The central part of Yame City (formerly Fukushima Town) is a historical district. In 1601, Fukushima Castle was expanded and later abandoned, but Fukushima remained as a merchant town. Since then, Yame Fukushima developed as a transportation hub and as a distribution center for goods. The white-walled streets of Yame Fukushima are a nationally designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The town houses of Yame Fukushima are mostly in the storehouse style, in a combination of merchant and craftsman's workshop colors. About 150 buildings representing the traditional styles of four different eras of Japan stand together along the old Oshu road.

In Yame Fukushima, visit an interesting shop called Unagi no Nedoko. Handmade manufactured products gathered from all over the Kyushu are sold here.
You'll find everything representing the best of Kyushu here: arts and crafts such as woodworking and glass production, housewares, textiles such as Kurume Kasuri Textile, and of course rich, high-quality foods. The items sold here are unique to Kyushu, produced by hand, and have rich background stories associated with them and the people who make them.

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NIPPONIA Hotel in Yame uses historical buildings restored to luxurious standards to provide an unforgettable stay for their guests. The buildings used by the hotel include an old sake brewery and former tea shop. The rooms retain the atmosphere and decor of the buildings which now house them, but with added luxuries such as plush comfortable beds and cypress tubs to relax in. Be sure to try the course menu that includes dishes inspired by local green tea including the Yamecha cocktail created under the supervision of the Mixology Bar in Ginza, Tokyo.

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Wake up to a yoga experience in the clean morning air of the spacious grand tea garden. This 30-minute course is designed for a small group of people and will prepare you for another exciting day in Yame.

Eat breakfast at NIPPONIA Hotel, consisting of local tsukudani (foods simmered with soy sauce and sugar), freshwater fishes, and Yame tea ochazuke (boiled rice soaked in tea). The combination of fresh local ingredients and sencha green tea makes for a healthy and refreshing breakfast. Have a matcha green tea to wake you up, which contains natural ingredients that reduce fatigue and drowsiness so you wake up pleasantly. You can make your own matcha on the terrace when the weather is nice!

This collection of museums and galleries features the traditional crafts produced in the Yame area. An ever-changing exhibition features products like bamboo crafts, washi paper products, Buddhist altars, pottery, woodwork, and more. If you have time, you can even try making your own washi paper under the guidance of a skilled artisan. Pick up a few souvenirs and food items from the Yame Tourist Product Center "Tokimeki" for fond memories of your visit to Yame.

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