I visited Akane-So at 12:30 PM on Friday, April 11th, with two friends from Shanghai, China.
We reserved two Akane courses and one Sukiyaki course, and the meal far exceeded our expectations! :D
My two non-Japanese friends said, “This entire Zashiki private room feels just like my grandma’s home—so relaxing and peaceful, with the forest and stream just outside.”
One of the highlights of our visit was the warm hospitality and performance of the Okami (proprietress/女将). She spoke a little English, but her words carried all the meaning and heart we wanted to hear. It was a beautiful and memorable moment.
While areas like central Fukuoka City(福岡城市), Dazaifu(太宰府), and Yanagawa(柳川) etc, are wonderful, they are also getting entirely commercial and crowded.
If your group is renting a car and looking for a truly local and unique rural experience in Fukuoka, I highly recommend Akane-So (茜(あかね)荘).
Thank you so much! I’ll definitely bring more international guests within the next month! ✌️