Matcha Grinding and Tasting and Daniel Inouye Museum Tour

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Visit Yame's tourist highlights, the Green Tea Cultural Center and the Daniel Inouye Museum, with an English-speaking guide.

The mountainous area of Yame City, such as Hoshino and Joyo, is called Okuyame, and is dotted here and there with beautiful mountains, valleys, rivers, terraced rice fields, and stone bridges.

First, you will experience a hands-on workshop at the the Green Tea Cultural Center on how to make matcha powder from tea leaves using a grindstone. Then you have 110 minutes of free time to enjoy a meal at Yame Saryo Restaurant(*), stroll through Peace Plaza and the nearby bamboo forest, or shop at the Green Tea Cultural Center.
(*) Lunch are not included in the tour price.

After the Green Tea Cultural Center, you will visit to the Daniel Inouye Museum, which opened in April, 2024. Enjoy the memorial exhibitions related to Mr. Daniel, the Ohana Mart, full of specialty products, and Cafe Mahalo where you can relax while looking out at the Hoshino River.

What's Included

In-person Guide: English
Air-conditioned vehicle
tea experience (incurred due to tours)
Lunch
Tour conductor

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Yame Tourist Information Center is located in Yame Tourist Local Products Center Tokimeki.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    茶の文化館

    you will experience a hands-on workshop at the the Green Tea Cultural Center on how to make matcha powder from tea leaves using a grindstone.

    1 hour 50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Please enjoy the memorial exhibitions related to Mr. Daniel, the Ohana Mart, full of specialty products, and Cafe Mahalo where you can relax while looking out at the Hoshino River.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children who do not use a seat are free
  • Use Wagon taxis for transportation, and for those participating in groups of 1 or odd numbers, the seats will be shared.(Taxi company used: Nico Nico Yahime Taxi)
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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