YokaBus Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Fruits Picking and Kokura Castle
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Is YokaBus Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Fruits Picking and Kokura Castle worth booking?
YokaBus Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Fruits Picking and Kokura Castle is a 9-hour experience in Fukuoka, Japan, from $8000 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 32 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (32)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $8000 per person
Autumn Option: Vibrant Foliage & Mandarin Harvest Enjoy fresh mandarin orange picking, where you can pick sweet citrus off the trees and take home a generous 1.5 kg bag. Next, visit Michi-no-Eki Munakata to explore local
What you get
- Fruits Picking Experience
- English Speaking Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Kokura Castle Admission Fee
- Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden Admission Fee
About this experience
Autumn Option: Vibrant Foliage & Mandarin Harvest Enjoy fresh mandarin orange picking, where you can pick sweet citrus off the trees and take home a generous 1.5 kg bag. Next, visit Michi-no-Eki Munakata to explore local delicacies and fresh seafood. Head over to Riverwalk Kitakyushu for free time to enjoy lunch and shopping, followed by a visit to Kokura Castle to experience traditional Japanese architecture. In the afternoon, visit Kawachi Fujien Garden to witness over 700 maple trees transformation into a brilliant blanket of crimson and gold foliage. Spring Option: Wisteria & Strawberries Head to Akiyama Farm to enjoy 1 hour of strawberry picking, next, stop by Cosmos Hiroba to shop for regional products and fresh local souvenirs. Afterwards, enjoy free time for lunch and shopping at Riverwalk Kitakyushu, then visit Kokura Castle to explore its historical grounds. Conclude your day at Kawachi Fujien Garden to stroll under its world-famous blooming purple flower tunnels.
What's included
Included
- Fruits Picking Experience
- English Speaking Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Kokura Castle Admission Fee
- Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden Admission Fee
Not included
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
What you'll see and do
Munakata Taiyouen is a renowned local citrus orchard located in Munakata City, famous for its sweet, juicy mandarin oranges (mikan) grown under optimal coastal sunlight and ocean breezes. The tour includes a generous 1.5 kg bag of self-picked mandarin oranges as a take-home souvenir.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Michi-no-Eki Munakata
Consistently ranked as one of the top roadside stations in all of Kyushu, Michi-no-Eki Munakata is a bustling regional hub for local food, culture, and shopping. Features an extensive market filled with freshly harvested regional produce, bento boxes, rice flour bakery goods, and artisanal Kyushu snacks.
30 minutes here
Riverwalk Kitakyushu
Riverwalk Kitakyushu is a large multi-purpose commercial and cultural complex that combines shopping, dining, arts, and business facilities in a distinctive, colorful architectural space that has become a local landmark and popular stop for visitors to Kokura.
60 minutes here
Kokura Castle
Kokura Castle, a historic landmark in Kitakyushu rebuilt in the early 1950s after wartime destruction, features striking white walls, a multi-tiered keep, and surrounding moats with beautiful gardens showcasing seasonal cherry blossoms and seasonal foliage.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Kitakyushu City Kawachi Fuji Garden Wisterias Blossom
Kawachi Wisteria Garden, located in the hills south of Kitakyushu, is a private garden renowned for its spectacular wisteria displays, featuring two iconic tunnels adorned with 22 varieties of wisteria in shades of purple, pink, white, and blue. Opened in 1977, it blooms vibrantly from late April to early May, creating enchanting walkways under cascading, sweetly fragrant flowers. In autumn, the garden undergoes a breathtaking transformation from mid to late November, when around 700 Japanese maple trees burst into brilliant shades of crimson, fiery orange, and gold, offering visitors an equally mesmerizing foliage viewing experience.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Akiyama Farm specializes in fresh strawberry picking, where guests harvest juicy, seasonal strawberries directly from the vines in a family-friendly greenhouse setting during the winter-to-spring months. This hands-on 60 minute activity allows tasting unlimited sweet varieties like Akihime or Tochiotome, providing a delightful agritourism experience unique to Kyushu's mild climate.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Cosmos-kan is a charming local specialty shop and market in Koga city, stocked with regional souvenirs, fresh produce and snacks.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
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
Hakata Station Chikushi Gate Parking Area (In Front of LAWSON Oriental Hotel Fukuoka 1F)
Options you can book
Autumn Foliage & Mandarin
Autumn Season Only
Spring Wisteria & Strawberry
Spring Season Only
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- H.I.S.Co., Ltd.
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour will be accompanied by a knowledgeable English & Japanese speaking guide to enhance your experience.
- For guests who prefer assistance in Chinese, a Chinese-speaking assistant can be arranged upon request.
- 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.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $8000 to $12000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 74
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
YokaBus Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Fruits Picking and Kokura Castle: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Fukuoka.
How much does YokaBus Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Fruits Picking and Kokura Castle cost?
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Prices start at $8000 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 YokaBus Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Fruits Picking and Kokura Castle take?
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Plan for about 9 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 YokaBus Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Fruits Picking and Kokura Castle worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 32 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 YokaBus Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Fruits Picking and Kokura Castle?
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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 YokaBus Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Fruits Picking and Kokura Castle suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book YokaBus Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Fruits Picking and Kokura Castle?
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Around 11 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does YokaBus Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Fruits Picking and Kokura Castle 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, In Fukuoka! Guide to an izakaya only 100% locals know/Bar Hopping. 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.
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