A cycling tour to discover the nature of Itoshima, Fukuoka!

Fukuoka | 7.5h

A cycling tour in the great nature of Itoshima, Fukuoka!

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Cycling, seafood BBQ, visiting knick-knack shops, and more!

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!

Highlights

・Cycle while enjoying the view of the ocean, mountains, serene rice fields, and a river!
・Have BBQ and eat fresh local seafood such as oyster, shrimp, and scallop!
・Visit unique knick-knack shops!

Attractions

“Itoshima-shi Kanko Kyokai”: You will rent a bicycle here and your tour starts! You can also rent a high-quality mountain bike here!
The scenery of rice fields and Mt. Kayasan: You will cycle along a river and go through rice fields. You can also see Mt. Kayasan in a far distance which is in a shape like Mt. Fuji! It is really chilling an e×perience!
Oimatsuten Shrine: We are reaching the ocean! The resting spot is near this shrine which is the guardian of the ocean. There is a unique view such as a gate of the shrine located along the ocean!
“Kakigoya Fujimaru”: This is the resting spot to cure relieve the fatigue of the cycling trip! You can eat fresh local seafood here! There are also many other foods than seafood. Enjoy your time having a BBQ!
“Daimon of Keya”: You will get on a boat to see the weird-shaped island that looks like it has many pillars in a row! You can never duplicate this since it is nothing but the art of nature!
“Kuroiso Kaigan”: the second half of your tour has started! You will circle along the shore and you will like the naturally made wooden tunnel on the way! It feels like you are in a movie or a fairy tale. Once you get through the tunnel, there is the ocean waiting in front of you!
Marutaike Park: You will go back to the starting point while stopping by knick-knack shops and a café on the way. This park with beautiful greenery and water is also a good spot to have a break!
“Itoshima Kurashi×Kokonoki”: A spot that sells knick-knacks made by locals! There is also a café ne×t to this spot that serves special coffee. You will feel so at home that you can't believe it is your first time being here!

Notes

・Please come in comfortable clothing, as you will cycle about 15km on a motor-assisted bicycle or a cross bike on this tour.
・Please bring your passport since you will need it to rent a bicycle.
・If it rains, your tour guide will take you to an alternative location.
・This tour includes a lunch/dinner venue.
・On Tuesdays "Itoshima Kurashi×Kokonoki" is closed. If any of the scheduled places are closed on the day you visit, your tour guide will take you to an alternative location.

Expenses Not Included

The following expenses are not included in the tour fee. Please bring extra money to experience this tour to its fullest.
-Travel expenses and entrance fees (about JPY 3000)
-Money for food, souvenirs and extra activities not mentioned in the explanation of the tour above.

Meeting Point

JR Hakata Station in front of the Central Exit

*Meeting Point is not Shinkansen Central Gate.

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