Mikazukiya is a famous croissant specialty shop known for its natural yeast croissants. The main store of Mikazukiya, which is well-known as a souvenir at JR Hakata Station, JR Kokura Station, Fukuoka Airport, Kitakyushu Airport, and Kokura Izutsuya, is located in the Coal Building. You can reach the shop by car (with parking available) or by walking from JR Wakamatsu Station. As for me, coming from Tobata, I enjoy the seaside location while looking up at the Wakato-Ohashi Bridge by taking the Kitakyushu City Ferry. On this day, I purchased a croissant assortment for gifts. Unlike frozen croissants at airports, here you can get freshly baked croissants, and if they're not sold out, you can get all varieties. I bought two sets of 12 croissants in a gift box, mixing flavors like purple sweet potato, plain, maple, black tea, chocolate, cinnamon, red bean, mugwort, soybean flour, and cocoa. I also couldn't resist choosing two for myself. The large crispy croissants are individually wrapped, and when you open the package, you'll smell the irresistible scent of butter. When you reheat them at home, they become even more deliciously crispy. The shop started in a small corner of a gas station in Wakamatsu long ago, then moved to factory direct sales, and now it's been over 10 years since the main store was relocated to the current Coal Building. The popularity has spread nationwide, with Mikazukiya shops popping up all over. Whenever friends from other prefectures visit, I always take them to this shop.

The first store of the famous croissant shop "Mikazukiya" is located in Wakamatsu. Now it is called "Wakamatsu Shop" and no longer referred to as the main store. In the past, I used to come here to buy their croissants. They now offer sundaes as well. I had the Hojicha Sundae for ¥520 which had salted rusk, sweet bean paste, and chestnut toppings. My friend had the Salted Caramel Sundae and the Chocolate Banana Sundae for the same price. There is a small eat-in area inside the shop, but it's nice to enjoy your treat outside while looking at the sea if the weather is good. Of course, I also bought some croissants to take home.

Visited Nagoya on 23/08/2023 and met up with a junior colleague at Kokura Station in Kitakyushu for a business trip. We rented a car and drove to Wakamatsu. It was a hot morning, so I wanted to eat soft serve ice cream and went to Mikazukiya. I parked the car in front of the store and went inside. There were various samples to try, and everything was delicious. I wanted to buy many things, but today I only got the soft serve ice cream. The location to eat the ice cream while looking at the sea was great, and the soft serve was delicious. It was a wonderful moment.

This is a shop located at the base of Wakato Ohashi. The aroma of the red tea croissant is so good that I always end up buying it. Inside the matcha croissant, there is white chocolate. It's always reliably delicious. Since the station building has been renovated, there is also a Mikazukiya at JR Orio Station.

When it comes to croissants in Fukuoka, Three Moons is the place to go! They have shops at the airport and train stations, and are famous for their croissants which make great souvenirs. The main shop is located in Wakamatsu-ku. I tried about four different types to take out. They were all crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The "Zamando," a speciality only available at the main shop, was the best by far. The almonds were amazing!

Visited Nagoya and Kitakyushu for a day trip for business meetings. After finishing discussions with our business partners, I visited the famous croissant shop, Mikazukiya Honten, for the first time. It's surprising to find out about this place now, considering I have been coming to Wakamatsu for work for about 20 years. I used to buy croissants at the Kokura Station branch, but I didn't know about the main store. In addition to croissants, you can also purchase soft-serve ice cream here. I bought a red bean croissant and enjoyed it on a bench while looking at the sea in front of me. It was a fantastic experience.

Hello everyone, what's up? It's MoriP, who loves to eat around Fukuoka! Today, I made a quick visit to my old neighborhood in Wakamatsu-ku, where I lived for just one year during elementary school. First stop, a nostalgic spot! 【Mikazukiya Wakamatsu Main Store】 ★Plain Croissant (246 yen) A Mikazukiya original croissant with a crispy exterior and a soft interior texture that is irresistible. The surface is super crispy while the inside is chewy. There is a faint aroma of butter. The surface is very fragrant! The sweetness is mild, making it more suitable for a meal or breakfast rather than a snack. The Haruyoshi store and airport store also offer sandwiches made with plain croissants, so it's worth a visit. ★Zamand (368 yen) A sweet Wakamatsu Main Store exclusive product where a croissant is soaked in rum syrup and filled with almond cream. The soft cookie-like texture that crumbles easily makes it hard to tell if it's even a croissant. The bread itself is soaked in syrup and sweet. The sugar on top is sweet. The almond cream inside (which is mostly absorbed by the bread, making it hard to say there is cream inside) is also sweet. It's a delight for those with a sweet tooth! Despite being sweet, the rum flavor adds a touch of adult sweetness to the overall taste. Nevertheless, because it's sweet, it's best enjoyed as a snack! Personally, I recommend the popular plain or chocolate croissants if you're going to visit, even though they are a bit pricey. The size is generous, the taste is delicious, and the atmosphere is great, so it's a must-visit place!

I bought the specialty croissant here in the flavor of apple, which I had never tried before. It looks like an apple pie. When I got home, I warmed it up in the toaster for a bit. The surface was crispy, and the smell of butter was good. It wasn't too sweet, with just a hint of apple tartness remaining. It was the perfect snack croissant.

After finishing work, I went to Mikazukiya located at the foot of the red Wakato Ohashi bridge in Wakamatsu and Tobata in Kitakyushu. While enjoying the sea breeze at Wakamatsu Port, I indulged in a salted caramel sundae and was captivated by the red Wakato Ohashi bridge. There are many famous spots in Kitakyushu, but personally, this is the place I would most recommend! I really wanted to give it a 5.0 rating, but it was a bit melted, so I'll give it a minus 0.2. Thank you for the meal.

Mikazukiya is famous for its croissants. They also offer rusk and soft serve ice cream. I got the Hojicha Sundae for 520 yen to go. The sauce and topping on the soft serve ice cream were delicious, but the chestnut and sweet bean paste were just okay. The shop is located right next to the Wakato Ohashi bridge, offering a great view. It's inside a retro coal building. There is a parking lot in front of the shop, but it's not very big.

I used to pass by this place occasionally to buy croissants. On this day, I bought soft serve ice cream and enjoyed it leisurely by the seaside in front of the shop. It was not too sweet and easy to eat, very delicious. The croissants are made with natural yeast and have a nice buttery aroma. My favorite flavor is kinako. I toast them in the toaster at home for about 2 minutes, let them cool for 2 minutes, and then enjoy them. This way, I can enjoy the crispy and fluffy texture at home as well.

Croissant = Mikazuki Koko was a place I used to frequent about 15 years ago. I would often go there when friends or colleagues asked me to buy around 50 pieces at a time. I remember back then the plain croissants were 160 yen each. The prices have since gone up, maybe they changed the butter used? I felt like the taste had changed at one point. Butter prices have gone up quite a bit after all. The place became more and more popular, with stores popping up in various locations like Kokura Izutsuya, Kokura Station, Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport, and Kitakyushu Airport. When I returned to my hometown after becoming a Tokyo resident, I visited the nostalgic main store. They have parfaits, or rather sundaes, with soft serve ice cream. My husband and I ordered the cup version. The soft serve ice cream is a rich milk flavor and delicious, topped with croissant rusk. It's like a wafer for ice cream, but with sugar-coated rusk instead. I thought it was a bit different to have sweet rusk with sweet ice cream. I bought the plain and maple croissants, my two favorites. Despite the variety of options, these two remain my top choices. I remember being pleasantly surprised by how delicious they were back in the day. They may not compare to croissants from Échiré or Maison Landemaine, which cost over double the price. "This is the taste of Kitakyushu. It's delicious." This is the kind of experience you can expect. I recommend getting some at the airport when visiting Fukuoka.

After cooling off with a matcha float, I realized as I was standing in the bike parking lot in front of Sanribu that I had forgotten something... or rather, the thing I had forgotten appeared before me (laughs). "I must go to Mikazukiya next time," I remembered. I finished the matcha float, but I can eat as much parfait or ice cream as I want, so I didn't mind. My first choice was hojicha, but the limited edition mango seemed pretty good too, so I entered the shop. The hojicha sundae was sold out, so I went with mango. There were large pieces of mango scattered all over! Isn't there more than in the sample photo? The mango sauce was generously poured, not overly sweet, with a hint of acidity in the mango flavor. The soft serve ice cream didn't melt quickly and seemed to be of good quality. The bottom was cornflakes, and the topping was rusk. But the sundae that left an impression was the one with plenty of mango fruit. The fruit had a refreshing deliciousness that wasn't just sweetness. It started off as "it's a limited edition, so why not try this one," but the satisfaction level was unexpectedly high... Once I try hojicha, there's a high possibility that I'll stick with it for the next time, so I'm glad I had the chance to try it (*´∀`*) I was completely drawn in by the sample photo and could only imagine it being served in this glass container, so I chose to eat in. However, it might be the charm of this place to take it out to the seaside and eat it there. It was interesting to eat while listening to the voices of people coming in one after another to buy croissants, but it was a situation that I don't usually experience (laughs). Nevertheless, I was impressed by the fact that there were so many customers on a weekday afternoon. I might prefer the sundae department over the croissant department here!

It was a favorite place (*´ο`*) The Crescent Moon House located at the foot of the Wakato Ohashi Bridge. I enjoyed buying ice cream at the Crescent Moon House and sitting on a bench in front of the sea, watching the passing ships, listening to the scent of the tide and the sound of the waves, while licking soft serve ice cream (o˘д˘)o Although work is not always smooth sailing and there are occasional conflicts, troubles, frustrations, and sadness, coming here and doing this instantly clears away my stress. It's also my go-to place for stress relief (*＾-＾*) "Oh, can stress really be relieved like that?" If you're thinking that, you there ヽ(*･ᗜ･)ﾉ, try following my footsteps and imitating me once. The Apple Cinnamon Sundae was delicious and made me feel happy~~( ⸝⸝⸝⁼̴́⌄⁼̴̀⸝⸝⸝)

Cuisine and content: A croissant specialty store in Fukuoka Prefecture that uses natural yeast and has several locations. They offer 12 different flavors of croissants, including plain, cheese, chocolate, and mugwort, blending Japanese and Western styles. Despite looking ordinary, their croissants are surprisingly heavy because each layer is packed with flavor. The more you chew, the more depth of flavor you experience. The tea pairs well with the croissant, with a subtle sweetness in the dough and a light tea leaf fragrance with each bite. The kinako croissant has a paste-like kinako filling in the center, providing a unique taste. The firm texture may not be suitable for those who prefer a softer, flakier croissant. They also have a cafe at Fukuoka Airport and Hakata Station, so if you come across it, be sure to try it out. It's a fun experience deciding which flavor to choose. I would love to visit their cafe if I have the chance. Thank you, Mikazukiya!

Croissant Pie (small) 840 yen [Energy 580kcal Carbohydrates 54.2g] / 100g On the way back from Nekonoji, I found a crowd of people. I made a U-turn and went back to the store. The building itself is called the "Sekitan Kaikan" and is considered an important cultural property. Judging from the name of the store, I assumed they specialize in croissants. When I entered, I saw boxed croissants right away. They seemed to be made with pie crust. I decided to buy a small box of 6. The expiration date was surprisingly long, until December 21, 2020. When I opened the box, I found that each croissant was individually wrapped. I had mistakenly thought they were like regular croissants you find at a bakery. The texture was crispy all around, and it was delicious. It was tasty, but more like a pastry than bread. It would make a good long-lasting souvenir. I tried the plain flavor, but there are apparently 12 different flavors available.

The crescent moon shop located near the base of the bridge on the Wakamatsu side of the Wakato Ohashi Bridge, which spans the sea separating Wakamatsu and Tobata wards in Kitakyushu City, is a must-visit. I bought a large serving of rich soft serve ice cream and a matcha croissant for a snack later. This shop offers a variety of soft serve flavors, croissants, and rusk. I enjoyed the soft serve quickly while gazing at Wakamatsu Port and the Wakato Ohashi Bridge right in front of the shop. The soft serve came with a rusk on the side. As I watched ships passing through the harbor, I found myself daydreaming about sailing to the Nordic seas and escaping from daily responsibilities. After cooling down with the ice cream, I thought about stopping by a sauna, a place revered as a dwelling of gods in Finland, on the way home. Oh, I must remember to enjoy the matcha croissant later. Thank you for the meal.

Wakamatsu-cho, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu City. Located on the way from Wakamatsu Station to the Wakato Ferry Wakamatsu Ferry Terminal. This is a croissant specialty store that also sells cutlet sandwiches, sandwiches, and soft serve ice cream, with branches at Hakata Station and Fukuoka Airport. This is the main store. The menu includes over 10 types of croissants, rusk, soft serve ice cream, and sundaes. Croissants come in various flavors like black tea and cinnamon. There are also 6 types of rusk and 5 types of sundaes. I ordered and purchased the Hojicha Sundae (520 yen) this time. The Hojicha Sundae has rich soft serve ice cream with a hint of bitterness from the hojicha sauce. The rusk and cornflakes are delicious too. The location is great as it is right by the sea. There are plenty of benches nearby, so you can buy your treats and enjoy them while looking at the ocean. It's the best. Thank you for the meal.

Three days moon (Wakamatsu) in Fukuoka is known for their croissants. This time, I tried the cocoa flavor. The croissant has cocoa kneaded into the dough and is filled with white chocolate. The almond croissant tends to sell out quickly even during the day, so be cautious.

I have tried various types of croissants, but plain croissants are still the best because you can really taste the flavor. The ones sold in stores are different in quality. Nowadays, you can see Three Moon Bakery's croissants in many places. They have truly established a solid position in the croissant world and become an unbeatable choice. Thank you for the delicious meal! (^q^)

I visited around 3 pm and the parking lot was full. I had some soft serve ice cream and a croissant. The popular ones were sold out, but the soft serve ice cream was rich and not inferior to specialty shops. The rusk also went well with the soft serve ice cream, and I was satisfied.