Fukuoka Summer Fruit Picking Bus Tour: Enjoy a French Lunch from Hakata

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

• At “Michi-no-Eki Munakata”, a diverse selection of fresh seafood is available, featuring vibrant fish sourced from the tumultuous waves of the Genkai Sea, alongside locally cultivated agricultural products like vegetables that thrive in Munakata’s bountiful natural setting.
• Michi-no-Eki Munakata ranks among the most frequented roadside stations in Fukuoka, meticulously choosing not only the quality of its ingredients but also their origins, ensuring visitors experience 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, a renowned restaurant celebrating its 36-year anniversary, offers a distinctive dining experience.
• The chef expertly handpicks the freshest seasonal ingredients of the day, making the course menu a delightful surprise for each visitor.
• This special dining experience showcases an abundance of seafood and mountain delicacies from Kyushu and the San-in region, featuring unique dishes that can only be enjoyed at this restaurant, ensuring a memorable occasion.

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 featuring 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 in elementary school and younger will receive a children’s meal.

• 100% Japanese beef hamburger steak, soup, appetizer, and dessert (ice cream)
• This meal is available for adults at an additional charge of +2,000 yen.

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

• Located in Tanushimaru, Kurume City, recognized as the birthplace of open-field Kyoho grape cultivation, Kyoho Winery focuses on producing wine made from 100% Kyoho grapes, offering a distinctive Japanese-style wine experience.
• Visitors are welcome to explore the winery freely, including the private Kyoho grape fields and underground storage cellar. Wine tasting (some selections may require an extra fee) and shopping opportunities are also available.
• At “Shop Minou”, you can purchase the winery’s signature Kyoho Grape Wine, along with various fruit wines showcasing unique 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 after the concept of a “fruit atelier,” enjoy the best of both worlds with Shine Muscat grape picking and pear picking!
• Take home freshly harvested, tree-ripened, and naturally sweet Shine Muscat grapes (one bunch) of your choice, along with juicy, crisp pears (2–3 pieces) that have a refreshing texture♪

※ Fruit picking may not be available due to typhoons, severe weather, natural disasters, or fruit growth conditions. In such cases, Shine Muscat grapes and pears will still be prepared 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 oversees transactions related to your travel at the sales office managing your travel arrangements. For any questions or concerns regarding the information provided by the staff about this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the aforementioned 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 taste local specialties
• Delight in a distinctive Japanese fusion French cuisine prepared by a talented chef, offered solely at this venue
• Partake in an exclusive original course menu tailored for this bus tour — specifics will be revealed on the tour day
• Tour a winery and partake in a tasting of wine produced from 100% Kyoho grapes
• Engage in fruit picking in Kurume, recognized as Fukuoka's fruit paradise, featuring both Shine Muscat grape and pear picking!

Itinerary

• Departure from Hakata Station (9:00)
• 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)
• Arrival at Hakata Station (around 18:00)

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