YokaBus Heritage in a Cup of a Yame Tea & Sake Tasting Expedition
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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).
What‘s Included
Matcha Grinding Experience
Lunch
Japanese Sake Tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Personal expense (souvenir, additional meal etc)
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YokaBus Heritage in a Cup of a Yame Tea & Sake Tasting Expedition
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must try experience for sake and matcha lovers~
830alecp,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Takaya was a great guide. This was one of the chillest experiences I had with my partner. We went to the Sake Brewery first and tasted different kinds of sake. Then we went to the tea musuem. The provided lunch was delicious and learning to make matcha was fun. We ended the day by looking at the beautiful scenery of Yame Tea Farm and there's a cafe nearby where we enjoyed Matcha Latte and Green Tea.
I've been on 3 Fukuoka...
Lars A,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I've been on 3 Fukuoka Guided trips. This has to be the most culture rich and informative of them all, in very beautiful ways. There is also so much hands on activities that teach you the way of Tea and Matcha, paper making (a little sidequest) and deep sake knowledge. Additionally, our lovely guide Naoko, provided a lot of information, unrelated to tea, paper and sake, during the trip! I will definitely recommend this trip to anyone i know that visits Fukuoka 🎉
Core memory of my Japan trip
sayanagardunov,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about this tour is really well thought out, our tour guide Naomi was very kind and helpful. The grinding and testing matcha expierence was awesome, and the sake testing superb, the sake and plum wine were so good that we purchased 2 bottles!
Wonderful experience
Roving31493517656,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip was wonderful, it was awesome to learn about the matcha making experience, the views were lovely and the sake tasting was excellent. Naoko our guide was amazing. Highly recommend!
Great choice for green tea and sake lovers
dloo86,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with Shuji-san experiencing both Tea and Sake. We had a relatively small group with us as well and it gave us some flexbility and options with the schedule and what our group wanted to do. Ended up visiting the Yame tea farm, doing our own tea leaf miling and lunch at the museum, going to an extra matcha factory, and visiting the Sake tasting. Shuji-san provided us with great commentary on Tea and Sake, as well as Japanese history.
Fun day
Lori R,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were in a group of 19 total travelers. Our guide was very personable and the places we went were great. The tea fields were beautiful, even in November. Really loved grinding our own matcha and making tea. Lunch was tasty. The sake brewery was nice! We actually got to try five sakes. The trip home was, as a result, more fun.
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