Situated on the northern shore of Kyushu is Fukuoka Prefecture, a hot spot for tourists and travellers both Japanese and foreign, particularly those visiting from parts of Asia such as China, Taiwan and South Korea.
When it comes to amazing Japanese food, Fukuoka is high on the list, home to a bounty of restaurants including some seriously stylish and kawaii ones.
Today, we are joined by foodie and Instagrammer moe who travels up and down Fukuoka dining at its many cafes for a bite of lunch or dessert. Using photos she has snapped on her days out, moe has listed 6 must-try fancy lunches you can order in Fukuoka.
Niku to Wain Haneushi in Ropponmatsu
Niku to Wain Haneushi is famous for its Saga beef which is matured on the bone in house for no less than two months. In the evenings they serve delicious steak for dinner, but during the day they whip up a seriously gorgeous and very affordable lunch menu. Their menchi-katsu, which is a breaded and deep fried ground meat patty, is served hot and fresh and retains the succulent juices of the meat. The next thing I’m looking forward to trying is their beef tongue.
▼Niku to Wain Haneushi (Japanese: 肉と葡萄酒 跳牛)
Address: 1-4-30 Ropponmatsu, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: Lunch 11:00-15:30 / Dinner 17:30-22:30
Closed: Tuesdays
Official Website: http://www.haneushi.com/
Shinobumeshi in Ropponmatsu
In the backstreets of Ropponmatsu is Shinobumeshi whose dishes provide a good balance of different foods. Their menu changes each day. The meal in the photo is their tender seafood katsu set. The katsu is deliciously crunchy and the okara soy pulp is to die for. It also comes with three little plates so your belly is sure to be full afterwards!
▼Shinobumeshi (Japanese: しのぶめし)
Address: 1-7-36 Ropponmatsu, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: 11:30 until all food is gone
Closed: Thursdays and Fridays
Official Website: http://shinobumeshi.com/muscat1b/
moku in Hakozaki
The building that moku is located in is a refurbished traditional house. It’s a fancy and stylish looking cafe but they have kids chairs and a kids menu too making it the ideal choice for families with children.
I ordered the seafood caponata with sauce aurore. This pasta dish is packed full of healthy vegetables and fresh seafood that is bound to delight your tastebuds.
▼moku (Japanese: 杢moku)
Address: Spital Hakozaki, 1-32-31 Hakozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: 11:30-22:00
No Fixed Holidays
Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moku777
Shokudo Chez Moi in Befu, Jonan
Chez Moi is a European style restaurant that centres on French cuisine. The vegetables used in making their dishes are sourced in various places in Fukuoka Prefecture including the city of Fukuoka, Itoshima in the west, Asakura in the south central region, and elsewhere. This lunch plate gleams vibrant colours, with the centrepiece being the chestnut pork which is surrounded by lots of different veggies that are fun to pick to enjoy their individual flavours.
The dessert plate too is a cute work of art♡
▼Shokudo Chez Moi
Address: 6-8-2 Torikai, Jonan Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: Lunch 11:45-15:00 / Dinner 18:00-22:00
Closed: Sundays
Official Website: https://www.shokudochezmoi.com/
Café 62 Banchi in Nishitetsu Hirao
Famous for its homemade brad, Café 62 Banchi is located in a renovated room of an apartment. Pictured above is the “One Plate Lunch” which has a good balance of nutrients and is fun to pick at from the many choices on the plate.
▼Café 62 Banchi
Address: Itani Bldg. 201, 2-17-3 Ogusu, Minami Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: Lunch 11:30-17:00 / Dinner 17:00-22:00
Closed: The 1st Tuesday of every month
Official Website: https://www.cafe62.com/
Papparayray in Akasaka
Papparayray is popular for its rainbow coloured desserts which are piled with floral flowers and multicoloured fruits. My photo shows off their avocado and rolled oat salad. Rolled oats sit deliciously under the hearty bed of avocado. And the simple salt and olive oil seasoning is simply exquisite. No matter what vegetable is on your plate at this place, it’s sure to be fit for the gods.
▼Papparayray
Address: Akasaka 2-2-22, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: 11:30-18:00 (Lunch served 11:30-14:00)
Closed: Sundays & Mondays
Official Website: http://papparayray.petit.cc/
moe’s Instagram is jam packed full of even more tempting food and desserts. If you’re looking for even more recommendations on where to eat in Fukuoka then make sure you give her a follow.
Photo & Text: moe
Translation: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga
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Sat on the northern shore of Kyushu is Fukuoka Prefecture, a hot spot for tourists both Japanese and foreign, particularly those visiting from parts of Asia such as China, Taiwan and South Korea. Fukuoka has its fair share of famous tourist destinations and a delicious collection of gourmet restaurants, but did you know it's also home to lots of different cute and stylish cafes? Today, Instagrammer moe takes us on her trip around Fukuoka's plethora of popular coffee shops and shows 5 must-visit locations.
10 Coffee Brewers
A popular coffee shop also based in in Ōita Prefecture, 10 Coffee Brewers has another branch in Fukuoka's Daimyo district. The mouthwatering beverage you see in the photo above is a vanilla smoothie with tapioca pearls and a shot of espresso. Topped with Oreo cookies, marshmallows and cream, this crave-inducing coffee delight offers a mix of tasty treats and textures that are sure to fill you up after a cup♡ ▼10 Coffee Brewers Address: 1-10-18 Daimyo, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka Opening Hours: 11:30-19:00 Closed: Mondays Official Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/10coffee.fuk/ green bean to bar CHOCOLATE
I ordered two different mousses together with my coffee, both exclusive to this Fukuoka branch of the cafe chain. On the left is the Vietnam x Hojicha and on the right is the Tanzania With Crumble. The cacao beans in both are sourced in separate locations. You can order several different flavours to combine with your mousse. As well as hojicha there is sesame seed, mikan and more. The mousse is crafted with a beautiful spiral shape that screams Instagram-worthy at whatever angle you point your camera at. You can even order them for takeout♡ ▼green bean to bar CHOCOLATE Address: Nishietsu Tenjin CLASS Floor 1F, 1-19-22 Imaizumi, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 Closed: Wednesdays Official Website: https://greenchocolate.jp/ COFFEE & CAKE STAND LULU
LULU's beverages are served in simple and stylish cups. The drink on the left is the Houjicha Latte and the one on the right is a LULU Latte. Though the Houjicha Latte is a pure white colour it still has that proper houjicha taste to it. Their puddings are a must-try too and can be ordered for takeout but they were all sold out on this day. Their bouncy puddings are really popular, so if you see them on sale there you should definitely pick one up! ▼COFFEE & CAKE STAND LULU Address: 2-3-26 Yakuin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka Business Hours: Weekdays 9:00-18:00 / Weekends & Holidays 11:00-19:00 Closed: Thursdays Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/COFFEE-CAKE-STAND-LULU-1045325205611217/ NO COFFEE
NO COFFEE promotes a coffee lifestyle with their contemporary decor and drinks. The drinks in the photos are the matcha latte with espresso and frozen banana mocha. The matcha latte mixes sweet matcha latte with a shot of full-bodied espresso to create a refreshing combination. The frozen banana mocha is my personal favourite and a perfect choice for when the weather's hot. The cafe is also a concept shop that sells a variety of miscellaneous items. ▼NO COFFEE Address: 3-17-12 Hirao, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka Business Hours: 10:00-19:00 Closed: Mondays (except on national holidays in which case the cafe will close on the following Tuesday) Official Website: https://nocoffee.net/ W/O STAND
Last on the list is W/O STAND, a coffee chain that's popular not only in Tokyo but in Fukuoka too. The hypnotic drink in the photo is a caramel macchiato. It's common to see the illustration on the cup on Instagram in Japan. The picture is different depending on which branch you visit. Their menu is huge too so you'll definitely want to go back more than once to get coffee. ▼W/O STAND Address: ARKCUBE103, 1-3-5 Daimyo, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture Business Hours: 11:00-19:00 No Fixed Holidays Official Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/without_stand_fukuoka/ Did you enjoy this list? Which cafe do you want to visit the most? moe has many more photos of drinks, desserts and food she has tried in Fukuoka on her Instagram page too. If you're planning a trip to Fukuoka when travelling to Japan, be sure to follow moe's Instagram. Photos & Text: momoTranslation: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga -
Fukuoka is a tourist hot spot of Japan, bustling with tourists and travellers both from the island nation and those from overseas, especially from China, Taiwan and South Korea. Situated on the northern shore of Japan's Kyushu Island, Fukuoka offers amazing shopping experiences and serves up some of the most delicious gourmet cuisine at its rows of restaurants. But nothing compares to its bountiful sightseeing splendours. Rie is an Instagrammer who travels to all the different sightseeing spots Kyushu has to offer which she documents on her Instagram page. Today, she gives us a special look at one her most recommended places to visit in Fukuoka: Nyoirin-ji Temple. Nyoirin-ji Temple is often nicknamed "Frog Temple" due to the many frogs you can see at the temple grounds, a rare sight at a Japanese temple. It's located in Fukuoka Prefecture's city of Ogori which can be reached by catching a Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line train from Tenjin in the heart of Fukuoka and getting off at Mitsusawa Station. From there the temple is just a 15-minute walk.
Nyoirin-ji Temple is the home of thousands of frogs. A lot of the frog ornaments and items at the temple were collected by the temple's chief priest. There's one ornament which you can take a photo through as seen above, so you should definitely try taking one yourself in your own way. You can even get a goshuin stamp with a frog illustration too if you take your goshuincho stamp book. The frogs are a given at the Frog Temple, but a must-see is the Wind Chime Festival which is currently running until September. The temple entrance onward is decorated with lots of cute and colourful wind chimes. Up the stairs you can walk through a wind chime tunnel which gives you a cool, refreshed feeling even in the hot summer. It costs ¥500 for one wind chime which you can write your wish on before hanging up. You can't take them home however so be cautious of that! Nyoirin-ji Temple was built in 729. It is home to a Cintāmaṇicakra statue which is a rare sight in Japan. It is also a registered cultural property of Fukuoka Prefecture. It's not just a location for kawaii adoration―it has been long been loved by locals since ancient times and has a long history. The wind chimes will be strung up until the end of September. Their gentle ring is sure to make you feel at peace, so why not try dressing up in a yukata like Rie and experiencing the festival for yourself? Rie has many other examples of popular tourist destinations from around Kyushu on her Instagram page. Be sure to give her a follow if you're planning a trip to Kyushu yourself! Photos by Rie Information
Nyoirin-ji Temple
Address: 1728 Yokoguma, Ogori-shi, Fukuoka
TEL: 0942-75-5294
Access: 15-minutes on foot from Mitsusawa Station via the Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line
Website: http://www.kyushyu24.com/frm10.aspx
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Hey, readers. I'm Midori from MMN's editorial team. Sailor Moon fans are going to want to visit Q-pot right now―a cafe in Omotesando that makes desserts that look like real accessories―as the cafe is currently collaborating with the franchise. The inside of the cafe has been transformed into a cute and magical Sailor Moon world, the kind you could only imagine in your dreams. It has blown up since it opened on June 30 across Japanese social media. There was no way I was going to miss a chance to eat here, so I took a trip to Q-pot to see what kind of kawaii things they had on the menu for the collaboration.
You'll know Q-pot when you see it in Omotesando by the pouring teapot on the wall next to the menu outside. Strung up at the entrance are lots of ema plaques where people write their wishes and goals. As soon as you step inside the cafe you are transported into a world of cute. The various chocolate and biscuit decorations on the wall are just plain kawaii. It gets you excited to start eating♡ I started by ordering the drink set which comes with the Moon Twilight Soda and Tuxedo Night Mocha. The soda contains berries and its lemon and apple flavour gives it a sweet and sour taste. The pink gradation is cute too♡ The mocha takes inspiration from Tuxedo Mask flying through the city at night. The rim of the glass is lined with sparkly sugar. The drink isn't just an ordinary cafe mocha - it secretly contains a sweet strawberry flavour which adds an enchanting aftertaste. Next I tried the Transformation Brooch Macaron Cake. Shaped as a macaron, this cake is based by the brooch necklace which Usagi uses to transform into Sailor Moon. It's served on a ribbon-shaped plate which you can take home with you. The cake is filled with apricot and mango mousse inside which is pineapple♡ On top of the macaron is another exquisite macaron containing lemon jelly. The jelly and fruit sparkle to create a girly and gorgeous dessert. After you've eaten you can take the plate back to use at home! And now for the crowning jewel: the Sailor Moon Afternoon Tea Set! This is one that anybody is going to crave when seeing it. It comes with two plate packed with food and desserts. The ribbon at the top is cute too. The upper tier is adorned with macarons, mousse cakes, cookie sandwiches, and glass desserts. The lower tier has sandwiches, vichyssoise soup, and olive and tomato pinchos. The glass dessert is a raspberry mousse topped with Sailor Moon's Moon Stick. The mousse is fluffy and very tasty. The sourness of the berries isn't too strong either - it's a nice and light flavour. When biting into the mousse cakes your mouth is filled with the gentle sweetness of the white chocolate. Macarons are a popular dessert at Q-pot. The Sailor Moon ones are bite-sized and almost seem a waste to eat because of how cute they are. The cookie sandwiches, which are based on Luna and Artemis, are stuffed with lemon cream which has a refreshing taste. The cookies also have a delicious buttery flavour. The lower tier sandwiches contain duck and broccoli. The sandwiches are small but you get a lot of veg so you won't go hungry. The soup is great not just as a light meal but as a palate cleanser after the desserts too. Try eating some when your stomach says it's full from all the sweet stuff! My belly was pretty full after this afternoon tea set. I recommend ordering it for lunch. If you're looking for a place to eat out with your girl friends when why not enter the fairy tale world of Q-pot for the Sailor Moon collaboration? Q-pot even has its own merchandise too so be sure to check it out! ©Naoko Takeuchi・PNP・Toei Animation Information
Q-pot. x Sailor Moon 5th Collaboration
Running: June 30, 2019 – August 4, 2019
Q-pot. Official Website: http://www.q-pot.jp/
Collaboration Details (Japanese): http://www.q-pot.jp/news/2019/05/1053.html
Sailor Moon Official Website: http://sailormoon-official.com/
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Starting March 4, the permanent museum teamLab Forest Fukuoka will transform its artwork into a stunning spring theme. Guests will be able to enjoy gorgeous cherry blossoms for a limited time, and starting March 24, the Catching and Collecting Forest will also be transformed in the same way.
TeamLab’s works are created in real time by procedural generation, meaning that they are always changing and evolving. Each work changes depending on the season.
▼Starting March 4
Both Shifting Valley, Living Creatures of Flowers, Symbiotic Lives – A Whole Year per Year and Animals of Flowers, Symbiotic Lives II – A Whole Year per Year are only available to see during spring. Come and see animals made entirely of cherry blossoms as they roam through the museum!
The work titled Soft Terrain in Granular Topography shows multicolored grains of light pouring from the sky, while Flutter of Butterflies, Ephemeral Life surrounds visitors with brightly colored butterflies
▼Starting March 24
In the Catching and Collecting Forest, visitors can explore with their smartphones and catch various animals made entirely of cherry blossoms.
Information
teamLab Forest Fukuoka – SBI SECURITIES Co., Ltd.
Venue: BOSS E･ZO FUKUOKA 5F, Next to Fukuoka PayPal Dome
Address: 2-2-6 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
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Starting September 23, teamLab Forest Fukuoka will be transformed for the autumn season! The interactive digital art installation will feature animals made entirely of fall foliage, and guests can enjoy red and orange leaves fluttering through the one-of-a-kind 3D world. teamLab’s prolific works are known for changing with the seasons. This autumn version of the popular exhibition will only be on display for a limited time, and visitors can use their smartphones in the Catching and Collecting Forest to catch and collect the animals on display! The forest and ocean scenery will change as you explore, and starting on September 23, the trees will begin to show off beautiful autumn colors.
In the Forest of Movement, guests can enter the ‘Shifting Valley, Living Creatures of Flowers, Symbiotic Lives’ exhibit, where creatures made of autumn flowers exist in a three-dimensional space. The space is meant to make guests think about the cycle of death and rebirth, as flowers blossom and die each and every year. The ‘Soft Terrain and Granular Topography’ will display tons of colorful grains raining down on visitors, while the ‘Flutter of Butterflies, Ephemeral Life’ will change the usual butterflies to have autumn colors as they fly around guests. This is a kind of autumn scenery you can’t see anywhere else, so be sure to come to Fukuoka during this beautiful season! Information
teamLab Forest Fukuoka – SBI Securities Co., Ltd.
Venue: BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA 5F (Next to Fukuoka PayPay Dome)
Address: 2 Chome-2-6 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Official Site: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/forest/
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Jewelry brand Tasaki has announced a special collaboration pop-up with the popular manga Chainsaw Man from September 7 until September 13, 2022 at KIRAMEKI BOARD on the first floor of the Iwataya Department Store in Fukuoka. The pop-up is being held to celebrate new items in the ‘danger’ line, one of Tasaki’s new iconic items. At the venue, guests can peruse a selection of Tasaki’s fine jewelry, including the new ‘danger’ collection which was inspired by the beauty of insectivorous plants. This is a perfect mix with Chainsaw Man, which has captivated audiences around the world with its unique plot, savage content, and one-of-a-kind characters. Special visuals of the main characters wearing jewelry from the ‘danger’ collection will be on display, drawn by the original author of the series Tatsuki Fujimoto. Also on display at the venue will be a special Pochita figure, whose chainsaw will be lavishly set with pearls.
Exterior ©TASAKI
To celebrate the collaboration, unique jewelry inspired by Chainsaw Man, Pochita, and Power will be on sale exclusively at the pop-up venue. These will only be available in limited quantities.Fans of the series who are looking for some gorgeous new drip shouldn’t miss this curious crossover event! Information
TASAKI x Chainsaw Man Pop-Up
Running: September 7 – September 13, 2022
Venue: Iwataya Main Store 1F, KIRAMEKI BOARD
Details: https://www.tasaki.co.jp/tasakidanger-chainsawman/
Official Site: http://www.tasaki.co.jp/
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Kirby Cafe TOKYO and Kirby Cafe HAKATA will begin selling special summer-themed food and drink items on July 7. The Kirby Cafe Summer 2022 event will introduce seven peach-themed goodies to the menu through September 11.
Menu
Transform! Carby Cake ~WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD!~
Kirby's Peach♡Peach Parfait
Summer Souvenir Parfait Glass
Awoofy's Footsteps in the Desert Pizza
Waddle Dee's Friendly Rice Croquettes
King Dedede's Full Tummy! Massive Beast King Plate
Rolling ♪ Peach Soda
(Includes Summer Souvenir Parfait Glass)
Rolling ♪ Summer-Colored Pineapple Soda
Summer Souvenir Acrylic Muddler (3 varieties)
Visitors to the two cafe locations can enjoy peach-flavored treats like Kirby’s Peach Parfait and an adorable cake based on the pink puffball’s Carby form seen in the new game Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Those wanting something more savory can enjoy Waddle Dee's Friendly Rice Croquettes and the absolutely huge King Dedede's Full Tummy! Massive Beast King Plate. Come enjoy the warmer months with Kirby and friends!Story
Summer is returning to the Kirby Cafe. Thinking of the warmer months, Chef Kawasaki has created a special menu! As a Waddle Dee, filled with great excitement, wandered through the forest…it saw tons of lush, ripe peaches. “Huh? That pink, round peach reminds me of something…” Then came Kirby, who was looking forward to the summer menu more than anyone else. “Ah, that’s right! The peach looks just like Kirby!” Happy to have solved the riddle, Kirby smiled brightly at Waddle Dee. Gazing at this glorious summer scene with tons of juicy peaches ready to be eaten, he couldn’t help but imagine tons of tasty treats! Peach parfait, sparkling soda, blue jelly sparkling like the ocean…not wanting to forget these ideas, Kirby and Waddle Dee gathered the peaches and began cooking. Please come and enjoy this summer with Kirby and his friends under the dazzling sunshine! ©Nintendo / HAL Laboratory, Inc.Information
Kirby Cafe Summer 2022
Available: July 7 – September 11, 2022
Locations: Kirby Cafe TOKYO, Kirby Cafe HAKATA
Official Site: https://kirbycafe.jp
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NAMJATOWN, a theme park located in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will be holding a special BT21 event from May 14 until June 12, 2022! The ‘BT21 MerryLand ~Welcome to our Dreamy World!~’ event celebrates the popular LINE FRIENDS characters, and guests can enjoy lots of games and treats! The event recreates MerryLand, an amusement park in the BT21 member’s dreams. Guests can participate in three unique mini-games inspired by amusement park attractions, along with a stamp rally and riddle-solving game! Original merchandise and menu items will also be available.
Original Mini-Games
BT21 MerryLand Spinning Ferris Wheel / BT21's Whirling Teacups ♪ / The Full Stomach Yum-yum Wagon
Mini-Game Prizes
A Prize: Relaxing Cushion (7 varieties)B Prize: Bandana (7 varieties) C Prize: Mini Acrylic Stand (7 varieties, random) D Prize: Character Pin (7 varieties, random) *The design for A Prize and B Prize will differ depending on the mini-game. (Guests can choose the design for each game.) *For C Prize and D Prize, the design is the same for all mini-games. Venue Exclusive Project! Rally Game
Rally Game PrizesParticipation Prize: Mascot Rubber Charm (7 varieties, random) *Prizes are the same for each Rally Game.
Original Merchandise
Original Food & Drinks Soft Drink with Acrylic Coaster / Fortune Latte (14 varieties) / Icing Cookie (7 varieties)
Those unable to attend the event can head to the Namco Parks Online Store to play some web-based mini-games offering the same prizes! Certain pieces of merchandise will also be available for purchase online. Following Tokyo, the event will head to HEP FIVE in Osaka from July 2 until July 24 and Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka from August 5 until August 28. ©Bandai Namco Amusement Inc.Information
BT21 MerryLand
Tokyo Event
Venue: NAMJATOWN
Address: Sunshine City World Import Part Building 2F/3F (3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
Running: May 14 – June 12
Osaka Event
Venue: Hugood! from NAMJATOWN
Address: HEP FIVE 9F (5-15 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka)
Running: July 2 – July 24, 2022
Fukuoka Event
Venue: Namco Canal City Hakata
Address: Canal City Hakata South Building B1F (1-2-74 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka)
Running: August 5 – August 28, 2022
Online Sales / Online Lottery Wheelhttps://parks2.bandainamco-am.co.jp/
Sales Period: May 16, 11:00 – June 13, 23:59
Official Site: https://event.bandainamco-am.co.jp/cx/bt21-merryland/ -
INN THE PARK Fukuoka is the first place in Kyushu where you can spend the night overnight in a public park! No, you won’t be sleeping on a bench or on the ground–this is way fancier. This is the second such location, with the first opening in Shizuoka in 2017.
Spherical Tent
Glamping
Cabin
Suite
Restaurant
The new facility will be located in Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City. The park is about 6km from east to west and includes a zoo, outdoor swimming pool, aquarium, outdoor theater, and more. Guests can overlook Hakata Bay while enjoying these many fun outdoor activities and delightful accommodations! How about staying here on your next trip to Japan?