{"id":95640,"date":"2017-03-07T13:01:08","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T04:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=feature&#038;p=95640&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2017-06-26T18:23:07","modified_gmt":"2017-06-26T09:23:07","slug":"chikugo-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/chikugo-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Chikugo for a Relaxing Trip in Fukuoka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Chikugo area is in Fukuoka Prefecture, thirty minutes to an hour south of Fukuoka City. Full of culture, history and with activities galore, it\u2019s a perfect trip from Fukuoka. We\u2019ve compiled three, two-day weekend adventures for those who want a break from the bustle of the city.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95737\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-1.jpg?resize=1282%2C162\" alt=\"\" width=\"1282\" height=\"162\" id=\"area1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-1.jpg?w=1282&amp;ssl=1 1282w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-1.jpg?resize=300%2C38&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-1.jpg?resize=768%2C97&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C129&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nEnjoy delicious local foods and spectacular views of sprawling rural landscapes set against the backdrop of the Minoyama mountains. Meet friendly locals on guided tours or during a homestay.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1c-fDsoZ4gHVQzIvvi-2CwwuczUc\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>10:00 &#8211; <strong>Start of Day 1: Fukuoka City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>11:00 &#8211; <strong>Nyoirin Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-95641 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_01-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_01.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_01.jpg?w=615&amp;ssl=1 615w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nKnown for its rows of frog figurines, this cute temple is popular with overseas visitors.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tTdBAEXKFWm\" target=\"_blank\">1729 Yokoguma, Ogori City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12:00 &#8211; <strong>Dessert Shops<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-95642 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_02-300x225.png?resize=300%2C225\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_02.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_02.png?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nAdorable dessert shops near Nyoirin Temple.<\/p>\n<p>13:00 &#8211; <strong>Ajisaka Poppy Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95766\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/slack-imgs-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/slack-imgs.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/slack-imgs.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/slack-imgs.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nFrom early to mid May, the park is filled with flowering poppies.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/%E5%91%B3%E5%9D%82%E3%83%9D%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC%E5%9C%92\/@33.3659589,130.5671614,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x3541a19c46f15401:0x1ce2ddfb758c0e08!8m2!3d33.3659589!4d130.5671614\" target=\"_blank\">366 Mitsuyuki, Ogori City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14:00 &#8211; <strong>Imamura Catholic Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-95643 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_04-199x300.jpg?resize=199%2C300\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_04.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_04.jpg?resize=768%2C1155&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_04.jpg?resize=681%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 681w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_04.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><br \/>\nA historical church used by \u201cHidden Christians.\u201d\u00a0English guided tours can be booked via email to the Tachiarai Town Office:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:chiikidukuri01@town.tachiarai.fukuoka.jp\">chiikidukuri01@town.tachiarai.fukuoka.jp<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/%E4%BB%8A%E6%9D%91%E6%95%99%E4%BC%9A\/@33.3704926,130.593688,15.5z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x3541a01b0e616e1d:0x52ca8decb227d865!8m2!3d33.3706904!4d130.5991201\" target=\"_blank\">707 Ima, Tachiarai-machi, Mii-gun, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17:00 &#8211; <strong>Farm Homestay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-95644 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_05-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_05.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_05.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_05.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_05.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nStay with a local family. Book via email to the Tachiarai Town Office.<br \/>\n\u2022 Tachiarai Town Office: <a href=\"mailto:chiikidukuri01@town.tachiarai.fukuoka.jp\">chiikidukuri01@town.tachiarai.fukuoka.jp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>End of Day 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>09:00 &#8211; <strong>Start of Day 2: Experience with Kurukuru Ticket<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95645\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_06%E5%AF%BA%E7%94%BA%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8D-300x169.jpg?resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_06%E5%AF%BA%E7%94%BA%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8D.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_06%E5%AF%BA%E7%94%BA%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8D.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_06%E5%AF%BA%E7%94%BA%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8D.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_06%E5%AF%BA%E7%94%BA%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8D.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_06%E5%AF%BA%E7%94%BA%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8D.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n\u00a52,000 for four tickets for your choice of meals, activities and more.\u00a0Available at information centers (near Nishitetsu Fukuoka Sta., Nishitetsu Kurume Sta.,\u00a0JR Kurume Sta. <a href=\"http:\/\/kurume-kru2.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/kurume-kru2.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>11:00 &#8211; <strong>Seasonal Flowers in Kurume City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-95646\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_07%E4%B9%85%E7%95%99%E7%B1%B3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%A4%E3%81%97%E3%82%99-201x300.jpg?resize=201%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_07%E4%B9%85%E7%95%99%E7%B1%B3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%A4%E3%81%97%E3%82%99.jpg?resize=201%2C300&amp;ssl=1 201w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_07%E4%B9%85%E7%95%99%E7%B1%B3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%A4%E3%81%97%E3%82%99.jpg?resize=768%2C1147&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_07%E4%B9%85%E7%95%99%E7%B1%B3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%A4%E3%81%97%E3%82%99.jpg?resize=685%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 685w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_07%E4%B9%85%E7%95%99%E7%B1%B3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%A4%E3%81%97%E3%82%99.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-95647\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_07%E3%81%82%E3%81%97%E3%82%99%E3%81%95%E3%81%84-200x300.jpg?resize=200%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_07%E3%81%82%E3%81%97%E3%82%99%E3%81%95%E3%81%84.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_07%E3%81%82%E3%81%97%E3%82%99%E3%81%95%E3%81%84.jpg?resize=768%2C1154&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_07%E3%81%82%E3%81%97%E3%82%99%E3%81%95%E3%81%84.jpg?resize=681%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 681w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_07%E3%81%82%E3%81%97%E3%82%99%E3%81%95%E3%81%84.jpg?w=2044&amp;ssl=1 2044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><br \/>\nRoses, azaleas, hydrangeas and more.<\/p>\n<p>12:30 &#8211; <strong>Restaurant Heurige<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95649\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_08%E5%B7%A8%E5%B3%B0%E3%83%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%EF%BC%92-300x201.jpg?resize=300%2C201\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_08%E5%B7%A8%E5%B3%B0%E3%83%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%EF%BC%92.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_08%E5%B7%A8%E5%B3%B0%E3%83%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%EF%BC%92.jpg?resize=768%2C515&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_08%E5%B7%A8%E5%B3%B0%E3%83%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%EF%BC%92.jpg?resize=1024%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_08%E5%B7%A8%E5%B3%B0%E3%83%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%EF%BC%92.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_08%E5%B7%A8%E5%B3%B0%E3%83%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%EF%BC%92.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nRelax and enjoy lunch in the forest followed by a tour around a <em>kyoho<\/em> grape winery.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3+%E3%83%9B%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B2\/@33.3261688,130.696474,17z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x35410b6d3e2ae08b:0x3db5492471975b95!2s246-1+Tanushimarumachi+Masuoda,+Kurume-shi,+Fukuoka-ken+839-1213!3b1!8m2!3d33.3222781!4d130.6967583!3m4!1s0x0:0x2d6fd3dd5904cd68!8m2!3d33.322212!4d130.6963078\" target=\"_blank\">246-1 Tanushimaru-machi Masuoda, Kurume City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14:30 &#8211; <strong>Yamandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_091-300x201.jpg?resize=300%2C201\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_091.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_091.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_091.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_091.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nPick fruit that is grown year round with fresh spring water\u00a0or sample fruit cakes at a cafe surrounded by nature.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/%E3%82%84%E3%81%BE%E3%82%93%E3%81%A9%E3%82%93%E6%B9%A7%E6%B0%B4\/@33.3382189,130.8238076,14z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x35416d00cd8e3157:0x65aa919d22561c44!2s2212-7+Ukihamachi+Yamakita,+Ukiha-shi,+Fukuoka-ken+839-1408!3b1!8m2!3d33.3312478!4d130.8325339!3m4!1s0x0:0x565043f23185a198!8m2!3d33.331577!4d130.8323219\" target=\"_blank\">2212-7 Ukiha-machi Yamakita, Ukiha City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16:00 &#8211; <strong>Yoshii District<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95652\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_10%E7%AD%91%E5%BE%8C%E5%90%89%E4%BA%95%E3%81%AE%E7%99%BD%E5%A3%81-300x169.jpg?resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_10%E7%AD%91%E5%BE%8C%E5%90%89%E4%BA%95%E3%81%AE%E7%99%BD%E5%A3%81.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_10%E7%AD%91%E5%BE%8C%E5%90%89%E4%BA%95%E3%81%AE%E7%99%BD%E5%A3%81.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_10%E7%AD%91%E5%BE%8C%E5%90%89%E4%BA%95%E3%81%AE%E7%99%BD%E5%A3%81.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/01_10%E7%AD%91%E5%BE%8C%E5%90%89%E4%BA%95%E3%81%AE%E7%99%BD%E5%A3%81.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nVisit knickknack shops and coffee houses in this town with traditional white walled buildings.\u00a0Famous for its <em>hina matsuri<\/em> (doll festival) in Feb. and Mar.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/Yoshiimachi,+Ukiha,+Fukuoka+Prefecture+839-1321\/@33.3425572,130.7320474,14z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x35417323884fe7d1:0xc55218aef06728fe!8m2!3d33.3429113!4d130.7559895\" target=\"_blank\">Yoshii-machi, Ukiha City, Fukuoka along national road 210<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Back to Fukuoka: End of Day 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95738\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-2.jpg?resize=1282%2C162\" alt=\"\" width=\"1282\" height=\"162\" id=\"area2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-2.jpg?w=1282&amp;ssl=1 1282w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-2.jpg?resize=300%2C38&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-2.jpg?resize=768%2C97&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C129&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nMarvel in this area\u2019s photogenic spots which include world heritage sites, seasonal scenery and traditional handicrafts. Enjoy flavorsome local produce at the Michi No Eki Oki vegetable buffet or steamed and grilled eel in the canal city of Yanagawa.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1cCM-R9AlJSNT0-c_Ni6lqYfZoa4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>10:00 &#8211; <strong>Start of Day 1: Fukuoka City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>12:00 &#8211; <strong>Michi-no-Eki Oki Roadside Station<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_01-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_01.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_01.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_01.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_01.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_01.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nTry your hand at mushroom picking!<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/%E9%81%93%E3%81%AE%E9%A7%85+%E3%81%8A%E3%81%8A%E3%81%8D\/@33.2179237,130.4333542,16z\/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x3541b22e5b456303:0x4cd59ef3239c3d0!2z6YGT44Gu6aeFIOOBiuOBiuOBjQ!8m2!3d33.2179237!4d130.4377369!3m4!1s0x3541b22e5b456303:0x4cd59ef3239c3d0!8m2!3d33.2179237!4d130.4377369\" target=\"_blank\">1331-1 Yokomizo, Oki-machi, Mizuma-gun, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13:00 &#8211; <strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95684\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_02-200x300.jpg?resize=200%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_02.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_02.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><br \/>\nDine on mushroom tempura at Dohyo Udon or\u00a0visit the local vegetable buffet at Michi-no-Eki Oki.<\/p>\n<p>15:30 &#8211; <strong>Optional Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95685\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_ichigo-300x169.jpg?resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_ichigo.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_ichigo.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_ichigo.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_ichigo.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nStrawberry Picking (Jan. ~ May).\u00a0Pick berries at La Fraise or White Berry<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>La Fraise<\/strong>: Located near Michi-no-Eki Oki<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>White Berry<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/A1EEf5J1inT2\" target=\"_blank\">425 Takahashi, Oki-machi, Mizuma-gun, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95687\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_igusa-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_igusa.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_igusa.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_igusa.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_igusa.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Igusa Weaving<\/strong><br \/>\nParticipate in Igusa (rush grass) workshops from Dec. ~ Apr.. <em>Shimenawa<\/em> making classes in Dec.\u00a0Reservation req. by fax 0944-32-1994<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/iT6UjM92re52\" target=\"_blank\">85-3 Takahashi, Oki-machi, Mizuma-gun, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17:00 &#8211; <strong>Shokaikyo Chikugo River Vertical Lift Bridge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95688\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_03-300x169.jpg?resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_03.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_03.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_03.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_03.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nEnjoy splendid panoramas and grab a memorable photo at sunset!<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/cNHpPjciVfG2\" target=\"_blank\">Mukaijima, Okawa City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>End of Day 1 &#8211; <strong>Stay Overnight in Okawa City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95689\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/mikawa-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/mikawa.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/mikawa.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nVisit Shokaikyo Onsen while you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n<p>9:00 &#8211; <strong>Start of Day 2: Stroll around Kobo and Enokizu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95690\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_05-300x199.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_05.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_05.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_05.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_05.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_05.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nTake a walk through these historic towns.<\/p>\n<p>11:00 &#8211; <strong>Yanagawa River Cruising<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95691\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_06-199x300.jpg?resize=199%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_06.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_06.jpg?resize=768%2C1157&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_06.jpg?resize=680%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_06.jpg?w=1836&amp;ssl=1 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><br \/>\nEnjoy a relaxing 60 min. cruise down Yanagawa\u2019s canals.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XKHD92ftGi52\" target=\"_blank\">35 Okinohata-machi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12:30 &#8211; <strong>Unagi Seiro Mushi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95692\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_07-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_07.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_07.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_07.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_07.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_07.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nYanagawa\u2019s famous dish is steamed and grilled eel\u00a0with a sweet chilli sauce served on steamed rice.<\/p>\n<p>13:30 &#8211; <strong>Sagemon Meguri<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95693\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_08-200x300.jpg?resize=200%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_08.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_08.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_08.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_08.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_08.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><br \/>\nHandmade <em>sagemon<\/em> can be found around town in Feb. and Mar.,\u00a0and at the Tourist Information Center year round.<\/p>\n<p>14:30 &#8211; <strong>Miike Coal Mine Navigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95694\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/marutto-003-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/marutto-003.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/marutto-003.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/marutto-003.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nConnect your smartphone to use the \u2018Miike Coal Mine Navigator\u2019 and learn about the mine\u2019s history.<br \/>\nAvailable at nine facilities in Omuta City in Japanese, English, Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese.<\/p>\n<p>15:30 &#8211; <strong>Omuta Coal Industry and Science Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95695\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_09_kr-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_09_kr.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_09_kr.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nLearn about the coal mine\u2019s essential contribution to this area\u2019s history!<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oMbhq75FAsx\" target=\"_blank\">6-23 Misaki-machi, Omuta City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16:30 &#8211; <strong>Seasonal Flowers in Omuta City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-95696\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_10-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-95697\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_09_2-300x199.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_09_2.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_09_2.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_09_2.jpg?resize=1024%2C680&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/03_09_2.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Ume<\/em> at Fuko Temple, <em>sakura<\/em> at Enmei Park and hydrangeas at Jyorin Temple.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Fuko Temple<\/strong> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/UFhZmC3zczH2\" target=\"_blank\">2538 Imayama, Omuta City, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Enmei Park<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/LWRmsfVtj152\" target=\"_blank\">223 Showa-machi, Omuta City, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Jyorin Temple<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3zYXPVM6V7x\" target=\"_blank\">1878 Imayama, Omuta City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Back to Fukuoka: End of Day 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95739\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-3.jpg?resize=1282%2C162\" alt=\"\" width=\"1282\" height=\"162\" id=\"area3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-3.jpg?w=1282&amp;ssl=1 1282w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-3.jpg?resize=300%2C38&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-3.jpg?resize=768%2C97&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Area-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C129&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nHome to fresh fruit, tea plantations and beautiful Japanese gardens, this area will refresh your mind and body. Get involved making local handcrafts such as the famous Kurume <em>kasuri<\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1WajbqZan17lgJ6W75tns95_9bMg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>09:00 &#8211; <strong>Start of Day 1: Fukuoka City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>10:00 &#8211; <strong>Peach Forest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95698\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_01-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_01.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_01.jpg?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nEnjoy picking peaches and other seasonal fruit.<br \/>\n(Apr. ~ early May: loquats, end of May ~ mid Jun.: peaches, mid-Sep.: grapes )<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7WEhMoR5bHC2\" target=\"_blank\">968 Fujita, Hirokawa-machi, Yame-gun, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11:30 &#8211; <strong>Sakase Gotton Waterwheel House<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95699\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_02-300x199.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_02.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_02.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_02.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_02.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_02.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nMake <em>soba<\/em> noodles, taste <em>sansai<\/em> (wild vegetable) <em>tempura<\/em> and enjoy the Japanese countryside.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/SUcdrAB3FJx\" target=\"_blank\">2777-1 Mizuhara, Hirokawa-machi, Yame-gun, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13:30 &#8211; <strong>Pooh Strawberry Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95701\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_06-300x200.png?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_06.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_06.png?w=362&amp;ssl=1 362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nEat as many freshly picked strawberries as you can in 60 minutes. Jan. ~ mid-May.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/68QsipmzDnK2\" target=\"_blank\">600-3 Baba, Yame City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15:00 &#8211; <strong>Tokimeki Prefectural Produce Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95703\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_04_2-300x173.jpg?resize=300%2C173\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_04_2.jpg?resize=300%2C173&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_04_2.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95704\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_04-300x161.png?resize=300%2C161\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_04.png?resize=300%2C161&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_04.png?w=390&amp;ssl=1 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nTry the famous Yame <em>matcha<\/em> soft ice cream and browse souvenirs.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/9uBvrCDHLtL2\" target=\"_blank\">2-129 Moto-machi, Yame City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15:30 &#8211; <strong>Fukushima District<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95705\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_05-300x198.png?resize=300%2C198\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_05.png?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_05.png?w=396&amp;ssl=1 396w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nWander amongst small cafes and souvenir shops in this town of historic white-walled buildings.<\/p>\n<p>16:30 &#8211; <strong>Yame Central Tea Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95707\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_03-300x199.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_03.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_03.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_03.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_03.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_03.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nSpectacular views of tea plantations. Ideal for photographers!<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zSdwLmFfch82\" target=\"_blank\">375-2 Hon, Yame City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18:00 &#8211; <strong>End of Day 1: Hoshino Onsenkan \u2018Kirara\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95708\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_07-300x240.jpg?resize=300%2C240\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_07.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_07.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_07.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_07.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nEnjoy hot springs in a natural setting in the Japanese countryside. Campsite and cottages on site.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/cYcyEni7iv32\" target=\"_blank\">10780-58 Hoshinomura, Yame City, Fukuoka (adjacent to Ikenoyamaso)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10:00 &#8211; <strong>Start of Day 2: Aizome Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95709\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_08-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_08.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_08.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><br \/>\nLearn how to make the traditional textile, Kurume kasuri.<br \/>\nTo book, contact the Chikugo Tourism Association: <a href=\"mailto:info@chikugo.net\">info@chikugo.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12:00 &#8211; <strong>Koinoki Shrine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95710\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_09-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_09.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_09.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_09.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_09.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_09.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nHeart emblems can be found around the shrine\u2019s grounds. Pick up a romantic charm!<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HnwtrbVsyRL2\" target=\"_blank\">62-1 Mizuta, Chikugo City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13:00 &#8211; <strong>Dairiki Udon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95716\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_10_3-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_10_3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_10_3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_10_3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_10_3.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_10_3.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nBowls from just \u00a5170! An <em>udon<\/em> noodle shop loved by the locals.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AeesNKu8m2H2\" target=\"_blank\">873-1 Setaka-machi Sakata, Miyama City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14:00 &#8211; <strong>Michi No Eki Miyama Roadside Station<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95725\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_michinoeki-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_michinoeki.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_michinoeki.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nFind unique souvenirs including <em>gyokuro<\/em> (green tea) flavored melon-shaped buns.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WJeCSvCH51A2\" target=\"_blank\">2328 Setaka-machi Oe, Miyama City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14:30 &#8211; <strong>Honbo Garden At Kiyomizu Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95727\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_11-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_11.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/05_11.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nSit at one of the temple\u2019s <em>engawa<\/em> (enclosed veranda) and calm your mind. ~17:00, Closed: Mon.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/pNi7ZRw7kT72\" target=\"_blank\">1117-4 Setaka-machi Motoyoshi, Miyama City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Back to Fukuoka: End of Day 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 640px; height: 454px;\" src=\"\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.html#3209099\/44962515\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nIf you prefer to read this guide as a PDF, please click above and view onscreen or download it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<br \/>\n<strong>Originally published in Fukuoka Now Magazine (<a href=\"http:\/\/issuu.com\/fukuokanow\/docs\/fn-219-web\" target=\"_blank\">fn219<\/a>, Mar. 2017)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chikugo area is in Fukuoka Prefecture, thirty minutes to an hour south of Fukuoka City. Full of culture, history and with activities galore, it\u2019s a perfect trip from Fukuoka. We\u2019ve compiled three, two-day weekend adventures for those who want a break from the bustle of the city. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":95543,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"95640","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4914],"tags":[5113],"class_list":["post-95640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-others","tag-flowers","location-fukuoka-prefecture","en-US"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Screen-Shot-2017-02-27-at-16.03.21.png?fit=1190%2C1000&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95640"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95640\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99373,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95640\/revisions\/99373"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/95543"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95640"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}