Course B

Fukuoka Morning Tour & Fukuoka Shopping Tour (916-B)

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Departure : 9:30, Return : 12:30
Departure : 13:30, Return : 16:30

International Congress Center (9:30)
Fukuoka Tower Area and Beach Side
Stroll the reclaimed beach area and feel nice sea breeze.
Fukuoka Yahoo Japan Dome (Drive through)
Baseball stadium with retractable roof. Home stadium of professional local baseball team "Fukuoka Softbank Hawks".
Kushida Shrine
In this guardian shrine of old merchants town Hakata, you will see a tall decorative festive float called "Yamakasa".
Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
In this restored merchants house, you will learn the history of Fukuoka, spend some time in a traditional crafts workshop and see traditional fabric weaving.

Canal City Hakata Shopping Complex (Walk through)
Enjoy walking and photo taking in the futuristic atmosphere. There are more than 200 shops and restaurants, including musical theater and cinema. You will see a fountain show every one hour.
International Congress Center (12:30)
Lunch
Lunch (12:30-13:30)
at Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel (next building of International Congress Center)
(Note: It is possible to deviate or join afternoon tour only.)

International Congress Center (13:30)
Marinoa City (Sending)
Biggest outlet shopping mall in Kyushu. The 60 meter tall "Sky Wheel (Ferris wheel)" is a famous spot where you can relax on the boardwalk and deck and enjoy the waterfront atmosphere. http://www.marinoacity.com/english/
Only Sending/Pickup service will be available.
Tenjin Underground Shopping Arcade
Almost all buildings in Tenjin area, downtown area of Fukuoka, is connected by 1 km long underground shopping arcade. You will find a wide variety of shops.
Department Store
Daimaru department store will provide high quality items.
Electric Appliances Shop
Yodobashi Camera at Hakata Station Area provides wide variety of items, from game softs to digital or video cameras.
100-Yen Shop
The biggest 100-Yen shop in western Japan.
Marinoa City Outlet Shopping Mall (Pickup)
International Congress Center (16:30)

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