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Last updated on May 16th, 2026

Don’t miss to try the best motsunabe in Hakata Motsunabe Ooyama when visiting Fukuoka. It was so flavorful and taste extremely good. Must eat food in Fukuoka.

No doubt, Horumon Hot Pot or Motsunabe (もつ鍋) is one of the must-eat food in Fukuoka. This flavorful stew is served in a hot pot with beef or pork intestines as the main ingredient. The soup is flavored by soy sauce, garlic or miso soup base. It is slowly simmered together with vegetables such as leek, chives, and cabbage for ultra-flavorful broth.

We not a big fan of offal or internal organ of an animal. But we decided to give it a try as motsunabe is rated as a must-try local specialty in Fukuoka. We choose to dine in Hakata Motsunabe Ooyama, one of the best motsunabe specialties in Fukuoka. We were amazed at how great this dinner was. End up, this mouth-watering hotpot become my most favorite food in Fukuoka.

Hakata Motsunabe Ooyama

There are numerous of motsunabe specialty shop in Fukuoka. Among all the best motsunabe restaurant in Fukuoka, we choose to dine in Hakata Motsunabe Oyama, the top 5 motsunabe restaurant in Fukuoka. The popular Motsunabe Oyama has 6 restaurants scatter around Hakata Station, Tenjin, and other Fukuoka regions. This is not counting the remaining shops in Osaka or Tokyo. Just choose the one that convenient for you.

We choose to dine in Hakata Motsunabe Ooyama at KITTE Hakata. It is located at the level 7F of KITTE department store, just next to Hakata Station. A great ideal after a tiring day trip in Fukuoka. When we arrived, about two people were queuing up in front of us. We waited for about 10 mins before our turn. So it was not so bad.

What To Eat in Hakata Motsunabe Ooyama

Motsunabe For Solo Traveler in Hakata Motsunabe Oyama — Motsunabe in Hakata Ooyama

Side Dishes in Hakata Motsunabe Oyama — Variety of Side Dishes

We were direct to a semi-private room. Surprisingly, the dining environment is cozy and comfortable inside the busy Hakata station. A great place for family and friends to hang out during night time in Fukuoka.

There are also English and Chinese menu for foreign travelers if you are worried about how to order. The menu of Oyama has a la carte menus and course menus and a variety of side dishes. You can eat all the Fukuoka specialty in Oyama. For a solo traveler, Oyama also has the motsunabe pot for one person, but it slightly costly compared with the two-person pot.

Meal Set Menu from Hakata Motsunabe Oyama

If you don’t know what to order, you can try on the course meal that consists of choices of side dishes, including horse sashimi, mentaiko dishes. It is cheaper compare with the order separately. A great way to sample a variety of top pick dishes from Oyama. The cheapest price starts with ¥2280 + tax.

After discussion, we ordered the popular ala carte motsunabe pot with miso soup based, highly recommended by the staff. Added, we also add on ordered the drink, mentaiko, and stewed vinegar beef tendon to try on.

Appetizer and Mentaiko Side Dishes — Appetizer and Mentaiko Side Dish

The edamame was firstly served to our table. It was commonly served as an appetizer or cover charge (お通し) in Izakaya restaurant in Japan. Together with the drink, it was very refreshing and a great start for the fabulous dinner.

Mentaiko (Spicy Cod Roe)

Fukuoka is also popular for Mentaiko (spicy cod roe), another top three must eat specialty in Fukuoka. While the mentaiko served in Hakata Motsunabe Ooyama were so fresh with a gentle spicy taste. Although it looks so awful to taste it. But trust me, it was the best I have ever tasted. The mentaiko were very fresh and unique. One of the must-eat in Motsunabe Ooyama.

Soon, the remaining side dishes also served to our table. The tender offal in vinegar is the number one side dish in Hakata Motsunabe Ooyama. Firstly try the original flavor by mixing the offal with sweet and sour sauce. The crispy texture with refreshing sauce was very appetizing. Next, dipped with the yuzu sauce on side. The taste became even more flavorful. Thumb up for this side dish.

Motsunabe in Hakata Ooyama

Best Motsunabe in Fukuoka - Hakata Oyama — Best Motsunabe from Hakata Motsunabe Oyama

Next, the motsunabe hot pot was served. We choose the most popular miso flavor in the store. Our room was full of aroma as soon as it served on the table. Besides the beef intestine with miso soup, the whole pot was full of cabbage, smooth tofu with top layer of leeks. It was beautifully seasoned with soy sauce, garlic and chili pepper. It looks so tempting.

The staff suggested us to wait for the motsunabe to heat up for about 2 minutes before eating.

We can’t wait and have the first bite. My first bite on motsunabe in Ooyama. Oh my god! It tastes so delicious, chewy and tender.

Smooth Tofu in Hakata Motsunabe Ooyama — Smooth Tofu

We also love the remaining all the ingredients. All were very delicious without any dipping sauce. While the broth is rich and tasty. It was so flavorful and full of sesame flavor. But beware, don’t finish the soup.

Champion Noodle For Last

Perfect Ending of Motsunabe with Champion Noodles

After eating the motsunabe, it is usually paired with rice or champion noodles as a perfect ending. The noodles are cooked and can be eaten after slightly heated. But too bad, we love the soup too much and almost finish it.

The noodles fully absorbed the flavorful taste of miso soup. We were so full and hardly can finish all the noodles. A satisfying ending for our best motsunabe in Hakata Ooyama.

Overview: Best Motsunabe in Fukuoka

All in all, we enjoy our first food experience with motsunabe and highly recommended the Hakata Motsunabe Ooyama. This local specialty is one of the must eat in Fukuoka. Don’t be turn off by beef offal or intestine. Try it and you might get addicted to this traditional dish.

Motsunabe Oyama has many branches in Fukuoka. We dine in the Hakata Motsunabe Ooyama in 9F of KITTE Department store. There are have counter bar store in Hakata Ichibangai and KITTE lower floor. It is suitable for solo travelers to try on personal pot. Alternatively, we recommended to try on the best Motsunabe in Oyama Honten. Check on remaining Oyama restaurant here. (Official website)

Hakata Motsunabe OoYAMA in KITTE Department Store (博多もつ鍋おおやま KITTE 博多)
Address: Japan, 〒812-0012 Fukuoka, Hakata Ward, Hakataekichuogai, 9−1 KITTE博多 9F
Operating Hours: Daily from 11:00 to 23:00 (Last Order 22:30)
Getting there: 2 minutes walk from JR Hakata Station
Expected to Pay: Lunch for ¥1,500 and Dinner ¥3,000

Side note: Hakata Motsunabe Oyama served the lunch menu with cheaper price. A great choice for budget and solo travelers.

Lastly, this Fukuoka must eat food blog is part of Kyushu travel post in Fukuoka. Free feel to read also our Fukuoka travel blog and food review.

Fukuoka Food Review: Fukuoka Food Guide: Best Must Eat Food in Fukuoka

Continue read on our travel guide to Kumamoto, Yufuin, Miyazaki and others places in Kyushu.

Last updated on May 16th, 2026

Read on below Kyushu transport guide for sightseeing train in Kyushu, a step-by-step guide for JR Kyushu Pass seat reservation online, and on the spot.

Kyushu is famous for its unique sightseeing train and attract many Japanese and visitors every year. It is a great way to discover the unique charm of Kyushu with spectacular scenery and meet local people along the train ride.

Some ordinary train lover even plans for the train trip (列車の旅) around Kyushu to experience the best scenic rail journeys. This could be practical for foreign visitors who can fully use the JR Pass for an unlimited train ride in cheaper fare and seat reservation with FREE!

Check out below the Kyushu transport guide on how to reserve Kyushu JR Pass online and onsite with a step-by-step guide, tips, and discount.

Travel Tips:Easy and Convenient to get the JR Kyushu Pass from Klook which save you a lot of time, money and energy. Easy redeem at Kyushu JR Station. Make sure click on the link to activate the Promo Code.

Sightseeing Train in Kyushu

There are up to nine sightseeing train in Kyushu. Each one possesses a unique characteristic, design, and story. This list is not yet including those Seven Stars such as Sonic, Kyushu Odan Tokkyu, and other shinkansen or limited express train

Yufuin no Mori (ゆふいんの森): between Hakata and Yufuin/Beppu
Aso Boy! (あそぼーい!): between Hakata and Kokura/Mojiko (Currently running between Beppu/Oita and Aso due to earthquake)
Isaburo and Shinpei (いさぶろう・しんぺい): between Kumamoto and Yoshimatsu
SL Hitoyoshi (SL人吉): between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi
Kawasemi Yamasemi (かわせみやませみ): between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi
A-Train / Aru Ressha (A列車で行こう): between Kumamoto and Misumi.
Umisachi Yamasachi (海幸山幸): between Miyazaki and Nango
Ibusuki no Tamatebako (指宿のたまて箱): between Kagoshima Chuo and Ibusuki.
Hayato no Kaze (はやとの風): between Yoshimatsu and Kagoshima Chuo

Among them, Yufuin no Mori and Ibusuki no Tamatebako are the most popular sightseeing train in Kyushu. Sometimes, it can be harder to get a train ticket in the peak season. Added, the whole train is reserved seats only without free seating. That’s means you need to reserve your seat to ride the train. The reservation is open one month in advance. Moreover, do take note that some of the trains are not operated every day. So make sure to check on the train schedule on the JR Kyushu Rail website.

While train tickets are not cheap in Japan. If you have taken more than two trips or more frequent of JR trains, consider getting the Japan Rail Pass. The best thing is Kyushu even offering Kyushu JR Pass for unlimited train ride within the Kyushu region at Northern, South, or All Kyushu.

Kyushu JR Pass (More info about the validity, price, and coverage)

All Kyushu Area: 3-Days at ¥15,280 and 5-Days Pass at ¥18,330
Northern Kyushu Area: 3-Days Pass at ¥8,660 and 5-Days Pass at ¥10,190
Southern Kyushu Area: 3-Days Pass at ¥7,500

The electronic voucher and easy redeem at any JR Kyushu station.

Reserve Kyushu JR Pass Online

In recent years, JR Kyushu Rail is open for online reservations. Travelers can purchase an electronic voucher for JR Kyushu Rail Pass at JTB, Klook, Hana tour, and other official designated travel agencies. Once bought the JR Kyushu Pass electronic ticket, you can proceed to reserve Kyushu JR pass for the seat reservation.

Including those sightseeing train and shinkansen, there are up to 14 trains are offering JR Kyushu Pass seat reservation online. We advise purchasing the JR Kyushu Rail Pass before for any registration and reservation. You can get the electronic ticket from Klook, an officially designated travel agency from JR Kyushu Rail.

Due to limited frequency, only those popular sightseeing train is advice for reservation online. The reservation fee cost ¥1,000 for adult and ¥500 for children. While remaining JR train ride can be reserved onsite once arrived in Kyushu.

Check the price on JR Kyushu Rail Ticket from Klook.

JR Kyushu Member Registration

Seat Reservation on JR Kyushu Pass - Registration Process — JR Kyushu Pass: Member Registration Process

First of all, before we go further, please follow the quick guide to become the JR Kyushu member. Only JR Kyushu member can enjoy their benefit like make seat reservation on JR Kyushu Rail official website.

Click here to official website for JR Kyushu Rail Website.

Next, click on the Seat Reservation on JR Kyushu Rail official website and proceed on the new registration, agree on terms and conditions. You will need to enter your email account and proceed to register. A confirmation email with a temporary password (valid for 3 hours) will be sent to your registered mailbox. Follow the instruction by clicking on the verification link. It will direct you to the JR Kyushu web page further step.

Reserve Seat on Kyushu Rail Pass Online - Member Registration Process — Input Information In Member Registration Process

From here, input the necessary information. Example below shown on how we input based on JR Kyushu Rail Pass purchased from Klook.

Travel Agency Name: Klook
KRP Reservation No / MCO No: voucher code as per printed on the purchase order
Name: Given Name + Sir Name (Please input follow by Given Name to Sur Name in order)
Temporary Password: From the verification email
New Password: Your desired Password (Must be 8 to 15 character and mix with number and letter)
Lastly, Click on Set Password. And you are done for the registration.

Travel Tips: For more than one traveler or in the group (up to 7 people), only one person needs to register as JR Kyushu member

Yufuin no mori Seat Reservation

How to Reserve Yufuin no mori Online — Forest Theme Seat Design in Yufuin no mori

While most of the travelers will looking for how to reserve Yufuin no mori, the most popular train route in Kyushu. The whole Yufuin no mori train is designed as a forest theme for unique train experience. For this case, we will use Yufuin no mori seat reservation for the below guide on JR Kyushu Pass Seat Reservation Online.

Route Search and Train Selection

Firstly, proceed back to the seat reservation page. Select the desired route of the train that you wish to make the seat reservation. Once you done for train selection, the system will automatically update with the latest boarding information. Just select the boarding date, departure station and arrival station from the drop bar. Lastly, input the number of passengers for how many adults or children.

Route Selection During Reserve Seat on Kyushu Rail Pass Online — Route Selection

Next, click on the search and the system will summarize your train selection and reservation fee. The reservation fee cost ¥1,000 per adult and ¥500 for children. Between 6 and 11 years old is categorized as children.

After confirming the relevant information is correct, proceed to the next step. The system will be automatically queried and display all the available train schedules follow your route selection. All the information is displayed. Next, choose a train that you wish to make the seat reservation and click “Select”. You will next direct to seat selection for your ride.

Seat Selection

On the page, for a solo traveler, you can select for Window side, Aisle side or directly select from a seating chart. For two people, you can also choose to seat together or separate.

From here, you can freely select the seat from the available seat. There are information indicate that seat selection. At the bottom of the screen is a car that can be selected for reserve. There are also arrow indicate the travel direction. Very informative and well display.

Seat Selection During Reserve Seat on Kyushu Rail Pass Online — Seat Selection

The seat distribution when reserve the JR Kyushu Rail seat online is the same as the information in the JR counter on the spot. If the train is full, you will not be able to board the car. The popular front seat with a wide window normally get booked once the Yufuin No Mori open for seat reservation online.

After selection, click the middle of the bottom of the seat designated. You will need to enter your JR Kyushu Rail Pass activated start date.

Register Usage Start Date For JR Kyushu Rail Pass

Payment Method For JR Kyushu Seat Reservation Online

Lastly, proceed to the payment page and choose the payment method. Generally, overseas travelers will choose to pay by credit card. If everything is confirmed, just proceed for payment. Please take note that the credit card needs to be own by the person who makes the purchase. Added, please bring the same credit card when collecting the reserved ticket at the JR Kyushu office.

Double-check on your Kyushu JR Rail seat reservation information including the number of passengers, passenger name, reservation fee, train reservation detail. You still can go back to the previous back if anything needs further modification.

Once you click on the “Pay”, your reservation is complete. A confirmation email with a designated seat will send to your email address. Remember to print out the confirmation letter and Kyushu JR Pass for ticket collecting at any of the JR counter in Kyushu Japan.

That’s it for how to reserve JR Kyushu Pass seat tickets online. Simple and easy!

JR Kyushu Pass Seat Reservation Onsite

JR Kyushu Rail Pass Counter at Hakata Station Fukuoka — JR Kyushu Rail Pass Counter at Hakata Station

When arrive in Kyushu Japan, you can proceed to exchange physical ticket for Kyushu JR Rail Pass and reserved seat ticket. Added, you can reserve your remaining seat and rail ticket as per your Kyushu itinerary.

Most of the travelers will choose to exchange their Kyushu JR Pass at Hakata Station. There are separate counter for local and foreigner for Rail Pass Counter in Hakata Station, which is very helpful for travelers. Sometimes, it can be quite busy during peak hours. But line clear pretty fast.

But you can’t direct proceed to the counter in the Rail Pass Counter. Due to avoid mistakes and miscommunication, you will need to fill up the application form for seat reservations.

JR Kyushu Pass Seat Reservation On the Spot

Application form, pen, and counter are allocated for travelers to write down the application form on the spot. Alternatively, you can also download from Kyushu JR Rail Website from here.

Click here for JR Kyushu Rail Pass Reserved Seat Application Form.

Example for JR Kyushu Pass Seat Reservation Form

Just fill in your JR Kyushu Rail Pass validity, departure date, departure and arrival station, and departure time. An example also shows at the counter for reference. Once every ready, proceed to the JR Rail Counter to exchange the physical ticket.

You will need to bring along your passport with a temporary visa stamp from immigration, reservation email, and credit card when making seat reservations online. That’s it. The process might look complicated, but it is pretty easy and fast. So, it’s time for you to plan for your Kyushu itinerary!

Don’t forget to get the JR Kyushu Pass from Klook which greatly save a lot of transportation fee.

Overview: Kyushu Transport Guide

Hopefully, this transport guide on how to reserve Kyushu JR pass online and on the spot is helpful. We visited North and South Kyushu and had an amazing time there. We’ve been sharing Kyushu travel guides for places that we visited. If you missed our travel posts, here are the links to visit the beautiful places in Kyushu. Happy travel!

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