A day trip to Hita is enough

#JapanTravel #TravelPlan #TravelPlanning #OverseasTravel #DomesticTravel #1Night2Days #SeptemberTravelSupport #SeptemberTravelSupportEvent Arriving in Hita by bus from downtown Fukuoka, the air felt noticeably different. There were almost no tall buildings, and the quiet atmosphere, reminiscent of a traditional Japanese countryside, was relaxing. As I walked slowly through the town, small shops caught my eye. The soft-serve ice cream I had at the ice cream shop next to the local supermarket tasted ordinary, but perhaps because of the leisurely travel, it tasted even sweeter and more refreshing. In the afternoon, I stopped by a soy sauce brewery, a specialty of Hita. Inside the century-old traditional building, the strong aroma of fermented soy sauce wafted through the air. The soy sauce I tasted had a deep, savory flavor amidst its salty notes. It was a stark contrast to the soy sauce I usually drink, so I took a small bottle home as a souvenir. At the traditional sake brewery, I was able to sample nihonshu and a liquor reminiscent of makgeolli, a type of rice wine we are familiar with. The brewery, nestled in a lush forest and clear air, had a charm entirely different from the large factories in the city. Though it was only a two-day, one-night stay, Hita was a town with a tranquility and profound flavors that were completely different from the city. Strolling the quiet streets, I found joy in a soft-serve ice cream, and tasting soy sauce and traditional sake at a long-established brewery added a richer flavor to my trip. Within a short distance from Fukuoka, yet offering a unique experience, Hita was a charming destination worth visiting even on a busy schedule. 🍦🍶🌿