Yanagawa River Cruise and Yame Tea Fukuoka Private Tour

Overview

Experience the charm of Fukuoka with this captivating day tour that offers a perfect blend of Yame's Tea production process, agricultural traditions and a unique perspective of traditional Japanese waterways. This day tour offers travelers a deep dive into Fukuoka's rich traditions, focusing on local craftsmanship, culinary heritage, and scenic landscapes. Enjoy the convenience of a private charter car and the expertise of an English-speaking guide for a stress-free one-day journey. Perfectly arranged for groups of 2 to 8 persons, ensuring a more personal and enjoyable tour.

Itinerary

1. Yanagawa

   Yanagawa River Experience Begin 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.

   · 3 h

2. Dive 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!

   · 45 min· Admission included

3. Yame Traditional Crafts Museum

   Visit 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.

   · 1 h· Admission included

4. Yame Chuo Tea Garden

   Conclude 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.

   · 30 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

The Meeting Point : Your Hotel Accommodation in Lobby area

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Depending on the number of participants, it may be a standard Taxi or a Hiace Mini-Van.
• The guide will be holding a sign with our company logo (HIS) and the tour name.
• 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.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 43454P790

Activity offered by H.I.S.Co., Ltd. via Viator.