Yame Old Town: A Leisurely Place Where Time Settles

Yame Old Town is like a slowly unfolding historical scroll. Stepping into it, you can feel the rich Edo period atmosphere. The streets here, after renovation, have seen the emergence of many trendy new shops, offering everything from clothing, food, and housing, blending modern convenience and trends while perfectly preserving the white walls and tiled roofs of the old wooden houses. This allows people to experience this unique charm in the intersection of time. Yame Old Town sees few tourists, and the entire town is not large. If you spend half a day, you can probably walk through every corner. It takes only about an hour to get here from Fukuoka, making it very suitable for a day trip. But if you can stay for a night, the experience is even more wonderful. There are several inns in the town that have been converted from old houses, each with its own unique charm and exquisite decoration, allowing you to more leisurely experience the slow life here. Walking through the old town, the atmosphere of craftsmanship is strong. Various exquisite handicrafts are displayed in the shops, dazzling to the eye. Moreover, the experience projects here are very rich, and you can personally participate and feel the fun of handmade crafts. Before returning, don't forget to visit the JA supermarket in Yame to pick up some local specialties as a beautiful souvenir of this trip.