Fukuoka’s Western Seashore
Meeting Point and time depend on your group which you will be informed about shortly. The western coast of Fukuoka City is largely defined by striking modern urban development, much of it built on reclaimed land along Hakata Bay. This area is home to both the city’s Disaster Prevention Center and the iconic Fukuoka Tower, […]
Sacred World Heritage Site and Founding Tradition
Meeting Point: Lobby of Hotel Okura Meeting Time: 08:15 AM Just north of Fukuoka City lies the town of Munakata. It is home to one of the most significant shrines in Shinto, Japan’s native religion, and also called “Port of the Gods”. You’ll explore the main shrine, Munakata Taisha Shrine, a sacred site, which illustrates […]
Toyota Lexus Factory & Kokura Castle
Meeting Place: Lobby of Hotel Okura Meeting Time: 07:45 AM The north of Fukuoka Prefecture played a vital role in the modernization of Japan, and remains home to some of the region’s largest factories. At the Toyota Lexus Factory, you will observe lean manufacturing principles and the adoption of energy-efficient and sustainable production lines in […]
Eco Town Center, Next-Gen Energy Park & Kokura Castle
Meeting Place: Lobby of Hotel Okura Meeting Time: 08:15 AM Kitakyushu is a city in the north of Fukuoka Prefecture that was integral to Japan’s modernization and is now a hub for sustainable research and manufacturing. This tour takes you to the cutting edge of green technology: the Eco Town Center, which coordinates a pioneering […]
TOTO Museum & Kokura Castle
Meeting Place: Lobby of Hotel Okura Meeting Time: 08:30 AM Ask anyone who’s been to Japan and they’ll tell you that using the bathroom here is an almost spa-like experience. The TOTO Museum in northern Fukuoka Prefecture, operated by the country’s biggest sanitary manufacturer, is dubbed the “Toilet Museum” and delves into the cultural and […]
Mojiko & Kokura Castle
Meeting Place: Lobby of Hotel Okura Meeting Time: 07:45 AM Mojiko, a historic port town in northern Fukuoka Prefecture, flourished as one of Japan’s leading international trading ports after its opening in 1889, strategically connecting Kyushu to the Asian continent. This tour examines how the historical port architecture has been preserved and successfully repurposed as […]
Fukuoka’s Eastern Seashore
Meeting Point and time depend on your group which you will be informed about shortly. Fukuoka City’s eastern seashore is rooted in a rich blend of ancient Shinto tradition, historical significance, and sprawling nature along its sand bridge and adjacent islands. Surrounded by the ocean, this tour visits two sites that exemplify how this proximity […]