[Ukiha and Asakura Day Trip] Introducing Must-See Sightseeing Spots and Recommended Cuisine

Hello. I'm YOKO, a travel and food writer.

As a travel writer with 29 years of experience, I'd like to suggest a day trip route that you can easily take from Fukuoka. This time, I'll be introducing the Ukiha and Asakura areas.

A day trip from Fukuoka to the Ukiha/Asakura area! Start with some shopping at Ukiha Roadside Station!

Located an hour's drive from Fukuoka city, the Ukiha/Asakura area, gently watched over by the Mino Mountain Range, is a spot where you can easily come into contact with nature.

The driving course starts at Ukiha Roadside Station, which reopened in May 2025 with a brighter, more open atmosphere.

Ukiha is known as the kingdom of fruits, and at Roadside Station Ukiha, seasonal fruits are lined up all year round.

It's so popular that people line up before it even opens on weekdays, and the main attraction is, of course, the fruits and vegetables. Grapes are in season right now, and there are a variety of varieties on display, including Kyoho, Pione, and Shine Muscat. Apparently, August to October is the peak time for grape shipments in Ukiha City.

Image: Ukiha Roadside Station

An original souvenir item from Roadside Station Ukiha is the Ukipi Persimmon Manju (6 pieces for 1,080 yen). Ukiha City's mascot, Ukipi, is adorable! The bean paste is made with persimmon puree, a specialty of Ukiha, so you can really taste the persimmon flavor.

Image: Ukiha Roadside Station

On July 29, 2025, a restaurant called "Kifune Shokudo" will open on the premises, where you can enjoy dishes made with local Ukiha ingredients while taking in the spectacular view. Be sure to also visit the observation deck at the back of the product hall.

<Store Information>
■Ukiha Roadside Station
Address: 729-2 Yamakita, Ukiha-cho, Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Closed: 2nd Tuesday (or the following day if it falls on a public holiday)
HP:https://michinoeki-ukiha.com/

Have lunch at the cafe "Mugoyoka" at the tourist farm "Yamandon"! After you've finished eating, you can also go fruit picking!

Yamandon is a tourist farm that grows grapes, pears, persimmons, strawberries, and more on its vast grounds, and is a spot where you can enjoy fruit picking all year round.

At the on-site cafe, Mugoyoka, you can enjoy lunch made with fresh seasonal vegetables from the Ukiha area and sweets made with fruit from Yamandon.

Lunch is served from 12 noon to 2 pm and is limited in quantity. There are two options: the "Weekly Lunch" (1,595 yen) shown in the photo, and the "Adult Children's Lunch" (2,200 yen).

Image: Yumego Yorika

There is also a wide variety of sweets to enjoy, from fresh cakes to parfaits and baked goods.

As part of the "Seasonal Fruit Parfait," a Shine Muscat parfait (small 1,650 yen, large 2,530 yen *The photo shows the large) will be available from Saturday, August 23rd. It will be available until Shine Muscat runs out.

Image: Yumego Yorika

At Yamandon, you can enjoy grapes from early August to early September, pears from early August to November, and persimmons from early November to December. After enjoying lunch and sweets at the cafe, be sure to try your hand at fruit picking!

Image: Yamandon

<Store Information>
■ Mugoyoka / Yamandon
Address: 2212-7 Yamakita, Ukiha-cho, Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: [Yumego Yoriya] 10:00-16:30 [Yamandon] 9:30-16:30
Closed: [Yumego Yoriya] Tuesdays and Wednesdays [Yamandon] Wednesdays (open every day in August and September)
HP:http://yamandon.com/fruits

Enjoy Ukiha fruits in gelato from "Sorbetch do Ukiha"!

Sorbetch do Ukiha is a gelato shop run by an active orchard.

The gelato is made mainly from home-grown fruit ingredients such as peaches, grapes, persimmons, chestnuts, and strawberries, as well as Ukiha-produced ingredients such as tea and milk. There are 16 different types of gelato always on hand in the store.

Image: Solbecchi do Ukiha

The fruit they use varies depending on the season, with peaches and grapes in August, pears and figs from early September, apples from early October, and persimmons from mid-November. The great thing about this shop is that you can discover new flavors every time you visit.

Prices are 330 yen for a single cup, 680 yen for a double cup, and 780 yen for a triple cup (subject to change, please inquire for details).

The flavors are carefully selected to bring out the natural taste of the ingredients, so no matter which flavor you choose, it's sure to be delicious!

Image: Solbecchi do Ukiha

<Store Information>
■Solvetch do Ukiha
Address: 1485 Yamakita, Ukiha-cho, Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 11:00-17:00
Closed: Tuesdays from March to November, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from December to February
Instagram:＠sorvete0417

To finish off the day, enjoy a panoramic view of the Chikugo River and the Mino Mountain Range from the open-air bath at View Hotel Heisei!

Finish off your drive with a dip in a hot spring!

View Hotel Heisei stands on a small hill overlooking Haratsuru Onsen and the Chikugo River, and is a hotel where every room offers a spectacular view.

Image: View Hotel Heisei

The open-air observation bath RABIE, which is open for day trips, is located at an altitude of 160m, with the Mino Mountain Range in front of you and the Chikugo River flowing leisurely below.

The spring water is a calcium, sodium, and magnesium bicarbonate spring. The water is cloudy and slightly carbonated. It is said to be effective for relieving sensitivity to cold, muscle pain, and fatigue.

Image: View Hotel Heisei

There are separate observation sauna rooms for men and women, which also offer spectacular views! Work up a sweat, rejuvenate your mind and body, and refresh yourself while admiring the view of the Chikugo Plain!

Image: View Hotel Heisei

Body soap and shampoo are provided, and towels are available for an additional fee (200 yen).

<Store Information>
■View Hotel Heisei
Address: 203-1 Hakishiwa, Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Day-trip hot spring hours: [Weekdays] 12:00-16:00 (last admission 15:00) [Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays] 10:30-16:00 (last admission 15:00)
Closed: Irregular
Bathing fee: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for children aged 2 to elementary school *Day trippers are charged a bathing tax of 70 yen per person
HP:https://www.viewhotelheisei.com/

The Ukiha-Asakura area is the perfect place to escape your daily routine and embark on a relaxing little trip. Enjoy the fruits, hot springs, and other natural blessings to your heart's content! (Text by YOKO)

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