Fukuoka Castle Ruins Walk
Fukuoka Castle is one of the largest castles in Kyushu. The castle was made by masters of building castles in 1607 about 400 years ago.
When you walk in Fukuoka Castles Ruins, you will find beautiful stone walls and turrets.
What was the castle built for?
Why was the castle built in Fukuoka City?
Where were all the stones carried from?
Where did the samurais live in?
Do you want to know the secrets of the castle?
You can also visit Korokan Ruins that was one of the ancient state guest house for foreign diplomats. It is said that Korokan was build in 794 about 1,200 years ago. You can see the ruins only in Fukuoka in Japan.
Information:
Meeting Place: Akasaka subway station
Meeting Time: 9:50 am
Tour Time: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm (2 hours and 40 minutes)
Walk Distance: 3 km (1.9 miles)
Fitness Level: Intermediate
Capacity: Max 10 persons, Min 1 person
Language: English
Price per person: JPY 5,000
1. Date / Time:
* Subject to guide availability
*The tour will not be held in August due to summer heat and from 28 Dec to 4 Jan.
Tour Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes
*The tour will be held rain or shine.
2. Meeting Place:
Akasaka subway station ticket gate.
3. Fee:
JPY 5,000 per person
Please pay the tour fee by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, Discover, JCB) through Square in advance. After submitting your booking form, we will send you a payment link to Square. The tour reservation will be confirmed after your payment.
The price includes;
-English Speaking Tour Guide
Children:
(1) From 6 to 11 years old: JPY 2,000 per person.
(2) 5 years old or under: Free.
4. Enrollment limit:
10 persons
*The minimum number of participants: 1 person.
We welcome even single participant.
5. Route:
Walking distance: about 3 km (1.9 miles)
Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes
(1) Meeting at Akasaka subway station ticket gate
(2) Fukuoka Castle Ruins Visitor Center
(3) Korokan Historical Museum
(4) Fukuoka Castle Tenshudai Observatory
(5) Tea Break at a tearoom
(6) Ohori Park (End of the tour)
*The tour schedule is subject to change.
*Please make sure to put on your walking shoes that are easy to walk because we walk unpaved road and go up and down the stone stairs.
6. Tour Guide:
Please visit >> About us page.
7. Application:
Advance reservation is required for the tour.
Interested participants should fill out and send the booking form. We look forward to hearing from you!
This Castle Ruins Walk Tour will take you back in the 17th centuries.
Where were all the stones carried from?
Around the castle ruins is known for the magnificent cherry trees from late March to early April.
The Tenshudai observatory commands a very fine view.
Here you can also enjoy the autumn colors.
On the tour, you visit Korokan Ruins that was one of the ancient guest houses for foreign diplomats. It is said that Korokan was built about 1,200 years ago in 794. You can see the ruins only at Fukuoka in Japan.
The final sightseeing spot is Ohori Park which is very beautiful and popular for not only local people but tourists. You can enjoy walking around the park.