Railway Line Stroll with RAIL KITCHEN SIGHTSEEINGHighlights Along Railway / Recommended Model Courses
Gently swaying to the rhythm of the train, take a leisurely detour.
Along the railway line, there are plenty of attractive landscapes, buildings, shops, and people.
MODEL COURSE THE RAIL KITCHEN CHIKUGO Strolling Course Along the Line
Here’s an example of enjoying a stroll in Dazaifu
duringthe wait for the train departure or during stopover.
- Available Only on Fridays Savor the Local Area with the “Friday Travel Lunch”
Dazaifu Station, Railway Line Stroll Model Course
Feel the eternal passage of time and deepen the travel atmosphere.
Wander the approach and precincts while experiencing history, culture, food, and nature as one.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is the head shrine of all Tenmangu shrines nationwide and is known as a representative shrine of Fukuoka Prefecture. Along the way to the main hall, there are cultural properties and buildings integrated with nature. The precincts are colored by plum trees, camphor trees, and irises throughout the seasons, bustling with many visitors every year.
The 400-meter-long approach is lined with various shops, bustling visitors seeking meals, sweets, and souvenirs.
The three bridges over the Shinji-ike Pond represent the past, present, and future.
The main hall has a temporary hall set up for about three years due to major renovations for the first time in 124 years. It’s a special temporary hall with a modern design, available for a limited time.
It’s bustling with many visitors every year for prayers of academic success.
It’s now Fukuoka’s soul sweet. The classic yet favorite Umegaemochi. It might be good to search for your favorite Umegaemochi.
The legendary flying plum tree, a symbol of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
The sacred tree “Tobi-Ume” is located to the right of the main hall. When Sugawara no Michizane was unjustly exiled from Kyoto to Dazaifu, he bid farewell to the plum tree at his residence with poem, “When the east wind blows, let it send your fragrance, oh plum blossoms. Though your master is gone, do not forget the spring.” The plum tree, yearning for Michizane, is said to have flown to Dazaifu onvernight. Since then, it has been named Tobi-Ume and is reserved as a sacred tree. It blooms earlier than other plum treen in the precincts, heralding the arrival of spring.
Enjoy the seasonal expressions of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
The precincts are decorated with various plants and flowers each season. The changing beauty of the seasons is also a major attraction of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
- Address
- 4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu-City, Fukuoka
- Opening hours
- 6:30 – 19:00 (varies by season)
An Example of Enjoying a Stroll in Yanagawa During a Stopover
- Friday Only Savor the Region
[Friday Travel Lunch]
- Saturday/Sunday/Holiday Only Savor the Region [Late Lunch]
*If you alight at Yanagawa, the meal will be served before arrival.
Yanagawa Station, Railway Line Stroll Model Course
Experience the town’s charm and river panting in the water town of Yanagawa.
Spend time flowing gently along with the culture and seasonal traditions that breathe life into the town.
Yanagawa, a famous tourist destination in Fukuoka Prefecture, is known for its river panting and steamed eel dishes. There are many eel restaurants throughout the Yanagawa area, offering enjoyable strolls throughout the seasons.
Yanagawa River Panting
The area is crisscross with a grid of canals, and the specialty is enjoying the seasonal scenery while listening to the boatman’s singing on a donko boat.
- There are four boarding places
- each about a 5-10 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station.
- Opening Hours
- From around 9:00 AM until dusk.
*Varies by boat company.
Ohana, the Villa of theTachibana Family, Lords of Yanagawa
Enjoy the view from the tatami rooms in the viewing-style garden, Shoto-en, and the attached lodging facility, Shoto-kan. “Shoto-en,” “Seiyo-kan,” “Ohiroma,” and “Oima” are collectively referred to as Ohana.
Shoto-en, Ohiroma, Seiyo-kan, Tachibana Family Historical Museum
- Address
- 1 Shinhoka-machi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
- Opening Hours
- 10:00 – 16:00
Kitahara Hakushu Birthplace and Memorial Museum
The museum introduces Hakushu’s life and poetic work. The video theater shows Hakushu’s life, poetry, Yanagawa’s water town journey, and Yanagawa’s festivals.
- Address
- 55-1 Okinohata-machi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
- Opening Hours
- 9:00 – 17:00
The Western-style building, built in 1910 as a guesthouse for the Tachibana family, is now used as a wedding venue and party space.
Feel the various seasonal traditions of Yanagawa along with the changing seasons.
“Sagemon,” a decoration for hina dolls, is popular in Yanagawa. The “Sagemon Festival” is held every year from February to April.
Wisteria flowers bloom in late April, and irises in late May, adding colors to Yanagawa.
*Operating hours and opening times for each location may vary by season and weather. Please check the respective website for details.
An Example of Enjoying a Stroll in Omuta After Arrival
- Friday Only Savor the Region
[Friday Travel Lunch]
- Saturday/Sunday/Holiday Only Savor the Region [Late Lunch]
Omuta Station, Railroad Line Strolling Model Course
Meet the assets that laid the foundation for Japan’s development.
Preserving World Heritage.
Explore the footsteps of history created by the industrial revolution.
In Omuta City, there are “Miyahara Pit, Miike Coal Mine Railway Track, and Miike Port,” which are registered as World Cultural Heritage sites as part of Japan’s Industrial Revolution heritage. They are open to the public along with various related facilities and are maintained for viewing.
Miyahara Pit
The white tower called Tateko-yagura, extends into the sky, standing 22 meters tall. Equivalent to a four-story building, and constructed with the same technique as the Tokyo Tower. You can see the remaining second shaft and the brick winding engine room. It’s the oldest existing steel tower in Japan.
- Address
- 1-86-3 Miyahara-machi, Omuta City, Fukuoka
- Public Hours
- 9:30 – 17:00 (Last entry at 16:00)
- Closed
- On Mondays
Relics that preserve memories of the past.
You can see landscapes like those from the world of movies.
You can time travel to the memories of the past while looking at the buildings for coal mining and the tracks of the dedicated railway used for transporting the mined coal.
Mitsui Port Club
Opened in 1908 (Meiji 41), coinciding with the opening of Miike Port. It was once used as a guesthouse for political and financial leaders. Now, it serves as a museum of culinary arts, supervised by the master of French cuisine, “Chef Hiroyuki Sakai,” and is used as a wedding venue and restaurant.
- Address
- 2-6 Nishiminato-machi, Omuta City, Fukuoka
- Opening Hours
- 10:00 – 21:00 *Museum tours until 17:00.
*Operating hours and opening times for each location may vary by season and weather.
Please check the respective website for details.
Miike Port
Registered as a World Cultural Heritage site in 2015, Miike Port, along with the surrounding factory complexes, is a popular photography spot.
Check Here for Souvenirs Along the Line
Discover and promote local shops and products at the local select shop “Nishitetsu Ensen Eki Miyage.”
“Nishitetsu Ensen Eki Miyage” operates outside the north exit concourse of Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, uncovering and promoting local shops and products. With seasonal limited-edition alcohol, popular sweets, and specialty processed goods, “Ensen Eki Miyage” offers a wide range of lovely products from along the line. Why not look for unique souvenirs from Fukuoka?
- Address:
- Outside the north exit concourse of Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station (2-11 Tenjin 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)
- Business Hours:
- 9:30 – 20:30
*The products listed may not be available depending on the season and stock status.
