A relaxed stroll, comfort food, handmade crafts, and sweet treats.

Afternoon Slow-Paced Date in Kurosaki

Discover the warm charm of Kurosaki with an easygoing half-day date course. Start with a peaceful walk under beautiful pine trees, enjoy beloved local gyoza, try your hand at making glass beads, and finish with delightful café desserts. A simple, cozy experience perfect for couples, friends, and families visiting Kitakyushu.

Duration : Half day

Transportation : Walking

📍Places to visit on this course

  1. Magari Pine Tree Walkway

  2. Honten Tetsunabe

  3. Garasu Kobo Daiki

  4. Dessert Cafe LA PAIX

🚩START!

JR Kurosaki Station

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On foot (10 minutes)

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1. Magari Pine Tree Walkway

🌲 A historic-style pine walkway just beyond the station

JR Kurosaki Station is surrounded by several shopping arcades that lead to a peaceful 650-meter pine tree walkway tracing the old Nagasaki Kaidō route. These trees once protected Edo-period travelers from sun and wind. Today, the park is modernized, but a few original Edo-era pines still remain—try finding them as you stroll.

📍 Basic Info

On foot (15 minutes)

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🍤 Savor Fresh Squid & Seasonal Seafood with an Ocean View

2. Ryokan Kaneyasu

Established in 1928, this long-loved coastal ryokan is famous for its dishes made with fresh seafood brought to the nearby Iwaya Fishing Port. From luxurious courses featuring abalone and tiger pufferfish to casual lunch options, the menu suits every appetite. The most popular dish is the live squid sashimi course (Feb–Nov, market price), served in private rooms overlooking the sea.

📍 Basic Info

By car (2 minutes)

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🍦 Seasonal Soft Serve Available Only April–November

3. Tanaka Farm

Operated by a long-running local farm, this small shop serves house-made soft ice cream featuring seasonal ingredients like blueberries, watermelon, and sweet potatoes. The flavors change throughout the year. Their October–November “Extra Rich Pumpkin Mont Blanc Soft Serve” (limited quantity) is popular too.

📍 Basic Info

By car (2 minutes)

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4. Kamenoi Hotel Genkainada

♨️ Oceanfront Open-Air Bath with Stunning Views

This hilltop hotel offers breathtaking views of the Genkai Sea and its own natural hot spring drawn from 1,500 meters underground. The large bath includes an outdoor onsen facing the ocean. Day-use bathing is available from 11:30 to 15:00 (final entry 14:00).
Spring quality: Sodium–Calcium Chloride Hot Spring.

📍 Basic Info

On foot (5 minutes)

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5. Cape Tōmigahana

🌅 A Charming Cape Perfect for Sunset Walks

Walk north along the shaded path from Kamenoi Hotel to reach the Myōkenzaki Lighthouse. The surrounding area, called Tōmigahana, overlooks the rocky coast known as Senjōjiki and offers one of the best hidden sunset spots along the Genkai Sea. On the east side, a cozy rest area features benches made from local cedar.

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Pick Up!

Descending the steps near the lighthouse leads to Misaki Shrine. Local lore connects the shrine’s deities with the beauty of the setting sun, and many visit seeking blessings for harmony in marriage. Continue further to reach the rocky Senjōjiki shore for tide-pool exploring.

⛩️ Misaki Shrine – A Blessing for Marital Harmony

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By car (35 minutes)

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Kyushu Expressway – Kurate IC

🏁GOAL!

  • A bowl of udon noodle soup topped with green onions, tempura, beef, and a fish cake, served alongside onigiri rice balls wrapped in seaweed.
  • A modern building with glass doors and windows, decorated with flags and signs, including a cartoon tiger mascot wearing a white hat and cape, outdoors on a sunny day with trees in the background.
  • A dessert served in a tall glass with various toppings like fruit, beans, and cookies, viewed on a tray with a blurred background.
  • Young girl dressed in traditional Japanese attire hitting a large taiko drum during a cultural festival.