Hakata Market Tour and Lunch: Seafood, Udon and More (Fukuoka)
Hakata Market Tour and Lunch: Seafood, Udon and More (Fukuoka)
Experience the authentic taste of Hakata’s food culture in this market tour led by locals, where you’ll enjoy fresh seafood and visit a retro kissaten coffee shop for a sweet treat.
Highlights
Savor authentic Hakata flavors at hidden seafood markets and local restaurants
Explore Yanagibashi Rengo Market and taste fresh sashimi and deep-fried fish cakes
Enjoy a comforting bowl of udon at a long-standing Sankaku Market eatery
Learn insider tips and stories about Hakata’s food culture from locals
Relax with hand-dripped coffee and pudding at a retro kissaten cafe
10 meals
Experience Details
Fukuoka is known for its countless eateries, from Michelin-starred restaurants to yatai street food stalls, making it one of Japan’s rising gourmet destinations.
But where do locals actually eat? On this food tour, Hakata guides will take you to markets and restaurants steeped in history while sharing insights into the city’s unique food culture.
Your tour begins at Yanagibashi Rengo Market, a fresh seafood market often called "Hakata's Kitchen" that has been part of the city for over a century.
Here, you’ll explore stalls filled with fresh seafood and sample tempura and fried kamaboko fish cakes.
Next, head to Sankaku Market, a narrow street lined with restaurants, and enjoy a comforting bowl of udon noodles while mingling with locals.
The afternoon ends at Bonet, a jazzy kissaten coffee shop where you can relax and enjoy a taste of old Japan with pudding and a steaming cup of hand-drip coffee.
What You Get
Good To Know
- If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking
- This tour involves walking approximately 2.2 km in total, so please wear comfortable clothing and footwear
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your guide at Kego Park in Tenjin, Fukuoka, a 3-min walk from Tenjin Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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!
I wanted to give a review of our tour with Jaye Jaye. She was an amazing guide! She was very friendly, knew what she was explaining and much more. We would definitely book again especially if Jaye ...read more
We enjoyed our Fukuoka food tour. Our guide Jaye Jaye was terrific. Very friendly and we enjoyed talking with her and learning about her experiences living in Japan. The food stops were great and ...read more
We booked our Hakata Market tour after watching Shizuka Anderson participate in a similar tour with Mason on YouTube and we’re so happy we did. As mentioned in other reviews, Jaye, our guide on ...read more
I was super satisfied. Especially the pudding at the final stop cafe was amazing!
The food choices were really good, they are quality food and different options to choose and try. Also the guide made me feel comfortable when choosing the food we had as choice, and enjoy to try d...read more
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