Fukuoka 一日游

Auron was a great guide today! We got to try a very traditional tonkotsu ramen and a more modern version. Both were delicious! He also gave us tons of recommendations for a future trip back to Japan. A lovely way to spend an afternoon in Fukuoka.

Bruce H. was a great guide for a newcomer to Fukuoka. Best tempura I had during my whole trip! Bruce was interested in explaining life in Japan and answering every little question. Walking the streets of the city was fun with someone so knowledgeable. His tour made for a really nice afternoon.

I hired Bruce to provide a Samurai House Tour for my Father and Mother, visiting Fukuoka on a cruise-stopover. My greatest hope was satisfied, as my parents departed the tour and city with a great impression. They loved the experience and they hope to return. My father even recently expressed to me that some things had happened in his life and career that he couldn't wait to share with Bruce. You could say that my parents left with a fantastic impression. I owe Bruce and his team for taking such great care of my parents, and I am very, very thankful for his energy, the work he does, his passion, and his continued service in sharing the Japan he loves with the people who have yet to come to know it. Bruce is a well known, upstanding character in the Fukuoka expat community and I'll just say one big last humongous THANK YOU!!! One million stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great tour of the food around Hakata, excellent variety of places and knowledgable tour guides.

This was a fantastic food tour and Mason-san was a great tour guide. All of the food stops were delicious and we especially enjoyed the mentaiko bread. Mason-san was kind, personable, and knowledgeable. Would book again! Thanks!

I recently toured Itoshima and Fukuoka with Yoshi, and he made the experience unforgettable. Awarding him a five-star rating feels like an understatement given the exceptional service he provided. Yoshi's command of English is impeccable, making communication seamless and enriching the overall experience. His extensive knowledge of the Itoshima and Fukuoka area is impressive, bringing each location to life with fascinating insights. Our itinerary included diverse locations. We started at the Ichiran factory, where Yoshi's enthusiasm was contagious. Next, we visited a beautiful beach with couple stones. Yoshi shared local legends, adding depth to the serene atmosphere. At a local sake brewery, his knowledge truly shone as he explained the intricate sake production process. One of the highlights was our visit to a famous waterfall, made even more captivating by Yoshi's storytelling. Yoshi's friendliness is remarkable. He made me feel comfortable and welcomed. His preparation was impeccable, ensuring I was always comfortable and well taken care of. He was always on time and displayed remarkable flexibility with the itinerary. Given the outstanding experience I had with Yoshi, I would want him as my guide again. His expertise, kindness, and dedication set a gold standard for tour guides. Highly recommended!

Mason is a super nice guy, and we not only got two delicious ramen experiences, but a walking tour of much of Fukuoka including the castle ruins (very cool). Also, we got great recommendations for our other meals during our stay, which we took advantage of and were on point! Even helped with our search for other local services and special purchases. What a great guy and great introduction to Fukuoka.

The variety of places to visit and the closeness of one of them to each other so essentially it’s a walking tour.

Mason our guide was fun and provide a most enjoyable day. He was extremely flexible and rearrange his schedule to accommodate our train schedule. Eating our way through Hakata was fun and an exciting experience. We savored three ways to have tea by learning in a hundreds old tea shop and tea master with delicious snacks to enjoy with the tea. Visited a beautiful Japanese temple, ate Hakata ramen, mento bread and chicken skin skewers. I highly recommend this food tour to taste a bit Hakata.

It was a wonderful tour of a serene and scenic spot after an authentic Japanese meal. Our guide, Bruce, was extremely warm, adaptable, and engaging in conversation. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time with him.

Outstanding and memorable food experience. One, Bruce knows his stuff, and Hakata knows him. You should see 'em jump to attention at the Ritz when he comes in. Second, he's responsive to what the client wants but third, most important, he's got a plan B for force majeure situations. We had a great walk and enjoyed a lunch of o-den and fresh tofu prepared various ways, al fresco on the lake, authentic and all local. An experience I couldn't have had on my own. Travel is too valuable to waste putzing around, get someone who knows the territory like Bruce to take you straight to the good stuff.