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Itoshima's Futamigaura beach is famous for a pair of 'married rocks' (meoto-iwa) connected by a ceremonial rope, with a small vermilion torii gate rising from the sea โ a perfect sunset spot. The peninsula combines Fukuoka-grown oysters, craft cafรฉs in old farmhouses, and scenic coastal drives.
Stretching 5 km across the Uminonakamichi peninsula, this national park hosts Japan's finest seasonal flower displays โ nemophila covering hillsides in blue waves in spring, zinnia and cosmos in summer and autumn. Cycling paths loop through the entire park and beach access is available on calm Hakata Bay shores.
Ohori Park's large central pond, encircled by a 2-km jogging path, connects via a series of picturesque islands and bridges to Maizuru Park where Fukuoka Castle's stone walls and watchtower remain. In spring, over 1,000 cherry trees create a tunnel of blossoms that is among Kyushu's finest.
North Fukuoka's Genkai coast offers the cleanest ocean swimming in the prefecture, with sandy beaches backed by pine forests and clear blue water perfect for snorkelling and sea kayaking. Shingu-cho and Shingumachi beaches are popular summer destinations easily reached by train from Fukuoka city.
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