Fukuoka Prefecture, Ukiha [Nijinoyado Hanakeshiki] Theme: Fukuoka Prefecture Hot Springs & Sightseeing & Ryokan Before I knew it, September has arrived. I changed from iPhone to iPad & flip phone, and being unfamiliar with it, my blog has been neglected. Currently, Marumero's family is at a crossroads in life... What should I do...? Today was the opening ceremony at school for Dora, so she had morning childcare and then played with her friends on bicycles in the afternoon. If we move, we won't be able to go out like this with friends anymore... It feels a bit sad (tears). Now, back to the main topic - continuing the Bon vacation trip. After leaving Beppu, the kids were tired, and the next day was my husband's family's Bon ceremony, so we thought we could finally go home... but both parents insisted on staying another night! Their favorite inn where they had stayed a few times before. The Rainbow Inn Hanakeshiki. The landlady said they were fully booked, but the very kind president who loves ducks somehow (I wonder how he managed it?) arranged a room and meals for us. He showed us how to hatch and raise ducks, even feeding them. There is also a kids' room, and I think it's easy for families with children to use. There were kids' yukatas, but they seemed to be only for elementary school students or older (or older preschoolers with large bodies). Since it was the day of dinner, they couldn't make the usual dishes, so there were very few hot pot dishes (the one in the photo is for three people). I think it would have been better if they had served the regular menu. I always have doubts about my parents' actions, thinking, "If we were going to stay another night, we should have made a reservation in advance." The private bath that used to be all-you-can-enter was limited to one use with a ticket. It was very good, the best among the three inns we visited during the Bon season. There are main and annex public baths, and the main building even has a slide. It was a bit intimidating for my timid kids to soak their faces in the water. The breakfast was a normal menu. The appearance is old-fashioned and gorgeous, but the hot spring water is very good, and the president is kind, allowing us to see the ducks, making it a good inn.

Family trip to Chikugo River Onsen after a long time. I hurriedly booked a nearby place that was available on a certain membership site before the deadline. Managed to get a pretty cheap reservation at "Hotel Hanakagayaki". The place wasn't that fancy, but it was clean enough. The hot spring was small, but the water quality was quite good. For dinner, we didn't have a room service, but we were guided to a private room. It was quite impressive. The number of dishes at the start was also quite generous. The sashimi was delicious, and there was also horse sashimi. And of course, the ayu fish from the Chikugo River! Grilled with salt. It was delicious. I couldn't bring myself to eat the head though. But those who eat it, really eat it. The beef was grilled on a ceramic plate. It was done cooking. Normally, this would be the end, but they also served tempura, squid dumplings, and more! Amazing. And to finish, we had soba noodles and rice, and I made a self-service seafood bowl by pouring sashimi squid and salmon roe on top. Oh, the salmon roe was given to me by my child and partner. So, my 8th grader was also very satisfied with the volume. There wasn't any particularly impressive dish, but we were full and happy, so it was good enough. Recommended for families with children.

The meal was served in a private room, with 8 adults and 2 children. The tableware was quite elegant, starting with the appetizers. The sashimi was mainly squid, but there was also horse sashimi which was surprisingly delicious. They also served crab. We had soba noodles that were warmed over a fire, and river fish which may have been from the Chikugo River. The meat was grilled perfectly. There were also various other dishes, including tempura with grated radish. We finished with rice and miso soup. After dinner, we played table tennis, took a bath, and then went to bed. For breakfast, we sat in a large hall and had a simple meal of rice, ham, and eggs. We saw the hotel owner feeding the fish in the river, so we went outside with the kids to watch. It was a beautiful day with lots of fish and even some ducks. My son was thrilled to help feed the ducks. The view of the Chikugo River was really nice. It was a peaceful and remote location, perfect for a relaxing getaway.