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Fukuoka

A peaceful trip to forget the hustle and bustle

The largest city in Kyushu, Fukuoka is fomous for its unique food culture such as Mentaiko and Ramen, and also fresh fruits such as strawberry and fig. You can enjoy not only the fantastic view of the ocean. but also in the inland, the picturesque sight of old-style white walls by strolling through Chikugo Yoshii.

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Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha

Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha is located adjacent to Michi-no-Eki Ukiha on Onobara Plateau, which offers a magnificent view of Chikugo Plain. This area through which Chikugo River flows, is known for at least one variety of fruit in-season and known as Kyushu’s three main noodle producers. Enjoy a relaxing, effortless stay.

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Featured Attractions
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Michinoeki Ukiha

Michinoeki-ukiha is famous as a place where you can enjoy various kinds of fruit all year round. It came first in the roadside station ranking (Kyushu and Yamaguchi) in the June 2023 issue of Kyushu Jalan.

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729-2 Ukihamachi Yamakita, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1408

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Choonnotaki Park

The park's waterfall beautifully harmonizes with the fresh verdure, autumn leaves, and other natural surroundings, bringing peace to all who visit it. You can enjoy nagashi-somen during the summer season.

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3184 Ukihamachiimogawa, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1415

Nijino Mino no Sato

A popular facility for urban-rural exchange where you can fully enjoy Ukiha's food and nature. It brings smiles to people through food.

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130-1 Yoshiimachi Fukumasu, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1332

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Yamandon fruit picking

Yamandon is Ukiha's first fruit farm, with a history of about 80 years. You can enjoy fruit picking all year round.

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2212-7 Ukihamachi Yamakita, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1408

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Ukiha Inari Shrine

Ukiha-inari Shrine is a prestigious shrine dedicated to the three gods of Fushimi Inari-taisha, Matsuo-taisha, and Dazaifu Tenman-gu. It is also popular for its stunning scenery.

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1513-9 Ukihamachi Nagarekawa, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1411

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White-walled townscape of Yoshii

In the Edo period, the Chikugo-Yoshii District in central Ukiha prospered as a post town along the Bungo Kaido that connected Kurume, the castle town of the Arima Domain, and Hitatenryo.

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1043-2 Yoshiimachi Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1321

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Tsuzura Rice Terrace

The perfect harmony between clear water and blue sky creates a beautiful rural landscape. In 1999, it was chosen as one of the 100 Terraced Rice Fields in Japan by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

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3227 Ukihamachi Niikawa, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1413

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Kiyomizu spring

Kiyomizu-Yusui has served as a vital water source for the local community. In 1985, it was chosen as one of the 100 Exquisite and Well-conserved Waters of Japan by the Agency of the Environment (current Ministry of the Environment).

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1941 Ukihamachi Yamakita, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1408

Fukusenka

In addition to the large bath house where you can enjoy milky hot spring water pulled directly from the source 24 hours a day, the facility offers an array of private bathing options, including a cypress bath, stone bath, rock bath, and bath with a slide.

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1099-8 Ukihamachi Furukawa, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1405

Maruta-Gama

Ichinose ware has 400-year history, originally said to have been established by potters who were brought from Korea by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the Imjin War. Marutagama is famous as having served as the official kiln for the Kurume-Arima Domain.

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1133-2 Ukihamachi Asada, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1401

Seseragi Yamame fishing

A trout fishing pond located in Ukiha, Fukuoka Prefecture. You can try catching trout with your hands, as well as enjoying fresh salt-grilled trout straight from the pond.

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746 Ukihamachi Tagomori, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1414

Nichigetsu-Gama

The master potter Ryuta Fukumura has a unique style that gives his ceramics a distinctive metallic shine and texture. His dynamically but yet delicately colored ceramics captivate pottery enthusiasts from around the world.

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404-1 Yoshiimachi Tominaga, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1333

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Kiyonoya

A historic hot spring inn that was the first of its kind to open in the Chikugo-gawa Onsen area. The large bath house features a renovated tatami-floor bath as well as a bath from which you can view the river outside.

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1099-3 Ukihamachi Furukawa, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1405

Mameda-machi

Parts of the townscape have remained unchanged from the Edo period, featuring restaurants, stylish cafes, and other facilities. Recommended activities include rental kimono, rickshaw rides, and lantern-making.

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MamedamachiHita, Oita 877-0005

Umenoyu

The hot spring facility offers baths of various materials and sizes, such a stone bath and pot-type bath, each with a panoramic view of the valley. Enjoy the rich hot spring water in a spacious private bath.

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4602-4 Oyamamachi Nishioyama, Hita, Oita 877-0201

Forest Adventure Okuhita

Come here to enjoy an experience like no other, through which adults can go back to their childhood and children can become grown ups. 

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3750 Nakatsuemura Gose, Hita, Oita 877-0302

Autopolis Circuit

You can not only watch car and motorcycle races, but can also actually drive on the circuit or test your own car/motorcycle on it.

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1112-8 Kamitsuemachi KaminodaHita, Oita 877-0312

Tousyuuen

The ceramics combine a warm, simple Japanese taste with a modern style. Visitors can enjoy pottery activities too. 

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1101-4 Ukihamachi Asada, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1401

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Nagarekawa Cherry blossom trees

An approx. 2 km long cherry tree path along the Kose River in the Nagaregawa District. The path is lit up in blossoming season, enabling visitors to enjoy the cherry blossom at night. 

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Ukihamachi Nagarekawa, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1411

Featured Restaurants
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DeliBoyBROS.HUMBURGER

The store serves hamburgers made with buns from Pan-no-mokka, a bakery in Yoshii. Other popular items include clam chowder made from locally produced milk, as well as local made soda.

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1758-21 Ukihamachi Yamakita, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1408

Fudoan

Each bowl is carefully prepared with noodles boiled only after the customer places an order. Enjoy the exquisite combination of soft, smooth udon noodles with tempura.

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543 Ukihamachi Nagarekawa, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1411

Isonosawa

A sake brewery's restaurant housed in a 130-year-old traditional Japanese style house. It serves unique dishes such as deep fried chicken marinated in sake lees, as well as others cooked with locally produced vegetables and fruits.

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1-2 Ukihamachi Nishikumanoue, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1404

cake.cafe.miel

Savor the fresh homemade tarts, confections, and other sweets that the store bakes with care every day. 

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1340 Yoshiimachi, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1321

Sashiminba

Even though Ukiha does not have direct access to the sea, you can come to Sashiminba to enjoy fresh seafood delivered straight from the fish market.

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1193 Yoshiimachi, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1321

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Kawasemi danish

Making Danish pastry that embodies the charms of fruit freshly picked in Ukiha.  

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1340 YoshiimachiUkiha, Fukuoka 839-1321

Zen Soup Curry

Soup curry cooked by the owner who is a qualified Curry Sommelier. It is made with various vegetables produced in Ukiha.

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657-4 Yoshiimachi, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1321

TOYCAFE

Customers will feel as if they are having a break in a retro film set. Dine solo or with family.

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368-1 Yoshiimachi NiiharuUkiha, Fukuoka 839-1306

Ukiha Yoshii

Yoshii

Eel histumabushi is served in a hot stone pot so that you can enjoy it warm until the last spoonful.

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1003-20 Yoshiimachi, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1321

Miyamanobotan

A hideout café featuring large wooden beams that give it a warm atmosphere. Enjoy a relaxing time alone or with friends.

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2107-6 Yoshiimachi Ikuha, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1342

Soba Uribou

You can enjoy authentic handmade soba and dashi, as well as other homecooked signature dishes made with locally produced seasonal ingredients.

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430-3 Ukihamachi Higashikumanoue Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1403

SORVETE

The store serves special gelato made with a variety of ingredients produced in Ukiha.

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1485 Ukihamachi Yamakita, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1408

Osami

You can enjoy ramen and soupless noodles made with aged high-water-content noodles delivered from Kyoto. Donburi dishes are popular too.

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1242-1 Yoshiimachi, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1321

Trattoria AO

Italian food made with generous amounts of locally produced vegetables. Popular dishes include pasta made with freshly picked ingredients.

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1003-20 Yoshiimachi, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1321

Baan Konomi

A restaurant specializing in horse meat and Kyushu's brand beef. Savor the taste of Kyushu in a relaxing space. 

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785-2 Yoshiimachi Ikuha, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1342

Kifune

An old private house restaurant where you can enjoy juwari soba noodles and local ingredients in a space where a 150-year-old historic private house and modern design are in synch.

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694-1 Yamakita, Ukiha, Ukiha, Fukuoka