6 Best Full-Day Tours near Mt Sarakura

These days start early in Fukuoka and finish late, because the whole point is to end on Mt Sarakura once the city lights come on. Bring a layer for the summit, which runs a good deal cooler than the streets below after dark.

1.Kitakyushu Motonosumi Shrine Red Torii & Mojiko/Karato Market & Sarakurayama Cable Car Day Trip (Departing from Fukuoka)

Compare Motonosumi Shrine’s red gates, Karato seafood and Sarakurayama’s night view on a long, useful day trip from Fukuoka.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The bus rides on this itinerary were way too long. I felt the overall arrangement was just so-so, but the tour guide was okay.”

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2.Kitakyushu Sarakurayama Night View & Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour (Departing from Fukuoka)

Cross Kanmon Strait, eat at Karato Market, see Motonosumi Shrine’s red gates, and finish above Kitakyushu on Mt. Sarakura.

★ 4.8

“Would give a 6 stars to our guide Liu if possible. we travelled with 2 elderly and a pregnant woman and she really took great care of us and paying special attention to us. Really appreciate her for being so sweet & nice! reccomended !!!”

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4.Kitakyushu Day Trip: Karato Market / Mojiko & Motonosumi Shrine & Sarakurayama Cable Car (Departing from Fukuoka)

Compare this Fukuoka day trip’s coastal shrine, Karato Market seafood, Mojiko sights and Mount Sarakura night view, with practical timing and cost advice.

★ 4.8

“The itinerary was very full, and we didn't have to worry about transportation issues even with elderly family members. The seafood at the Tochimoto Market was very fresh, and we had plenty of time to eat. Motonosumi Shrine is quite a long drive away by…”

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6.Fukuoka Mt. Sarakura Cable Car & Motonosumi Shrine Private Day Tour

Compare the Mt. Sarakura cable car and Motonosumi Shrine on a private day tour from Kitakyushu, with guide feedback and practical advice on long bus rides.

★ 4.7

“Very good itinerary. I didn't expect the bus rides to be so long; that information wasn't provided. Our guide, Jimmy, was very friendly. However, on several occasions, he told stories and anecdotes in Chinese without translating them into English, and I felt a bit excluded…”

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