Published date: September 13, 2024
Enjoy Retro Kitakyushu Away from Fukuoka City
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Experience of the stay
I originally planned to stay in Fukuoka city, but the crowd in the city didn't suit our family trip with a small child, so we quickly changed to a hotel in Kitakyushu. I thought this was a travel style unique to Hafh.
While I had planned a shopping and gourmet trip in the city, we took the Shinkansen to Kokura and leisurely experienced the retro town.
The hotel was conveniently located along the street in front of the station, and I appreciated having a massage chair in the hotel room.
Experiences during the trip
A famous eel restaurant called 'Inaka-an' is located just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. It has been featured on 'Passionate Earth' and is reputed to be the best in Japan.
The unique cooking method, which they call "feeding the fire," took 30 years to perfect. You can taste it; the umami of the eel, along with the crispy texture of the grilled surface and the aroma of charcoal, is simply wonderful. There are both steamed and grilled options, but the grilled eel is overwhelmingly recommended!!
If you extend your journey a little, you can reach Mojiko. The museum even has a small athletic area where you can play for about an hour. Although the seaside was cold in winter, the retro atmosphere in front of the station had a charm different from that of Fukuoka city.