Published date: September 2, 2025
A Hotel Perfect for Gourmet Experiences in Kurume
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Experience of the stay
It's about a 10-minute walk from Nishitetsu Kurume Station. The hotel has a parking lot for six cars, but surprisingly, there are several nearby parking spaces available for just 500 yen for 24 hours. The hotel features a large public bath on the first floor, with men's and women's baths available until midnight and from 6 am to 9 am in the morning. Also, there is a curry service available to guests at certain hours, though I cannot comment on it since I haven't had the chance to try curry in the gourmet city of Kurume, as I would rather enjoy the many other delicious meals available.
Experiences during the trip
Gourmet in Kurume! There are so many recommended places to eat, it's quite difficult to choose. However, for dinner on this stay, there's an excellent sushi restaurant called 'Ginka Ichimai' just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. It's a cozy spot with only 7 counter seats, so reservations are recommended. You can order sushi by the piece, and the service is great, making it a comfortable place to dine. For lunch the following day, there's a yakiniku restaurant called 'Taishoen' right next door to the hotel! This is probably a well-known yakiniku spot among locals. The taste and service here will definitely satisfy you. Additionally, at the food town on the second floor of Nishitetsu Kurume Station, there's 'Amataro', a shop known for its soy sauce ramen and moyashi ramen despite being in the tonkotsu kingdom of Kurume. While tonkotsu and miso flavors are also available now, I recommend the soy sauce ramen.
I often visit shrines during my travels, and this time I went to three: Koura Taisha, Kurume Suitaigū, and Furōmiya in Ōkawa, focusing on the Chikugo area. Koura Taisha features 131 stone steps, but recently a cable car has been installed next to the steps, making it easier for those who are not comfortable with stairs to visit. Climbing the stone steps offers a panoramic view of the Chikugo Plain. Both Suitaigū and Furōmiya are well-kept and simply visiting them lifts your spirits.