Visit Yame's tourist highlights, the Green Tea Cultural Center and the Daniel Inouye Museum, with an English-speaking guide.

The mountainous area of Yame City, such as Hoshino and Joyo, is called Okuyame, and is dotted here and there with beautiful mountains, valleys, rivers, terraced rice fields, and stone bridges.

First, you will experience a hands-on workshop at the the Green Tea Cultural Center on how to make matcha powder from tea leaves using a grindstone. Then you have 110 minutes of free time to enjoy a meal at Yame Saryo Restaurant(*), stroll through Peace Plaza and the nearby bamboo forest, or shop at the Green Tea Cultural Center.
(*) Lunch are not included in the tour price.

After the Green Tea Cultural Center, you will visit to the Daniel Inouye Museum, which opened in April, 2024. Enjoy the memorial exhibitions related to Mr. Daniel, the Ohana Mart, full of specialty products, and Cafe Mahalo where you can relax while looking out at the Hoshino River.


Matcha Grinding and Tasting and Daniel Inouye Museum Tour

English speaking guide will guide customers to the "Yame Central Tea Plantation" which represents the tea place Yame.

Yame Central Tea Plantation spreads out on a gently sloping hill area. The view from the view spot, where the tea fields spread out , is as beautiful as if a green carpet covers.
You can take a picture, or just keep looking at it and forget about time.(Please note that during the tea-picking season from April to May, parts of the plantation may be covered.)
After the Yame Central Tea Plantation, stop at a tea shop for tea tasting and shopping.


Yame Central Tea Plantation Tour and Tea Tasting

My Immersive Experience Tour takes you to three hidden gems of Fukuoka: 
1) Akizuki old capital town
2) Koishiwara Pottery Village
3) Hikosan Temple Village(Weekend only). 

These off-the-beaten-path destinations, primarily frequented by locals, offer a truly authentic Japanese experience. Immerse yourself in everyday life and culture, far from the crowds of popular tourist spots. Whether you're an adventurous nature lover or a history enthusiast seeking a deeper connection with Japan, this tour is perfect for you. Experience the beauty of nature, learn traditional crafts, and interact with friendly locals. All routes travelled by private car.

Inclusive local lunch (vegans and gluten free accepted)

Private Day Tour in Hidden Fukuoka Japan

Fukuchi Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, where Agano ware with a history of over 400 years is still being produced today. This one-day plan allows visitors to experience the history of Agano pottery and its attractions.

Agano ware is a nationally designated traditional craft with its roots in tea ceremony ceramics, which developed as an official kiln of the Kokura clan. This special lunch is served in Agano Yaki pottery, which has inherited its history while infusing it with the essence of the modern age. 

Before lunch, visit the Agano Pottery Kiln and deepen your understanding of Agano pottery through a tour of the kiln, a pottery making experience and a tea ceremony experience. A local guide will also give you a guided tour of the direct sales facilities for Agano ware.

Car Tours in Fukuoka Prefecture

Matcha Grinding and Tasting and Daniel Inouye Museum Tour

Yame Central Tea Plantation Tour and Tea Tasting

Private Day Tour in Hidden Fukuoka Japan

Agano Ware One Day Tour in Fukuchi-Machi