Located inside the RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura, the Japanese restaurant "Sarakura" offers exclusive shaved ice for the summer. This time, I tried two varieties: the "Five-Color Shaved Ice" and the August-exclusive "Peach Shaved Ice". With the Five-Color Shaved Ice, you can enjoy a variety of flavors using five different syrups: roasted green tea (hojicha), matcha, kiwi, yuzu, and mango. By mixing in red bean paste and shiratama (mochi dumplings), you can create your own custom combinations, ensuring every bite is exciting right to the end. This visually stunning shaved ice perfectly balances traditional Japanese flavors with the refreshing taste of fruit. The Peach Shaved Ice is an August-only treat featuring a whole juicy peach. It pairs perfectly with the fluffy shaved ice, making it the ultimate dessert for a hot summer day. Another great appeal is being able to relax and savor this seasonal treat in the tranquil atmosphere that only a hotel can provide. It’s highly recommended for anyone looking to indulge in luxurious sweets in Kitakyushu, and makes a perfect summer outing. [Menu Ordered] ・Five-Color Shaved Ice: 1,897 yen ・Peach Shaved Ice (August only): 3,542 yen 📍RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura, Japanese Restaurant "Sarakura" 🕰️13:00–16:00 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) 🅿️Paid hotel parking available

(Save.Share) Selected for the Kitakyushu Michelin Bib Gourmand A 50-year-old Oden shop🍢 Kokura Sakagura Odaiko, which I visited with my family during our summer vacation When you open the door and step inside, the oden is bubbling away♨ It is a place where you can truly feel the unique atmosphere of an old Japanese shop. Since we visited with the kids, the kids had cola to go with it🥤 If you come here, be sure to order the daikon (radish)! The broth soaked deep inside, making it really soft and delicious. Also, I really love fried tofu, and the fried tofu pouches were a real delicacy🍢 In the end, we ordered two fried tofu pouches and two daikon to eat😂 My husband even added grilled mackerel! The family ordered a variety of things to eat, and the total came out to 4,960 yen. We visited around 10 PM, and fortunately, there were seats available, so we sat down right away. Please note that they do not accept reservations, so seats may not be available depending on the time of day! And here is an important tip 👇 Preparing cash is a must! 💴 We didn't bring any cash either, so we had to withdraw money from a nearby 7-Eleven ATM to pay 😂 📍 Sakagura Odaiko Opening Hours | Mon~Sat 17:00~24:00 Closed | Sundays & Public Holidays Reservations | Not available Access | Approx. 10-minute walk from JR Kokura Station / Approx. 80m from Heiwa-dori Station Payment | Card, e-money, and QR payments not accepted → Please prepare cash ※ Please double-check opening hours before visiting. If you are planning a trip to Kokura, save this and enjoy your visit 🇯🇵 #KitakyushuTravel #KokuraTravel #KokuraFood #KitakyushuFood #SakaguraOdaiko

🌙 What to do if you can't sleep at night in Kitakyushu? 🚲✨ Raise your hand if you feel it would be a shame to just fall asleep while on vacation! 🙋 If it was too hot to walk for long periods during the day, we recommend a Kitakyushu night course where you can enjoy the cool night air after sunset. 🌃 ⸻ 🚲 1. Bicycle Riding in the Cool Night Breeze If walking was difficult due to the heat during the day, night is the best time for cycling! As you ride through the alleys and night views while enjoying the cool breeze, you can experience a charm of Kitakyushu that is quite different from the daytime. 💡 How to Rent a Bicycle ✔ Install the HELLO CYCLING app ✔ Sign up + Register card (approx. 5 minutes) ✔ Select a nearby station on the map ✔ Unlock with QR code and use immediately ✔ 100 yen for 15 minutes / Max 2,000 yen for 12 hours ⸻ 🛒 2. Late-Night Shopping at Don Quijote If you can't sleep at night, shopping is a fun activity! You'll lose track of time browsing everything from late-night snacks to souvenirs and treats. ⸻ 🏯 3. Night Walk at Kokura Castle Kokura Castle, illuminated by soft lighting, becomes even more atmospheric at night. It is the perfect spot for a quiet stroll and capturing some atmospheric photos. ⸻ 🍺 4. Convenience Store Late-Night Snack Time Japanese convenience stores are a fun travel course even at night! Buy your favorite pudding 🍮 and a beer 🍺 or an ice cream to wrap up your day at your accommodation. ⸻ 🚨 Enjoy safely! The night is cooler than the day, making it better for riding, but safety is paramount. 🚲 Obey traffic laws 🚶 Be considerate of pedestrians 🌙 Slow down on dark roads And enjoy a safe and fun night ride in Kitakyushu. 😊 ⸻ 💾 Save this and look it up when you're bored at night during your Kitakyushu trip! Tag a friend or partner you want to go with 💙 ⸻ #Kitakyushu #KitakyushuTravel #JapanTravel #FukuokaTravel #Kokura #KokuraCastle #JapanNightView #JapanBicycle #HelloCycling #HELLOCYCLING #JapanIndependentTravel

"Hinomine Shrine" ⁡ Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture 7 minutes by car from JR Orio Station ⁡ Founded in 1165, this shrine is nestled in a residential area ⛩ ⁡ The hanachozu (flower water pavilion) here features an abundance of seasonal blooms, which are refreshed on the 1st and 15th of every month. ⁡ On the day I visited, it was beautifully decorated with sunflowers, roses, and more 🌻🌹 ⁡ After paying my respects, I took my time admiring the flowers. ⁡ Despite the heat, the cool and refreshing hanachozu was truly soothing. ⁡ The parking lot is spacious, and for those who have trouble climbing stairs, there’s an upper parking lot available for your convenience. ⁡ During the summer, flowers tend to wilt quickly, so I highly recommend visiting soon after they are refreshed! ⁡ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖠚ᐝ𖠿𖠋𖧧┈ [Hinomine Shrine] ⁡ ■ 1-8-8 Asakawa-Hinomine, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture ▷ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed: None Parking: Available ༶ஐ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡

"Yoshokuya Silver Frying Pan" ⁡ Located in Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Inside a room of an apartment on a hill where you feel like you can see the ocean, There is a Western-style diner with a silver door. ⁡ ✤ Cream Croquette Set with salad, soup, and bread or rice ✤ Beef Stew ✤ Mixed Fry Cream croquette, fried shrimp, and seasonal fried fish ✤ Horse Mackerel Carpaccio (It was horse mackerel 𓆟 on this day; it changes daily) ✤ Omurice Served with demi-glace and porcini sauces ✤ Pudding ⁡ Dishes packed with love and dedication, having undergone countless taste tests until perfectly right 🍽 ⁡ The cream croquettes filled with large shrimp and The beef stew simmered for hours feature Meat so tender it just falls apart—simply exquisite! ⁡ The omurice features a double sauce combo of demi-glace and porcini ¨̮♡ I didn't want to leave a single drop of sauce behind, so I ordered extra bread, lol ⁡ Honestly, everything is incredibly delicious! ⁡ It's a little bit on the pricey side for me, But I believe the food is completely worth it ✨️ You've gotta treat yourself every once in a while, right ꕤ︎︎·͜· ⁡ Chatting with the owner is also super fun ♡ ⁡ Thanks for the wonderful meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ⁡ · Menu and prices are accurate as of the time of posting. Please check the latest info regarding business hours, etc., on your own. ⁡ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖠚ᐝ𖠿𖠋𖧧┈ 【Yoshokuya Silver Frying Pan】 ⁡ · Room 103, 4-4-2 Kobai, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture ▷ 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM L.O. 2:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM L.O. 8:00 PM *Dinner is by reservation only on Fri, Sat, and Sun Closed: Mondays and other irregular days Parking: Available ༶ஐ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡

Zense wa Ramen-ya 94-9 Kanren-to, Nishiminatomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture 080-1776-2320 Closed: Irregularly 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐮 ◉ Miso Ramen ◉ Mazesoba (Soupless Noodles) ¥1,100 How to Get There (Recommended) 1. Take a Nishitetsu Bus from Kokura Station heading towards Nishiminato / Chuo Wholesale Market. 2. Get off at the "Chuo Wholesale Market" bus stop. 3. It's about a 5-minute walk from the stop. You'll find the restaurant in the auxiliary building inside the market. We tried their classic miso ramen and the newly added mazesoba to the menu. Both were absolutely delicious! Thanks for the great food!