Spend a day picking premium Japanese strawberries in Ukiha and learning sakura-based natural dyeing at a local workshop. This Hakata-based excursion mixes hands-on agriculture with a traditional craft—ideal for travelers who like to eat, learn, and make.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the bus under a wide winter sky and the air smells faintly of green leaves and sugar—rows of strawberry plants lean forward, offering fruit like a bright, edible reward. The farm in Ukiha stretches across gentle terraces; sunlight pools on fruit that’s been bred for sweetness, and the farmers’ hands have learned which varieties blush first.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers of most fitness levels; expect short walks on flat to gently sloping farm paths and seated craft work.
Wildlife
History
Asakura and Ukiha have agricultural roots tied to river valleys and alluvial plains; local farming practices evolved to favor specialty crops like strawberries that thrive in the mild Kyushu climate.
Conservation
Farms and workshops emphasize seasonal, small-batch production and many dyeing processes use plant-based, natural pigments to reduce chemical runoff and support sustainable craft practices.
Reserve your spot on the YokaBus Fukuoka Strawberry Picking and Sakura Dyeing Experience today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a small cooler bag
If you plan to take strawberries home, a small insulated bag helps keep berries fresh during the return trip.
Sun and rain protection
Fields are exposed—pack sunscreen and a lightweight rain jacket; weather can change quickly in Fukuoka’s inland basin.
Wear grippy, washable shoes
Strawberry beds and farm paths can be muddy—choose footwear that can handle wet soil and quick cleaning.
Notify about food allergies
Lunch is purchased separately at a tofu workshop—tell the operator about allergies ahead of time to avoid issues.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides traction and comfort for wet or uneven farm paths.
Light rain jacket
Protects from spring showers that can make fields muddy and cool.
spring
Sun hat and sunscreen
Summer sun is strong during outdoor picking—protect skin and eyes.
summer
Small insulated bag or cooler
Keeps picked strawberries chilled while you travel back to Hakata.