What kind of onsen ryokan is Akizuki Kuoritei? In early October, after a hot summer and with crisp blue skies, we took our two small children to Akizuki Onsen hot spring resort on the outskirts of Fukuoka. Although it was still early in the season for autumn leaves around Fukuoka, the weather was perfect for…
What kind of luxury onsen ryokan is Akizuki Spa Ryokan Seiryuan? On a warm sunny April weekend after a cold winter, my husband and I visited Fukuoka. This time we decided to stay at this onsen ryokan where we finally got a booking. It is a popular onsen ryokan with a wonderful Japanese garden and…
What kind of onsen ryokan is Roppokan Ryokan? In mid-May, when the refreshing early summer breeze was pleasant, we decided to stay at this ryokan as we visited Harazuru Onsen Resort, located about an hour from Fukuoka City, with our two small children. The onsen resort used to be a prosperous, but today, it was…
What kind of onsen ryokan is Nansuikaku? On a weekend in mid-May, when spring had ended and the sky was fresh green and crisp blue, my husband and I took our two small children to Wakita Onsen, a 1000-year-old hot spring in Fukuoka, where we stayed at Nansuikaku. This onsen ryokan was about an hour’s…
What kind of traditional onsen ryokan is Daimaru Besso? In late March, when the cherry blossoms began to bloom, I decided to go on a business trip to Fukuoka and spend the weekend enjoying the hot springs at this ryokan in Fukuoka City. I finished work a little after 5:00 pm on Friday, took the…
What kind of ryokan is Yanagawa Ohana? In mid-January, during the cold winter months, We stayed at this ryokan with our two small children in Yanagawa, about an hour from Fukuoka City. To get straight to the point, we had a truly wonderful stay at this ryokan, a place where history and tradition are concentrated….