YokaBus Heritage in a Cup of a Yame Tea & Sake Tasting Expedition
Description
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 designed for both domestic and international traveler, ensuring everyone can participate comfortably without language barriers.
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Itinerary
The Yame Traditional Crafts Museum is a facility in Fukuoka Prefecture that showcases beautiful local crafts, such as paper lanterns and Japanese paper.
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.
You will visit the Tea Culture Museum, where you can fully appreciate the charm of Yame tea. Enjoy a meal featuring local ingredients and dishes that highlight Yame tea. Participate in a hands-on experience where you grind your own matcha and enjoy it alongside traditional wagashi (Japanese sweets).
Fukuoka prefecture is home to some incredible hidden gems, and "Chikushi no Homare Brewery" and "Kobayashi Sake brewery" is a perfect example of tradition meeting local flavor. ※The local sake brewery visit depends on availability, you will visit either Chikushi no Homare or Kobayashi Sake Brewery.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Note: The remaining hours of the itinerary will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
- 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.
- You will join the tour with other guests. Tour will be conducted with a minimum of 15 participants.
- Depending on the number of participants, it may be a small-sized bus or a big-sized bus.
- If the minimum number 15 of participants is not reached 7 days before departure, the tour may be cancelled. We will notify you by email, so please be sure to check.
- 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.
- The local sake brewery visit depends on availability, you will visit either Chikushi no Homare or Kobayashi Sake Brewery
- Nanzoin is a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site. The temple strictly enforces the following rules at the gate. Visitors who do not comply will be denied entry.
- Shoulders and knees must be fully covered.Banned: Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, crop tops, shorts, mini-skirts, and ripped jeans exposing skin above the knee.
- All visible tattoos must be completely covered with clothing or bandages before entering. The temple will ask visitors with visible ink to leave.
- No Selfie Sticks or Tripods: These are completely banned on site. No Food or Drink: Eating or drinking while walking the grounds is prohibited.
Reviews(42)
Wonderful experience for those that love tea and sake. The guide Shuji was very knowledgeable and passionate. Bus was comfortable. Our favorite was the matcha tea workshop!
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tea and sake experience, and that the matcha workshop was your favorite part. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back again on your next trip!
The guide is very serious and careful, will always be around the team to provide explanation and help
非常感謝您留下如此溫暖且高度肯定的評價！ 謝謝您分享這麼棒的回憶，歡迎下次有機會再來跟我們一起出來玩喔！
The guide is very professional, the driving is also stable, the journey is smooth, very worth experiencing
非常感謝您的熱情好評！ 能讓您安心又愉快地享受旅程，是我們最棒的成就感。 謝謝您選擇我們，歡迎下次有機會再跟我們一起出遊喔！
Although the first attraction is not open today, but guides have to make other arrangements immediately, so that we can also fully experience the activity
非常感謝您留下如此體諒且溫馨的評價！ 對於第一個景點臨時未營業造成的不便，我們深感抱歉，但也非常感謝您的包容與理解。 感謝您選擇我們的行程，誠摯期待未來能再次為您服務，祝您旅途愉快！
Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful guide. Was able to seek alternatives when the original location was closed. Even for non-alcoholics, another option was prepared. The service and experience was amazing!
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. Your kind words regarding our service mean a lot to us, and we sincerely look forward to serving you again in the future.
An eye opener and great trip. Tour guide was attentive and introduction is superb
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that the tour was an eye-opening experience for you. We hope to welcome you back on another memorable trip!
It was a really amazing expérience. Naoko is a perfect guide. She is very good at english speaking, smiling all the time, helpful. I will recommend to everyone who wants to discover local culture of tea and saké.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time exploring the local tea and sake culture with the guide. we hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon!
It was an amazing expérience, Naoko our guide was really kind, funny and interesting. Views are amazing ! Arigatō !
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to know that you were satisfied with the tour. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Kenya Wakasa was our guide and he was a very pleasant and funny man. The tour was exceptional and the experience was great. Being the hottest day in Fukuoka did not detract from the experience at all. If you’re visiting Fukuoka and like matcha & sake, this tour is not worth skipping. It is great value for money with all the activities & transportation included.
Thank you so much for this amazing and detailed review! We are incredibly grateful that you chose our tour on what was the hottest day in Fukuoka, and we are delighted that the heat did not detract from your enjoyment at all. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Mr Wakasa was extremely friendly and eager to tell us historical background of Fukuoka and interesting landmarks throughout the trip. Very happy with the tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you were very happy with the tour.
