YokaBus Heritage in a Cup Yame Tea and Sake Tasting Expedition

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Duration

9 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

◆ Stunning Views at Yame Central Tea Garden
The tour begins at Yame Central Tea Garden, a breathtaking spot featuring vast tea fields. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautifully lush landscape, resembling a green carpet. On clear days, you can even see Ariake Sea and Shimabara Peninsula, making it a perfect location for photography.

◆ Experience at the Tea Culture Museum
You will visit the Tea Culture Museum, where you can fully appreciate the charm of Yame tea.
・Lunch at Yame Charyo: Enjoy a meal featuring local ingredients and dishes that highlight Yame tea.
・Matcha Grinding Experience: Participate in a hands-on experience where you grind your own matcha and enjoy it alongside traditional wagashi (Japanese sweets).

◆ Japanese Sake Tasting at Mori no Kura
The tour concludes with a sake tasting session at Mori no Kura. In a special space called “Mori no Hanare,” you will have the opportunity to sample various types of Japanese sake.

◆ Guided Experience with Bilingual Support
Enjoy the insights and stories of Fukuoka’s history and culture with a professional English & Japanese Speaking guide throughout your tour. For guests who prefer assistance in Chinese, a Chinese-speaking assistant can be arranged upon request.

This tour offers a luxurious experience where you can savor two major local specialties of Fukuoka—Yame tea and Japanese sake—all in one day. Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery while indulging in the rich flavors of local cuisine in this well-rounded itinerary.

【Yame Central Tea Plantation】
Yame tea, also known as "Fukuoka’s Yame tea" or "Yame-cha" in Japanese, is a renowned green tea produced in Fukuoka Prefecture which is is famous for producing high-quality gyokuro, a premium shade-grown green tea.
【Cha no Bunkakan】
Cha no Bunkakan in Yame is a cultural facility dedicated to Yame tea and Japanese tea culture. Exhibitions showcasing the history, production methods, and varieties of Yame tea, allowing visitors to deepen their understanding of tea culture.
【Mori no Hanare】
Mori no Hanare is located on the premises of Mori no kura, a sake brewery in Kurume City.In addition to enjoying sake while gazing at the Japanese garden, visitors can purchase standard sake, seasonal sake, and sake only available at Mori no Hanare.

Included/Excluded

  • Lunch
  • English guide
  • Experience fees
  • Air-conditioned bus
  • Souvenirs

Itinerary

<span class='tour-time'><strong>1 Day</strong></span>

  • 09:00 Meet the guide at the designated meeting point. Hakata Station Chikushi Gate, in front of LAWSON Oriental Hotel 1F

  10:30 Yame Central Tea Plantation (60min)

  12:30 Arrive at Cha no Bunkakan

  Yame's specialty Cha Soba Lunch

  13:30 Matcha Grinding Experience and Japanese Wagashi tasting (60min)

  16:00 Arrive at Mori no Kura

  16:00 Sake Tasting Experience (60min)

Durations

9 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

Languages

English

Cities

Fukuoka
kyushu

Countries

Japan

Categories

Half-Day & Full-Day Tours

Product Category Codes

Day Trip

Frequently asked questions

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Designated handling fee
Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

  • Japanese lunch set menu will be served in this tour.
  • We kindly request that you inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions you may have, as lunch will be provided during this tour.
  • Schedule stops and timing are subject to change with or without notice. In case of traffic congestion or any other reasons that affect the tour schedule, the staying time at each sightseeing spot will be shortened and arrival time will be delayed.
  • As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus. The bus is not provided with a toilet onboard.

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