Bullet Train & Kokura Castle Park
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Hafen
Fukuoka (Hakata), Japan
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Aktivitätsebene
Strenuous
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Ausflugstyp
All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$289
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
Approximately 7 Hours
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals included
Experience 17th-century Japanese life on this full-day adventure to the 400-year-old castle town of Kokura.
An air-conditioned coach transfers you to the station, where you'll board one of Japan's famous bullet trains. Traveling at speeds up to 170 mph, you'll arrive in Kokura in 20 minutes.
Next stop is Kokura Castle. Originally constructed in 1602, the castle's inner stronghold was destroyed by fire in 1837 and rebuilt in 1959. Inside is a small museum with spectacular views from the top floor. Stroll through the garden, full of delightful outdoor settings. The garden is much smaller than other Japanese gardens, but it is beautiful.
Taste Japanese tea in the garden area and visit the serene Yasaka Shrine next to the garden. Sit down to a delicious lunch before a narrated drive by air-conditioned coach brings you back to Hakata.
Notes:
The drive from Kokura to Fukuoka (Hakata) is approximately 90 minutes. Expect traffic delays. Wear comfortable walking shoes. You must remove your shoes to enter the Japanese-style rooms at Kokura Castle Japanese Garden. Extensive walking is required. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, gravel, grass, and approximately 130 steps to reach the top of the castle. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Bring local currency or credit cards, as most vendors do not accept US dollars. Tour sequence may vary.