Experience the stunning, seasonal transformations of Kitakyushu with our exclusive, hassle-free bus tour to the world-famous Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden.
Departing from Hakata Station in the morning, this tour offers two unique seasonal options tailored to showcase Japan’s changing natural beauty and local harvests.
Whether you choose the pastel paradise of spring or the fiery hues of autumn, this all-inclusive day trip combines breathtaking nature, local culinary experiences, and regional hidden gems.
★Autumn Option: Vibrant Foliage & Mandarin Harvest★ Start your morning at a local orchard to enjoy fresh mandarin orange picking, where you can pick sweet citrus off the trees and take home a generous 1.5 kg bag as a souvenir.
Next, visit Michi-no-Eki Munakata, one of Kyushu's top-rated roadside markets, 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 the iconic 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 before making the comfortable return drive to Hakata Station.
★Spring Option: Wisteria & Sweet Strawberries★ In the morning, head to Akiyama Farm to enjoy 1 hour of all-you-can-eat strawberry picking, tasting sweet strawberries straight from the field. 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, a popular complex in Kokura, before visiting Kokura Castle to explore its historical grounds. Conclude your day at Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden to stroll under its world-famous blooming purple flower tunnels before returning to Hakata Station in the evening.
Enjoy the insights and stories of Fukuoka with an English & Japanese Speaking guide throughout your tour. For guests who prefer assistance in Chinese, a Chinese-speaking assistant can be arranged upon request.
◆ Kawachi Wisteria Garden 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.
◆ 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.
◆ 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.
◆ Taiyoen (Mandarin orange picking) : Autumn Option 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.
◆ Michi no Eki Munakata : Autumn Option 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.
◆ Akiyama Farm (Strawberry Picking) : Spring Option 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.
◆ Cosmos-kan : Spring Option Cosmos-kan is a charming local specialty shop and market in Koga city, stocked with regional souvenirs, fresh produce and snacks.







