YokaBus A Day in Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat

Away from the complex city center
Into the quiet nature

Departing from Fukuoka, we introduce a day tour that includes a boat ride on Yanagawa and a visit to the Yame tea fields. This tour, offering breathtaking views of lush greenery, is perfect for those seeking a unique escape from the bustling city. Meet your guide at 9:15 AM in front of the Lawson convenience store on the first floor of the Oriental Hotel at Hakata Station's Chikushi Exit. Depart Hakata at 9:30 AM and enjoy a boat ride along the beautiful canals of Yanagawa, nicknamed the "Venice of Japan," starting around 11 AM. After a delicious lunch around noon, you can visit a Yame tea factory or tea shop at 2 PM to experience Japanese tea culture. From 3 PM, create special memories by experiencing traditional Yame crafts. At 5 PM, visit the Yame Central Tea Fields, taking in the expansive green tea fields. Return to Fukuoka, arriving at Hakata Station around 6:45 PM.

Above all, from September 13th to 23rd, 2025, during the sunflower season, visit the Yanagawa Sunflower Festival to enjoy the beautiful flowers!

🌻Limited-time festival visit

From September 13th to 23rd, 2025, you'll visit the Yanagawa Sunflower Festival. Take in everything from beautiful tea fields to boat rides along the Yanagawa River and the dazzling sunflower fields!

Tour Attractions

✅Yanagawa Sunflower Festival (limited-time visit from September 13 to 23, 2025)
Visit the Yanagawa Sunflower Festival for a special limited time.
✅Beautiful scenery and healing
Enjoy a boat ride along the beautiful waterways of Yanagawa , known as the “Venice of Japan”!
✅Special experiential activities
Take the time to learn how to make paper (washi, 和紙) from local artisans and learn about the tea production process. Experience a rare glimpse into traditional Japanese culture.
✅The pleasure of gastronomy
Enjoy a delicious lunch of local cuisine in Yanagawa, a city steeped in history and tradition, and sample freshly harvested tea from Japan's premier green tea region!
✅Tour with a professional guide
Hear fascinating stories about Fukuoka's history and culture from an expert guide. Tours are conducted in English and Japanese, and you'll receive detailed explanations of the tourist attractions!

Short tour course overview

Yame Tea Plantation:
This is a place where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of vast green tea fields in Yame, Japan's top high-quality green tea producing region.

Yanagawa Boat Ride:
It will be a special time to spend leisurely listening to the boatman's song along the waterways of Yanagawa, which is called the 'Venice of Japan'.

Yanagawa Sunflower Festival:
This is a seasonal festival where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of 500,000 sunflowers in full bloom, creating waves of yellow.