Asia – Page 2 – The things I've seen. The places I've been.

It was our last day in Fukuoka and I was feeling sad about it. The morning was spent at Yusentai Park which was built in 1754. However, it was just in March 1998 that it became a designated tourist spot in Fukuoka. It was an absolute serenity. At the Ohiroma Hall, we enjoyed Macha green tea with Japanese dried confectionery. They also gifted us with origamis. The garden was well maintained and beautiful. You can check out the reel here.

Then it was time for the finale of this trip and it was to return to Maizuru Park where it all started. We didn’t experience the full bloom when we arrived in Fukuoka a week ago. We also wanted to see the Cherry Blossom illuminated. This was a first for me and I’m glad I didn’t miss it. It was an amazing experience. Here is a reel of our final day in Fukuoka. I also have to mention that our last dinner was at an Izakaya. We were treated by a Japanese friend and we had lots of fun and laughter.

I must say I love Kyushu! We could have left to South Korea earlier but changed our plan to stay longer. I tell you that the Sakura in Japan is in the next level. If someone would tell me that they are all the same, sorry I won’t believe you. Many thanks, Japan. You are always amazing! Now off to Seoul for a few days…

And finally, one last tip – stamp collecting! Check this out if you want to know what I mean.

All photos from my Kyushu posts are by Ari Vitikainen at https://www.arivitikainen.com

If I have all the time and money in the world, I would have stayed longer in Kurokawa Onsen. I can easily say that it was the highlight of the trip and the cost of the ryokan didn’t matter anymore. It was amazing!

We took the bus from Yufuin to Kurokawa Onsen. Our host picked us up from the bus stop which was very convenient, although, the ryokan was also accessible by foot. We were welcomed with homemade Mochis and roasted Matcha tea in a beautiful setting. Our room was so spacious with all the amenities provided for. There were many different Onsens to choose from, including private ones. There was even a standing onsen that we got to try. The outdoor separate onsen was so beautiful. I tried the female one an hour before check-out and I had it all to myself. And the dinner and breakfast were great. It was a 10 out of 10 experience! Check out the reels here and here. I absolutely recommend spending time in Kurokawa Onsen. So beautiful and relaxing. And if there is only one thing you can do in Kyushu, it must be this experience! The town was also very pretty! Look out for the boiled eggs cooked in the hot spring.