2025 Wakamatsu Ward Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

#Spring0yentrip 📍Buzen Urauchikai Menten Udon A udon restaurant in the Buzen Urauchikai that is well known to those in the know. I stopped by here on a trip to Kitakyushu ✨ ▫️Vegetable tempura bukkake (cold) 860 yen ▫️Yam bukkake (cold) 810 yen It's a very popular udon restaurant, so there was a waiting list. You buy a ticket at the entrance, and take your own cold drink at the seat you're given. The noodles are clear, chewy, and thin. They're also filling and very delicious. By the way, out of all the Buzen Urauchikai restaurants, this is by far my favorite, and I highly recommend it. Thank you for the meal. Buzen Urauchikai Menten Udon 📍3-1 Aobadai Minami, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture 🕰️11:00-16:00 (closed on Wednesdays) 🅿️Available #KitakyushuGourmet #KitakyushuUdon #KitakyushuTrip

"Dolce di Rocca Carino" ⁡ Kitakyushu, Fukuoka A stylish shop in a quiet residential area ⁡ When you enter the shop, it feels good to hear "Welcome♪Buongiorno" ⁡ ✤ Cherry Millefeuille Cherries from Yamagata Prefecture called Beni Sayaka Cherries and custard cream between the pie crust Accented with pistachios on top The cherry cream was very delicious ⁡ ✤ Strawberry x Coffee Parfait The chocolate gelato was delicious The sourness of the strawberries and blackcurrant sauce went really well with the sponge cake soaked in espresso and the coffee jelly ⁡ ✤ Fragola ~Strawberry~ Strawberry and pistachio parfait Chocolate and pistachio gelato The bottom is refreshing with strawberry jelly It seems that there is ginger as a secret ingredient, but I didn't mind it that much It looks cute too Delicious ⁡ ✤Pera&Fragola~Pear&Strawberry~ The pear is super sweet and delicious Carino's chocolate sorbet Super rich and delicious, I love it♥ ⁡ ✤Strawberry&Tiramisu Tiramisu gelato decorated with strawberry petals Can you see the sparkle? Underneath is a chocolate plate When you break it open and go underneath, you'll find latte gelato, tiramisu, custard, and fresh cream The crispy fiantine is irresistible ⁡ ⁡ There are so many beautiful cakes that it's hard to choose They also have lunch, and you can eat cakes in ⁡ Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ⁡ 【Dolce di Rocca Carino】 📍1-1-9 Hananoji, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 🕛11:00-18:00 Closed Mondays Parking available ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ #dolcediroccacarino #carino#carino #Fukuoka cafe #Kitakyushu cafe #Fukuoka parfait #Kitakyushu parfait #Fukuoka sweets #Kitakyushu sweets #Fukuoka trip #Fukuoka sightseeing #Kitakyushu sightseeing #Fukuoka drive #Sakura 2024

"Takasaki" ⁡ Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka While I was driving around Fukuoka and looking for a place to have lunch, I heard that there was a restaurant where I could eat delicious seafood bowls, so I went there ⁡ ✤Seafood bowl lunch It came with a seafood bowl and seasonal tempura Seafood bowl with 8 kinds of toppings The sashimi was thick and fresh🐟✨ Tempura was white fish and 4 kinds of vegetables ⁡ ✤Sashimi and fried shrimp set meal 4 kinds of sashimi and 2 large fried shrimp🍤 ⁡ Both came with small bowls Apparently, rice and large servings are free🍚 ⁡ It was full of volume and delicious(◦ˉ ˘ ˉ◦) ⁡ They also sold sashimi and side dishes at the store ⁡ Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ⁡ ※The menu and prices may have changed ⁡ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖠚ᐝ𖠿𖠋𖧧┈ 【Takasaki】 ⁡ ■ 1-16-12 Legend 157 1st floor, Hibikino, Koshiki, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka ▷ 11:00-21:00 Closed: irregular P: Available ༶ஐ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ⁡ #EnjoyJapan #Takasaki #Fukuoka #FukuokaCafe#FukuokaGourmet #FukuokaLunch#KitakyushuLunch #FukuokaTrip#FukuokaSightseeing #KitakyushuSightseeing #DomesticTravel

#Spring0yenTrip Wakato Bridge and Wakato Ferry are famous routes connecting Tobata and Wakamatsu in Kitakyushu. The red suspension bridge of Wakato Bridge is lit up at night, creating a unique atmosphere along with the surrounding factory night view. The Wakato Ferry that passes under the bridge is affectionately known as the "Ponpon Boat" and although it is only a 3-minute boat ride, it was a luxurious time to enjoy the city, sea and bridge all at once. It costs 100 yen and bicycles are allowed. It is a great way to get around for locals, but also a great way to sightsee. If you ride at dusk, the red silhouette of the bridge reflected on the water is very impressive. The retro townscape remains, and it is fun to stroll around after getting off the boat. If you have time, it is best to experience both crossing the bridge and riding the boat.

When I went on a trip to Kitakyushu, I met up with a classmate from my school days and he took me there for dinner 🥰 This is a sister store of a butcher shop, and it is a set meal restaurant where you can enjoy "Yakiniku Teppan" made with carefully selected, most delicious cuts 🍚 It is located inside the Hibiki store of "Niku Udon Inoue," a popular udon restaurant in Kitakyushu. It has been featured on TV 📺 ⁡The menu was extensive and I couldn't decide, so I ordered a variety of dishes and shared them 😋 ▶︎Beef Teppan Set Meal... 1,250 yen ▶︎Pork Kalbi Teppan Set Meal... 950 yen ▶︎Beef Hormone Teppan Set Meal... 1,250 yen ▶︎Wagyu Black Meat Udon... 980 yen ▶︎Wagyu White Meat Udon... 980 yen ────────────────── As soon as it was brought to me, The sizzling sound and aroma in between was amazing 😳 Everything was flavorful, soft and juicy 🤤 The rice, miso soup and pickles were all-you-can-eat, so I enjoyed it until I was full 🙌 I couldn't stop eating, so I ordered "meat udon" as well ♪ The homemade noodles were chewy, smooth and chewy ♡ The beef tendons and cheek meat on top were stewed until they were soft and tender, It goes perfectly with the rich broth❣️ The black one is rich, and the white one is light and both were delicious and hard to choose ♡ —————[Store Information]————— Niku to Meshi Hibikino 📍 2-2-10 Koshiki Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka (Inside Niku Udon Inoue) 🚃 10 minutes walk from Hibikino Nishi, city bus 🈺 Weekdays 11:00~14:30/17:00~20:00 ▫️Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00~15:00/17:00~20:00 Closed: Irregularly 🅿️ Available #FukuokaTrip #FukuokaTourism #KitakyushuTrip #KitakyushuTourism #KokuraTourism #FukuokaGourmet #KitakyushuGourmet #0yenTripJanuary2025

🍽Sorairo Shokudo🍽 2-3 Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka-ken, Gakken Toshi 093-701-5580 11:00-15:00 Closed on Sundays 🔖Sorairo set meal 1500 yen 🔖Dessert set 500 yen I decided to go to Kitakyushu-shi during my trip to Fukuoka, and had lunch at a restaurant I found on the way. I could choose from chicken, pork, and fish for the main course, so I chose fish and it was fried sea bream. My child had pork and tonkatsu. Salad, side dish, and main course on one plate, with chawanmushi, miso soup, and mixed grain rice. The dessert set included cake, fruit, and a drink. Thank you for the meal. #DomesticTravelRecord #Cafe #FukuokaGourmet #FukuokaLunch #FukuokaCafe #KitakyushuCafe #KitakyushuGourmet

"Classic Non 1982" ⁡ Kitakyushu, Fukuoka A cake shop where you can eat parfaits filled with seasonal fruits ⁡ ✤Shine Muscat Parfait Lots of Shine Muscat Lots of fresh cream but not heavy at all Vanilla ice cream Strawberry ice cream Grape sorbet Lots of Muscat on the bottom Delicious as expected💚 ⁡ What fruit will be next? The classic chocolate parfait is also delicious, so I have to go again❣️ ⁡ ⁡ Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖠚ᐝ𖠿𖠋𖧧┈ [Classic Non 1982] ⁡ ■ 10-11 Shimohara-cho, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka ▷ 10:00 - 19:00 Cafe 11:00 - 17:00 Closed Mondays P Yes ༶ஐ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ⁡ ⁡ #Fritabi #Classic Non 1982 #Fukuoka Gourmet #Kitakyushu Gourmet #Fukuoka Cafe #Kitakyushu Cafe #Fukuoka Parfait #Kitakyushu Parfait #Fukuoka Sweets #Kitakyushu Sweets #Fukuoka Trip #Fukuoka Sightseeing #Fukuoka Drive #Kitakyushu Sightseeing #Shine Muscat Parfait

Fujinoki Hakusan Shrine 14-12 Akashima, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 093-791-1943 I often go to Hakusan Shrine in Wakamatsu ✨ It's a really small shrine ⛩ The flower water fountains are really beautiful and always make me feel enchanted 💕 This year there were four flower water fountains, one of which was more of a flower arrangement than a flower water fountain 💕 The one I like the most in terms of color is 🤍×💚 The combination of gerbera and chrysanthemum was too cute ♡ And the largest flower water fountain with a colorful red base 💕 There were so many different types and I was soothed just looking at them ✨ I hope I can find a cute flower water fountain again this year ♡ #KyushuTourism #FukuokaCafe #FukuokaGourmet #FukuokaSweets #FukuokaTrip #FukuokaTourism

🍦Sweets Shop Juriy🍦 5-7-5 Aobadai Nishi, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 13:00-15:00 Closed on Wednesdays ☑ Melon soft serve 500 yen ☑ Frozen pineapple squash 400 yen I ordered these two♡ I couldn't decide between green and orange melon, but... I went with the orange🍈 The melon was super sweet and juicy♡ It was super delicious❣️ There were two versions: one with lots of melon on top and bottom and soft serve ice cream in the middle, and one with melon on the bottom and soft serve ice cream on top, but I chose the one with more melon♡ Soda with frozen pineapples in it also comes in three colors! There's green, red, and blue, so it's blue 💙 It was so refreshing and delicious 🥰 Customers are coming in one after another, so it looks like a popular restaurant ✨ Thank you for the meal ♡ #Sakura2024 #KitakyushuTrip #KitakyushuCafe #KokuraCafeTour #KokuraCafe #KitakyushuSweets #KitakyushuLunch #KitakyushuGourmet #KitakyushuDinner

︎︎︎︎"Carino" 1-1-9 Hananoji, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu 093-741-3855 10:00-18:00 Irregular holidays ☑︎White peach parfait 1,100 yen 1,100 yen for this is really surprising~✨ The middle of the glass is transparent, so I thought "Hollow? Jelly?" But it's hollow and there's a macaron✨ Next, how does it get hollow? I looked down and saw a round ruby ​​chocolate stuck in the middle of the glass, topped with whipped cream, caramel gelato, and a peach~🍑 There were about three slices of peach with the skin on, but if you peel it, it turns white, so I thought it was nice to have the skin on to make it look more peach-like✨ Below was peach dessert mousse, blood orange jelly, whipped cream, and kiwi♡ Anyway, it was a parfait that was delicious to look at and to the tongue✨ The macarons were so cute and the rose flowers were irresistible🥰So cute🙏 Thank you for the meal✨ #Sakura2024 #KitakyushuTrip #KitakyushuCafe #KokuraCafeTour #KokuraCafe #KitakyushuSweets #KitakyushuLunch

"Menten" 📍 3-1 Aobadai Minami, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka ☎093-742-2311 ⏱11:00-16:00 🌙Wednesday 🔖 Shrimp Tempura Bukkake 800 yen 🔖 Shrimp Tempura Udon 720 yen 🔖 Katsudon 720 yen I visited "Menten" in Aobadai, Wakamatsu-ku, one of the udon restaurants that inherited the "Buzen Urauchikai" that is very popular mainly in Kitakyushu. The noodles are transparent, and unlike Hakata udon, they are chewy, thin, and transparent. The shrimp tempura are large, plump, and satisfying, and are one of the popular menu items. It's nice that you can choose from three types of chili peppers, from mildly spicy to very spicy. You can also purchase chili peppers on the spot. In addition, the katsudon made with udon broth is very delicious, and many people order it as a set with udon. #FukuokaUdon #FukuokaGourmet #FukuokaTrip #Udon #BuzenUrauchiKai #Sakura2024#WakamatsuGourmet

"THE ICHI GO NANA" ⁡ A restaurant in Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture ¨̮♡ I suddenly had a craving for meat I searched and this caught my eye! ⁡ ✤Roast beef bowl With vegetable salad and soup The meat was soft and juicy! It was delicious (◦ˉ ˘ ˉ◦) ⁡ ✤Chicken nanban plate with soup Lots of vegetables🥗 Lots of rice too! The chicken was also soft and delicious ⁡ ✤Today's dessert Chocolate terrine and Basque cheesecake It was delicious~ ⁡ They have a kids room and kids menu So it seems like it's OK to bring children Of course, it's OK to come alone🙆♀️lol ⁡ Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ⁡ 【THE ICHI GO NANA】 📍 1-16-12 Koshiki Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 🕛 11:00-16:00 17:00-22:00 Tuesdays until 15:00 Closed Irregularly Parking available ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ #THEICHIGONANA #the157 #FukuokaCafe #KitakyushuCafe #FukuokaGourmet #KitakyushuGourmet #FukuokaLunch #Kitakyushu Lunch #Fukuoka Trip #Fukuoka Sightseeing #Fukuoka Drive #Kitakyushu Sightseeing #Sakura 2024

🍜Ichiryu Ishida Takasu Branch🍜 📍3-8-8 Takasu Kita, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka ⏰11:00-16:00/18:00-21:00 ☎093-701-9135 🌙Irregular holidays 🔖Yatai ramen 780 yen A restaurant that won the sandwich championship at the Ramen Festival held in Kitakyushu and was inducted into the Hall of Fame🏆 There are two types of ramen: rich ramen and yatai ramen. The yatai ramen is popular with women. It is topped with seared pork, wood ear mushrooms, and green onions, and the noodles are medium-thin. You can also choose how well you want your noodles boiled. They also have fried rice and gyoza. It's a popular restaurant that is always full of customers. Thank you for the meal. #FukuokaGourmet #FukuokaRamen #TonkotsuRamen #FukuokaTrip #KitakyushuRamen #Sakura2024

"Menten" 📍 3-1 Aobadai Minami, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka ☎093-742-2311 ⏱11:00-16:00 🌙Wednesday 🔖 Shrimp Tempura Bukkake 800 yen 🔖 Goboten Udon 610 yen I visited "Menten", an udon restaurant that inherited the "Buzen Urauchikai" school, which overturned the common belief that Fukuoka udon is soft. There are autographs of famous people such as Lily Franky. The noodles are clear and beautiful to look at, and the udon is chewy and satisfying to eat. The most popular dish is the Goboten Udon. The swirled burdock tempura is impressive! When dipped in soup, it falls apart easily. My personal recommendation is the Shrimp Tempura Bukkake. It comes in both hot and cold versions, and both are garnished with grated daikon radish, grated ginger, and lemon. It's always crowded with tourists and locals. I recommend the three types of chili peppers, as you can enjoy their different tastes. #FukuokaUdon #FukuokaGourmet #FukuokaTrip #Udon #BuzenUrauchiKai #Sakura2024

"Tsuneo, a restaurant with a cross in a circle" ⁡ A hidden restaurant in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture A reservation-only restaurant ⁡ They have lunch and dinner, but this time I went for lunch🍽 ⁡ ⁡ ✧Appetizer Cheese with cream and fruit ✧Pumpkin soup With heart-shaped crackers♡ ✧Bread Grapeseed oil ✧Seafood quiche with basil sauce ✧Steak A5-grade Japanese black beef ✧Palate cleanser Shiso, lemon and white wine sorbet ✧Pasta Bolognese on a burner🔥 ✧Dessert Chocolate dome There's fruit and sponge cake inside ✧Tea ⁡ The shop is on a hill, so you can see the whole of Wakamatsu city from the window It must be beautiful at night✨ ⁡ Perhaps it's good for anniversaries✨ ⁡ Thank you for the meal♡ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ [Restaurant tsuneo with a cross in a circle] 📍2-5-17 Furumae, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 🕛 12:30-14:00 17:30-22:00 Closed Mondays Parking available ⁡ ⁡ #Restaurant tsuneo with a cross in a circle #Fukuoka cafe #Fukuoka gourmet #Fukuoka lunch #Fukuoka dinner #Kitakyushu cafe #Kitakyushu gourmet #Kitakyushu lunch #Kitakyushu dinner #Fukuoka trip #Fukuoka sightseeing #Fukuoka date #Fukuoka drive #Sakura 2024

"Asa cafe" ⁡ The red bridge Wakato Ohashi in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture The nearby Ueno Building, a registered tangible cultural property, was built in the Taisho era The restaurant is on the third floor ⁡ Please be careful as there are companies and other businesses in addition to the restaurant ⁡ ⁡ ✤Chicken Nanban Plate ⁡ Lunch while looking out at the sea from the window The interior is cute and the time flows very quietly, so you can relax ⁡ Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ⁡ 【Asa cafe】 📍 1-10-17 Honmachi, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture 🕛 11:00-18:00 Closed Thursdays 2 parking spaces available ⁡ ⁡ #Asacafe #FukuokaGourmet #KitakyushuGourmet #FukuokaCafe #KitakyushuCafe #FukuokaLunch #KitakyushuLunch #FukuokaTourism #FukuokaTrip #KitakyushuDrive #FukuokaDate #Sakura2024