Explore Itoshima, Fukuoka's trendy beach town
With its laidback welcoming attitude and stunning scenery, Itoshima is a city that’s hard to leave. Not only does it have untouched natural sights, but it also has one of the most fascinating creative cultures in the whole Fukuoka area. Spend a day hanging out in this cool coastal town.
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- 2018-07-24
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- Sakurai Futamigaura
- 10:00
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- Beach Cafe Sunset
- 11:00
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- Matsubara of the Nagi Route
- 12:30
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- Kalaku Soap Workshop
- 14:00
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- Coconoki
- 16:30
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- Sakurai Futamigaura
- 10:00
- 30min
- Coast / Beach
- Begin your sightseeing adventure at Sakurai Futamigaura, also more commonly known as "couples rock" or "married couples rock." Emerging from the middle of the ocean, just north of Itoshima City, these two rocks make for the perfect photo, connected by shimenawa a shinto rope used to ward off evil. If you have a little extra time at the end of the day, it’s worth returning here, as it’s one of the area’s most stunning sunset spots.
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- Address
- Fukuoka Itoshima-shi Shima Sakurai
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- Car
- 0min
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- Beach Cafe Sunset
- 11:00
- 60min
- Cafe
- After admiring the impressive beachside views, it’s time to enjoy a little laidback coastal culture, and there’s no better place to do so than here at Beach Cafe Sunset. The café owner also runs the festival "Sunset Live", which is one of the most popular summer festivals in the area. For now, it’s time to grab a bite to eat, chat with the locals and plan out the rest of your day.
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- Address
- Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashinishiku Nishinoura 284
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A Day Trip to Itoshima
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- Car
- 13min
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- Matsubara of the Nagi Route
- 12:30
- 60min
- Other Historic Site/Building
- With its crystal clear blue ocean, flanked by clean sandy beach and backdropped by a dark green pine forest, this 6 kilometer strip of shore is perfect for a scenic drive (or stroll). Soak up the untouched natural beauty of the area and keep an eye out for the surfers tearing across the rippling waves.
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- Address
- Fukuoka Itoshima-shi
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- Car
- 12min
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- Kalaku Soap Workshop
- 14:00
- 120min
- Other Daily Goods
- For something a little different, pop by Kalaku Itoshima’s popular soap workshop. Here you can pick up unique, organic, mineral rich Itoshima soaps, which are made with only the most natural of ingredients. It’s a prefect place to buy some one off souvenirs.
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- Address
- Fukuoka Pref. Itoshimashi Shimakeya 3728-6
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- Car
- 26min
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- Coconoki
- 16:30
- 60min
- Miscellaneous Goods
- The final stop on your trip through Itoshima is Coconoki a welcoming and laidback lifestyle shop that embodies the friendly coastal attitude of Itoshima. Home to an eclectic array of home wares and other locally and internationally produced lifestyle goods, it’s the perfect place to pick up a small token of Itoshima beach culture to take home.
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- Address
- Fukuoka Pref. Itoshimashi Maebaruchuou 3-9-1
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- FINISH
- 17:30
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