HIGHLIGHT

• START
• Imajuku Station

  Many cyclists running along the coastline of Itoshima start from this station. If you need to rent a bicycle, visit to Kaoi, which is a 5 minute walk from the station. There are many streets near the station, so please drive carefully.
• Imazu lounge along the coastline

  A small lounge in Fisherman Town, a little further from Imajuku Station. public restrooms, vending machines and some tables with roof are available. now lets get into the sunset road!
• Puka Puka Kitchen, SUNSET (Itoshima Cafe)

  Most cafes in Itoshima are surfers and cyclist friendly. some cafe has a road bike stand, so we recommend you to ask before drop in. please enjoy a delicious lunch with local ingredients and ocean view.
• Futamigaura (Sunset Road)

  Sunset Road is famous as a scenic spot for sunsets. There are more cafes, photogenic spots and souvenir shops you can enjoy. Also, there are many coffee stands avairable.why dont you take a coffee break with this beautiful scenery?
• Keya-no Oto and Totoro's Forest

  After passing through the Rondon busses(gerato shop) and famouse surf spot, you will arraive at Keya-no Oto. It is a popular spot for touring guests and cyclists. There is a famous gelato nearby, and the pistachio and salt flavors are especially recommended.
• Town where mountains and the sea coexist (Keya~Hikitsu)

  The scenery changes from here, from the sea to the mountains. A little along the rice field leads into a small fisherman town. Enjoy the calm scenery of the yachts and fishing boats. (Be careful as the road becomes narrow in some places)
• Along the coastline (Kafuri to Nijo-machi)

  A road along the coast from Itoshima to Karatsu, Saga prefecture. There are many sharp curves and many streets, so please be careful.
• Fuku Fuku no Sato(local grocery store)

  A small grocery store which selling local fresh vegetables, fresh foods and handmade sweets. The vast field in front of the parking lot transforms into rape blossoms in the spring, sunflowers in the summer, and cosmos in the autumn. lets tale a photo when a train passing in front of the flower garden! then sit on the bank and enjoy Ohanami with sweets.
• Anego no hama(singing sand)

  One of the most beautiful beach in Itoshima. Anego no Hama Beach is a beach of “singing” sand that makes a squeaking sound when people walk on it. A spacious parking lot, vending machine, and restroom are avairable. keep an ear to the ground and enjoy their beautiful voices.
• Niji No Matsubara Pine Grove

  From here, we entered Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. The pine grove, which was planted to protect people and farmlands from the sea breeze in the olden days, is 400 to 700 m wide and about 4.5 km long, one of the largest pine grove in Japan. Take a deep breath in the wonderful air with the scent of sea breeze and pine. Are you hungry? let's drop in Karatsu burger food truck and take a bite their delicious burger.
• Around Karatsu Station

  After passing through Nijino matsubara pine grove, you will reach the downtown area of Karatsu City. Former Takatori House, Hikiyama Exhibition Hall, Karatsu Castle Ruins, etc. are gathered nearby, so its better to sightseeing around here.
• Kagamiyama Onsen Bijin no Yu

  At the end, take a Onsen(hot spring) and relax. Let's relax at Kagamiyama Onsen, which is known as a hot spring for high moisturizing your skin.
• Niji No Matsubara station

  It is a small unmanned station closest to Niji no Matsubara pine grove. Check the timetable before heading. (IC card compatible)