Yame Fukushima, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture

This atmospheric hotel is a renovated 100-year-old traditional Japanese house. True to its motto “stay somewhere that feels like home,” the hotel envelops lucky guests in true Japanese hospitality from check-in to checkout. A healthy vegetable breakfast is available, and hotel staff can assist guests in exploring the traditional town.

• Address :

  13-1 Honmachi, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)943-24-2233

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese and English

• Access :

  15-minute drive from JR Hainuzuka Station

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥25,000 per night with breakfast

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Available for up to 6 people (with lock); Western beds

• Bathroom :

  Bathroom available (with lock); bathtub available from check-in to checkout

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Breakfast

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

Housed in a renovated historical building, this whimsical inn is a keen promoter of traditional handicrafts. This is evident in the craft-themed decor of the two rooms, which features the work of local artisans—in particular, indigo-dyed fabrics and woven bamboo. The wooden bathtubs are handcrafted by a traditional master craftsperson using cedar wood from Kyushu. Enjoy a breakfast served in traditional wooden bowls while seated in the woods.

• Address :

  120-1 Honmachi, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)943-25-7577

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  20-minute drive from JR Hainuzuka Station

• Check-in :

  3:00–6:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥22,700 per night with breakfast (per person based on double occupancy)

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Two guest rooms for up to 6 people each (with lock); Japanese futons

• Bathroom :

  Bathroom available (with lock); bathtub available from check-in to checkout

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Breakfast

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

The main dining room at RITA Yame Fukushima serves seasonal dishes of local vegetables in the traditional style of the Yame region. The food is prepared exclusively by skilled locals who have been cooking with these niche ingredients for years. Enjoy traditional dishes served with a contemporary flourish. Dinner is also available for non-guests.

• Address :

  RITA Yame Fukushima, 13-1 Honmachi, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)943-24-2233 (RITA Yame Fukushima)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese and English

• Access :

  15-minute drive from JR Hainuzuka Station

• Opening Hours :

  10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Open every day

• Cuisine Category :

  Japanese cuisine and traditional cuisine

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

A cozy café inside the Yame City Yokomachi Machiya Koryukan, which showcases the history and cultivation methods of Yame tea. A popular menu item is the Susuricha (Yame Traditional Hon Gyokuro), which comes with a sweet treat. The tea can be enjoyed at any of three stages as the taste evolves while the tea is continuously brewed. The leftover tea leaves can be eaten with vinegar and soy sauce.

• Address :

  Yame City Yokomachi Machiya Koryukan, 94 Honmachi, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)943-23-4311 (Yame City Yokomachi Machiya Koryukan)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  15-minute drive from JR Hainuzuka Station

• Opening Hours :

  10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Monday (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday)

• Cuisine Category :

  Tea

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

In this immersive tour, RITA Yame Fukushima guests can personally discover Yame tea. Visit Yame tea farmers and learn about tea cultivating, picking, and brewing. This prime tea-production area has a 600-year history, making it an ideal place to dive deep into the culture of tea.

• Address :

  RITA Yame Fukushima, 13-1 Honmachi, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)943-24-2233 (RITA Yame Fukushima)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese and English

• Access :

  15-minute drive from JR Hainuzuka Station

• Duration :

  2 days, 1 night

• Fee :

  From ¥28,000 per night including breakfast and experience

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese and English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Craft Inn Té offers a unique handicraft experience. Take part in a factory tour, and make your own shawl at Shimogawa Orimono, a Kurume-gasuri textile factory that preserves tradition while incorporating innovative techniques. Choose your favorite from over 300 different fabrics to make your own shawl.

• Address :

  1111-2, Tsue, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)943-22-2427

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  20-minute drive from JR Hainuzuka Station

• Duration :

  2 hours

• Fee :

  Shimogawa textile tour and Kurume-gasuri shawl-making experience: ¥7,800 per person

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese and English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB