Canal City Hakata

I signed up for this tour because it allowed me to thoroughly explore Karato Market, Mojiko, Kokura Castle, and Dazaifu all in one day during my trip to Fukuoka! Since I was traveling alone, I was even more pleased that it was a tour I could join as a single participant 😊. When I actually went, I noticed there were more families and couples than I expected! At first, I was worried it might feel a bit awkward being alone, but once I joined, it wasn't uncomfortable at all, haha. I think solo travelers can join without any hesitation. It was really fun at Karato Market, where I could pick and choose various sushi to eat 🍣. There were so many options, which made choosing enjoyable, and I really got to experience the atmosphere of a local Japanese market. Mojiko had such a beautiful, retro vibe! Especially in front of the banana statue, the guide even took photos for me, which I really appreciated as a solo traveler 📸. When you're traveling alone, it can be surprisingly difficult to get good photos even in beautiful places, but thanks to the guide, I was able to get some great souvenir photos from my trip, haha. Kokura Castle and Dazaifu were also included in the itinerary, allowing me to see major tourist attractions all at once. I also liked that I could shop at Don Quijote! When traveling in Japan, there are so many things I want to buy, and not having to carry my shopping bags around meant I could comfortably enjoy the rest of my itinerary 🛍️. Finally, being able to visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine allowed me to truly soak in the atmosphere of a Japanese trip ⛩️. If I had tried to visit these places alone using public transportation, moving around would have been cumbersome, and planning the itinerary wouldn't have been easy. But with the tour, it was much more convenient to see multiple places. Plus, having a Korean-speaking guide made it easy to understand the explanations! Joining alone wasn't daunting at all, and it turned out to be even more fun than I expected. Next time, I'd love to do it again with my friends as a group~! 🥰 I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to enjoy a fulfilling day trip from Fukuoka! 🇯🇵🍣✨

Deti najskôr vraj si mysleli, že to bude nuda, ale keď sa nakoniec odviezli, hovorili, že je to veľmi uvoľňujúce a strašne sa im to páčilo. Vraj to bolo, akoby vstúpili do japonského animovaného seriálu Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer). Stále mám v živej pamäti, ako mávali a pozdravovali okoloidúcich ľudí.

Although the lottery reservation system two weeks in advance made me think this place would be packed, I found upon arrival that the crowd control was excellent. There was no pressure from long queues, making for a very comfortable visiting experience. While Fukuoka Tower may not be the tallest building we've ever conquered, the panoramic views from this glass tower are truly on par with any famous landmark. The sunlight glinting off the distant ocean, city buildings, and elevated bridges, combined with the lush greenery nearby and stunning cumulonimbus clouds, offers a breathtaking vista of the entire city of Fukuoka, which is truly refreshing. Visiting the tallest building in every new city is a travel tradition my child and I have always maintained. Watching him excitedly stride across the floor in front of the massive floor-to-ceiling windows at Fukuoka Tower, I felt this habit added another wonderful parent-child memory. If you're planning a trip to Fukuoka, I highly recommend adding Fukuoka Tower to your itinerary. Remember to make your reservation online in advance (it's a lottery system); good views are worth waiting for and even more worth experiencing in person.

Buying tickets online in advance is very convenient, as the on-site ticket lines are very long. When the staff saw that I had an electronic voucher, they told me to go straight to the entrance to scan the QR code, and getting in was very fast. The kids had a great time. We bought ice cream with a souvenir cup and chose the limited-edition design, which the kids loved. Since it was close to Halloween, there was a stamp rally event where kids could scare the staff to earn a stamp; after collecting five stamps, they could go to the information desk to exchange them for a large sticker, and the kids were thrilled. In a pink shop (I don't know the name of the shop, but it sells little girls' accessories, shopping bags, etc.), with a purchase of 2,500 yen or more, children could get their nails painted for free, which made them very happy. The nail polish washed off pretty much after taking a bath. An unforgettable memory, highly recommended.

It was my first time visiting teamLab and I was totally blown away. There are 7 different zones to explore, each with its own unique vibe, and even some fun little games to play. Anyone who hasn't experienced something like this before should definitely check it out!

Skvelé zariadenia a personál, ktorý skutočne vedel komunikovať po anglicky! Podarilo sa nám pripojiť k anglickej skupine počas hasičskej práce. Bolo tak dobré rozumieť každému slovu od začiatku do konca. Personál bol veľmi trpezlivý a energický. Náhodou sme tam boli v mesiaci narodenín mojej dcéry. Personál na rôznych stanovištiach jej napísal na narodeninovú pohľadnicu. Bol to milý a špeciálny zážitok. Uistite sa, že prídete skoro, aby ste dostali číselný lístok na vstup. Čím skôr prídete, tým ľahšie si zabezpečíte práce, ktoré sa vám páčia. Išli sme na druhú reláciu a moje deti si mohli vyskúšať 4 až 5 rôznych prác.

mojitco view point and the visits to the museum , Kokura castle. we will visit the mojitco museum in the future if time allows.

Počas 3-dňového výletu s mamou do Fukuoky som hľadala aktivity na tretí deň, keď sme boli len v Tenjine, a narazila som na zážitok s yukatou/kimonom, tak som sa prihlásila!! Pôvodne som chcela kimono, ale keďže bol 1. jún, prešlo sa na yukatu. Japonsko je naozaj horúce, takže si myslím, že tenšia yukata je lepšia. Rezervovala som si prvý termín o 9:00 a prišla som o päť minút skôr, ale povedali mi, že otvárajú presne o 9:00, haha. Tak som si pozrela dvere a tam bolo napísané, aby som si vopred odskočila na toaletu, tak som to urobila a potom som vošla dnu, keď otvorili krátko po 9:00. Vybrala som si plán Premium Deluxe a yukatu som si vybrala z kategórie Premium alebo One-star. Prekvapivo sa mi zdalo, že One-star je o niečo krajšia, takže sme si s mamou vybrali dve odtiaľ. Účes bol možný ako Two-star, podľa recenzií na blogu, a keďže som si už vopred niečo pozrela, vybrala som si účes Two-star č. 1. Keďže sme boli tri tímy v prvom termíne, rýchlo sme si obliekli biele spodné prádlo a hneď nám urobili vlasy. Bol to zapletaný účes s vlasmi na boku, tak sa ma spýtali, na ktorú stranu to chcem, a ja som povedala, že naľavo. Vlasy boli tak krásne, že som bola veľmi spokojná. A keď boli vlasy hotové, mohli sme si vybrať ozdoby do vlasov. Tie okrúhle, ktoré vyzerali ako cukríky, boli zadarmo, a tie trochu krajšie kvety? Za tie sa platilo 500 jenov navyše, tak som si vybrala tie okrúhle zadarmo, haha. Aj tak som spokojná… Oblečenie mi dobre prispôsobili na výšku a obliekli ma. Z bezplatných tašiek neboli žiadne extra pekné, len obyčajné, takže som si nepriplatila. Topánky, ak by boli trochu mäkké, by som si obula drevené, ale boli úplne tvrdé, tak sme si obuli naše tenisky a chodili sme v nich, aby nám nebolo vidieť nohy na fotkách. A keďže bolo veľmi horúco, chceli sme použiť naše vlastné slnečníky, ale povedali sme si, že keď už sme tu, použijeme ich slnečníky, tak sme si ich prenajali za 500 jenov a som spokojná, haha. K oblečeniu sa to veľmi hodilo a na fotkách to vyzeralo skvele!! Začali sme o 9:00 ráno a všetko sme dokončili okolo 10:00. Nemali sme v pláne chodiť v tom dlho, tak sme to vrátili pred 12:00. Bolo to veľmi pekné fotenie a jedinečný zážitok. Odporúčam! 👍🏻

The staff was very friendly, spoke good English, and directed everything clearly. Many of the pigs were very friendly and immediately came up to me to crawl up and lay down on me. The staff gave me a blanket so the pigs wouldn’t dirty my clothes, which was nice, but some pigs decided they liked curling up under the blanket. Of course, I wasn’t bothered by that so I didn’t try to stop them, but the staff did proactively try to prevent it in case I did mind. Very professional staff and very cute pigs! They also have promos inside if you follow their Instagram. The building itself you have to go follow the signs and then take an elevator to the marked floor, but it was easy to follow even without speaking any Japanese.