Bullet Train & Kokura Castle Park
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Port
Fukuoka (Hakata), Japan
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$279.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
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 just 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:
Seating on the train is non-reserved tourist class. The drive from Kokura to Fukuoka (Hakata) is approximately 100 minutes. Expect traffic delays. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Visitors must remove their shoes to enter the Japanese-style rooms at Kokura Castle Japanese Garden. Extensive walking and stair climbing are required. Participants must negotiate approximately 130 steps to reach the top of the castle. Kokura Castle does not have an elevator. Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations. Bring local currency for additional purchases. Tour order may vary.