Fukuoka:Nokonoshima Island Day Trip with Tour Guide& Driver
ID: GYG1023703-1710156
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
1 days
Description
Escape the city and immerse yourself in the beauty of Nokonoshima Island on a guided day trip from Fukuoka. Enjoy a ferry ride, explore a floral park, and experience a traditional tea ceremony.
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Fukuoka. Head to Meinohama Port and board a ferry to Nokonoshima Island. As you sail across the bay, watch the city recede and the island grow larger, its green hills rising gently from the blue sea.
Arrive at Nokonoshima Port, where the scent of flowers and freshly brewed coffee greets you. Take a short shuttle bus ride uphill to Nokonoshima Island Park, the island’s crown jewel, perched on a hill overlooking the entire bay.
Step into the park and feel like you’re walking into a living canvas. Fields of flowers stretch as far as the eye can see, bursting in every imaginable color. Stroll along the flower terraces, pausing to take in the view of the bay below.
Find a small traditional tea house within the park, its wooden veranda open to the sea. Sit cross-legged on tatami mats as a kind woman in a simple kimono serves matcha and handmade sweets. The bitterness of the tea melts perfectly into the sweetness of the red bean confection, and in that moment, the world feels beautifully balanced.
After tea, wander into the Nokonoshima Folk Village, a recreated hamlet that feels like stepping back in time. Old wooden houses with thatched roofs stand quietly amid bamboo groves, and inside, the smell of aged timber and straw evokes memories of a Japan that once was. Try your hand at small crafts, painting, and more.
Highlights
- Feel the sea breeze on a ferry ride across Hakata Bay to Nokonoshima
- Explore Nokonoshima Island Park, a floral paradise with stunning views
- Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with matcha and handmade sweets
- Visit the Nokonoshima Folk Village and try your hand at small crafts
- Relax in the island’s tranquil atmosphere, far from the city’s hustle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking through the park, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
The island is known for its flowers, so bringing a camera is suggested.
Sunscreen and a hat are recommended for sun protection.
Water is not included, so bringing your own is advised.
The journey to Nokonoshima Island begins at the heart of Fukuoka — Hakata Station, the city’s grand gateway where modern life meets timeless charm. Standing before the main entrance of JR Hakata City Building, you can feel the quiet hum of energy that moves through the station: the rhythm of rolling suitcases, the distant chime of departing trains, the low murmur of travelers setting out on their own adventures. Morning light pours gently through the station’s glass façade, glinting off polished floors and catching on the silver edges of passing escalators.
INCLUDED
- Guide & Pick Station
- Ferry tickets
- Shuttle bus to Nokonoshima Island Park
- Entry to Nokonoshima Island Park
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and Drinks
- Personal Expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
