The show about Indigo was well curated. The gardens are well maintained.

There's a huge fountain in the center of the yard. Quiet and peachful just watching the beautiful yard and flower garden. The art museum is not very big, but the exhibition is quite good and them change themes from time to time, so there's always something new to see. Lovely place.

Mr.Obana, His "Chikugo River Series" (his masterpiece), "Sea Series" featuring the sea of Kunitachi Peninsula, "Music Series" in which he attempted to visualize sound, and "Red Series" in which he stripped down the form to the minimum are just a few of the highlights. Highly recommended.

The exhibition was not so impressive, but i could easily understand this museum plays an important role in the city.

Good museum, would be better with signage to parking which is shared with community center. Also no water fountain in building.

Lovely place to enjoy the well-kept garden and landscaping, the art museum and the library. The only problem is the limited parking space AND the dangerous turn you need to make to get in and out (library side parking).

This is a small museum located in Ishibashi Culture Center area. When I visited there, museum displayed Seiji Togo's works. Park like setting is very nice,

Very big Guan Yin. I paid 500yen, luckily i paid for ticket otherwise i would miss many things in there. There is also mini museum in there. Remember, some part of museum is not allowed to entry and for photography.

The temple is very beautiful and meaningful, but it seems to be less well maintained, with some parts showing signs of agin

Its a simple shrine. But extreme. You can go inside the statue tru the back. It has 283steps up i believe. Im not yet exhausted. I came here alone so I will come here again because i did not went to the Hell and heaven passage 😅 a bit scary. Entrance fee: 500¥ adult Until : 17:00 Visited: sept 6,2025

500¥ to get in. Not worth climbing the stairs up to the top of the statue as there is very little view. The basement however is very interesting, and you can even go to hell 🤭

Amazing place! You will need to pay to access the statue area but it is only $5 and you can walk to the top of the statue and there is a museum under it too. They have information about the statue in English too. There are viewing windows inside the staute where you can get a good view of the city. You are allowed to open the windows.

Free parking with entrance fee Beautiful Replica of Mahābodhi temple (lit: "Great Awakening Temple") and a giant 62-meter-tall statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy.

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

I visited Koura Taisha Shrine on a Friday in August 2025, right in the summer heat. It was super peaceful—just a few foreigners and some locals resting after hiking up the mountain. The road is winding and small, adding a sense of adventure on the way up. The stairs to the shrine are steep and a bit of a workout, but you can take a lift if you’d rather skip the climb. Along the way, you pass traditional wooden buildings and smaller shrines that give the whole area a really authentic, serene vibe. At the top, the main shrine is beautiful, and you can offer a prayer if you’re interested in Shinto traditions. The viewing deck nearby offers a sweeping panorama of Kurume City and the surrounding hills. I bet it’s especially stunning in spring with cherry blossoms or in fall when the leaves turn golden.

I planned to come see the temple and see the city's night lights and the decorative lamps along the way up, but the decorative lamps along the way up were not turned on. I'm not sure if the decorative lamps along the way up are turned on every day.

Such a beautiful shrine, easy to access, wonderful scenery. Must visit place if u re in Kurume City

Highly recommend for travellers who will rent a car in fukuoka. Very nice shrine in the area, and it is close to Tosu outlet, and in between Kumamoto and Fukuoka, good spot in between.

A very beautiful and peaceful shrine. We visited it in the early hours of the morning and the air was fresh and invigorating. The atmosphere was silent but full of promises. I recommend taking the family here for a visit.

The buildings are built as if they were assembled from blocks of wood and do not use nails. This is a way of avoiding collapse in earthquake-prone Japan. It is wonderful to see this technique, called KIGUMI, up close. At Kora Taisha, lanterns are lit only in August; August 29, 2025

Posting my experience so you can learn from my mistakes lol my friend and I visited this shrine around 4pm, it took us an hour to get to the top. You go through some streets in a small college town (lots of students) then pretty much it’s residential and super quiet. Google Maps will have you go through the forest with lots of rock steps and it’s shady. Kinda scary if you’re just alone lol. This path will take you straight to the shrine but if you take the road way instead on the left, it’ll take you to the bottom of the stairs of the shrine instead. It’s a bit longer but easier. There are no lights until August! And no taxis but there was a taxi driver waiting for a passenger because they called ahead. I recommend doing that. Overall the shrine is beautiful and the views is amazing. You get a sense of victory getting there.

This quickly became one of my favorite parks in all of Japan. From the message at the entrance, beautiful statues, fountain, seasonal flowers, and museum, this place was so relaxing. Everyone there was very friendly and we even had a kind older woman come up to talk with us, and later she found us and gave us discount tickets to the art museum! There was a small festival, with some food booths and a jewelry stand as well. I don’t know who is in charge of choosing, planting, and arranging the flowers, but they deserve a raise because everything was beautiful. I wish I lived nearby so I could spend more time here and experience the different seasons. The park itself is free, and they have some paid parking available.

MUST VISIT. Only place that you can find roses in Fukuoka during December. Very well maintained garden.

The park is vast and beautiful. So many different plants, too, it's like an arboretum or something. The museums have a 700 yen entry fee each, I haven't tried them yet. English-language signage is a bit hit or miss, so you may struggle to get the full experience if your Japanese is poor. They do identify each of the plants, at least, and by the Sakamoto Hanjiro studio/atelier there is a full description of who he was.

A beautiful place for leisure walk and enjoy the nature.

Beautiful scenery. A good place to enjoy nature, culture and enrichment of historic occurrence.

I Mostly recommend this beautiful place.

The season when roses bloom is very nice. You can see some very rare varieties...

The site of Kurume Castle is a park where visitors can still see the impressive stone walls and moats, remnants of the castle's former structure. The Arima Memorial Museum is located within the former honmaru, offering exhibits related to the Arima clan and the history of the Kurume Domain. The ruins are designated a Municipal Cultural Asset and are known as a scenic spot, especially during the cherry blossom season when about 30 cherry trees bloom, adding color to the historic site.

Not much to see. But it was nice to walk around and enjoy the quite serene environment. There's chair to sit and enjoy the view looking over the river. I was there on the late afternoon and there was no visitor but me. So I enjoy the place myself and felt peace. It is a nice place to just sit down and wonders your mind while looking the river.

Small ruins, nice ishigaki.

Very beautiful and historical place I recommend

A lovely location with a great view and nice breeze to sit and look at the scenery.

Best place for cherry blossom

I has fun here under the giant tree

This is a ramen shop I often visited as a child. The sign reads “Maruboshi Chinese Noodle Center.” The menu typically includes ramen, rice, and oden. Kurume is said to be the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen, and Maruboshi is one of its representative ramen shops. Kurume ramen is considered the original form of tonkotsu ramen, characterized by a strong pork bone aroma in the broth, thin noodles, and simple toppings like green onions and a bit of char siu. It’s a rugged ramen in a way. While it has a distinct flavor, it becomes truly delicious once you get used to it. If you are in the area, you should definitely try it.

One of the best pork base soup there is. Not oily but the taste is perfect. Highly recomended for ramen fans!

This ramen shop is very famous. Lots of pictures of celebrities eating there cover the walls. So it's very busy. Even at 11pm. (I think it's open 24 hours) the ramen is cheap and has great flavour. It's a little lighter and has a cleaner taste than most tonkotsu ramen. Most people order oden too. There's no gyoza!

Bestest, cheapest ramen in town! Love their free tsukemono! Not a place to bring your first date to impress ... This place exists only because the ramen is magic (and the staff are fast and friendly, of course!), not the facilities. A must-visit if you're passing through Kurume. Historical ramen shop.

I know this ramen from document 72 hours nhk, the ramen is fantastic and also cheap only 400¥. Recommend 👍🏻

AWESOME tonkatsu ramen. We accidentally ordered an extra serving of ramen and because it came a minute late, the oba-san gave us a whole second bowl! We were STUFFED. Now I'm craving for more! The soup was filled with flavor and not super heavy. If you want to come here for lunch, I'd come 5-10 mins before 12pm. It seems like EVERYONE arrived at 12pm and there was a long line out the door.

cheap price, nice service and quality of ramen is so good

Lovely and delicious grilled eels 🌟 , they come either salted or their signature sauce. The restaurant has two separate areas with chairs or traditional seating.

This is a locally popular eel restaurant.The eel sauce is super delicious, and there is no doubt that you will become addicted to it!

Delicious fresh water eel meals with charcoal grill aroma and tasty sauce ! Good size eel meat with each order . Good unagi in Yamagata style!

Tasty always as expected. True choice for Yamagata style eel meal called as “Seiro-mushi” differed from “Una-don” or “Una-ju”.

a little pricey but high quality eel dishes. eel set meal is 2200 yen. excellent eels.

The portion is huge. Great value for its money.

Highly recommend the shio unagi

(Translated by Google) The last time I visited, it was a few days after they opened. It took two hours to get a seat, then another 30 minutes for the bowl to arrive, and it wasn't the taste of Hirose Shokudo, so it was a complete disaster. This time, I visited a few months later, and I had some hopes, but it still wasn't the taste of Hirose Shokudo. The ramen didn't have any extra soup, and the fried rice looked similar, but the taste was completely different! It may sound a bit harsh, but how about asking the second generation chef to teach them again? Personally, I'd love to experience the delicious flavors of Hirose Shokudo. (Original) 前回、開店数日後に寄らせて頂きました。その時は2時間並んで席に付き着丼迄更に30分その上ひろせ食堂の味では無かったので散々でした。今回は数ヶ月後の来店で、少し期待してたけど やっぱりひろせ食堂の味では無かった。ラーメンは、先ず追いスープをしていない 焼き飯は、ビジュアルは、寄せて来ていたけど味は、全くの別物!!ちょっと酷な言い方ですけど、もう一度二代目にご教授願ったら如何ですか？私的には、美味しいひろせ食堂の味を堪能したいですね。

(Translated by Google) This was my first time there since they moved. Some people have written that the turnover is slow, but I've been to places with even slower turnover, so I don't think this place has a slow turnover at all. The fried rice is carefully made, and the ramen has a mild flavor and is delicious. I ordered extra noodles for myself and my partner's, drank up the soup, and was full and satisfied. I'll go again. (Original) 移転して初めて行きました。回転率が悪いと書いてる人も居ますが、私は更に回転率の悪い店に行った事があり、ここが回転率が悪いとは全く思いません。焼き飯も丁寧に作っておりラーメンも優しい味で美味しかったです。自分の分のラーメンと相方のスープで替え玉もしてスープも飲み干してお腹いっぱいで満足しました。また行きます。

(Translated by Google) Of course 😊 Ramen and fried rice 🍜 I went to the newly reopened "Hirose Shokudo"! [Atmosphere/Emotion] I was excited to hear that "Hirose Shokudo," a local soul food restaurant founded in 1957, has been revived by the owner of "Ramen Tatsunoya" to preserve its signature flavor! I was prepared to wait in line, but their enthusiasm is worth it.   [Food] I ordered the set meal. This portion was so delicious, with a nostalgic yet refined soup and plenty of toppings. It's simple yet heartwarming. It truly embodies the love for the local area. The fried rice is a big hit, as expected!!  [Speed/Decor] I heard they've retained the tables, chairs, tableware, and menu from the old restaurant! Because it's so carefully prepared, the ramen comes out a little slowly!! But it's delicious! 😋🩷 [Access & Parking] Located along National Route 209, the restaurant is easily accessible with ample parking in front and behind (10 spaces total). It's safe to come by car.  The parking lot can be a bit hard to find at first, so ⚠️ It was delicious, as expected! 😋Hirose Shokudo🩷 (Original) もちろん😊ラーメンとチャーハン🍜 リニューアルオープンした「ひろせ食堂」へ行ってきました！ 【雰囲気・感情】 地元のソウルフード、昭和32年創業の「ひろせ食堂」が、あの味を守り続けるために「ラーメン龍の家」の店主さんによって復活！という知らせを聞いてワクワク。並ぶ覚悟で訪れましたが、並んででも食べたくなるその熱意に納得です。   【料理】 注文は、セットもの。このボリュームでこの味、懐かしさがありながらも洗練されたスープと具だくさん。シンプルながら心に沁みます。まさに地元への愛を感じる一杯です。 チャーハンは、やっぱり人気！！ 【スピード・内装】 昔の店舗からテーブル・椅子・食器・メニュー表まで受け継いだとの情報！丁寧に作ってあるので、ラーメンが出るスピードは、遅め！！ だけど、美味しい😋🩷 【アクセス・駐車場】 国道209号線沿いにあり、店舗前や裏に広い駐車場（計10台）完備でアクセス良好。お車でも安心です。  駐車場最初わかりづらいので⚠️ やっぱり美味しい😋ひろせ食堂でした🩷

(Translated by Google) This ramen shop is located in Shiraguchi, Araki-cho, Kurume City, along National Route 209. It's a small establishment with only five counter seats and four four-person tables. There's a decent amount of parking, but be aware that it fills up quickly. It's open only for lunch (until 6:00 PM). The ramen boasts a typical Kurume-style tonkotsu soup with a perfect balance of light sweetness and a moderate tonkotsu flavor. The noodles are medium-thick, straight, and chewy. The toppings include char siu, sliced ​​boiled egg, seaweed, and green onion. It truly exudes a relaxed, diner-style flavor. Large portions are available, and refills are available. The only ramen available is the large ramen. Another featured dish is the fried rice, available in two sizes: large and regular (or, more accurately, three types, including the half-fried rice set). The regular size is enough to fill you up. It has a moist texture and is well-seasoned. Incidentally, since the previous store, a takeout bag and aluminum foil for the fried rice has been provided on the table in the center of the floor, along with side plates and condiments. Contrary to expectations, it's become a common sight at this restaurant to see customers self-serve any leftovers. The only other menu items available are "rice," "large rice," and "medium bottled beer." The set menu consists solely of different sizes of "ramen" and "fried rice." Established in 1958, this famous, long-established ramen shop in Kurume was one of the city's top three ramen restaurants. However, due to the aging staff and labor shortages, the menu was gradually reduced, and around 2023-2024, the restaurant even went so far as to announce "no fried rice" and then "no ramen." When the decision was finally made to close, the owner of Ryunoya, headquartered in Kamitsu, Kurume City, accepted the offer to take over the business, and the restaurant reopened at its current location on April 24, 2025. The restaurant still retains the original Umemancho store's signature sign, menu wooden plaques, and sticker-covered mirror, creating a truly authentic atmosphere. The aforementioned takeout corner in the center of the floor has also been retained, demonstrating respect for the previous restaurant and exceptional attention to detail. Above all, I was impressed by the high level of detail in the authentic ramen and fried rice dishes, with even more refined flavors. While waits of over 60 minutes to enter the restaurant and for fried rice inside are commonplace, depending on the time of day, it's definitely worth the wait. The restaurant seems to be quietest between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, so I recommend visiting around that time. (Original) 久留米市荒木町白口、国道209号線沿いにあるラーメン屋です。小さめの店舗で、店内はカウンター席5脚と4人掛けテーブル席4卓のみとなっています。駐車場もそれなりに用意されていますが、直ぐに満車となってしまうので要注意です。昼の部のみの営業(18時まで)です。さて「ラーメン」ですが、あっさりとした甘みと程良いとんこつ感のバランスが絶妙な典型的な久留米系とんこつスープとなっています。麺は中太ストレート麺が使用されており、モチモチとした食感が楽しめます。具はチャーシュー、スライスゆで玉子、海苔、ネギといった構成の一杯となっています。まさに落ち着いた食堂系の味と表現するのに相応しい一杯です。大盛り対応あり、替え玉制ありとなっています。ラーメンのバリエーションは「大ラーメン」のみとなっています。もう一つの目玉メニューは「焼めし」で、大と並の2種類があるのですが(正確にはセットの「半焼めし」の3種類)、並サイズで腹一杯になります。しっとりとした食感で、味付けもしっかりなされています。因みに前店舗時代からフロア中央のテーブルに取り皿や調味料等の他に「焼めし」持ち帰り用の袋とアルミホイルが用意されており、予想に反して食べきれなかった分をセルフで持ち帰る光景がこのお店の日常風景となっています。その他メニューは「めし」「大めし」「瓶ビール中」のみとなっています。セットメニューは「ラーメン」と「焼めし」のサイズ違いの組合せのみとなっています。 1958年創業のこちらのお店は、言わずと知れた久留米の有名老舗ラーメン店で久留米3大食堂系ラーメン屋に数えられるお店でした。しかしスタッフの高齢化や人手不足に伴い、どんどんメニューは減らされて遂には「焼めしありません」告知からの「ラーメンありません」状態にまで陥ったのが2023年〜2024年頃のお話です。最終的に閉業を決意された時、久留米市上津に本店を置く「龍の家」の店主による事業継承が受け入れられ、2025年4月24日から現在の場所に移り再始動されています。店内には梅満町店舗時代に使用されていた屋号看板やメニュー木札、ステッカー塗れの鏡が飾られており、雰囲気は十分に感じられます。また前述のフロア中央に陣取られたお持ち帰りコーナーも継承されており、前店舗へのリスペクトとともに並々ならぬ拘りが伺えます。そして何より肝心の「ラーメン」「焼めし」の再現度が高く、より洗練された味わいになっていた事に感動しました。時間帯によっては60分以上の入店待ちと店内での「焼めし」待ちが当たり前のようになってしまっていますが、並んででも食べる価値はあると思います。15時〜16時頃が一番落ち着いているようなので、そこら辺での来店をお勧めしときます。

(Translated by Google) I arrived at the parking lot at 10am. I waited in my car, but the parking lot filled up quickly, and everyone started lining up around 10:30am, so I joined in too. It was so hot in the 30 minutes until opening! After opening, I was shown to the counter and ordered a set of large ramen and half-fried rice. First of all, the half-fried rice was the size of a normal serving! The ramen also had solid noodles and soup. There was also plenty of pork on top, so I was very satisfied. It would be nice if I could eat without having to wait in line. (Original) 10時に駐車場到着。車の中で待っていたが、すぐに駐車場はいっぱいになり、10時30分ごろ皆んな並び始めたので、私も列に。開店まで30分はとにかく暑い！開店後カウンターに案内され、大ラーメンと半焼めしのセットを頂きました。まず半焼めしが普通の一人前はあるボリューム！ラーメンもしっかりした麺とスープ。チャーシューもたっぷり乗っていて大満足。 並ばずに食べれるならいいけどな。

(Translated by Google) I finally got to go to Kurume's famous "Hirose Shokudo." I wasn't able to go to the previous location, and when it closed I was disappointed I couldn't eat there, but I heard it has reopened after moving. This time, I waited in line outside for about 15 minutes, then waited inside for about 8 minutes in the waiting area before sitting at the counter. I was able to enjoy a ramen and half-fried rice set. As mentioned in the review, the half-fried rice was a more than adequate portion, and I was very satisfied. I like my fried rice to be a bit light, but this one didn't seem to be that way. I think it's a matter of personal preference. There is a free parking lot nearby, but it's usually full. You'll be lucky if you can find a spot. (Original) ようやく久留米で有名な「ひろせ食堂」さんに行けました。 以前の店舗では行くことかなわず 閉店した時は、食べることが出来ず残念に思ってましたが、移転し再開とのこと。 今回１５分ほど外で並び、中の待機席にて８分ほど待ち、カウンター席へ ラーメンに半焼き飯のセットをいただくことが出来ました。 書き込みにもありますが、半焼き飯でも十分の量で、かなり満足いたしました。 パラパラとした焼き飯が私は好きなのですが、コチラはそうじゃないみたいです。好みが分かれるかと思います。 近くに無料の駐車場がありますが、だいたい埋まってます。 運よく停められたらラッキーです。

(Translated by Google) This was my first visit since the new restaurant opened. Oh, the atmosphere inside is the same as before! Surprising! But the slow turnover is probably the same too. 💧 Maybe the ramen has a bit too strong a flavor? I think the fried rice was like this. I've gotten so old, haven't I? Even the half-fried rice set was just barely filling. Phew. (Original) 新しくなって 初めて伺いました。 あらっ 店内の 雰囲気、前と一緒でしたよ ビックリ！ でも 回転 悪いのも 一緒かも。💧 なんかラーメンは アクが 強いのかな？　焼きめしは こんな 感じだったと おもいます。 私も ずいぶん 歳取ったなー 半焼きめしセットでも ギリギリでした。プハ～

Old shop. Very popular with the locals and after eating here, I understand why.

Best udon shop in Kurume! Also most famous! Personally, love that huge curry udon dish! Try to eat that without a bib ... not! haha The walls and pillars are filled with autograph cards from celebrities from all around Japan and abroad. But this is a spartan, no-frills udon joint. The staff are fast and always look busy, but they are very pleasant ... and the udon? Out of this world!

The delicate soup stock and chewy udon noodles are delicious.

This is the best I’ve ever hav.

Too crowded but good food

delicious

(Translated by Google) It's delicious, as always! 😋 [Price] Even a lunch around ¥1,000 per person is satisfying. The satisfaction is incredible at this price! This restaurant is easy on the wallet and warms both body and soul. [Food] The specialty "Niku Gobo Ten Udon" (meat and burdock tempura udon) features fluffy, chewy noodles and a clear broth flavored with kelp and bonito flakes. The freshly fried, crispy burdock tempura is absolutely delicious when paired with the sweet and spicy beef! The "mazemeshi" (mixed rice) also has a gentle flavor and makes a perfect side dish.   [Atmosphere] The spacious restaurant exudes the feel of a traditional local udon restaurant, offering both table and tatami seating, making it perfect for families. The walls are covered with autographed autographs from celebrities, which is a real joy.  [Service/Turnership] Although it's always busy, the staff are efficient and the wait times are short. It's easy to see why this restaurant has continued to be loved by locals.  [Access & Parking] Located just off the Kurume Interchange, there's a large parking lot (approximately 30 spaces) in front of the store, making it convenient for driving. Because it's a popular restaurant, it tends to fill up at lunchtime, but the turnover is quick, so you can usually find a spot without any hassle.  (Original) やっぱり美味しい😋 【価格】 一人あたり1,000円前後のランチでも満足度は◎。この価格でこの満足感はすごい！財布に優しく身も心も温まる、そんな気持ちになるお店です。 【料理】 名物の「肉ごぼう天うどん」は、ふわもち麺×昆布と削り節が効いた透き通るようなお出汁がたまらない。ごぼう天は揚げたてサクサク、甘辛の牛肉と一緒に食べるともう最高！“まぜめし”も優しい味で、サイドにぴったりです。   【雰囲気】 昔ながらの地元うどん屋さん感が漂う広〜い店内は、テーブル席も座敷席もあってファミリーにも◎。壁には芸能人のサイン色紙がびっしりで、なんだか嬉しくなります。  【接客・回転】 いつも混雑していますが、スタッフの方の手際がよく待ち時間も少なめ。地元に愛され続けてるのが本当に納得できる雰囲気です。  【アクセス・駐車場】 久留米ICからすぐ、店舗前に広い駐車場（30台前後）があるのでドライブでも便利。人気店なのでお昼時は満車覚悟ですが、回転が早いので意外とスムーズに停められます。 

We came at 4pm and not busy in store. The ramen was great but within expectation with no surprise. We hesitated to order fried rice as side dish, finally we picked dumplings. It was juicy and should order with my recommendation.

Delicious ramen! Order via a tablet. Make your meal a set: we got the rice and gyoza. The child size soup is so cute! Plenty of parking and plenty of seating. Great stop!

Found this place from local TV so i made it a priority to visit when i reached kurume. Tonkotsu broth is tasty, noodle texture is perfect, chashu is delicious, and the gyoza is fantastic.

Their ramen is so amazing. So rich but not greasy at all. The most surprising is their fried rice, which the flavor of the egg is so outstanding. The price is also very affordable as well.

The ramen was good but the fried rice..... That was the most delicious rice I've ever had. Over all, a really good and delicious experience.

Maybe the best in town?

Excellent tonkotsu Ramen. Great value for money, if you pay more than ¥500 kids get a free bowl of ramen.