Fukuoka Summer Fruit Adventure: Bus Tour from Kumamoto with French Lunch & Picking

Stop by the popular roadside station “Michi-no-Eki Munakata” and enjoy local specialties

• At “Michi-no-Eki Munakata”, you can discover an extensive selection of fresh seafood, featuring lively fish from the turbulent waters of the Genkai Sea, along with locally sourced agricultural products such as vegetables cultivated in Munakata’s fertile environment.
• Michi-no-Eki Munakata stands out as one of Fukuoka’s favorite roadside stations, diligently choosing not only the quality of its ingredients but also their provenance, presenting visitors the finest mountain and sea delicacies.

Savor a unique Japanese fusion French cuisine crafted by a skilled chef, available only at this location

• French Cuisine Azumiya celebrates 36 years since its founding, showcasing a talented chef who meticulously selects the best seasonal ingredients of the day, ensuring the course menu remains a delightful surprise until your arrival.
• Experience a distinctive dining occasion featuring an abundance of seafood and mountain delicacies from Kyushu and the San-in region, with exclusive dishes that can only be enjoyed at this establishment, creating unforgettable and treasured moments.

Example Menu

(Menu items may change depending on ingredient availability.)

AMUSE BOUCHE (3 kinds)

• Bitter melon and snow crab with mayonnaise dressing, accompanied by mini tomatoes and homemade bacon
• Fresh sea urchin, salmon roe, and jellyfish terrine
• Sashimi-style Kanmon octopus

HORS D’OEUVRE

Salad-style dish with Spanish mackerel and Shinano Sweet apples

SOUP

Chilled seasonal vegetable soup served in a cappuccino style

MAIN

Fried white flounder with fresh tomato sauce

DESSERT

Special 7-fruit parfait created exclusively for this tour (Fig, peach, melon, watermelon, Shine Muscat grapes, Pione grapes, orange, etc. ※Contents vary depending on availability)

DRINK

Azumiya’s recommended tea
※ Guests elementary school age and younger will receive a children’s meal.
* 100% Japanese beef hamburger steak, soup, appetizer, and dessert (ice cream)
* Available for the same meal as adults with an added charge of +2,000 yen.

Visit a winery and enjoy a tasting of wine made with 100% Kyoho grapes

• Located in Tanushimaru, Kurume City, celebrated as the birthplace of open-field Kyoho grape cultivation, Kyoho Winery specializes in producing wine made from 100% Kyoho grapes, offering a unique Japanese-style wine experience.
• Guests are welcome to explore the winery, which includes the private Kyoho grape fields and an underground storage cellar. Wine tasting (some selections may require an additional fee) and shopping opportunities are also available.
• At “Shop Minou”, you can acquire the winery’s signature Kyoho Grape Wine, alongside a variety of fruit wines showcasing distinctive flavors, such as blueberry, strawberry, persimmon, Amakusa orange, and kiwi.

Experience fruit picking in Kurume, the fruit paradise of Fukuoka, with both Shine Muscat grape and pear picking included!

• At “Fruitelier”, a well-known fruit farm in Kurume named for the idea of a “fruit atelier,” relish the opportunity for both Shine Muscat grape picking and pear picking!
• Bring home tree-ripened, naturally sweet Shine Muscat grapes (one bunch) of your choice, along with juicy, crisp pears (2–3 pieces) featuring a refreshing texture♪
  ※ Fruit picking may be unavailable due to typhoons, severe weather, natural disasters, or fruit growth conditions. In such circumstances, Shine Muscat grapes and pears will still be provided as souvenirs.

Information about the tour

• Place of departure and destination: From/To Hakata
• Number of days of travel: 1 day
• Means of transportation: Bus
• Name of bus company: Yamato Kanko
• Meal(s): Lunch 1
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: 15
• Number of GUIDE: 1

Tour Operator Information

• Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
• Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team
• Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001
• Tel: +81-050-1742-3921
• Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
• Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Contact Information

• Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team
• Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001
• Tel: +81-050-1742-3921
• Opening hour: 10:00~18:00
  (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager: Megumi Hisatomi

*The Tour Operations Manager is in charge of transactions related to your travel at the sales office managing your travel arrangements. If you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.

Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below.

• Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours
• Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract

Highlights

• Visit the well-known roadside station “Michi-no-Eki Munakata” and sample local delicacies
• Indulge in distinctive Japanese fusion French cuisine prepared by an expert chef, available solely at this venue
• Delight in a special course menu that is exclusive to this bus tour — the specifics will remain a surprise until the tour day
• Tour a winery and partake in a tasting of wine produced from 100% Kyoho grapes
• Take part in fruit picking in Kurume, recognized as the fruit haven of Fukuoka, featuring both Shine Muscat grape and pear picking!

Itinerary

• Departure from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
• Michi-no-Eki Munakata (Shopping/approx. 45 minutes)
• Azusaya French Restaurant (6-course meal & special fruit parfait/approx. 90 minutes)
• Kyoho Winery (Wine tasting & shopping/approx. 30 minutes)
• Fruitrie (Shine Muscat grapes & pear picking/approx. 60 minutes)
• Arrive at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal

Price Details

Included

• Lunch
• Japanese guide
• Bus
• Admission fee

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned
• Personal expenses

Important Information

• After the scheduled departure time, the tour will depart at the discretion of our staff. Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
• The scheduled times and itinerary details may change due to road conditions or other circumstances.
• In the event of a delay causing you to miss connections or requiring taxi use or accommodation, we are unable to cover any related costs.
• Depending on the number of participants, the vehicle may be changed to a medium-sized or small bus.
• Please note that there is no restroom available on the bus.
• Smoking is prohibited on the bus. Reclining seats are generally not permitted (except for some courses).
• The arrival location may differ from the meeting location.
• Lost items will be kept for up to 2 weeks after the end of the tour. However, perishable food items or items that are difficult to store will be disposed of immediately.
• Pets are not allowed on the tour.
• Bus seats will be assigned by the tour operator.
• In case of emergencies, guests may be seated together with the tour escort. Thank you for your understanding.
• Facility admission fees included in the tour price may differ from the publicly listed prices. No refunds or additional charges will be made after the tour begins due to price differences.
• If the minimum number of participants (15 people) is not reached, or if operation becomes impossible due to unavoidable circumstances such as natural disasters or accidents, the tour may be changed or canceled. This decision may be made by 3 days before departure (or 13 days before departure for tours including accommodation).
• We may not be able to accommodate requests regarding seating arrangements, hotel smoking/non-smoking preferences, or allergies. We may contact you in advance and decline such requests after explanation.

Purchase Notice

• This tour is conducted in Japanese. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translation device (Pocketalk).
• Participants are required to bring their own smartphone with an internet connection and earphones (optional for audio translation).
• If the minimum number of participants is not met between 15 and 7 days before departure, the tour will be canceled. We will notify you by email, so please make sure to check it.
• If the tour becomes non-operational after you have booked and paid, the tour fee will be refunded.
• Guests under 20 years old must have parental consent.
• For groups with an odd number of participants, please note that you may be seated next to another guest on the bus.
• Meal contents are subject to change without prior notice.
• Due to traffic congestion or other factors, the stay time at each stop may be shortened.
• Seat selection is not available.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel on after the tour start time, will charge 100%

• 11 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 10 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee