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2025 Enjoying Twelve Days of Onsens, Marbled Beef and Seafood Crabs in Japan

Overview of major cities visited during the 12-days of Onsens, Marbled Beef, Seafood Crabs in Japan

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Day 1 - Fukuoka - UreashinoDay 1 – Fukuoka – Ureashino

Day 1

Fukuoka – Ureashino

Day 1 - Fukuoka - UreashinoDay 1 – Fukuoka – Ureashino

We landed at Fukuoka International Airport and felt a little lost, unsure of where to catch the bus to Ureshino.

After asking around, we learned that the bus departs from the Fukuoka Domestic Airport Terminal.

We then took a free local shuttle to the domestic terminal, where we finally located the bus stop for Ureshino.

We first took a bus from the airport toward Ureshino, but midway we had to transfer to another bus heading there.We first took a bus from the airport toward Ureshino, but midway we had to transfer to another bus heading there.

We first took a bus from the airport toward Ureshino, but midway we had to transfer to another bus heading there.

Due to the inconvenient bus schedules, we eventually gave up and decided instead to take the limited express train to Ureshino.

At Saga Bus Terminal walking over to Takeo-Onsen StationAt Saga Bus Terminal walking over to Takeo-Onsen StationAt Ureashino Onsen Station, exiting to walk out for a quick lunchAt Ureashino Onsen Station, exiting to walk out for a quick lunchFound the best Tempura Restaurant - HaseenFound the best Tempura Restaurant – Haseen

Address: Ko-4724-1 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301, Japan

Found the best Tempura Restaurant - HaseenFound the best Tempura Restaurant – HaseenFound the best Tempura Restaurant - HaseenFound the best Tempura Restaurant – HaseenFound the best Tempura Restaurant - HaseenFound the best Tempura Restaurant – Haseen

The restaurant served an authentic tempura lunch set that was not only delicious but also among the finest I’ve tasted in all my visits to Japan.

Views of Ureashino Town on the way walking towards our Hotel - Wataya Bessou HotelViews of Ureashino Town on the way walking towards our Hotel – Wataya Bessou HotelViews of Ureashino Town on the way walking towards our Hotel - Wataya Bessou HotelViews of Ureashino Town on the way walking towards our Hotel – Wataya Bessou HotelViews of Ureashino Town on the way walking towards our Hotel - Wataya Bessou HotelViews of Ureashino Town on the way walking towards our Hotel – Wataya Bessou HotelCheck-in to Wataya Bessou HotelCheck-in to Wataya Bessou HotelCorridor towards our room - Decorated with Wire-frame Paper CreaturesCorridor towards our room – Decorated with Wire-frame Paper CreaturesCorridor towards our room - Decorated with Wire-frame Paper CreaturesCorridor towards our room – Decorated with Wire-frame Paper CreaturesPutting on Japanese Yukata - Getting ready to enjoy our first onsen on Day 1Putting on Japanese Yukata – Getting ready to enjoy our first onsen on Day 1Putting on Japanese Yukata - Getting ready to enjoy our first onsen on Day 1Putting on Japanese Yukata – Getting ready to enjoy our first onsen on Day 1Wataya Bessou Hotel - Outdoor OnsenWataya Bessou Hotel – Outdoor OnsenExcellent Saga Gyu marbled Beef barbequed to perfection and melt in your mouth.Excellent Saga Gyu marbled Beef barbequed to perfection and melt in your mouth.Excellent Saga Gyu marbled Beef barbequed to perfection and melt in your mouth.Excellent Saga Gyu marbled Beef barbequed to perfection and melt in your mouth.Excellent Saga Gyu marbled Beef barbequed to perfection and melt in your mouth.Excellent Saga Gyu marbled Beef barbequed to perfection and melt in your mouth.Excellent Saga Gyu marbled Beef barbequed to perfection and melt in your mouth.Excellent Saga Gyu marbled Beef barbequed to perfection and melt in your mouth.Enjoying our Yakiniku Dinner

Excellent Saga Gyu marbled Beef barbequed to perfection and melt in your mouth.

Day 2 - Enjoying our Breakfast at Wataya Bessou HotelDay 2 – Enjoying our Breakfast at Wataya Bessou HotelDay 2 - Enjoying our Breakfast at Wataya Bessou HotelDay 2 – Enjoying our Breakfast at Wataya Bessou Hotel

Day 2

Enjoying our Breakfast at Wataya Bessou Hotel

Exploring Wataya Bessou Hotel Ground and around Ureashino TownExploring Wataya Bessou Hotel Ground and around Ureashino TownExploring Wataya Bessou Hotel Ground and around Ureashino TownExploring Wataya Bessou Hotel Ground and around Ureashino TownExploring Wataya Bessou Hotel Ground and around Ureashino TownExploring Wataya Bessou Hotel Ground and around Ureashino TownExploring Wataya Bessou Hotel Ground and around Ureashino TownExploring Wataya Bessou Hotel Ground and around Ureashino TownDay 2 - Lunch at SAGA HIRAKAWAYA UreshinoDay 2 – Lunch at SAGA HIRAKAWAYA UreshinoDay 2 - Lunch at SAGA HIRAKAWAYA UreshinoDay 2 – Lunch at SAGA HIRAKAWAYA UreshinoDay 2 - Lunch at SAGA HIRAKAWAYA UreshinoDay 2 – Lunch at SAGA HIRAKAWAYA Ureshino

Otsu-1463 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301, Japan

Popular with the local residents for unique silky Tofu in pot, bundled with various vegetables.

Lunch at SAGA HIRAKAWAYA UreshinoLunch at SAGA HIRAKAWAYA Ureshino

Day 4 to Day 9 – Visit to Morioka Miyako Kuji Honhachinohe Oirase Gorge Asamushi Onsen and Aomori

Hokkaido

Dayu 10 – Day 12 – Visit to Hakodate Noboribetsu and Sapporo