YokaBus A Day in Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat
◆ Yanagawa Sunflower Festival During the limited sunflower season from September 13th to 23rd this tour will visit Yanagawa Sunflower Festival. Approximately 500,000 sunflowers bloom spectacularly across 5 hectares areas. ◆ Scenic Beauty and Relaxation Glide through Yanagawa's picturesque canals,
📍Meeting point: Hakata Station Chikushi Gate Parking Area (In Front of LAWSON Oriental Hotel Fukuoka 1F)
◆ Yanagawa Sunflower Festival During the limited sunflower season from September 13th to 23rd this tour will visit Yanagawa Sunflower Festival. Approximately 500,000 sunflowers bloom spectacularly across 5 hectares areas. ◆ Scenic Beauty and Relaxation Glide through Yanagawa's picturesque canals, known as the Venice of Japan and enjoy breathtaking views of lush tea fields in Yame. Capture Instagram-worthy moments at every stop from serene river scenes to vast tea plantations. ◆ Hands-on Experiences Try your hand at making traditional Yame washi paper and learn about tea production from expert local artisans. Experience parts of Japan many tourists never see. ◆ Culinary Delights Savor a delicious local lunch in historic Yanagawa and taste some of Japan's finest green tea at its source. ◆ Bilingual Support Enjoy the tour with a professional English & Japanese Speaking guide. For guests who prefer assistance in Chinese, a Chinese-speaking assistant can be arranged upon request.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hBegin your journey with a relaxing river cruise in Yanagawa, often called the "Venice of Kyushu." Enjoy a traditional boat ride along the city's picturesque canals, followed by a delicious and famous Yanagawa Cuisine.
Stop 2
⏱ 30 min★Visit during sunflower season only from September 13th to 23rd★
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 30mAdmission includedVisit the Yame Traditional Craft Center to experience the art of Yame Washi papermaking. Try your hand at this centuries-old craft and shop for unique souvenirs.
Stop 4
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedConclude your tour with a visit to the Yame Chuo Dai-chaen, where you can admire the vast expanse of beautiful tea fields. Yame tea is a renowned green tea produced in Fukuoka Prefecture which is is famous for producing high-quality gyokuro, a premium shade-grown green tea.
Stop 5
⏱ 1hAdmission includedDive into Yame's famous tea culture with a visit to Ushijima Seicha tea factory. Learn about the tea production process and the region's rich tea heritage. The factory tours are available from mid-January to mid-June and from late September to mid-December. During the off-season, visits are limited to the Ushijima Seicha shop only. In this case, we offer a complimentary tea pack as a gift!
What’s Included
- ✓English & Japanese Speaking Guide
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Admission fee
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Personal expense (souvenir, drink, snack and etc)
Additional Info
- 🚶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.
- •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.
- •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.
- •The factory tours are available from mid-January to mid-June and from late September to mid-December. During the off-season, visits are limited to the Ushijima Seicha shop only. In this case, we offer a complimentary tea pack as a gift!
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