【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 41 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat worth booking?
【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat is a 9.5-hour experience in Fukuoka, Japan, from $91 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 41 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 82 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (41)
- Duration
- 9.5 hours
- From
- $91 per person
★There are plans including bullet train tickets 8 options are available The tour with one way ticket will end at Hakata Station. You will receive a QR ticket after your reservation is confirmed; please board the train on your own. (You will meet your guide at Hakata Station) ◆ Yanagawa Sunflower Festival During the limited sunflower season from September 13th to 23rd this tour will visit Yanagawa Sunflower Festival. Approximately 500,000 sunflowers bloom spectacularly across 5 hectares areas. ◆ Scenic Beauty and Relaxation Glide through Yanagawa's picturesque canals, known as the Venice of Japan and enjoy breathtaking views of lush tea fields in Yame. ◆ Hands-on Experiences Try your hand at making traditional Yame washi paper and learn about tea production from expert local artisans. ◆ Culinary Delights Savor a delicious local lunch in historic Yanagawa. ◆ Bilingual Support Enjoy the tour with a professional English & Japanese Speaking guide.
What you get
About this experience
★There are plans including bullet train tickets 8 options are available The tour with one way ticket will end at Hakata Station. You will receive a QR ticket after your reservation is confirmed; please board the train on your own. (You will meet your guide at Hakata Station) ◆ Yanagawa Sunflower Festival During the limited sunflower season from September 13th to 23rd this tour will visit Yanagawa Sunflower Festival. Approximately 500,000 sunflowers bloom spectacularly across 5 hectares areas. ◆ Scenic Beauty and Relaxation Glide through Yanagawa's picturesque canals, known as the Venice of Japan and enjoy breathtaking views of lush tea fields in Yame. ◆ Hands-on Experiences Try your hand at making traditional Yame washi paper and learn about tea production from expert local artisans. ◆ Culinary Delights Savor a delicious local lunch in historic Yanagawa. ◆ Bilingual Support Enjoy the tour with a professional English & Japanese Speaking guide.
What's included
Included
- English & Japanese Speaking Guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission fee
Not included
- Personal expense (souvenir, drink, snack and etc)
What you'll see and do
Hakata Station
★Customers who have purchased Pre-Night Stay Plan ＜The day before the tour＞ 11:46 Kyoto→Hakata(Arrival time: 14:30) 12:20 Osaka→Hakata(Arrival time: 14:59) ★Customer who purchaced the plan with bullet train ticket 6:25 Osaka→Hakata(Arrival time: 9:04) 7:58 Hiroshima→Hakata(Arrival time: 9:04) 8:19 Kumamoto→Hakata(Arrival time: 8:51) (※Staff will not accompany you on the train.) ※If you miss the train, you will not be able to join the tour, so please make sure to arrive at the station 15 minutes in advance. ★Everyone 9:15 Meet at hakata station
15 minutes here · Admission included
Yanagawa Sunflower Park
★Visit during sunflower season only from September 13th to 23rd★
30 minutes here
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.
90 minutes here · Admission included
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 minutes here · Admission included
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!
60 minutes here · Admission included
Yanagawa
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.
60 minutes here
Hakata Station
★Customer who purchaced the plan with round-trip bullet train ticket 19:24 Hakata→Kumamoto(Arrival time: 20:00)
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Fukuoka
You will receive a QR ticket after your reservation is confirmed; please board the train on your own. (※Staff will not accompany you on the train.) From Kyoto Station: The bullet train departure time is 11:46 (The day before the tour). You will meet your guide at Hakata Station.
Meeting point
Fukuoka
You will receive a QR ticket after your reservation is confirmed; please board the train on your own. (※Staff will not accompany you on the train.) From Shin-Osaka Station: The bullet train departure time is 12:20(The day before the tour) or 6:25. You will meet your guide at Hakata Station.
Meeting point
Fukuoka
You will receive a QR ticket after your reservation is confirmed; please board the train on your own. (※Staff will not accompany you on the train.) From Kumamoto Station: The bullet train departure time is 8:19. You will meet your guide at Hakata Station. You can store your luggage on the bus.
Meeting point
Fukuoka
You will receive a QR ticket after your reservation is confirmed; please board the train on your own. (※Staff will not accompany you on the train.) From Hiroshima Station: The bullet train departure time is 7:58. You will meet your guide at Hakata Station. You can store your luggage on the bus.
Meeting point
Fukuoka
Hakata Station Chikushi Gate Parking Area (In Front of LAWSON Oriental Hotel Fukuoka 1F)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This tour is end at Hakata station. The bullet train ticket is included only one way to Hakata station.
Options you can book
【From Kyoto】Pre-Night Stay
one-way train ticket(no hotel): One-way bullet train ticket is included. The tour will end at Hakata Station. The hotel is not included. Starting point: Kyoto Station, Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
【From Osaka】Early Morning
One-way train ticket: One-way bullet train ticket is included. The tour will end at Hakata Station. Starting point: Shin-Osaka Station, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, Japan
【From Osaka for 2】with hotel
one-way train ticket + hotel: One-way bullet train ticket and hotel is included. Hotel: Prince Smart Inn Hakata, or similar Starting point: Shin-Osaka Station, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, Japan
【From Kyoto for 2】with hotel
one-way train ticket + hotel: One-way bullet train ticket and hotel is included. Hotel: Prince Smart Inn Hakata, or similar Starting point: Kyoto Station, Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
【From Kumamoto】 (round-trip)
Starting point: Kumamoto Station, 3-chōme-15-1 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan
【From Hiroshima】(one-way)
The tour will end at Hakata. Starting point: HIROSHIMA STATION, 1-２番３７号 Matsubarachō, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan
ONE DAY BUS
Meet and end at Hakata Station Starting point: Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station, 4-23 Hakataekichūōgai, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0012, Japan
【From Kumamoto】(one-way)
The tour will end at Hakata. Starting point: Kumamoto Station, 3-chōme-15-1 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan
【From Osaka】Pre-Night stay
One-way train ticket(no hotel): One-way bullet train ticket is included. The tour will end at Hakata Station. The hotel is not included. Starting point: Shin-Osaka Station, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, Japan
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- H.I.S.Co., Ltd.
Know before you go
- 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.
- 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.
- Japanese lunch set menu will be served in this tour.
- 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.
- 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!
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 39 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
39 verified traveler reviews for 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great day.
Each stop was better than the previous one. The canal boat ride was amazing our pilot was a professional opera singer. Our tour guides were incredible.
via Viator
Good experience in Fukuoka
Very good experience Wakasa San brought us to the cafe to taste the best Hojicha He has his personal website for his recommendation which is very detailed
via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour with a great tour guide and great driver!
It is a very very great tour, with a very lovely, cheerful, friendly and professional tour guide - Wacky-san, as well as the driver! :) Wacky-san introduced a lot of historical background of the place and introduced us the great food in Fukuoka. It made my trip to Fukuoka even better as i’ve got to eat yummy eel rice, join the boat trip, visit the factory of green tea and join the craft workshop, both myself and my family enjoyed these activities.
via Tripadvisor
very lovely tour in fukuoka
very good and precious tour. we had a lovely experience. the activities are good. what made it more enjoyable is the tour guide and driver, very friendly, clear and helpful.
via Tripadvisor
Nice trip
Guide is really good！Nice and kind.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Price range
- $91 to $52,000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by H.I.S.Co., Ltd., who run 185 experiences we rank across 10 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.5.
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【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Fukuoka.
How much does 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat cost?
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Prices start at $91 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Fukuoka usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat take?
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Plan for about 9.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Fukuoka is not rushed.
Is 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 41 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Fukuoka, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat?
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Around 14 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Fukuoka can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Fukuoka and add a light layer if any part of the 9.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Fukuoka within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Fukuoka?
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On Outty we rank every Fukuoka experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Day trip from central Fukuoka.Rental cycle in Shikanoshima island, Fukuoka Private Tour with a Local: Highlights & Hidden Gems, YokaBus Yame Tea & Sake Tasting Expedition(From Hakata, Kumamoto). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Fukuoka?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Fukuoka?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat?
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Included: English & Japanese Speaking Guide; Lunch; Air-conditioned vehicle; and Admission fee. Not included: Personal expense (souvenir, drink, snack and etc). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat?
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You will receive a QR ticket after your reservation is confirmed; please board the train on your own. (※Staff will not a. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat offered in?
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It is offered in Japanese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Fukuoka. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat?
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Across 41 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, value for money, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for 【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat?
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There are 9 options to choose from, including 【From Kyoto】Pre-Night Stay, 【From Osaka】Early Morning, 【From Osaka for 2】with hotel, 【From Kyoto for 2】with hotel. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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