Hakata Station: Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Piped Right in Front of You at CROSS POINT, Oriental Hotel Fukuoka
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This is a translation of a Japanese article published on November 2, 2026.
Hi, I’m Minipaku!
In September 2026, I visited CROSS POINT, the café & bar at Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station, right in front of Hakata Station.
The café’s signature dessert is the “Shiboritate Waguri Mont Blanc” (しぼりたて和栗モンブラン). I heard that some people even come from overseas just for this Mont Blanc.
Summary
- The highlight of the signature Mont Blanc is that it is finished by piping Japanese chestnut paste right in front of you
- A 1-minute walk from Hakata Station. You can go straight in from the hotel’s 2nd-floor entrance, so it’s very easy to get to
- The whole café has a luxurious, stylish atmosphere
- A good place for two people who want to spend a special time together
The signature “Shiboritate Waguri Mont Blanc”
According to the official website, the “Shiboritate Waguri Mont Blanc” is finished by piping rich Japanese chestnut paste right in front of the customer. (“Shiboritate” means “freshly piped”, and “waguri” means Japanese chestnuts.)
Watching it being piped (video)
With the staff’s permission, I filmed the paste being piped.
Of course, it tasted great, and I enjoyed it with an iced coffee.
Other menu items that caught my eye
A stylish parfait
Besides the Mont Blanc, there was also a stylish parfait like this one.
The staff’s recommendation: “Oriental Hakata Pudding”
The staff told me that the “Oriental Hakata Pudding” (オリエンタル博多プリン) is also recommended.
I didn’t get to try it this time, but according to the official website, it’s an original pudding made with “Tetsuya to Noriko no Tamago”, a brand of eggs from Itoshima, Fukuoka, and served in a cup of Koishiwara ware, a traditional pottery from Fukuoka.
Close to the station and very easy to get to
The best part of this visit was how easy it is to get to.
According to the official website, the hotel is a 1-minute walk from JR Hakata Station (Chikushi Exit). You can go straight into the café from the hotel’s 2nd-floor entrance, so it’s nice that you can drop by right from the station.
A luxurious, stylish space
The whole café has a luxurious and stylish feel. According to the official website, it’s a bright café with sunlight streaming in during the day, and turns into a bar with a calm, chic atmosphere at night.
I think it’s a good place for two people who want to spend a special time together.
Prices
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Shiboritate Waguri Mont Blanc | 1,700 yen (tax included) |
| Oriental Hakata Pudding | 750 yen (drink set: 1,450 yen, tax included) |
Information from the official website (checked on November 1, 2026). Both are listed as available all year round. The official website does not say whether the 750 yen price includes tax.
Café information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Café & Bar CROSS POINT |
| Hotel | Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station |
| Address | 4-23, Hakata Station Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 812-0012, Japan |
| Access | 1-minute walk from JR Hakata Station (Chikushi Exit) |
| Hours | 10:00–23:00 (bar time 18:00–23:00, last order 22:30) |
| Seats | 49 (41 at tables, 8 at the counter), all non-smoking |
Information from the official website (checked on November 1, 2026; the English address and access were checked on November 2, 2026). Please check the latest information before you go.
- Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station official website (English)
- Shiboritate Waguri Mont Blanc (official website, Japanese)
- Oriental Hakata Pudding (official website, Japanese)
Summary
I had the signature “Shiboritate Waguri Mont Blanc” at CROSS POINT, a hotel café in front of Hakata Station.
Some people even come from overseas just for this Mont Blanc, which is piped right in front of you. The easy access (a 1-minute walk from the station, straight in from the hotel’s 2nd floor) and the luxurious, stylish atmosphere are also great.
If you want to spend a special time with someone, please drop by.
See you next time!