Relax in nature-rich "Itoshima": 6 recommended hotels and ryokan / Fukuoka

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Don't you want to spend some time relaxing in a place surrounded by nature when you're under a lot of stress, such as work or housework? Looking at the beautiful nature of the sea and mountains will soothe your soul. Itoshima in Fukuoka is a popular tourist spot located in the westernmost part of the prefecture. There are many places where you can feel nature, such as Kayasan, also known as Itoshima Fuji, and Futamigaura, a spectacular sunset spot that has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 beaches, making it easy to enjoy your daily life. You can spend a relaxing and forgetful time here.

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Itoshima is easily accessible from central Fukuoka. By train, it takes about 40 minutes from Hakata Station or Tenjin Station to Chikuzen-Maebaru Station on the JR Chikuhi Line. If you rent a car, it takes about 40 minutes from Hakata Station Higashi IC to Maebaru IC. It's a surprisingly short trip from central Hakata, so it's highly recommended for girls' trips.

This time, we would like to introduce you to a number of accommodations where you can stay in a relaxed manner that is perfect for sightseeing in Itoshima. In addition to hotels and ryokan, there are a wide variety of accommodations, including whole-house rentals and accommodations where you can stay with your pet. Why not stay at a relaxing inn and fully enjoy your trip to Itoshima?

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``Sangaono Isshuan'' is a culinary ryokan that is famous for its cuisine using seasonal ingredients from Itoshima. The inn is limited to two groups per day, so you can relax and enjoy your stay as if you were renting it out for yourself. From Tenjin, the center of Fukuoka, get off at Chikuzen-Maebaru Station and take a taxi from there. It will arrive in about 1 hour.

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The guest rooms are designed to allow you to fully enjoy the natural scenery of Itoshima, such as gazing out at the ocean in front of you and feeling the bamboo forest and the sea. In the rooms with an ocean view, you can relax listening to the sound of the waves. In the rooms overlooking the bamboo forest, the morning sun shines in, welcoming you to a refreshing morning.

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This inn is famous for its delicious food. Each dish is a very elaborate dish, and just looking at it will whet your appetite. The ingredients are mainly seafood fresh from the sea in Itoshima and the branded beef "Itoshima Beef." This menu is full of the flavors of Itoshima, which is famous for its delicious ingredients.

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This inn has two open-air baths. ``Ren'' has an open-air cypress bath and an indoor bath overlooking the sea. ``Yuzu'' is an open-air bath where you can bathe in yuzu water in a rock bath. Both of the two open-air baths can be reserved for private use, so why not take a relaxing bath while looking at the sky?

Hotel AZ Fukuoka Itoshima Ten is a business hotel chain based in Kyushu. It has one of the highest occupancy rates in the Itoshima area, and is relatively easy to book. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and it is highly convenient, so it is recommended for those who want to have a girls' trip to Itoshima on a budget. There is also free parking, which is great for those who like to drive. Please note that reservations are required for medium-sized and large vehicles, and there is a fee. Please check the official website for details.

There are three types of guest rooms: single, twin, and bunk beds, and we recommend the twin room with a simple interior. It's the perfect size for a two-girl trip. The slightly different bunk bed room has a single bed set up in two tiers in a slightly larger room than a single room. All types of rooms are good value for money as you would expect from a business hotel.

Breakfast is buffet style. In addition to Japanese dishes such as rice, miso soup, grilled fish, natto, mustard greens, and bonito plums, we also have bread, raw vegetables, yogurt, and fruit. In addition, you can choose one item from a thick-yaki egg, scrambled egg, or omelet, or one item from ham, sausage, or bacon as part of the daily menu. You will also be very satisfied with the complimentary breakfast.

The hotel also has a 100-yen shop with all the essentials you need for your trip, and a coin laundry for long-term guests. Even if you're not staying long-term, these facilities are very convenient for girls' trips, as you can wash any dirt that bothers you right away! There are also many restaurants and large drugstores around the hotel, making it very convenient.

"Hotel New Gaea Itoshima" is a business hotel located in the center of the Itoshima Peninsula. From Hakata Station or Tenjin Station, you can go to Chikuzen-Maebaru Station without changing trains, and it is about a 3-minute walk from the station to the hotel. This hotel is conveniently located for girls' trips to Itoshima using JR.

The rooms are single, double, and twin. The twin room is 21 square meters in size and has a warm and stylish atmosphere. Depending on your accommodation plan, you may be able to use a double/twin by yourself. If you want to enjoy a relaxing trip to Itoshima, why not look for a single-use plan?

The lounge has large windows that let in lots of sunlight, making it a refreshing place to spend time. In addition to free coffee and soft drinks, the lounge also offers free sparkling wine in the evening and bar time! For breakfast, you can enjoy a collaborative bento lunch with Nakayama, a popular Itoshima bento shop that focuses on locally produced ingredients. Breakfast can be reserved at the hotel front desk.

A coin laundry is also available on the 5th floor of the hotel. Women's trips tend to bring a lot of luggage, but if your accommodation has a coin laundry, you can reduce the amount of clothes you have to change. Please wash and dry your clothes quickly during your stay and enjoy your trip to Itoshima.

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Kihachisou is a culinary ryokan located right next to the Fukuyoshi coast, which is famous for its beautiful beaches. A perfect location with a white sandy beach, green pines, and the blue ocean right in front of you. This is a recommended inn where you can enjoy a relaxing girls' trip to Itoshima while watching the sunset over the Genkai Sea and eating delicious food. It is about a 10 minute walk from Fukuyoshi Station on the JR Chikuhi Line, and you can also request a microbus to pick you up when making a reservation.

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There are six guest rooms in total. All of them have a relaxing Japanese atmosphere. Why not relax in the room or have some girl talk while looking at the beautiful scenery in front of you? Since it is close to the sea, you can easily experience the sea of Itoshima.

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This inn is famous for serving plenty of fresh, seasonal seafood at reasonable prices. The seasonal kaiseki menu uses plenty of seasonal seafood, and is full of fresh seafood that can only be enjoyed at a seaside inn. Let's fully enjoy the deliciousness of the seasonal Genkai Sea, such as live horse mackerel, sashimi of sea bream, tuna, turban shell, etc.

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This inn is a live fish restaurant that is popular in this area. From the spacious meal room, you can see the green pine trees and the blue ocean that extends beyond the pine trees. Why not enjoy the spectacular view of Itoshima while eating fresh seafood?

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There are two baths: an open-air bath overlooking the Genkai Sea and an indoor bath. You can see the magnificent Genkai Sea from the indoor bath, but the view from the open-air bath is probably the best. Enjoy a relaxing open-air bath while looking out at the vast sky and sea. It is also a bath where you can see a truly spectacular sunset in the evening. Although it is not a natural onsen, it is a bath with a spectacular view that will relieve your fatigue.

"Itoshima Guest House & Backpackers TOMO" is a guest house located in front of Chikuzen-Maebaru Station, the center of the Itoshima area. It is very convenient as it is about 6 minutes walk from the station. The whole house is a guest house, and there is free Wi-Fi throughout the common areas and dormitories where you stay.

This is a female-only dormitory. It is loft-shaped to help maintain privacy. All beds have pocket coil mattresses for comfort. You can choose the type of pillow you like, so relax by choosing from fluffy, feather, memory foam, buckwheat shell, and low pillows. A women-only washroom and shower room is located across from the room.

In addition to dormitories, we also have twin rooms for 2 to 3 people and deluxe twin rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people. If you're traveling in a group of girls, we recommend renting out a room and relaxing with just your friends. There are many types of rooms other than dormitories, so even those who are new to guesthouses will feel comfortable using them.

The guest house has a kitchen that you can use freely. Facilities include a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, electric kettle, and cooking utensils, as well as simple seasonings and tableware. You can cook your own meals, so why not make some simple meals with your travel companions and enjoy Itoshima's ingredients?

"Rakuten STAY HOUSE x WILL STYLE Itoshima" is an inn that rents out a whole building. The space is 70㎡ and the floor plan is 3LDK. The capacity is 1 to 6 people, so it's perfect for a women's group trip. It is also recommended as a base for sightseeing in Itoshima, as it is about a 1-minute walk to Itoshima's popular oyster shack, and about a 30-minute drive to Meoto Iwa, a famous sunset point.

The living room is made of warm natural oak wood, creating a warm and stylish atmosphere. Furniture such as sofas and dining tables, as well as the kitchen, have been carefully selected and have a very natural feel. The interior design is sure to be a great place for a sleepover for a group of stylish girls.

There are 2 Western-style bedrooms and 1 Japanese-style bedroom. Bed mattresses made by France Bed are used in the bedrooms. The furniture, like the living space, is made of natural solid oak, giving a sense of unity throughout the inn and making it very stylish. You can relax in a simple and comfortable Western-style room or a Japanese-style room where you can relax and relax wherever you like.

The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. There are also simple cooking utensils such as pots and frying pans, as well as tableware such as round plates, deep plates, glasses, and cutlery such as spoons and forks. Bring your own ingredients and cook quickly. Would you like to liven up your girls' night out in Itoshima?

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There is a ``palm tree swing'' on the premises of ``Zauo'', an izakaya that is crowded with oyster shacks in winter. This swing is made from a natural palm tree on the coast, and is a popular photogenic spot in Itoshima. You will feel very comfortable as you will be swinging towards the sea. If you come to Itoshima, this is a spot you'll want to see and ride at least once.

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Sakurai Futamigaura is a famous sunset spot in Fukuoka. Two Meotoiwa rocks are lined up in a torii gate standing on the sea. Large shimenawa ropes are hung around Meoto Iwa, making it a popular matchmaking spot among women. Why not take your time and enjoy the scenery that has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets?

Staying in a place with a beautiful view will melt away your daily fatigue. Itoshima has the ocean and mountains, making it the perfect place to relax amidst spectacular views. Please relieve your accumulated fatigue by traveling to Instagrammable spots and beautiful natural scenery.