Experience a truly unique adventure that combines the pure joy of picking and tasting fresh Japanese strawberries with the artistry of traditional plant-based dyeing crafts!
The tour start from Hakata Station, known for its easy access and a convenient gathering spot for travelers. Spend two delightful hours picking and tasting fresh Japanese strawberries. This hands-on experience lets guests savor premium varieties and enjoy the sweetness of locally grown fruits.
Immerse yourself in a unique cultural workshop at Yumesaiku, specializing in sakura and plant-based dyeing. Under the guidance of local artisans, you’ll create your own hand-dyed piece, experiencing a centuries-old Japanese craft tradition.
This tour is designed for both domestic and international traveler, ensuring everyone can participate comfortably without language barriers.
Even if the guide speaks only English & Japanese, you will be supported with POCKETALK, a translator device that provides real-time translations in up to 75 languages!
Join us and experience the latest advancements in language translation technology!
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The Highlight
◆ Exclusive Strawberry Experience Highlighting the two-hour strawberry picking experience, which is a signature activity in Fukuoka, that renowned for its exceptional strawberry varieties, particularly the famous AMAOU strawberries. These strawberries are special because of named using the first syllables of Akai (red), Marui (round), Ookii (large), and Umai (delicious), recognized by Guinness World Records, and known for their sweet, rich flavor and large size.
◆ Traditional Craft Immersion The sakura (cherry blossom) dyeing workshop offers a unique opportunity to engage with traditional Japanese textile crafting, allowing participants to create a personalized memento of their Fukuoka journey.
◆ Guided Experience with Bilingual Support Enjoy the insights and stories of Fukuoka’s history and culture with a professional English & Japanese Speaking guide throughout your tour. For guests who prefer assistance in Chinese, a Chinese-speaking assistant can be arranged upon request.
The Experience
【Pocketalk for Tours】
Pocketalk for Tours is an innovative real-time translation service designed to enhance communication during guided tours. It ensures that international guests can fully understand Japanese or English explanations in their native language.
- How It Works
The guide wears a headset and opens "Pocketalk for Tours" on their smartphone via a browser (no app installation required).
A QR code is generated and shared with participants. Guests simply scan the QR code with their own smartphones to access real-time translations of the guide’s explanations in text and audio formats.
- Ease of Use
No additional devices are needed for participants, just their own smartphones.
If you wish to listen to the translation instead of reading it, please bring your own earphones for the audio function.
The service supports up to 75 languages, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of international travelers.
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【Yokamon Ichigo】 Yokamon Ichigo is a renowned strawberry picking farm located in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture, offering an extraordinary agricultural experience with several unique features. You can enjoy 12 different strawberry varieties, including the famous Amaou. The farm's strawberry picking experience is available from mid-December through early May. Visitors can pick, taste, and compare the various strawberry types, providing an entertaining and delicious experience. A special feature of Yokamon Ichigo is their exclusive Saturday night strawberry picking event. This unique offering allows visitors to enjoy strawberry picking in a magical evening atmosphere.
【Sanren Suisha no Sato】 Sanren Suisha no Sato Asakura (Three-Wheeled Watermill Village of Asakura) is a popular tourist destination in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture, offering a unique blend of agricultural experiences and local culture. A wide variety of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables are available and it serves dishes made with local produce.
【Nukumori Batake】 Tofu Workshop Nukumori Batake is a tofu-making workshop and restaurant in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, specializing in handmade tofu dishes and health-focused products. Please note that lunch fee is not included.
【Kobo Yumezaiku】 The Sakura Dyeing Experience at Kobo Yumezaiku offers a unique opportunity to engage in traditional Japanese dyeing techniques using natural materials. This workshop is particularly renowned for its sakura (cherry blossom) dyeing, which is the first of its kind in Japan. Participants can create their own dyed items, such as handkerchiefs, this activity allowing participants to witness the transformation of white fabric into vibrant colors as they dye. All dyes used are derived from natural sources, ensuring a sustainable and eco-friendly crafting experience. It is not just about creating beautiful textiles, it’s an immersive journey into the world of natural dyes and Japanese traditions, making it a memorable activity for anyone visiting Fukuoka.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
Itinerary
- 08:45 Meet the guide at the designated meeting point. Hakata Station Chikushi Gate, in front of LAWSON Oriental Hotel 1F
- 09:00 Depart from Hakata
- 10:00 Strawberry Feast Experience (2 hours)
- This tour includes 2 hours of all-you-can-eat strawberries
- Original soft serve ice cream is available for an additional 500 yen on site.
- 12:30 Sanren Suisha no Sato Asakura (30min)
- 13:30 Enjoy free time for lunch at Tofu Workshop Nukumori Batake. Please note that lunch fee is not included.
- 15:00 Sakura Dyeing Experience at Kobo Yumezaiku (90min)
- 16:30 Back to Fukuoka
- 18:00 Arrive at Hakata Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
The tour guide will provide language support using a translation device (Pocketalk) that provides real-time translations in up to 75 languages.
Participants are required to bring their own smartphone with an internet connection and earphones (optional for audio translation).
- 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.
- Infants under 3 years old are FREE (No seat and meal arrangement).
- Meeting Place for Shared Bus Tour：In front of LAWSON on the 1st Floor of Hakata Station Chikushi Gate Oriental Hotel Fukuoka.
Important Booking Information
- Lunch is not included in this tour. You will have time to buy your lunch at Tofu Workshop Nukumori Batake.
- 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.
- As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus. The bus is not provided with a toilet onboard.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
