Sakura in Fukuoka: Geisha Show & Hakata Tour w/ Lunch
Enjoy Fukuoka’s whimsical sakura season with a tour of Hakata that gives you the rare chance to interact with local geisha.
Highlights
Explore Hakata with a local! Visit Kushida Shrine, where the Hakata Gion festival takes place each year, and take in the beauty of the cherry blossoms
At Kamikawabata Shopping Street, shop for traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) with your guide, who will show you unique, spring-inspired treats
Watch a geisha shamisen and dance performance, then get the rare chance to interact and take pictures with geisha born and raised in Fukuoka
Enjoy a beautifully presented traditional Japanese lunch, followed by tea and sweets
Kimono and tea ceremony options are available (see Options below)
10 meals
Experience Details
When cherry blossoms bloom in Fukuoka, the city becomes enlivened with the new energy of spring and the highly-anticipated beauty of sakura. Make the most of this beautiful time by spending a day exploring the sakura spots, traditional arts and seasonal cuisine of Hakata.
After meeting your friendly host, you’ll first visit Kushida Shrine, site of the famous yearly Hakata Gion Festival, which is beautifully adorned with kawazu sakura, early-blooming cherry blossom trees. You'll then stroll a retro shopping street packed with shops and restaurants. This is the perfect place to find spring-inspired Japanese sweets (wagashi). Your guide will help you find the right sweets at a historical shop.
Finally, you’ll get the exclusive opportunity to enjoy a geisha show. Geisha will graciously play the shamisen and do a dance performance, after which you’ll be able to interact and take photos with them. After the show, you’ll wrap up the tour with a Japanese-style lunch featuring Hakata's specialties, followed by tea and sweets.
Itinerary:
- Meet your guide at the meeting point (~5 minutes from Hakata Station by train)
- Visit Kushida Shrine and enjoy cherry blossom viewing (~30 mins)
- Shop for traditional, spring-inspired Japanese sweets at the Kamikawabata Shopping Street (~45 mins)
- Enjoy a traditional Japanese dance and shamisen performance (~30 minutes)
- Wrap up the experience with lunch, tea, and traditional wagashi sweets (~1 hour)
Inclusions
Guide fee
Geisha dance show & shamisen performance
Lunch
Tea and traditional wagashi sweets
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food and drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be a 5 minute train ride or a 13 minute walk from Hakata Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
N/A
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Fukuoka is Japan’s up-and-coming foodie prefecture, which was put on the map by the 2014 Michelin Guide and has been consistently featured ever since. Roam food markets in Fukuoka, taste the authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen in its birthplace, and fill up at yatai street food stalls during your trip to Fukuoka!
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10 meals
Take to Hakata’s streets and numerous yatai food stalls with a local expert and fellow food lover! Experience the various foods, from ramen and gyoza to international cuisine, and enjoy some special stalls popular with the locals.
Enjoy a stroll around Hakata, and enjoy a tasty lunch at a restaurant recommended by an experienced local foodie. The type of lunch can be chosen from any cuisine offered in Hakata. Hang out with a local, learn about the area, and enjoy great food!
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