{"id":107756,"date":"2018-02-27T16:43:42","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T07:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=107756&lang=en"},"modified":"2018-03-30T11:33:20","modified_gmt":"2018-03-30T02:33:20","slug":"yame-cherry-blossom-bus-tour","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/yame-cherry-blossom-bus-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Yame Cherry Blossom Bus Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special Bus Tour for Fukuoka Now Readers! (only 20 seats \u2013 book soon!)
\nMar. 31, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

In this tour we\u2019ll take you to some of the best cherry blossom sites in Yame, including the tunnel of sakura<\/em> trees at Muryojuin Temple, the long line of sakura<\/em> trees at Yabe River, and the sakura <\/em>by the stone bridge at Kitagawachi Park. Lunch and a Yame tea preparing workshop are included. Starts at Nishitetsu Kurume Station. \u00a55,000\/person. <\/p>\n

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\nTwo of the stars of spring, cherry blossoms and nanohana<\/em> in one spot! See the contrasting brilliant yellow and soft pink.<\/p>\n

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\nThe sakura<\/em> trees lining both sides of the path form a magical tunnel of cherry blossoms. A great place to take photos!<\/p>\n

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\nEnjoy a lunch made with local vegetables and seasonal fish at Kigokoro Kuboyama.<\/p>\n

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\nAfter learning to prepare Yame tea, we\u2019ll sip some tea and enjoy an Amaou strawberry parfait!<\/p>\n

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\nSome 600 someiyoshino sakura<\/em> trees against the backdrop of a stone bridge make Kitagawachi Park a special sight. In the evening they are lit up and the view is even more spectacular!<\/p>\n

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\nEnjoy a panoramic view of this 70-hectare tea plantation, which spreads out in front of you like a green carpet. <\/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

Schedule<\/strong>
\n*Itinerary subject to change pending blooming conditions.<\/p>\n

9:20 Meeting (in front of Nishitetsu Kurume Station<\/a>)
\n9:35 Departure
\n10:20~11:20 Yame cherry blossom viewing (Yabegawa River, Muryojoin Temple) \u3000
\n11:30~12:30 Lunch (Kigokoro Kuboyama)
\n13:00~15:00 Yame tea preparing experience (Hotaru to Ishibashi no Yakata)
\n15:30~15:50 Yame Central Tea Garden
\n16:00 Shopping at Local Products Center Tokimeki
\n16:30 Departure
\n17:15 Return (in front of Nishitetsu Kurume Station<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Departure: 3\/31 (Sat.)
\n\u2022 Tour Price (per person): adult \u00a55,000 (incl. lunch), ES and under (incl. lunch) \u00a54,000, ES and under (does not include lunch or bus seat) \u00a51,000 *payment by cash at the meeting spot on the day
\n\u2022 Number of participants: 20-person limit (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 Kurogimachi Ima, Yame City)
\n\u2022 Email contact: tour@yame.travel<\/a> (for questions about the tour and to cancel reservations \u2013 sorry, this tour is sold out.)
\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

SOLD OUT<\/strong>
\nThis tour is sold out. Please monitor our website and SNS for upcoming tours and events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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