2026 Chikugo Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in February)

The only god of love in Japan ⛩️ Koinoki Shrine ❤️ Everywhere is filled with hearts and pink 🩷 A power spot for love where people in love from all over the country gather Koinoki Shrine is the only shrine in the country that worships love. It is also called Valentine Shrine. The approach to the shrine is cute with heart-shaped ceramic plates embedded in it. Love fortune-telling slips The way to tie the fortune-telling slips is also heart-shaped The color of the fortune-telling slip changes depending on the month The place where you tie the fortune-telling slip is also a pink heart frame. There were more than 10 types of amulets, and some with hearts on them 🧡 62-1 Mizuta, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture 20-30 minutes walk from Hainuzuka Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line A little over 1000 yen by taxi Take Nishitetsu Bus Kurume Line 8 from Hainuzuka Station Get off at the Mizuta Tenmangu Koinoki Shrine bus stop About 7 minutes 🚗Parking is free #Shrine #ShrineTour #KoinokiShrine #PowerSpot #Fukuoka #FukuokaTourism #FukuokaPrefecture

#Lovewood Shrine is the last shrine of Mizuta Tenmangu Shrine. It has been in place since the middle of the Kamakura period and enshrines the rare "Love Life" in the country. It is said that before Sugawara Michizane ended his life in Dazaifu, he always missed the emperor of the capital and his wife and children. At least he was enshrined to comfort his soul. Ai Mu Shrine holds many activities every year, such as the Good Marriage Accomplishment Festival, the Horse Painting Offering Festival, and the Love Festival. The Love Road leading to the shrine is paved with heart-shaped pottery plates, and the patterns of the temple, amulets, fortune sticks, and horses also have heart-shaped designs! In the temple full of countless heart shapes, as long as you are in that position, you can feel the gentle and loving mood. It is a must-go place for all those who are looking for a good relationship. 📍Address: Mizuta 62-1, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip WOODY 240-1 Izumi, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 833-0041 This time, I'd like to introduce a cafe in Fukuoka that serves delicious Western food. This time, I ordered an omelet rice and a chocolate parfait, and it was great to be able to eat a lot for such a low price. The visuals are also very good, so it's highly recommended for those who like to take photos. It also has the atmosphere of a family restaurant, so if you go to Fukuoka, please stop by.

#FukuokaSakura The cherry blossom trees around Ihara Dam Waterside Park seemed to be dressing up for me, swaying in the wind like a pink ocean. The flowers blooming on the branches are as colorful as clouds, which makes me wonder if this is the "fashion show" in the cherry blossom world, and each flower is competing to see whose color is more charming? Enjoying the warmth of spring on the paths in the park. I saw a little child playing under the tree, holding a newly fallen cherry blossom in his hand. He seemed to have become a little "cherry blossom messenger", delivering the news of spring to everyone.

#JapanFlightEvent I went back to Chikugoshii Station to go to Hita, and the view of the railway from up here was so beautiful. Maybe it was because it rained, but there were clouds over the mountain, and it was beautiful like a picture. Maybe because Japan uses red trains, it felt exotic.

#JapanFlightEvent It was a Japanese home-style restaurant where you can feel the old Japanese house. I visited on a cold day, but I could drink hot tea for free and there was a fireplace so it was warm. After eating, we had persimmons and tangerines for dessert, which were refreshing and delicious. The staff was also friendly. 筑後吉井町ごはん舎 庵鈴亭

#JapanFlightEvent I heard that Japanese bread is delicious, so I visited this place because I wanted to try it. There aren't many Koreans here, but there are many locals. There is a terrace where you can eat outside, and the view was so pretty. Each and every bread looked so delicious, and the staff was also friendly.

#JapanFlightEvent I visited Bread Mocha because I wanted to go to a famous Japanese bakery. The Totoro bread is famous here, and it looks so cute because it looks like Totoro. My wife's bread is full of cream puffs and the bread is soft. They sell a variety of breads, so it's fun to taste them one by one.

#JapanFlightEvent Bread Mocca 09:00 - 18:00 Closed every Monday and Thursday I went to a bakery in Chikugoyoshi. This is a local bakery, and they have a lot of bread and the atmosphere of the bakery was really nice. If you go here, you must try the Totoro bread! The price is also reasonable.

#JapanFlightEvent Maybe because it kept raining, the river was full of water! Even though it was cloudy, it matched this place wellㅎ I saw camellia flowers in the middle and cherry blossoms that were completely pink Unlike Korea, there were a lot of pink cherry blossoms, so it was pretty When I travel to Japan next time, I have to go to a small city that I haven't been to.

#JapanFlightEvent Japan seems to have a unique atmosphere! I like this kind of atmosphere, so I often travel to Japan, and it's even more charming when it rainsㅎ Chikugoyoshi is a bit far from Hakata, but there aren't many tourists, so it's a good place to travel quietly! I went in March and was able to see flowers.

#JapanFlightEvent Our original plan was to go to the Ukiha Tourist Information Center and ride the bicycles we reserved and tour Chikugoyoshii - Ukiha but it rained so we couldn't rent them,, If you go on a trip to Chikugoyoshi on a nice day, you can rent bicycles for free, so make a reservation and go! It was rainy but it was more charming so it was better

#JapanFlightEvent I wanted to travel to Japan during the cherry blossom season, so I visited at the end of March. The cherry blossoms hadn't bloomed yet, but they were blooming little by little, so I was able to see them in small pieces. The flowers were so pretty because they were pink. It was a rainy day, but it didn't rain much, so it was okay to walk around.

#JapanFlightEvent It was amazing that small stations in the countryside of Japan still used analog tickets. Chikugoyoshii Station was so cute and cozy, and the surrounding scenery was peaceful. It felt just like Japan! Next time I go to Japan, I have to travel to a small city.

#JapanFlightEvent Chikugoyoshii is a small and cute station in a rural town. Japan uses old stations, which is really nice. I think it's a shame that many old stations in Korea have disappeared. It was a small town, but I liked the unique Japanese feel.

#JapanAirlineEvent I took a train from Hakata Station in Fukuoka, Japan to Chikugoyoshii I arrived at Chikugoyoshii after looking out the window I just gave the ticket I had to the station attendant It rained, but Japan seems to go well with the rainy scenery. It was such a pretty small city.

#0yentripJanuary2025 Chopper statue at Kumamoto City Zoo Attack on Titan statue at Oyama Dam, Oita Prefecture A park next to Koibotaru Onsen in Fukuoka Prefecture A course that can be completed in one day by car Koibotaru Onsen is great for beautiful skin, so be sure to take a dip!

A very famous shrine in Fukuoka that grants love! There are hearts everywhere and it's so cute😍 They say that the love fortunes here are really accurate, so I went there, but... They're so accurate that it's scary, so I recommend you go there just to get your fortune. lol The shrine itself is large and you can relax and enjoy it. The goshuin stamps are cute, so next time I'll go and collect them too. The goshuin stamp book was also really cute! 📍Koinoki Shrine Address: 62-1 Mizuta, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 833-0027 #FuritabiWinter #KoinokiShrine #Fukuoka #FukuokaTrip #FukuokaTourism

Kyushu Arts and Culture Center incorporates elements of art. Kyushu Arts and Culture Center is an art and cultural exchange facility located in front of Chikugo-Funagoya Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen, which is notable for being the first 'station in a park' in the country. The building's exterior is inspired by the mountains of Chikugo, with the roof and exterior walls made from a combination of materials such as stone, metal, and concrete, making the building itself an artistic element. Inside and outside, there are large murals created with the full assistance of Tokyo University of the Arts and works by famous designers. The interior of the Kyushu Arts and Culture Center features a large exchange room and multiple studios for meetings, learning, and exhibitions.

Koinoki Shrine is located in Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu region, and is part of Mizuta Tenmangu Shrine. Koinoki Shrine enshrines 'Koi no Mikoto,' the god of love, and is the only shrine in Japan dedicated solely to praying for love. The shrine is filled with hearts, with heart-shaped tiles lining the path to the shrine, known as the 'Love Approach.' The torii gate at the entrance and the patterns inside the shrine are also heart-shaped, allowing visitors to feel the strong sense of love just by being there. Address: 62-1 Mizuta, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture

🇯🇵Japanese sunset is beautiful but feels sad 😞. Leaving home makes us appreciate more the country and people we've been away from for 2 years 🇻🇳

Patisserie salon de the MINAMI ⁡ Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture A place I wanted to go to¨̮♡ ✤Freshly squeezed Mont Blanc pie and Unshu mandarin tiramisu-Hojicha ice cream- Mont Blanc pie Autumn leaf tuile Unshu mandarin jelly Mascarpone mousse Chocolate crunch Unshu mandarin compote Hojicha ice cream Chocolate ⁡ Mont Blanc squeezed after receiving an order Made with chestnuts in their shells, it has a strong flavor The pie is crispy ⁡ I like that it's Unshu mandarin instead of orange The sweetness and moderate acidity go well with the mascarpone ⁡ The red and green autumn leaves are great The roasted green tea ice cream was really good♡ ⁡ It came with a small snack and a drink and the three kinds of snacks were really good ⁡ The three kinds of snacks were really good I felt like I got a bargain🎶 ⁡ It was delicious and I enjoyed autumn And the refreshing smiles of the shop staff were soothing I want to go to this shop again I hope I can go again this year ⁡ Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖠚ᐝ𖠿𖠋𖧧┈ 【Patisserie salon de the MINAMI】 ⁡ ■ 954-5 Kamikitajima, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture ▷ 11:00-18:00 cafe 12:00-17:00 Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays Parking available ༶ஐ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ⁡ ⁡ #Fritabi #Patisserie Salon de the Minami #patisseriesalon de theminami #Fukuoka Parfait #Chikugo Parfait #Fukuoka Cafe #Chikugo Cafe #Fukuoka Gourmet #Fukuoka Sweets #Fukuoka Trip #Fukuoka Sightseeing #Fukuoka Drive #Mont Blanc Parfait

#Japan and Korea Springtime Destinations As you step onto the trail along the embankment, what comes into view is the densely packed cherry blossom trees on both sides. I saw clusters of pink and white flowers swaying in the sunshine and breeze, like clouds floating on the waterside, so elegant and beautiful. As you walk through the garden, the fragrance of flowers wafts in the wind, making you feel relaxed and happy. What I long for most is to stroll slowly along this cherry blossom corridor. Occasionally, you can see local people spreading out picnic mats and gathering among the flowers to enjoy the flowers, or families playing and having fun in the sea of ​​flowers. The scene is very lively. In some places, you can appreciate the gorgeous cherry blossoms and the clear water of the Ishikari River up close, creating a beautiful natural scenery. Walking slowly along the flower path, you will occasionally see lovely cherry blossom street lamps and landscaped paths dotted in between, adding a touch of dreamy poetry. Walking in such a wonderful spring scene really makes people feel endless joy and moved. This is the biggest reason why I make the trip year after year; it is truly one of the most thrilling experiences in spring.

Rapeseed fields are one of the destinations that you cannot miss when coming to Japan. Rapeseed fields dye a bright yellow color over the vast space of hills, fields, and parks, which will surely be an unforgettable scene.

This is a rare shrine in Japan that is home to the only god of love. There are many heart motifs inside the shrine, and just looking at them will get you excited. Even the fortune slips are heart-shaped, which is a special touch. It's perfect for making love-related requests. #FukuokaTourism#LoveSpots

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