Northern Kyusyu Trip with Mate（1） (Nanzo-in-temple・Nakatsu castle・Rakan-ji temple・Yabakei）
In late October, I got a message on WhatsApp from my friend that he was planning a visit to Kyushu , arriving at Fukuoka Airport on November 15 and heading to Tokyo on the 19th. Seven years ago, we enjoyed grilled oysters in Itoshima and spent two nights at an old hot spring inn in Beppu 's Kan-nawa Onsen , known for its hot spring treatments. This time, we're planning to hit the hot springs again. I've picked up some spots that might suit the season and booked our accommodation. On November 15, at 1:00 PM, he arrived on time at Fukuoka Airport. We decided to keep it low-key, grabbing a meal without any fuss along the way. Our first choice for lunch was the representative Fukuoka meal, tempura at the main branch of "Hirao" near the airport, but it was jam-packed. So, we aimed for "Nanzoin" in Sasaguri . By chance, we found parking at a roadside temple and ...