Itoshima Beaches and Cafes in Fukuoka
Part of the Fukuoka travel guide — see every topic in All Fukuoka Guides.
Itoshima is a coastal area west of Fukuoka with sandy beaches, surf, farm cafés and sunset views. It is 30–60 minutes away and makes an easy day out, best by car.
Beaches and sunsets
Futamigaura, on the north coast, has two rocks in the sea tied together with a thick rope, with a white gate standing in the water; it is one of Fukuoka's favourite sunset views. Nearby cafés have swings and tables on the sand. Keya Beach is good for swimming in July and August.
Oyster huts
From about November to March, oyster huts (kaki-goya) open around the harbours. You grill the shellfish yourself on charcoal; a basket of oysters costs about ¥1,000–1,500. Wear old clothes, because they splash. Many huts are in the Funakoshi and Kishi areas.
Keya sea cave
Keya no Oto is a large sea cave with tall basalt columns at the western tip of Itoshima. Sightseeing boats visit it in calm weather for about ¥1,500, mainly in the warmer months, and a clifftop path looks down on it.
Getting there
The Fukuoka subway Airport line runs straight onto the JR Chikuhi line to Chikuzen-Maebaru, about 30–40 minutes from Tenjin; then take a bus or taxi. Buses are slow and few, so a rental car or e-bike helps. Avoid the road back to the city on summer Sunday evenings.
Itoshima Beaches and Cafes at a glance
| From Tenjin | Subway + JR to Chikuzen-Maebaru, 30–40 min |
|---|---|
| Best by | Rental car or e-bike |
| Sunset spot | Futamigaura, north coast |
| Oyster huts | About November–March; about ¥1,000–1,500 a basket |
| Swimming | July–August |
| Keya cave boat | Calm weather only; about ¥1,500 |