Spots in Kurume / Yanagawa Area

  • Kora Taisha Shrine
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    4.0
    76 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Kurumeshi Mimachi 1
    A Shinto shrine known for its long history and high standing. The current shrine building was built in the Edo period and has been designated a National Important Cultural Property. It is also said to be the largest in Kyushu. The shrine is believed to grant worshippers such benefits as protection from misfortune, long life, and happiness and prosperity. The shrine sees many visitors.

    原田団長が車で案内してくれましたよ。筑後平野が一望出来て最高の絶景場所です。 駐車場からシンドイ方は、ミニケーブルが有りますので、寸志の有料で利用出来ますよ! ※昔は重要な場所だったらしい

  • Roadside Station Kurume
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    4.0
    67 Reviews
    Transportation
    Fukuoka Pref. Kurumeshi Zendoujimachi Kiduka 221-33
    "A roadside station standing along National Route 210 in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Station facilities include a farmer's market hall where customers can purchase an abundance of local vegetables picked that very morning; and Hotomekian, a restaurant serving local cuisine. The station's ""Sekihan Manju"" and strawberry daifuku sweets are also popular. Outfitted with a large parking area, as well, the station is frequented by locals and many tourists."

    道の駅巡りが大好きで,くるめの道の駅に行きました。駐車場は広くてよかったです。店内は、まー普通かな。外の屋台で売ってるホルモンがむちゃくちゃ美味かったですよー‼︎

  • Roadside Station Ukiha
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    4.0
    45 Reviews
    Transportation
    Fukuoka Pref. Ukihashi Ukihamachiyamakita 729-2
    "A roadside station standing along National Route 210 in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The station building is modeled after the ""kudozukuri"" style of architecture used in traditional homes in the area. Station facilities include a local specialty products hall Bussankan Nishimidai where visitors can purchase fresh, seasonal agricultural products; and Nakayoshi Koyoshi, a restaurant dedicated to the concept of local production for local consumption. Situated on a hill, visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of the seasonal beauty of the Chikugo Plain. The station is frequented by locals and tourists alike."

    筑後川温泉に行く途中で立ち寄りました。高台にあり、見晴らしが素晴らしいです。中は、レストラン、観光案内、物産館に分かれています。レストランは、窓から浮羽や吉井の平野を見渡せる席があります。また、物産館は秋の収穫時期であったこともあり、棚田米や柿、栗、梨等が売られていました。(新鮮ですが、価格は、高くも無く、安くもなくってとこです。)外で売っているソフトクリームが、バニラのほかに、季節のソフトとい...

  • Omuta City Zoo
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    4.0
    44 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Pref. Omutashi Shouwamachi 163
    This is a zoo surrounded by the lush nature of Enmei Park, located in just about the center of Omuta City. Inside are lions, tigers and squirrel monkeys, as well as a children’s amusement park with merry-go-rounds, a viewing platform and a picnic area, making it a place loved by people of all ages and families with children most of all. Popular events include animal petting activities.

    口コミ評価の高い動物園。園内はさほど広くなく、突き当りまで行ってから同じ道を引き返すようになっているので、迷う心配がない。子供連れにちょうどいいが、大人でも十分に楽しめそう。ホワイトタイガーのように、ここでしか見られない動物もいる。

  • Nyoirinji Temple (Frog Temple)
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    4.0
    44 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Ogorishi Yokoguma 1729
    "A Shingon Omuro Buddhist temple located in Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture dedicated to Cintamani-cakra. Known as the ""Frog Temple,"" some 3,000 frog statues and decorations can be found on the temple's grounds. Also serving as the 8th temple on the Chikugo 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, the temple is visited by large numbers of worshippers."

    The mascot character of this temple is frog. There are many stone frogs which bring a good luck to you. In summer, wind chime is another attraction. From the entrance gate to the main building, many...

  • Daihonzan Naritasan Kurume Temple
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    4.0
    45 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Kurumeshi Kamitsumachi 1386-22
    "Daihonzan Naritasan Kurume Temple can be reached by coming off the Kyushu Expressway at the Hirokawa Interchange and then driving along National Route 3 in the direction of Kurume for about 10 minutes. It is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Chizan school of the Shingon sect, which was founded by being separated from Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Chiba Prefecture; its official name is Naritasan Kurume Bunin (""Bunin"" means ""branch temple""). Within the temple precincts there is a 62 meter-high statue of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, which is said to be the largest of its kind in Japan. Inside the statue there is a spiral staircase leading up to an observation window positioned in the shoulder, from which there are views of the Chikugo Plain and the Ariake Sea; Unzen can be seen in the distance. There is also a museum in the temple called the ""Hell and Paradise Museum,"" which recreates the sights and sounds of hell using dioramas and sound effects, enabling visitors to experience a ""tour of hell."""

    The 200 feet tall statue can be seen from far away, as you drive to this temple. The temple is quite unusual compared to most temples in Japan. There was hardly any crowd during the visit. The...

  • Suitengu Shrine
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    4.0
    49 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Kurumeshi Senoshitamachi 265-1
    A Shinto shrine located in Kurume City. The head shrine of all Suitengu shrines nationwide, the shrine is dedicated to Amenominakanushi-no kami, Emperor Antoku, Takakura Taira no Chugu (Taira no Tokuko), and Nii no ama (Taira no Tokiko). Worshipers pray at the shrine daily for a safe childbirth, to be blessed with children, and for charm against drowning and maritime safety, in addition to bringing newborn babies to the shrine to be blessed. During the shrine's major festival, held from May 5 to 7 each year, local elementary school students perform the ritual Urayasu no Mai dance at the main shrine building.

    JR久留米駅から徒歩で10分ほど。 西鉄久留米からだとバス利用か。 筑後川の左岸に位置しています。 源平合戦の壇ノ浦の戦い後にできた神社なので 意外と新しいと思います。 神社周辺には特に飲食店や売店はないですね。

  • Fukuoka Science Museum
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    4.5
    31 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Kurume-shi Higashi-kushiharamachi 1713
    A science museum located along Chuo-Koen Dori road in Higashi-kushihara-machi, Kurume. Exhibit areas are divided into themes including Space, Science Fundamentals, Exciting Labs, Robotics and Science Techniques, Nature and the Environment, and Cutting-Edge Science. There's also the next generation planetarium Cosmo Theater which mixes an optical planetarium with a digital video system as well as an astronomy observation room, and they also hold special astronomy, science workshops, and experiment events.

    名称には科学館と書かれているが理数系の苦手な私でも、天文学や科学の仕組みを図鑑や展示だけではなく、現在でも中々、他の科学館では体験出来ないようなアトラクションや展示品が沢山在る。今現在は予約を行って安心して入れるが、予約がない場合でも入り口にて必要事項を記入すれば入館可能。初めて行く人で在れば、入館して楽しむまでには若干、苦労をするだろうが、次第に科学についてや天文の世界にのめり込んでしまい閉館時...

  • Roadside Station Oki
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    4.0
    22 Reviews
    Transportation
    1331-1 Yokogi, Oki-cho, Mitaka-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture
    A roadside station situated along National Route 442 in Oki Town, Mizuma County, Fukuoka Prefecture. The station has a market where visitors can purchase freshly picked, seasonal vegetables, a buffet style restaurant serving dishes made with local ingredients, and a variety of other facilities. In addition, there is a farm where visitors can experience farming activities and which holds regular events, attracting large numbers of people.

    田んぼに囲まれた道の駅で、農産物直売所のほか、レストラン、車中泊用エリアなどもあります。キノコ類が特産品ということで、しめじやエリンギなどがたくさん並んでいました。レストランはブッフェスタイルです。なお、テレビ番組「ざわつく金曜日」で「いちご大福」が放映されたとのことで、特売コーナーも設置されていました。

  • Mihashirajinja Shrine
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    3.5
    36 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Yanagawa-shi Mitsuhashimachi Takahatake 323-1
    A shrine in Takahatake, Mitsuhashi Town. The first lord of the Yanagawa Domain, Tachibana Muneshige, his wife Tachibana Gincho, and his father Bekki Dosetsu, are enshrined as deities. The shrine was relocated to its current location in 1826. In October they hold the three-day Onigie Fall Festival during which the Dorotsukudon accompanied parade float, designated as an intangible folk culture of the prefecture, is carried through the town.

    西鉄柳川駅から徒歩10分ほど。二ッ川に架かる欄干橋から長い参道が続いている。 1826年創建。祭神は松陰霊神(柳川藩初代藩主・立花宗茂)、梅岳霊神(宗茂の養父・戸次道雪)、瑞玉霊神(宗茂の正室・誾千代)。社名はこの三神を祀ったことが由来。楼門は日光東照宮の陽明門を、回廊は厳島神社を参考に造営されたものであったが2005年の放火で焼失。同時に失われた拝殿は2008年に再建。本殿は銅葺きの屋根の上にト...

  • Koinoki Shrine (Mizuta Tenmangu Shrine)
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    3.5
    30 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Chikugoshi Mizuta 62-1
    A subordinate shrine located on the grounds of the Mizuta Tenmangu shrine in Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture. This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the love god Koi-no-Mikoto. Famous for providing worshippers luck in finding love and marriage, visitors can purchase koi-mikuji (fortune slips which will tell their love fortunes), koinoki-ema (votive tablets to offer in prayer for love), and heart shaped charms. The Koi Musubi Festival, a love festival, is held at the shrine on July 7, attracting large numbers of visitors.

    羽犬塚駅から徒歩25分ほど。 1226年創建。祭神は菅原道真。県道703号沿いにある参道入口には赤鳥居が立つ。太鼓橋手前に立つ二の鳥居(水田の石造鳥居)は1614年建立で県指定文化財。本殿は木造杮葺きで、向拝天井には方角と十二支が記されたレリーフが取り付けられている。1991年の台風で大きな被害を受けたが、1995年に再建修復が完了。本殿裏に安置されている変わった形の狛犬は、かつて末社・玉垂命神社...

  • Ohana
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    4.0
    26 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Yanagawashi Shinhokamachi 1
    A historic site located in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Originally used as a palatial residence by the Tachibana clan, which ruled the ancient Yanagawa Domain. Today the facility operates as a traditional ryotei restaurant and ryokan inn. Here customers can enjoy seiromushi bamboo basket steamed eel, a Yanagawa specialty, along with traditional kaiseki course cuisine in the ryotei area. The facility also offers wedding plans. Visitors can also take in the beauty of the Shotoen Japanese garden and savor history dating back to the Edo period.

    My son gave us the tour as he works here part time. This is an incredible place of history and beauty. The structure dates back hundreds of years. The architecture is lovely and the grounds are...

  • Cha no Bunkakan
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    4.5
    19 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Yame-shi Hoshinomura 10816-5
    This educational facility is located about a 50-minute drive from Yame Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway. Visitors learn about, taste, and experience tea, a specialty of Yame City. Visitors can taste a wide variety of tea including green tea, matcha tea, black tea, or gyokuro tea made with top-quality Dento Hon Gyokuro tea leaves. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of foods made with tea cuisine such as green tea soba noodles, rice cooked in tea, and Hoshino matcha tea ice cream. A number of tea-related experiences are on offer such as making tea or making Japanese sweets. The exhibit hall features panels, monitors, and other exhibits about tea farming, the tea manufacturing process, types of tea, and other subjects.

    八女茶でもお土産に買おうかと思い立ち寄ってみたのですが思った以上に 長居しました しずく茶と言う八女の特有飲み方を 喫茶でさせてもらったのですが、とても良い体験になりました 自宅にしずく茶専用のお椀を買って帰った程です 体験コーナーも 抹茶を石臼で挽く体験やほうじ茶を作るような体験があったようですが 時間が合わず できませんでした 次回は行ってみたいです

  • Omuta Coal Industry and Science Museum
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    4.0
    28 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Pref. Omutashi Misakimachi 6-23
    Coal helped support the modernization of Japan. And the Miike Coal Mine was the largest such mine in the nation. The Omuta Coal Industry and Science Museum was opened to share the history of the Miike Coal Mine with future generations and contains detailed exhibits which make use photos, videos, and tools actually used in the mine. Particularly noteworthy is the museum’s Dynamic Tunnel. Recreating a mining tunnel 400 meters below the surface, here visitors can view equipment such as a mining cutter and electric mining train to get a feel for the incredible work which once was conducted here. Designed as a facility enjoyable by both adults and children, there is also an area where visitors can play and experiment with various forms of energy.

    It is a nice place to learn the history of Miike Coal Mine in a short time. The museum is not very big, but they really try to attract the attention of visitors. It is also suitable for children. The...

  • Nijino Minouno Sato
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
    Shopping
    Fukuoka Pref. Ukihashi Yoshimachifukumasu 130-1
    A facility where visitors can purchase fresh agricultural products picked that morning, seasonal fruits, vegetables, and foods. The town of Tanushimaru is also one of Japan's top producers of garden shrubs and trees and a full array are stocked at this facility as well. Visitors can enjoy lunch at Yume Kitchen, an all-you-can-eat buffet style restaurant serving dishes made with fresh, locally grown agricultural products.

    桃の時期になると、夫婦でよく伺います。今年は、桃が1箱7~10個入っていて、2,300~2,800円前後でした。 産地だけあって品も良いし、安いように感じます。タイミングがあえば加工用の桃が、1箱1,000円前後で販売されており、自宅で食すには十分な美味しさです。 近くに道の駅もありますが、ここはJA直営なので、地元の方も多く利用されていて、値段も安いように感じます。

  • Bairin-ji Temple
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    4.0
    24 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Kurume-shi Kyomachi 209
    A temple in Kyo-machi, Kurume City. It serves as a training hall for the Myoshinji School of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism which represents Kyushu. It's also the known family temple of the Arima clan who was the feudal lord of Kurume. Nearly 500 trees of various strains of plum tree are planted in the attached outer garden and the best time to see them in bloom is between February and March.

    2月は梅の花が咲き誇ってきれいです。今年は暖かく例年より早く見頃になった気がします。あちらこちらでメジロが花をつついていて、とても癒されます。

  • Natural Free-flowing Onsen Kurume Yushin no Yu
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    3.5
    12 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Fukuoka Kurume-shi Motoyama 1-7-10
    A hot spring bathhouse in Motoyama 1 Chome, Kurume. The baths are fed by a simple free flowing sulfur spring and include an open-air bath, a variety of indoor baths including a highly concentrated carbonated bath, a Finnish style sauna with loyly events, and a salt sauna which uses the salt sweating to flush away waste products. A restaurant and facilities for body care, body scrubs, and haircuts are also available.

    平日限定で食事付のプランがあるということで、行ってきました。 施設はきれいだし、スタッフの対応は良いし、お湯も良いです。しかし、平日で大人750円はちょっと高く感じました。レストランにしても(今回は食事付のプランだったのですが料理単独の値段で考えると)ちょっと高めに感じました。 私は熊本の山鹿や平山、玉名あたりをメインに行くので、このあたりと比べるとかなり高く感じます。同じ福岡でも船小屋・柳川・大...

  • Yame Traditional Craftwork Center,
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    4.0
    22 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Yame-shi Motomachi 2-123-2
    A museum where all of the traditional crafts of the Yame region are gathered under one roof. The building was constructed on the sight of Chikugo-Fukushima Station on the former Japan National Railways Yabe Line, and its design is modeled after the traditional white-walled kura storehouses of the Yame-Fukushima region. Accordingly, the line's old train rails can actually be seen inside the building. Inside, the museum displays the arts and crafts of the Yame area, such as Kurume kasuri textiles, which have been designated a National Traditional Craft. There's also a sales gallery area where you can purchase traditional crafts and other merchandise. On the south side of the building, there is a 500-meter long wisteria trellis created from the rails of the old train line, and from mid- to late April, visitors can enjoy walking through a tunnel of wisteria blossoms.

    福島仏壇、提灯、手すき和紙、石灯ろう、八女矢、竹細工、和ごまなど、八女の伝統工芸品を紹介しているのが、八女伝統工芸館です。八女市の中心部にあたる場所ですが、広々とした駐車場があるなど、敷地がゆったりしていました。広い土地があるのは、昔は、ここに駅があった場所だかららしいです。 入城無料で、八女について学ぶことができましたし、八女のお土産品も豊富でした。

  • Ukiha Inari Jinja
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Ukiha Ukihamachi Nagarekawa 1513-9
  • Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
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    4.0
    19 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Kurumeshi Kitanomachinaka 3267
    A Shinto shrine located in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, god of scholarship. Also famously connected to a legend concerning Michizane and a kappa, a mythical beast, the shrine possesses what is said to be the preserved hand of a kappa. The shrine's Okunchi fall festival, held each year in October, has been designated a National Intangible Cultural Property and attracts a great number of visitors.

    北野駅から徒歩圏内の立派な天満宮です。狛犬ではなくかわいいうそが2体あるめずらしい天満宮でもあります。近くには酒蔵などもありお散歩にちょうどいいです。

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