Taichung, Taiwan: Norden Ruder Hostel

 

Norden Ruder Hostel Taichung

12F No. 123, Jianguo Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City, Central District, Taichung, Taiwan, 40043

Travel Date: 22-26 July 2023

Fukuoka, Japan: REC Coffee

Another overlooking cafe in Japan.  Visit REC coffee in 6F Hakata Marui Mall, Hakata station. 

Fukuoka, Japan: FUK Coffee Seaside

I started the airport code coffee shop series, when I first visited the FUK coffee in Haruyoshi, Chuo Ward in 2017. 

Fukuoka, Japan: Team Lab Forest

Far away from Tokyo, luckily there is another exhibition available in Fukuoka.  We were able to visit teamLab Fukuoka forest. 

Fukuoka, Japan: Kawachi Wisteria Garden

It was in 2017 when I first visited this garden.  [Read more]  The same as last time, buying a ticket for this place is a bit of a challenge.  Tickets will only be available a few weeks before the opening date.  The garden is likely to open one week before the golden week, then close 1 week after the golden week.  But the good thing this year is that tickets are available online which truly catered the overseas visitors. So better plan your visit here.  Monitor the announcements on the website. 

Fukuoka, Japan: Nest Hotel Hakata Station

Nest Hotel Hakata Station

2 Chome-11-27 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0011, Japan

ネストホテル博多駅前

https://www.nesthotel.co.jp/hakata

Travel date: 23-25 April 2023

Oita, Japan: Umi Jigoku in Beppu

Thanks tobeyondthebay's blog entry, here they have already reviewed which among the Beppu hells is the best to visit. 

I'm actually hesitant to visit Beppu due to its unique location as to why there are boiling ponds.  It may not be enjoyable to everyone, but I'm good to visit one hell for the experience.  The Beppu hot springs or hells are not actually for bathing, but are visited to view steaming various colors of bubbly mud ponds.

Oita, Japan: 10 Things to do in Yufuin

I was in Yufuin last 2017 on a day-tour from Hakata, where I also shared things to do in Yufuin.  On my second visit this spring 2023, I stayed for two nights together with my sister.  This time, we decided to take an almost two-hour bus ride from Hakata bus terminal from the Willer Express website.

Yufu, Oita, Japan: WEST in

West in B

Kawakami 3077-1 , Yufu, Yufu, Japan, 879-5102

Travel Date: 21-22 April 2023

Nagasaki, Japan: Things to do in Sasebo Port

Good base to settle in Sasebo when roaming around the northern Nagasaki.  Accessible by bus from Fukuoka Airport and to Hakata Station.  In the city, there are good bus routes to major destinations.  Below are some things you can do in the port. 

Nagasaki, Japan: Miura Catholic Church

Miura Catholic Church

Nagasaki, Japan: Matsumoto Azalea Park

Matsumoto Azalea Park

This is another off-the beaten-path garden in Japan that is worth a taxi ride. It might be another challenging journey, as there is an infrequent commuter bus going directly to Matsumoto Azalea Park.

Nagasaki, Japan: Hotel Nikko Huis Ten Bosch

Hotel Nikko Huis Ten Bosch

6, Huis Ten Bosch-cho, Sasebo, Sasebo, Japan, 859-3243

Travel Date: 19 April 2023

Nagasaki, Japan: Sasebo Flower Garden

Sasebo Flower Garden

Going to Motoyama station from Sasebo station has a very mountainous view. Sometimes the train would pass through tunnels to get through the mountains. 

Japan: Sasebo, Oita and Fukuoka - 8 days Itinerary and Expenses

Japan: Sasebo, Oita and Fukuoka - 8 days Itinerary and Expenses

Travel Date: 18-25 April 2023