June 2026
A visit from a wonderful professional tour guide from New ZealandNew!!
We were delighted to welcome a wonderful professional tour guide from New Zealand to “Hakata-Maiko-Chaya WANOKA-no-OMOTE”! It was a great honor for us to host a travel professional—someone who connects cultures across the globe—at our establishment, located in the Kawabata-dori Shopping Arcade, a place where Hakata’s history and the spirit of its merchants still thrive. […]
A visit from a wonderful professional tour guide from New ZealandNew!!
We were delighted to welcome a wonderful professional tour guide from New Zealand to “Hakata Maiko Chaya: Wano-Katsura no Omote”! It was a great honor for us to host a travel professional—someone who connects cultures across the globe—at our establishment, located in the Kawabata-dori Shopping Arcade, a place where Hakata’s history and the spirit of […]
A Special Visit from Malaysia!New!!
A Special Visit from Malaysia!A Cross-Cultural Experience of Hakata’s Traditional ArtsWelcome to “Hakata-Maiko-Chaya WAONKA-no-OMOTE,” located in the Kawabata-dori Shopping Street within Hakata’s historic district. We recently had the pleasure of welcoming wonderful guests from Malaysia!After discovering our shop during the day, they returned in the evening to spend a memorable time with our Hakata Maiko […]
A guest visiting from Taiwan changing into a Machi-musume outfit.
A guest visiting from Taiwan changing into a Machi-musume outfit. At Cafe Wanoka, you can casually enjoy Japanese culture unique to Hakata through kimono and matcha experiences.We provide translation devices and interpretation support in the store, so you can feel at ease even if you don’t speak Japanese.We provide easy-to-understand explanations regarding the background of […]
On June 7th! A “Dance Feast” surrounding BANDOU KOUYA(Ended).
The 4th BANDOU KOUYA Gathering ~ Dance Party in Hakata/WANOKA Date and Time: Sunday, June 7th, 8:00 PM onwards Venue: WANOKA (4-220 Kamikawabancho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) Participation fee: 12,000 JYP (includes meal) Dance performance of the Nagauta song “Tamagawa” -After watching the dance performance, I had a relaxed evening chat with KOUYA. Reservations […]
The 4th BANDOU KOUYA Gathering ~ Dance Festival in Hakata/WANOKA(Ended)
WANOKA-no-OMOTE News Update: A luxurious, small-group event combining a special dinner and social gathering with Kabuki actor Bandou Kouya, and a dance performance. Held at the renowned Fukuoka/Hakata restaurant "WANOKA," the event offers guests the chance to enjoy delicious food and drinks while experiencing the world of Kabuki up close through a captivating performance by a Kabuki actor.