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Hoshino Tea Terraces

Hoshino Tea Terraces

星野村茶畑

Fukuoka · Kyushu

Hoshino’s tea fields spread across green mountain slopes with small villages and clear air. The scenery is especially beautiful when the new tea leaves come in.

Why it's hidden

It requires rural transport and is known more to tea lovers than general tourists.

Best season
Spring
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.5· 29 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
The tea terraces are open countryside — free to view. The Tea Culture Museum (茶の文化館) overlooking them is also free to enter (10:00-17:00, closed Tue); hands-on sessions cost extra (matcha grinding ¥500, hand-rolled tea ¥1,000, etc.).
Website
hoshino-cha.com

Today

Open 24 hours

Admission

  • The tea terraces are open countryside — free to view. The Tea Culture Museum (茶の文化館) overlooking them is also free to enter (10:00-17:00, closed Tue); hands-on sessions cost extra (matcha grinding ¥500, hand-rolled tea ¥1,000, etc.).

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Hakata Station · ~1h 23m by car

Tags

teavillagemountainphotography

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