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Private Tour in Kitakyushu with Licensed Guide

By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is P 51,851 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover Kitakyushu, the gateway between Honshu and Kyushu, on this fully private 8-hour tour led by a friendly, government-licensed guide with a private vehicle and driver. This city pairs samurai heritage with nostalgic port charm and dramatic natural scenery. Stand beneath the soaring keep of Kokura Castle, wander the retro streets and waterfront of Mojiko, and watch ships glide through the narrow Kanmon Straits where two seas meet. Browse the lively stalls of Tanga Market, ride to the summit of Mount Sarakura for one of Japan's top three night views, and take in the sweeping Hiraodai karst plateau. Because the tour is completely private, the itinerary is flexible and built around you: travel at your own pace, linger wherever you like, and ask your guide anything about local history, culture, and food. With comfortable door-to-door transport and a knowledgeable local by your side, you'll enjoy the very best of Kitakyushu in one relaxed and memorable day.

Activity location

  • Kokura Castle
    • 2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku
    • 803-0813, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kokura Station
    • 1 1
    • 802-0001, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan

Check availability

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
P 66,223.67 x 1 AdultP 66,223.67
Total
Price is P 66,223.67
Until Thu, Jul 16

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
P 56,399.28 x 1 AdultP 56,399.28
Total
Price is P 56,399.28
Until Thu, Jul 16

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
P 51,850.95 x 1 AdultP 51,850.95
Total
Price is P 51,850.95
Until Thu, Jul 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Activity itinerary

Kokura Castle

  • 1h
Kokura Castle is the symbol of Kitakyushu, originally built in 1602 by the feudal lord Hosokawa Tadaoki. The reconstructed keep houses lively, hands-on exhibits on the castle's samurai history, and its top floor offers sweeping views over the surrounding cityscape and the Murasaki River.

Mojiko Retro

  • 1h
Mojiko Retro is a charming historic port district lined with beautifully preserved Western-style buildings from the Meiji and Taisho eras. Travelers can stroll the picturesque waterfront, admire the retro architecture, and soak in the nostalgic atmosphere of this former international trading hub on the Kanmon Straits.

Kanmon Kaikyo

  • 30m
The Kanmon Straits separate the islands of Honshu and Kyushu and are spanned by the striking Kanmonkyo Bridge. Travelers enjoy sweeping views of passing ships at this dramatic meeting point of two seas, and can walk the scenic promenade where the narrow channel comes to life.

Tanga Ichiba

  • 45m
Known as 'Kitakyushu's Kitchen,' Tanga Market is a lively covered shopping street with around a century of history. Stalls overflow with fresh seafood, local produce, pickles, and regional specialties, offering an authentic taste of everyday life and the chance to sample beloved street-food favorites.

Mount Sarakura

  • 1h
Rising about 600 meters above the city, Mount Sarakura is celebrated for one of Japan's top three night views. A cable car and slope car carry travelers to the summit observation deck, where panoramic vistas of Kitakyushu, the Kanmon Straits, and the surrounding mountains stretch out in every direction.

Kitakyushu City Kawachi Fuji Garden Wisterias Blossom

  • 1h
Kawachi Fujien is a privately owned garden world-famous for its breathtaking wisteria tunnels and dome. In peak season the cascading blossoms in shades of purple, pink, and white create one of Japan's most photographed landscapes, while the surrounding hills offer maple foliage in autumn. (Wisteria blooms seasonally in spring.)

Hiraodai

  • 1h
Hiraodai is one of Japan's three great karst plateaus, a sweeping highland dotted with thousands of pale limestone rocks that resemble grazing sheep. Travelers can enjoy panoramic green vistas, gentle walking trails, and a refreshing sense of open space high above the coast.

Riverwalk Kitakyushu

  • 30m
Riverwalk Kitakyushu is a colorful waterfront complex beside Kokura Castle, blending shops, cafes, cultural facilities, and the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art annex. Its bold, playful architecture along the Murasaki River makes it a relaxing spot to stroll, shop, and take in the city's creative side.

Location

Activity location

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    Kokura Castle
    • 2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku
    • 803-0813, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kokura Station
    • 1 1
    • 802-0001, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan

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