Itoshima Trip Overview
Itoshima is a very popular area you reach in an hour from Fukuoka city. You will cycle around Itoshima and visit the must-see spots on this tour!
You will first cycle through serene rice fields and a river, which takes you gradually to the ocean! There is a BBQ spot near the ocean where you can have fresh local seafood!
After you get full, your otomo guide will show you the art of nature: a unique-shaped rock island and a natural tunnel made from wood! No doubt you will be surprised by the solemness of nature!
You will also stop by a fashionable knick-knack shop and a café on the way.
Don’t forget to book your tour to cycle through the great nature of Itoshima with your otomo guide!
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Itoshima, Japan
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Itoshima, Fukuoka, Japan
Itoshima is a very popular area you reach in an hour from Fukuoka city. You will cycle around Itoshima and visit the must-see spots on this tour!
You will first cycle through serene rice fields and a river, which takes you gradually to the ocean! There is a BBQ spot near the ocean where you can have fresh local seafood!
After you get full, your otomo guide will show you the art of nature: a unique-shaped rock island and a natural tunnel made from wood! No doubt you will be surprised by the solemness of nature!
You will also stop by a fashionable knick-knack shop and a café on the way.
Don’t forget to book your tour to cycle through the great nature of Itoshima with your otomo guide!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Itoshima City Tourist Information Center, 1-1-18 Maebaruchuo, Itoshima 819-1116 Fukuoka Prefecture
Itoshima City Tourist Association: Rent a bicycle and start the tour from here! Electrically assisted bicycles are available for easy climbing on slopes. You can also rent a high-grade cross bike.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hakoshima Shrine, 86 Nijohamakubo, Itoshima 819-1614 Fukuoka Prefecture
Hakoshima Shrine: A shrine that was praised as a fairy tale Ryugu Castle in the old days because of its floating appearance surrounded by the sea. It enshrines the god of love and has recently become a popular power spot for fulfilling romance.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Kanoo Soy Sause and Miso, Japan, 〒819-1124 Fukuoka, Itoshima, Kafuri, 5−23−１８
Kano soy sauce&miso brewing: A shop that continues to make fermented foods such as soy sauce and miso since its founding in 1889. It is a unique brewery that keeps traditional manufacturing methods and develops new products.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 牡蠣小屋大黒丸, 778-6 Shimakishi, Itoshima, Fukuoka 819-1334, Japan
Daikokumaru: Let’s take a break here when we are tired from biking. You can bake and eat locally caught seafood on the spot. Besides seafood, there are various menus available.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Keya no Oto, Keya, Itoshima 819-1335 Fukuoka Prefecture
Keyaoto: Once you get off the bicycle and board the boat. You can see the beautiful seascape and can explore the mysterious cave selected as one of Japan’s Three Great Cave. An island shaped like a pile of pillars is a mystery of nature that humans can never make.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: 黒磯海岸, Shimakeya, Itoshima, Fukuoka 819-1335, Japan
Kuroiso (Black stones) Coast: As the name implies, it is a coast lined with black stones. It is a popular spot where you can enjoy the power of the rugged nature, as you can feel the force of the waves that created the unique terrain of the main gate of that town.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Totoro’s Forest, Shimakeya, Itoshima 819-1335 Fukuoka Prefecture
Totoro Forest in Itoshima: A natural tunnel created by trees is reminiscent of the Ghibli movie “Totoro”. The magnificent view of the sea spreads out through the tunnel.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Keya Observation Deck, Shimakeya, Itoshima, Fukuoka 819-1335, Japan
Keya Observatory Deck: An observatory overlooking the sea. You can enjoy the beautiful sea and the uninterrupted horizon. It is located just south of the main gate, and you can enjoy a different view when you board the boat.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Petani coffee, 47-1 Shimahatsu, Itoshima, Fukuoka 819-1312, Japan
Petani coffee: The trip is almost over. This is a coffee shop that serves a coffee roasting place and a cafe space. When you order drip coffee, you decide the type of bean and the roasting condition. You can enjoy special coffee that you can not taste normally.
Duration: 15 minutes