Fukuoka Walks

Fukuoka Castle Ruins Walk

Fukuoka Castle Ruins Walk - Fukuoka Castle is one of the largest castles in Kyushu, Japan

 



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:

 Availability: To be arranged at your request
 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 6 persons, Min 1 person
 Language: English
 Price per person: JPY 6,000

 

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1. Date / Time:

* To be arranged at your request
* 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 6,000 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 3,000 per person.
(2) 5 years old or under: Free.

 

4. Enrollment limit:

6 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) 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:

All of our English speaking tour guides are professional, nationally licensed, experienced, quite familiar with Fukuoka City and friendly.
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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!

 

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castle02 This Castle Ruins Walk Tour will take you back in the 17th centuries.

 



caslte01 Where were all the stones carried from?

 



castle_sakura 01 Around the castle ruins is known for the magnificent cherry trees from late March to early April.

 



castle_sakura 02

 



castle_sakura 03 The Tenshudai observatory commands a very fine view.

 



castle05 Here you can also enjoy the autumn colors.

 



castle06 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.

 



ohori 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.

 

 

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