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Eat your way around Munakata Taisha Shrine! A new cafe with a selection of souvenirs and "delicious Japanese and Western sweets" (Munakata City)
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This time, we will introduce you to a new and popular spot that is an essential part of Munakata tourism.
Make your visit to Munakata Taisha Shrine even more enjoyable! Munakata Chayu, a free rest area with a cafe attached (Munakata City)
On April 1, 2023, Munakata Chayu opened in front of the torii gate of Munakata Taisha Shrine, a World Heritage Site.
It is a free rest area for worshippers, but it also has a cafe attached.
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The concept is "Sharing delicious good fortune from the princess gods."
It was created with the hope that people would stop by after visiting Munakata Taisha Shrine, where the Three Munakata Goddesses are enshrined, leaving them feeling bright and positive, and feeling even happier.
The interior of the store is stylish and spacious, and the sunlight streaming in through the large windows is very comfortable and relaxing.
A Japanese garden is also planned to be completed within the year.
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There is also a wonderful selection of contemporary art works on display, mainly by local Fukuoka artists.
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The works are also for sale, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Munakata International Environmental Conference's "Marine Guardian Forest Fund" for ocean restoration, and used for activities to protect the ocean.
Munakata Taisha Shrine is also involved in activities to protect the ocean, so in an effort to eliminate plastic, drinks are served in paper picks and cups.
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The cafe's menu includes many items that can be eaten in or taken out! You can also eat while walking around Munakata Taisha Shrine.
I immediately ordered at the counter!
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"Himemochi" is expected to become a new specialty of Munakata Taisha Shrine!
The signature product, "Hime-mochi" (5 pieces in a boat-shaped plate for 500 yen), was created with the idea of a "share of happiness" from the princess goddesses enshrined at Munakata Taisha Shrine.
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The soft, chewy dough has a nice golden brown finish and is filled with plenty of mitarashi sauce.
The mitarashi sauce contains wakame seaweed as a secret ingredient!
Apparently, it contains some wakame seaweed that has been donated by Munakata Taisha Shrine for many years.
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The mitarashi sauce has a slight wakame flavor, and the soft and chewy
For souvenirs, we recommend the "10-piece box" (1,100 yen)! The stylish and luxurious packaging is also a plus.
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Please give it as a souvenir to someone special and share your good fortune with them.
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The overflowing sauce is irresistible! "Coulant Pistache"
"Coulant Pistachio" (with ice cream 660 yen, without ice cream 540 yen) was created by the chef of "Munakata Chayu".
It is a baked confectionery with a pistachio dough and raspberry sauce.
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It's heated up after you order, so the sauce oozes out from the inside.
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The balance of the sweetness of the pistachios, the refined tartness of the raspberry sauce, and the vanilla ice cream that supports it all was irresistible; it was a truly exquisite dish!
If you order takeout, they will wrap it so that you can carry it with one hand, so you can enjoy eating it on the go.
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There will be new flavors coming out in the future, and I can't wait for those too!
There is a wide variety of drinks available! The signature dish is "Sonomamma Ginger Ale"
There is a wide variety of drinks on the menu. The blue logo on the cup is stylish and gives off a sea vibe.
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The signature dish is "Sonomama Ginger Ale" (550 yen).
This drink has an irresistible fizzy soda flavor and strong ginger flavor, and you can really feel the attention to detail used in the ingredients.
The ingredients are carefully selected, mainly from Fukuoka Prefecture, and depending on the season they also purchase from local farmers.
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This is "Amanatsu tonic water" (550 yen).
When I opened the cup, I found whole sweet oranges inside, which made me feel really happy♪ I could really taste the sweet orange flavor and it was incredibly delicious.
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The "Blended Hot Coffee" (330 yen) uses "Sunshine Blend," a product of the "SUNSHINE COFFEE PROJECT," which was established by Sanbon Coffee in collaboration with other supporting companies to support the United Nations World Food Programme's "School Lunch Support."
A wide selection of Kyushu-related specialties
In front of the counter at Munakata Chayu, there is a wide selection of wonderful goods related to Kyushu, with a focus on Fukuoka!
The image is that the three Munakata Goddesses selected it for those who gather in Munakata.
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Toys from the "KUSU HANDMADE" series made from camphor wood from Kyushu,
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Honey from "HONEY MARKS," a Manuka honey specialty store in Hirao, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, is also sold here.
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In addition, there are stylish Arita ware small plates and ...
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T-shirts from the Fukuoka-based men's brand "CALL & RESPONSE" were also on sale.
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The baked goods at Strawberry Garden, which has its main store in Hara, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City, are also said to be very popular.
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You can also enjoy choosing souvenirs to your heart's content.
This relaxing cafe will make your visit to Munakata Taisha even more enjoyable. Please be sure to stop by. (Text by CHIHIRO)
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■ Munakata Chayu
Address: 106 Fukada, Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 10:00-15:00 (Business hours may change during peak periods. For details, please see the official Instagram account.)
No regular holiday
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices in the text include tax.
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