Yame City in Fukuoka Prefecture is famous for its tea. Yame tea is known for its slightly sweet taste and rich aroma. Its matcha is just as popular as Uji tea. The vast tea fields are a breathtaking sight. There are also renovated traditional homes turned into hotels, and the streets of Yame-Fukushima lined with old townhouses make for a pleasant stroll. The city is home to long-established tea merchants, tea cafés, and souvenir shops offering a wide selection of local crafts and goods—all popular with visitors.
