai!

Sample Menu: Half-size chewy Gyoza, Half-size Chef's pick, Half-size Tonkotsu Ramen, & 1 drink.

Japanese Mother’s Cooking Class

Discover authentic Japanese home cooking in Fukuoka with a friendly local mother during this engaging, 3-hour class. Learn about fresh local ingredients and essential Japanese cooking staples. Step into a warm home kitchen where you will create a variety of classic washoku (traditional Japanese) dishes with the personalized guidance of your host.

Noh Experience

Explore the 650-year legacy of Noh, Japan’s renowned traditional theater from the Muromachi period. Guided by Master Tetsuro Morimoto—a designated Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property associated with the prestigious Kanze School—this lesson provides a unique opportunity to hear its stories, appreciate its elegance, and finally step onto the stage to experience its sacred etiquette firsthand.

Information about tour

Place of departure and destination: From Fukuoka to Fukuoka

Number of days of travel: 2 Day

Means of transportation: Subway and Local bus, On foot

Name of bus company: N/A

Meal(s): Lunch (Sushi Making, Japanese Mother Cooking) and Dinner (Yatai)

Minimum number of passengers to operate: 1

Number of GUIDE: 1 (Walking Guide)

Tour Operator Information

Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.

Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team

Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001

Tel: +81-050-1742-3921

Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency

Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Contact Information

Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team

Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001

Tel: +81-050-1742-3921

Opening hour: 10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager: Yuichiro Oku

*The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.

Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below.

• Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours
• Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract

Highlights

• Master-Led Experiences: This experience goes beyond mere sightseeing; it is an interactive adventure. Participants engage in Authentic Sushi Making and Traditional Lantern Painting, receiving guidance from local craftsmen.
• The Soul of Japan (Noh Theater): An exceptional chance to enter the Morimoto Noh Stage. This part of the tour explores "Noh," the oldest form of Japanese theater, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
• Scenic Exploration: Enjoy guided tours of Ohori Park and the Fukuoka Castle Ruins, offering a perfect mix of scenic beauty and historical insight, all facilitated by experienced guides.

Itinerary

• Please kindly arrange your own accommodation for your stay.
• Meet at Sushi Sanyo (Heisuke Fukkodo Building 3F) Experience starts at 11:00 (duration: 2 hours) Sushi Making Experience + meal included
• Meet at Kadota Chochin Shop (Kawabata Street Shopping District, near Nakasu-Kawabata Station) Experience start at 2:00 PM. (duration 1 to 1.5 hours) Mini Chochin Lantern Painting Experience...
• Alternative) Hakata Doll Hall Shogetsudo Hakata Doll Painting Experience (approximately 1 to 1.5 hour) Note: If Kadota Lantern Shop is closed, this will be replaced with a Hakata Doll Painting Experience.
• Meet with Local Guide at Ohori Park Station (Ticket Gate) Guided walking tour starts at 4pm (duration: 3 hours)
• Walking tour with a local guide Total distance: 3.5 km, approximately 60 minutes Stops: Ohori Park (30 minutes), Fukuoka Castle Ruins (30 minutes), Noda Coffee (60 minutes)
• In Fukuoka, there are lots of nice coffee shops that have been popular for a long time. We will visit one of them and have a break with a cup of tasty coffee. You can also order other drink like tea.
• Fukuoka Famous Enjoy the food stalls. A trial set will be provided (duration: 60 minutes)
• Day. 1 Finish / Disband on site ** Hopping around to other Yatai might be fun too.
• Please kindly arrange your own accommodation for your stay.
• Meet with Local Guide at Fukuoka City Tourist Information Center (Hakata Station) Guided walking tour starts at 8:30 A.M. (duration 2 hours)
• Walking tour with a local guide Total distance: 2.5 km, approximately 40 minutes Shofukuji Temple (20 minutes) Tochoji Temple (20 minutes) Mochikichi (20 minutes) Kushida Shrine (20 minutes)
• The guided tour will conclude at the ticket gates of Kushidajinja-mae Station. Afterwards, please make your own way to Befu Station on the Nanakuma Line. The ride takes approximately 13 minutes (stopping at 7 stations).
• Meet with Host Mother at Befu Station Japanese Mother’s Cooking Class Experience (duration: 3 hours) 11:15 am / Cooking at instructor’s house 1:15 pm / We eat what we cook! 2:00 pm / End
• **The Standard Washoku Course** Includes Japanese rice, Miso soup Teriyaki chicken Dashi-maki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet), Tempura Accompanied by Japanese green tea, sweets, and fruit.
• Morimoto Noh Stage Authentic Noh Theater Experience with Interpretation guide included (duration 60 minutes)
• Disband at Hakata Station

Price Details

Included

• Experience fees
• Food
• English guide
• Experience making authentic sushi at Sushi Sanyo
• Fukuoka Traditional Chochin Lantern Painting Experience
• Local guide fee for the first and second days (English Guide)
• Food stall experience fee (Local food and drink set)
• Japanese Mother’s Cooking Class (Includes ingredients and English recipes)
• Noh experience with an expert (English interpretation available)

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned
• Luggage shipping
• Accommodation Fee
• Public transportation fee for travel within the itinerary (up to approximately 1,000 yen)
• Drinks for meals listed in the itinerary

Important Information

Please be at pick up point 10 minutes before pick up time.

The guide will wait having a name board with our customer's name and the HIS logo.(some parts of the itinerary are designed for independent exploration to give you more flexibility)

Purchase Notice

Reservations are available for groups of 2 to 4 people.

Your local guide will be dedicated exclusively to your group.

Please note that some areas, such as food stalls and public transportation, may involve interaction with other guests.

While the guide will not accompany you during certain parts of the itinerary, we will send you a Google Map in advance.

If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 11 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 10 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 100% cancellation fee