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A trip report in Fukuoka | Four-day trip of having exquisite cuisine and traveling around famous sights 【A staff’s blog】

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This time, we are introducing my travel report of three nights and four days in Fukuoka prefecture in order to visit sightseeing spots and to have exquisite cuisine.

On the sightseeing spots which I am introducing and explaining, as my knowledge is also partially vague, it might be a poor writing. So, I sincerely ask for your understanding.

 

 

 

Day1.

On the first day of my trip in Fukuoka. After joining with a friend of mine who lives in Nagasaki, while asking him to guide around Hakata train station, we enjoyed a recreation center, and had meals, then played and walk around the center town too.

 

In early morning, I left for Narita domestic airport and flew to Fukuoka airport.

It was raining in Fukuoka at that time, but luckily it was only a little rain. From the airport, I took a subway to Hakata station. Although it was my first visit to the meeting point, we could safely get together in a vast station after wandering here and there.

 

 

After getting together with him, we visited「KITE Hakata」, a commercial facility which directly leads us to Hakata train station. While we walked around at a restaurant street wondering what to eat, the friend told me that he has never eaten tantan ramen noodle. So, we decided to eat it as the memorable first meal in my Fukuoka trip.

 

 

Hakata Tantan ramen noodle Torita KITE Hakata shop

 

Location: 〒812-0012 Hakata train station Center street 9-1, Hakata ward, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka prefecture
Business hours: 11:00~23:00
Closing day: Irregularly (Same as KITE Hakata)

 

 

Special Hakata Tantan ramen noodle

 

 

 

It is a special Tantan ramen noodle of brilliant fusion of sesame aroma flavor, and a little sharp hot taste.

Its soup tastes strong, and the after-taste is refreshing as well.

It is as if we want to drink till the final one sip.

The noodle they use in the shop is homemade which is middle thickness type.
Its congeniality with the soup is superb. So, the taste is so nice that we want to eat again.

 

Hakata Tantan ramen noodle shop Torita official homepage

 

 

After enjoying the meal, we headed to one of the busy quarter, Tenjin station by using subway again, and merrily played bowling at Round One near the station.

After happily playing it so hard, we could not raise arms.

While we were walking near a power spot「Kego-Jinja shrine」, we found a truly new beautiful café. So, we entered in it.

 

 

 

Nangoku fruit parlor

 

Location:〒810-0001 Kego shrine office building 2F, 2-2-20, Tenjin, Chuo ward, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka prefecture
Business hours:Mon・Tue・Sun 10:00~20:00, Thu・Fri・Sat 10:00~22:00
Closing day:Wednesday

 

 

Mixed fruit parfait and iced coffee

 

 

 

In this shop, the cafe was opened in March, 2024. The shop has a bright, fresh and neat impression. In its relaxing atmosphere, we can enjoy having a luxurious dessert time.

As for a fruit parfait which I ordered this time, equal to or more than 10 kinds of fruit was used. As the fruit was tightly in to the bottom of the cup, it was a menu of the most enjoyable to the final bite.

As I ate it with iced coffee with a lot of milk in it, the fruit taste was more tasty.

 

Nangoku fruitparlor official homepage

 

After being satisfied with having the best fruit, we went to see around Tenjin train station at night. Then, I left from the friend, which was the end of the first day.

 

 

 

Day 2.

 

The second day of my Fukuoka trip.
I visited「Lala port Fukuoka」, took a picture with the life-sized GUNDAM, and bought goods at Fukuoka exclusive GUNDAM shop in the building. After that, I joining with an friend, and we had meals in a restaurant where we could enjoy the night view.

 

As I was staying overnight in Tenjin on this day, I used a taxi, and arrived at Lala port around noon from the station.

 

 

Mitsui shopping park Lala port Fukuoka

 

Location: 〒812-8627  Naka 6-23-1, Naka, Hakata ward, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka prefecture
Business hours: 10:00~21:00
Closing day: Irregularly

 

 

Life-sized GUNDAM

 

 

In「Lala port Fukuoka」, a life-sized GUNDAM was completed its establishment in 2022.

It is an about 24-meter tall, powerful figure is amazing.
Furthermore, its actings of hand moves and the lighting is on regularly too. It is an indispensable spot for GUNDAM fans.

 

In 2024, besides in「Lala port Fukuoka」, the life-sized GUNDAM was established and is placed at「Diversity Tokyo plaza」in Odaiba, Tokyo, and「Lala port Shanghai, Jinqiao」in Shanghai, China. In all these places, it is boasting overwhelming popularity.

 

 

 

GUNDAM SIDE-F Entrance

 

 

After entering in the building and going up to the fourth floor, there is a「GUNDAM character goods specialty store」 called「GUNDAM SIDE-F」. The store is handling and selling a lot of limited items. So, it is lining up valuable products which we cannot get in anywhere else.

In the store, there are a lot of georama, plastic models, a corner where you can assemble the just bought plastic model instantly too. It can be said that it rally is, as it were, the place is like the dream for GUNDAM fans.

 

Mitsui shopping park Lala port Fukuoka official homepage

 

 

After purchasing goods, I joined with the friend., then we headed to a dining bar where we can command night view.

 

 

 

Riverside Bar & Dinner Mitsubachi

 

Location: 〒810-0003  The One Five Villa Fukuoka, 3-4-6, Haruyoshi, Chuo ward, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka prefecture
Business hours: Mon~Thu 18:00~4:00, Fri~Sun・Holyday 18:00 5:00
Closing days: January 1 & 2

 

 

Night view which we cancommand from the restaurant

 

 

Naka River」which leads to Hakata Bay is streaming along this restaurant. At the opposite shore to the river, a lighted up shopping mall『Canal city Hakata』and buildings are lining. We could enjoy having the dinner, while seeing a beautiful scenery which reflects on the water surface.

 

 

 

 

A party decorated cake

 

Smoked flavor cocktail

 

 

 

 

This time, in order to celebrate a birthday of an friend of mine, I ordered a small and cute fancy decorated cake and smoked flavor cocktail, besides course menus. So, we could spend a special time.

 

Riverside Bar&Dining Mitsubachi official homepage

 

 

After enjoying the meals with seeing night view, we were thinking of going around Nakasu, which is one of the famous eating and drinking areas. But, as there was not food and drink stand around, we could not match the timing, so, we gave up this time. The second day was thus ended.

 

 

 

Day 3.

 

It is the third day. After eating tempura by using fresh materials and enjoying Marine World aquarium which is one of the biggest in Kyushu, I left Fukuoka city and moved toward Kita-kyushu. Then I enjoyed visiting a busy square at night.

 

As it was fine without cloud, it was the best weather to enjoy visiting aquarium.

I did not have lunch yet, as I felt like eating tempura, before taking a train, I visited a Japanese restaurant「Ishikura」at the underground town in Tenjin station.

 

 

Ishikura, Tenjin shop

 

Location: 〒810-0001  Solara stage specialty store town B2F, 2-11-3, Tenjin, Chuo ward, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka prefecture
Business hours: 11:00~22:00
Closing days: Irregularly (Same as Solaria stage)

 

 

 

Tempura assortment set meal

 

 

 

As pretty tempura menu samples were placed in front of the shop, I entered in this shop. I was served to a seat, and soon ordered a tempura assortment set meal. Then, totally eight kinds of tempura of fresh materials including prawn, eggplant, green pepper, and so on were wrapped up with golden dress. They were served to me with very hot rice, miso soup, and others.

 

Ishikura official homepage

 

After finishing the meal, I took a train by swinging inside about 40 minutes, and got off at「Uminonakamichi」station which is the nearest station to the destination of the aquarium.

 

 

Marine World Uminonakamichi

 

Location: 〒811-0321 18-28 Ooaza-nishitozaki, Higashi ward, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka prefecture
Business hours: 9:30~17:30
Closing days: First Monday in February and the following day

 

 

Dolphin object

 

 

The aquarium here is one of the biggest scale facilities of the sea in Kyushu as the theme in Kyushu. 350 kinds 30 thousand living creatures are being exhibited.

We can enjoy various performances, such as dolphin and sea lion’s powerful shows, penguin’s big march, and so on. In the building, a café and restaurant was established together. So, we can spend a relaxing time there.

 

Furthermore, in Marine World, a sea otter is being reared. In 2024, besides Marine World, it is being reared only in two places, in Mie prefecture and Toba aquariums. It is a very rare animal.

 

 

Dolphin show

 

 

 

The above picture is a phase of a dolphin show which is held outdoors.

As it was fine on this day, I could excellently take a picture of bouncing dolphin beautiful figures under the blue sky with splashing water to me sometimes.

 

 

As it is off the subject, besides the aquarium, around Uminonakamichi station, there are an athletic area, an area where we can contact small animals,「Uminonakamichi shore park」which has a big scale swimming pool only opened in summer, and「The Luigans Spa & Resort」which is a high class resort hotel surrounded by beautiful sea and abundant green spreading in the front. So, you can taste resorting feeling there.

 

 

Marine world Uminonakamichi official homepage

 

Fully satisfied with visiting the aquarium until closing time, I headed to「Kokura station」which is a busy town in Kita-kyushu city from Fukuoka city.

When I arrived at the station, it was completely dark outside. As I was hungry. I entered in a grilled butcher meat or yakiniku shop, and was satisfied with eating meat.

Then, I walked around busy and merrily town, which ended the third day.

 

 

 

Day 4.

 

The final day of my trip.
I returned from Kokura station to Hakata station.
We were satisfied with eating Hakata famous meal「burdock tempura udon noodle」and「pork bone soup ramen noodle」.
Then, I went to see around beautiful sea in Itoshima city by driving a rental car, which ended my trip.

 

 

I took a running train from Kokura station more than an hour.

As I did not eat anything from early morning, so too hungry to the limitation.

On the way, I was wondering what I shall eat.
I remembered that I did not yet eat a famous meal of「Burdock tempura udon noodle」. Therefore, after getting off the train at Hakata station, I entered in an udon shop nearby swiftly.

 

 

Hakata Yari udon noodle, Fukuoka shop

 

Location: 〒810-0001  11-3, 2-chome, Tenjin, Chuo ward, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka prefecture
Business hours: Mon~Sat 7:30~21:00, Sun 8:30~21:00
Closing days: Irregularly

 

 

Hakata Yari udon & mentai-ko rice set menu

 

 

「Burdock tempura udon noodle」is one of the soul foods in Fukuoka.
Its feature is, burdock tempura is big and long, spilled over on the noodle from the bowl. Its soft chewy texture udon noodle and refined light soy sauce taste is being endeared by Fukuoka prefectural inhabitants.

 

This time, I ordered a shop famous meal menu of「Yari udon noodle」, with topping a big sized maruten (deep fried minced marine fish meat), and spicy salty cod roe rice.

I was satisfied with tasting sweetness which stands out, different from Kanto district rather strong soy sauce. So, I was filled with deep emotion.

 

 

Hakata Yari udon noodle shop official homepage

 

 

After enjoying the meal, as I planned to see the sea, I rent a car at a rent-a-car shop, and left for Itoshima city. As it was very fine on that day, it was a perfect driving weather condition.

On my way to the beach by driving a car, I discovered to see a red and splendid London bus shaped café.

 

 

Itoshima LONDON BUS CAFÉ

 

Location: 〒819-1303   2289-6, Shimano-kita, Itoshima city, Fukuoka prefecture
Business hours: 11:00~Sunset
Closing days: Irregularly

 

 

 

LONDON BUS CAFE

 

 

The café here is a real red two-story bus imported from Londo, U.K. which was made by re-decorating. Its unique appearance and splendid sea view from the café are charming. So, a lot of people visit it every year. If you order things beside the bus, you can enjoy drink and eating them in the bus.

 

 

Gelato

 

 

This time, I ordered gelato which is suitable for a hot day.
Eating gelato in a cool air-conditioned bus is fantastic.

 

As it is off the subject, besides the foods and drinks, the shop is also expanding sales of its original apparel brand. The shop is also selling T-shirts and tote bags.

 

 

Itoshima LONDON BUS CAFÉ official homepage

 

After enjoying eating gelato, I drove the car again, and arrived at the destination「Sakurai Futamigaura bay」which is a representative scenic place in Itoshima city.

 

 

 

Sakurai Futamigaura bay

 

Location: 〒819-1304  Shims sakurai, Itoshima city, Fukuoka prefecture

 

 

Sakurai Ftamigaura bay around sunset time

 

 

 

Sakurai Futamigaura bay is one of the representative scenic places in Itoshima city.
Its feature is a pair of rocks resembling a married couple who are standing in the sea.
A big sacred Shinto festoon rope expanded between the rocks brings about holiness and romantic atmosphere, and charms visiting people.

 

Sakurai Futamigaura bay is also chosen as「1100 selections of setting suns in Japan」.

Especially, in a fine day dusk time, Setting sun reflecting on the sea surface spreads a beautiful scene. In around summer solstice time, we can see the sunsetting phase between the rocks. The splendid scenery is worth looking at it.

 

Sakurai Futami-ga ura bay official homepage

 

After walking around the beach with being sun tanned, I drove back to Hakata station by rental car, then returned it back to the car shop. Then, as the conclusion of my trip, I ate a Hakata boiled pork bone soup ramen noodle.

 

 

Hakata ramen noodle ShinShin Hakata deitosu shop

 

Location: 〒812-0012 Hakata Deitosu shop「Hakata men-kaidou」2F, Hakata Deitosu, 1-1, Hakata station, Chuo-gai, Hakata ward, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka prefecture

Business hours: Mon~Fri 11:00~0:00, Sat・Sun 10:00~0:00
Closing days: Irregularly

 

 

Hakata ShinShin ramen noodle

 

 

The feature of ShinShin boiled pork bone soup is a creamy and mild taste cooked by long-time boiling pork bones.
As its lard fat deliciousness and full-bodied taste are brilliantly harmonized, and it has little bad smell, those who dislike to have pork bone soup can also enjoying having it.

 

It is very tasty to eat it, so I ordered another noodle too.
Therefore, I ate it completely in a flash.

 

Hakata ramen noodle ShinShin official homepage

 

I soon spent an enjoyable time too, and I headed to Fukuoka airport with regretting my department. I bought souvenirs, and boarded a plane for Narita airport, which is the end of my trip this time.

 

 

 

Summary

 

My trip in Fukuoka this time is for four days in all. It has made a fruitful trip which I was satisfied with visiting swelling sightseeing places and had tasty dishes.

Following is the list which I visited this time:

 

DAY1

  • ・Hakata Tantan noodle Tori-ta
  • ・Nangoku fruit parlor

 

DAY2

  • ・Lala port Fukuoka
  • ・Riverside Bar&Dining Mitsubachi

 

DAY3

  • ・Ishikura
  • ・Marine World Uminonakamichi

 

DAY4

  • ・Hakata Yari udon noodle
  • ・Itoshima LONDON BUS CAFÉ
  • ・Sakurai Futamigaura bay
  • ・Hakata ramen noodle ShinShin

 

 

On all the experiences which I visited in every place, I could fully felt the charming of Fukuoka. Such as delicious dishes in Fukuoka, new spots in Fukuoka city, natural beauty in Itoshima, and so on, Fukuoka prefecture which is full of various charm is the place which I am not and will not be tired of, if I visit it so many times too. Next time, including where I could not visit this time too, I am thinking of visiting Fukuoka again for my more full satisfaction.

 

 

 

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