YokaBus Heritage in a Cup of a Yame Tea & Sake Tasting Expedition
Overview
Available languages
9 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Kurume
Fukuoka prefecture is home to some incredible hidden gems, and Chikushi no Homare Brewery is a perfect example of tradition meeting local flavor. 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.
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).
Options
YokaBus Heritage in a Cup of a Yame Tea & Sake Tasting Expedition
What‘s Included
Matcha Grinding Experience
Lunch
Japanese Sake Tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Personal expense (souvenir, additional meal etc)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very fun and interesting tour
Vacation34739624683,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Takaya is a very kind and nice gentleman who guided us for this trip. He told us some fun facts of the history of the area and places on the journey to our destinations, which was very informative. He has been very accommodating and friendly during our tour. We were the only 2 people on this tour, but we hope that more tourists would sign up for this tour as it was very fun and interesting! Thank you to Takaya for being an amazing guide :)
Eight Women Central Grand Tea Garden Day Tour
Odyssey34815483500,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The journey is easy and enjoyable. Drink three drinks, a little drunk. Tea DIY is good to play. Central tea garden is spectacular, unfortunately it rains, but it is still beautiful.
Relaxing and educational tour for sake and tea lovers
618hongy,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wakasa-san was a fantastic guide and was full of passion during the entire day tour. The tour itself was very nicely paced with plenty of time to indulge in each venue and experience. We enjoyed trying out the different types of sake and learning about the brewing process at the refinery. The matcha grinding experience after was enjoyable too. The Yame tea plantations were certainly a sight to behold! Highly recommend this tour for sake and tea lovers. :)
Love the hands on matcha making experience.
290daphnet,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the itinerary combining my favorite matcha experience and sake.
Relaxing and pleasant tour
Travel55493967929,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wakasa san is an amazing guide. He is very passionate and he also provides amazing recommendations of food and places to go in Fukuoka. The tour was well paced and relaxing. Highly recommended!
Great experience.
lindaandnewtoni,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun and informative tour.
So many ways to consume matcha!
203kayleem,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Our guide, Naoko was incredibly sweet and informative. The views were incredible, the matcha was delicious and the sake was smooth.
Relaxing and easygoing experience
P5463LMtomg,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very relaxing and fun! Naoko was very sweet and taught us a lot. Highly recommended!
Yame Tea/Bandai tour
SergioJC1,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, a tour through the depths of Kyushu. You can learn how the delicious Yame tea is produced. A great tour of the plantations that is impressive. A great walk from there to the Tea Museum for a traditional lunch and the experience of grinding Matcha. Ending the tour at the Bandai Sake factory, to learn about the production and taste their products, with excellent service from their side. Our guide, Shu Ji (San), deserves a special mention, very attentive, with a lot of information, friendliness, and warmth. A tour to spend the whole day discovering new things.
No
Adventure60899143828,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There is an English translation guide accompanied, even if you don't know Japanese, you can join with confidence. The schedule will not be too compact, it is a very relaxed and slow journey.
Related Experiences
Operated by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.