Hakata (Fukuoka), Japan

Yame Tea & Sake Experience

Culinary Traditions and Scenic Landscapes of Rural Fukuoka Discover the award-winning Kitaya sake while sampling Japanese cuisine and learn about Yame’s famed tea culture. Drive into the Yame region, an area renowned for centuries of green tea cultivation and artisanal craftsmanship. Stop at the 19th-century Kitaya sake brewery, celebrated for its award‑winning production methods, rooted in tradition and history. Explore how generations of brewers have refined their techniques, blending heritage and precision to create exceptional sake. Enjoy a local lunch thoughtfully paired with this iconic drink, then continue to the Yame Central Tea Farm, a hillside estate overlooking terraced tea fields. Learn about the meticulous process of growing and producing Yame’s famed green tea, from cultivation to processing, and enjoy a guided tasting while taking in sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. After your visit, return to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walk