Itoshima is an area located in the northwestern part of Fukuoka Prefecture. Although only 30 minutes by car from the center of Fukuoka City, the Itoshima Peninsula facing the Genkai Nada has a beautiful coastline and rich nature.
There are many highlights you can only find here, such as cafes with beautiful sunsets, delicious food made from Itoshima ingredients, and unique homemade goods. It is a very attractive spot where Japanese people want to go many times.
We will introduce Itoshima that has many charms!
Enchanting sunset of Sakurai Futamigaura
Sakurai Futamigaura, a cultural property designated by Fukuoka Prefecture, is recognized as a sacred place as the site of Sakurai Shrine. It is especially famous for the sun setting between the couple rocks around the summer solstice, but you can admire the beautiful sunset throughout the year.
If you are lucky, you may be able to take photos like Uyuni salt lake. Please capture vivid dusk shots at various angles with your camera!
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Sakurai Futamigaura
Location : Shima Sakurai, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Access :
[Car] About 20 minutes from Fukuoka Maehara Road “Imajuku IC” (about 13.7 km)
[Bus] Transfer from JR Chikuhi Line “Chikuzenmaehara Station” to Showa Bus Nohoku Line, get off at “Imuta” bus stop (about 33 minutes), walk about 30 minutes
“Shiraito Falls,” rich in negative ions
“Shiraito Falls” is also a famous scenic spot designated by Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a dynamic waterfall with a head drop of about 24m, located on the hillside of Haganeyama at an altitude of 900m. You will be healed there by negative ions and dark green.
It is a popular spot for families with hydrangea at its best around July, where you can enjoy yamame trout fishing, soba noodle making, and somen sinking.
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Shiraito Falls (Shiraito Falls Fureai no Sato Four Seasons Tea House)
Address : 460-6 Shiraito, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Tel : 092-323-2114
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (July and August until 18:00)
Regular holiday: Every Wednesday from December to March, New Year holidays
Access :
[Car] About 20 minutes from “Maehara IC”
[Bus] About 25 minutes walk from Itoshima Community Bus, Shiraito Line, Shiraito Bus Stop, Promenade
Web site : https://www.city.itoshima.lg.jp/s026/s040/010/020/020/110/shiroito.html
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If it is fine, let’s worship the spectacular view at the top of Tateishiyama
Tateishiyama at an altitude of 209m is located in the western part of Itoshima Peninsula. About a 15-20 minute walk from the nearest trailhead, you will reach a superb view overlooking Saga Prefecture.
The magnificent sight, where the blue line between the sky and the sea can’t be seen, will make you take a picture. It is also famous as an instagram spot, so use the camera to capture a lot of beautiful scenery with your eyes.
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Tateishiyama
Location : Shima Akutaya, Itoshima
Access :
[Car] Arrive at Minami Trailhead in about 30 minutes (about 15km) from Maehara Higashi IC on Fukuoka Maehara Road
[Bus] Change to the Showa bus from Chikuzen-Maebaru Station on the JR Chikuhi Line and get off at the Akutaya bus stop (approximately 26 minutes).
A restaurant popular with locals who can eat fresh seafood bowl
Image source : https://tabelog.com/fukuoka/A4009/A400901/40006148/
With a large fishing port, Itoshima has many restaurants serving delicious seafood. Above all, “Tsukamoto Fresh Fish Store” is a popular restaurant that is loved by locals for its value and deliciousness.
The seafood rice bowl with fresh morning-cooked ingredients that the connoisseur staff bought at the market on their own is exciting. For those who are not good at raw fish, they also have a set meal using rare parts that you can not find elsewhere, a full menu of tempura, boiled fish and grilled fish.
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Tsukamoto Fresh Fish Store
Address : 61-1 Kaburi, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Tel : 092-324-0750
Opening hours: 11:30-14: 30, 17:30-22:00 (L.O.21:30)
Irregular holidays
Access : 15 minutes on foot from JR Kaburi Station
Web site : https://tabelog.com/fukuoka/A4009/A400901/40006148/
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Excited by the works of artists living in Itoshima
“Itoshima Living x Konoki” is a cute entrance general store located in a shopping district where old buildings along the old Karatsu Kaido remain. Here, more than 60 unique artists from Itoshima, such as wood products, pottery, accessories, fashion accessories, and food, are lined up in a narrow space.
At the attached cafe, “TanaCafe + Coffee Roaster”, you can enjoy delicious coffee that the owner owns from buying beans. If you find something you like, you may want to visit the artist’s studio.
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Living Itoshima x here (& TanaCafe + Coffee Roaster)
Address : 3-9-1 Maeharachuo, Itoshima-shi
Tel : 092-321-1020
Opening hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Regular holiday : Tuesday
Access : About 7 minutes on foot from the north exit of JR Chikuzen-Maebara Station
Web site : http://www.coconoki.com/
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Conclusion
There are many places in Itoshima that can be enjoyed by one person, a couple or a family, such as rich nature, delicious gourmet food, hot spots where you can definitely find an Instagram, and fashionable shops.
Why don’t you stop by Itoshima for a sightseeing trip to Fukuoka Prefecture and experience its charm?
