{"id":106644,"date":"2018-01-30T15:03:17","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T06:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=106644&lang=en"},"modified":"2018-02-18T14:52:06","modified_gmt":"2018-02-18T05:52:06","slug":"visit-yame-bus-tour-feb-2018","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/visit-yame-bus-tour-feb-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Yame – Bus Tour (Feb. 2018)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special Bus Tour for Fukuoka Now Readers! (just 20 seats per day \u2013 book soon!)
\nFeb. 24, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

English Speaking Guide \u2013 for the entire trip!
\n\u00a55,000 per person! \u2013 details below.<\/p>\n

Yame, famous for green tea, has a long history of doll production and is a wonderful place to see hina matsuri <\/em>doll displays. Yame is also an excellent area to view plum blossoms. On this tour we\u2019ll enjoy these two highlights of spring as well as visit a traditional white-walled part of town and experience making washi<\/em>, traditional Japanese paper. Starts at Nishitetsu Kurume Station. English speaking guide for the entire trip. \u00a55,000\/person. Full details on the Fukuoka Now website – only 20 seats per day – book now!<\/p>\n

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\nWalk through groves of thousands of beautifully maintained plum trees.<\/p>\n

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\nView a collection of illuminated bamboo art displays inside a long and dark wine cellar.<\/p>\n

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\nThe buffet lunch includes some dishes made with locally sourced vegetables.<\/p>\n

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\nTry your hand at making washi, traditional Japanese paper.<\/p>\n

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\nHakobina are hina<\/em> dolls made by Yame artisans using materials including some locally sourced materials. See them at many locations around town participating in the Yame Bonbori Festival. Don\u2019t miss the mesmerizing display of over 300 hina matsuri<\/em> dolls from the Edo period, rare hakobina<\/em> dolls and numerous hina <\/em>decorations at Yokomachi Machiya Exchange Hall. Indulge yourself in this rich display of traditional Yame craftsmanship!<\/p>\n

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\nExperience time slip with a walk amongst the white-walled buildings of the old town.<\/p>\n

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\nTry on a kimono<\/em> and walk around town. (optional extra \u00a55,000\/2 hours, for female participants only)<\/p>\n

With only 20 seats available, reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Book a seat for yourself and make new friends, or form a group and enjoy the day together. Ideal for both overseas visitors and local foreign residents. (Japanese nationals welcome too, if they book with non-Japanese.)<\/p>\n

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Schedule<\/strong>
\n9:20 Meeting (in front of Nishitetsu Kurume Station<\/a>)
\n9:35 Departure
\n10:20~11:20 Yume Tachibana Plum Blossom Viewing and bamboo illuminations
\n11:30~12:15 Shopping at Michi no Eki Tachibana
\n12:30~13:20 Lunch (Bengala Village)
\n13:25~16:30 Washi (Japanese paper) making experience at Yame Traditional Crafts Center, free time and tea time.
\n16:30 Departure (Yame Traditional Crafts Center)
\n17:15 Return (in front of Nishitetsu Kurume Station<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Departure: 2\/24 (Sat.)\u00a0 (Sorry, the Feb. 23 tour has been cancelled)
\n\u2022 Tour Price (per person): adult \u00a55,000 (incl. lunch), child \u00a53,000 (incl. lunch), below ES \u00a51,000 (does not include lunch or bus seat) *payment by cash at the meeting spot on the day
\n\u2022 Number of participants: 20 person limit per day (individuals or groups from overseas, and Japanese provided they attend with at least one non-Japanese person in their group.)
\n\u2022 Handling company: Cha no Kuni (Land of Tea) Tourist Information Center (2-129 Moto-machi, Yame City)
\n\u2022 Planning and operation: FM Yame (1314-1 Kurogimachiima, Yame City)
\n\u2022 To reserve a seat – fill in this form: https:\/\/goo.gl\/forms\/mjgzbgb89zdyF5JH2<\/a>
\n\u2022 Email contact: tour@yame.travel<\/a> (for questions about the tour and to cancel reservations)
\n\u2022 Child seats are not available<\/p>\n

Cancellation policy<\/strong>
\nShould you wish to cancel, please email seven days before the trip. 30% of the fee will be required for cancellations three days before, 40% for cancellations one day before, and 50% for cancellations on the day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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