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On a hot day, I crave ice cream. No, what I really want is the amaou strawberry smoothie from "Kingberry Amaou Cheesecake Factory" along the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine! This is not just flattery, but a taste that I truly cannot forget and sincerely believe in. When it comes to Dazaifu, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is undoubtedly the most famous tourist spot, with ample parking and good transportation access from Hakata Station, about a 35-minute train ride away. While casually strolling along the approach, I noticed a sign advertising the amaou strawberry smoothie that I ended up trying. The shop is designed like a souvenir shop, making it very inviting. There are many products made with Fukuoka's amaou strawberries, and the store itself is bright and quite colorful. There are two tall round tables for standing and eating. The prices are reasonable, and the main menu item, the amaou strawberry cheesecake, looks very delicious. However, on this day, the temperature felt like 40°C. It was so hot that I was sweating just standing there, so I decided to order the "Amaou Strawberry Smoothie" for ¥500. The smoothie, made with amaou strawberries and topped with soft serve ice cream, was ready in just a few minutes. The appearance was quite ordinary, with a simple and cute container. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much in terms of taste, but... I was completely wrong. It was delicious!!! I'm sorry for doubting it. The sweetness was just right, not too sour like strawberries tend to be, and it was a perfect balance. I don't usually drink smoothies, and the scorching heat may have influenced my opinion, but it had a good aftertaste and I couldn't help but gulp it down. The soft serve ice cream paired perfectly with it, and you can enjoy it as is or mix it while drinking, both ways are great. I even thought about going back to buy another one haha. They also offer parfaits and soft serve topped with amaou jelly, all at affordable prices, making it fun to share. They have stores in Hakata Station, Kokura, and other locations, so I'm looking forward to trying something different next time. Thank you for the meal.