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A Grand Panorama: Sweeping Tea Gardens and Views All the Way to Ariake Bay

About this spot

Spanning approximately 70 hectares, this expansive tea garden vista symbolizes Yame tea, covering hillsides that overlook the city of Yame. The ridges, arranged in geometric patterns, undulate like waves; from the observation point at the hilltop, you can gaze across the green carpet toward the Chikugo Plain, and on clear days, even to Ariake Bay (有明海). Yame is the birthplace of Yame tea, Japan's premier tea brand, and is particularly renowned as a production center for premium, highly sweet teas. This landscape offers a front-row seat to experience the full scale of the region at a glance. A leisurely walk along the paths between the ridges brings the fragrance of fresh leaves on the breeze. It's a breathtaking scene that you won't be able to resist photographing — the perfect way to begin your journey.

Tips

The tea garden features narrow paths for farm work, so park your car in the lot near the observation point and explore on foot. Please respect the farmers' work by staying on the paths and not entering the rows. Bring a hat, as there is little shade in the area.