I used a day trip course that included a hot spring for 6000 yen, a meal, and room rest. The impressive entrance of Wakita Onsen welcomes you. After enjoying the open-air bath, I moved to the dining room with an empty stomach. There were firefly squid in the appetizer, making me feel like spring. Three types of sashimi were served, along with tofu, seasonal rape blossoms, and bamboo shoots. The bamboo shoots were delicious whether in simmered dish or tempura. Then came the shabu-shabu. The meat with good marbling melted in my mouth and was delicious! The hot pot had pickled cherry blossoms, giving a lovely spring scent. Finally, I had bamboo shoot rice. It was cooked in a pot, so it had a crispy rice crust and a fragrant aroma. The dessert was chewy kiwi. The kiwi was dried to make it chewy and sweet. And there was also bracken rice cake. I was full, but not uncomfortably so. Throughout the meal, the staff took good care of us. Wakita Onsen may not be a familiar place for younger people, but it seems to have been renovated. It was very beautiful, with a sense of tradition, and the kaiseki meal with seasonal Japanese dishes was very satisfying. When you feel like treating yourself to a little luxury, I think this plan is excellent. Thank you for the feast. The open-air bath with a sense of openness and the seasonal kaiseki cuisine at "Kusui-kaku" were exceptional.

I had lunch at Kusuisuikaku at Wakamiya. I had previously only used the bath here, but this time I chose the 2750 yen lunch with the Matsukado plan. The lobby is beautiful and you can relax while looking at the Inanaki River✨ It was a sunny day, so it was very pleasant. The dining room has tables in a tatami room. The meal was served in a three-tiered box, with spring vegetables, shrimp tempura, roast beef, simmered dish, sashimi, kinpira, and sushi with shrimp, squid, and conger eel, all served with shrimp and squid soup. Everything was elegant and delicious✨ They also accept PayPay.

This is my second visit. This time, I reserved the popular Matsukado bento and the private family bath "Yamaboshi" on the hill. The cherry blossoms had already fallen. Although we could use the large communal bath and outdoor bath in the inn, we decided to cancel and use the outdoor bath on the property that we used last time, which is recommended. We were able to relax. The Matsukado bento was truly a traditional ryokan bento. It was delicious.

I stayed at Kusui-tei for a vacation after a business trip. First, I relaxed in the hot springs to relieve my tiredness. The meal included sashimi of Thai, flounder, and tuna, grilled ayu fish, steak of Munakata beef, steamed matsutake mushrooms, matsutake mushrooms, crab claws, steamed abalone, tempura shrimp, and mixed rice. There were plenty of dishes to choose from. After enjoying some sake after the bath, I didn't take many photos! The delicious food and sake helped me relax. I'll be heading back to work after soaking in the bath in the morning. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

One night stay with two meals for around 30,000 yen per person. Not a fan of dinner and breakfast. Not a fan of hot springs.

After visiting the graves in the other world, we had our usual meal gathering. This time, we had lunch at a hot spring inn located in Wakita Onsen, just across the pass from Fukuoka City. It was a reservation-only set meal for 2,500 yen including the bath. First, we enjoyed our lunch. The meal included: 1st dish - simmered dishes, pickled tuna, etc., 2nd dish - assorted tempura, 3rd dish - three pieces of sushi compactly arranged with just the right amount of food. We were joking on our way there saying, "I want to eat sushi" or "I want to eat tempura," and to our surprise, when the meal was served, we couldn't help but laugh. The dining area had a calm atmosphere.

Nansuikaku in Wakita, Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a representative hot spring ryokan of Wakita Onsen. It has large communal baths (one for men and one for women), a family bath called Hidamari, an open-air bath, and a hot spring called Yunotatami no Sato. Day trips are available. The ryokan can accommodate up to 150 people and has 29 rooms (all Japanese-style). It is convenient to use the bus for public transportation, as there is a bus stop in front of the hotel. Guests can also use the shuttle service from JR Akama Station (reservation required). There are banquet halls ranging from 20 tatami mats to 100 tatami mats that can be used for various purposes. Wakita Onsen is located along the Inunaki River, with six ryokans before Inunaki Pass. It is a quiet hot spring town nestled in the mountains. The hot spring was discovered in the Nara period and was mentioned in the Edo period's "Tsuzuki Fudoki" of Chikuzen Province. Originally named Wakuta, meaning the place where the hot spring gushes out, it later became known as Wakita. It is said that the diplomat Otomono Tabito bathed here during the Tenpyo era while on duty in Dazaifu. After the war, it flourished as a back parlor for Kitakyushu City and Fukuoka City, and until the 1960s when there were many coal mines in Chikuhou, it was also known as an entertainment district hot spring town. Now it is a quiet hot spring town with many sightseers visiting for day trips. The spring quality is carbonated water with a source temperature of 28°C. I used to come here a long time ago (according to Tabelog B.C.), but this time I visited for a banquet. The parking lot is located across the facility, and there is a space in front of the ryokan to turn the car around. The ryokan has a solid gate with tiled roofing and a pond with carp swimming in front of the entrance. There are paths leading to the open-air hot spring located high up. In 2012, the ryokan underwent a barrier-free renovation with tatami flooring throughout, making it beautiful. The ryokan is composed of four main blocks: Wakita-kan, Yuhara-kan, Shiroki-kan, and the open-air bath. It is quite spacious with a lush green environment. Upon entering, there is a lobby covered in tatami mats. Check-in is done while sitting comfortably in chairs. The hot spring is known for its skin-beautifying properties due to its high sulfur content and alkaline simple spring. The water is colorless and transparent with a moderate amount of slipperiness. After bathing, the skin becomes smooth and silky, which is a characteristic of the hot spring. However, this time I only used it for the banquet. I enjoyed a beer at the bar lounge River Inunaki before heading to the banquet hall. The entire ryokan is covered in tatami mats, which are gentle on the feet. There are various resting spots throughout, allowing for a leisurely stay. The banquet hall is also tatami-floored. The menu included a variety of dishes such as appetizers, sashimi, grilled dishes, meat dishes, hot pot, rice, soup, pickles, and dessert. They also ordered sashimi of sea bream, which was served as a course. The veteran female attendant in a kimono accompanied us, serving beer and shochu, creating a lively atmosphere. Sometimes, having a banquet at a hot spring ryokan is a wonderful experience. Next time, I would like to soak in the open-air hot spring and enjoy a fresh beer after bathing. Spring brings cherry blossoms, summer brings fireflies, autumn brings colored leaves, and winter brings snowscapes. Nansuikaku in Wakita Onsen allows you to relax and immerse yourself in the timeless flow of the seasons while enjoying the picturesque scenery. I saw guests from neighboring countries, but I hope more domestic visitors can enjoy this experience. Unfortunately, I do not have information about the prices this time. I believe it was a kaiseki course with 12 dishes prepared by the chef. The website is quite informative, so if you are interested, please take a look (^^http://www.nansuikaku.com/index.html

This is a landmark traditional ryokan in Wakita Onsen. We used it for a day trip with fellow industry colleagues. Before soaking in the hot springs, we had a delightful meal together. There were about 20 of us, so we rented a hall for lunch. A bus picked us up, so alcohol was allowed that day, and we toasted with plum wine. The meal started with tofu. The sashimi consisted of tuna and sea bream, with the tuna being particularly tender and delicious. The simmered dishes included geoduck and shinjo, soaked in flavorful broth. The gratin was served in a potato-made container, making it easy to eat. Each person had a small clay pot on their table for the hot pot, which contained pork, fish, and vegetables. The chawanmushi was topped with eel, a luxurious touch. We enjoyed freshly fried tempura with salt. As the tempura was served, the rice was being cooked in the pot. After a short wait, we were served delicious ginger and eel rice with crispy bottom. The meal ended with a high-class red miso soup. For dessert, we had roll cake and Kyoho grapes. After this, we enjoyed the other highlight of the day, the hot springs. The restaurant is located in the heart of Wakita Onsen. Kusui Kaku Address: 507 Wakita, Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture Tel/Reservation: 0949-54-0123.

Located along the Inunaki River, the quiet hot spring town of Wakita Onsen has a few small inns, with one of the largest being this inn. I made a reservation for a day trip and upon arrival, the staff quickly guided me to my room after stating my name. The main building with the entrance and a separate building with my room are separated by the flowing Inunaki River. The room named "Mizu" had three dishes already prepared upon my late arrival. The food was decent in quantity and taste, although the tempura was a bit cold. After the meal, I relaxed in the room, listening to the soothing sound of the river. The highlight of staying here. Later, I enjoyed the onsen, which had clear, odorless water, slightly resembling sulfur springs. Although there was no indication of fresh spring water, the experience was still enjoyable. Overall, it was a pleasant day trip, and I would consider staying overnight next time.

I used this place for my father's 60th birthday celebration. When you order a meal, you can use a private room and also access the hot springs. It's located quite far off, but once you get on the main road, you'll reach the hot spring town in no time. Passing through a big gate, you enter a large entrance. The building may be old, but the inside is clean and has a sense of luxury. The meal started with a sashimi platter, followed by appetizers, soup, grilled dishes, fried dishes, and more (I don't remember the details, sorry). There was so much food that we couldn't finish it all. Everything was delicious. When I mentioned it was a 60th birthday celebration when making the reservation, they prepared a red hat and a traditional Japanese jacket for us. It made a difference and we were very happy, leaving with good memories. I would like to use this place again for any future occasions or just to relax.

I found on the website of Nanseikaku that bathing and meals at "Yunosen" are set at 1,600 yen, which is usually 800 yen for just the hot spring. So I decided to give it a try since it seemed like a good deal to have a meal for an additional 800 yen. The hot spring had cypress baths, lying baths, and rock baths, and there were few people so I could enjoy the hot spring leisurely. I ordered the tempura set meal at the dining area "Yunohana". The dining area had no stylish atmosphere at all, more like a regular set meal restaurant, so it was a bit disappointing. However, since no reservation is required and you can enjoy hot springs and meals at a reasonable price whenever you feel like it, I would like to use it again.