Experience the essence of Fukuoka's renowned Yame tea and Japanese sake on this exclusive day tour!
From panoramic views of vast tea plantations to hands-on cultural experiences and exquisite tastings, this journey offers a perfect blend of tradition, nature, and gastronomy.
On this tour, you will visit lush green tea fields and experience the deep Japanese tea culture through a traditional tea grinding experience using a tea mill. Visit a local sake breweries and experience sake tasting offering guests an intimate journey through the finest local breweries.
★ This tour is a GUARANTEED DEPARTURE on July 2, July 6, July 10, July 20★
◆ 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).
◆ Sake Factory Visit and Tasting Experience You will visit one of famous sake factory that offers a very intimate and authentic look into traditional sake making and having a tasting experience.
◆ 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.
【Chikushi no Homare】 Located in the Jojima area of Kurume City, a region famous for its high-quality sake, this brewery has been honing its craft since 1897.
【Kobayashi Sake Brewery】 Since its founding in 1792, during the mid-Edo period, our brewery has been producing sake on a small scale, using traditional techniques and meticulous handcrafting methods.
※The local sake brewery visit depends on availability, you will visit either Chikushi no Homare or Kobayashi Sake Brewery





