Discovering two islands, where myth and history weave the fabric of today
Tour of Iki and Shikanoshima Island by Boat and Bicycle
On the first day, take a boat trip from Hakata Port to Iki, where you will enjoy the magnificent scenery of Iki and the energy of the land as the sea breeze blows you along. In the evening, enjoy the famous Yumoto Onsen hot spring and the delicacies of the sea and mountains of Iki to your heart’s content.
Day 2 begins with a boat trip to Shikanoshima Island, Fukuoka. The tour will circle the island, exploring significant sites where you can immerse yourself in the history and atmosphere of Shikanoshima Island. Plans are underway for a special donburi topped with seasoned fish from the Genkai Sea, along with a unique island experience. Join us for two days of discovering the best of both Fukuoka (Shikanoshima Island) and Nagasaki (Iki).
【Featuring】
<Iki>
● Aiming at “Saruiwa (Monkey Rock),” a spectacular view of the island’s symbol, by bicycle in the midst of magnificent nature.
● Enjoy seafood from Iki, delicacies from the mountains, and Iki’s local sake.
●The Yumoto hot spring, a therapeutic hot spring that has been in existence for 1,700 years, boasts of its own hot spring source and high-concentration hot spring water.
<Shikanoshima Island>
● Cycling around Shikanoshima Island, with its long history and local charm.
● Experience the traditional custom of misogi (purification). Let’s wash and purify your body in the sea water!
● Enjoy Shikanoshima Island’s gourmet specialties such as Kaisen-don, a bowl of rice topped with seafood from the Genkai Sea, and turban shells, the island’s speciality.
【Tour detail】
Gathering time / place: March 15, 2025 (Sat) 9:45am at Hakata Pier (Hakata Port) Terminal 1, Bayside Place (in front of the water tank)
*Please let us know if you would like to come and stay before March 15.
Accomodation: Hirayama Ryokan (77 Tateishi Fure Nishikatari, Katsumoto-cho, Iki City) for 1 night with 2 meals
Breaking up time / place: March 16 (Sun) 5:45pm at Hakata Pier (Hakata Port)
Ride Distance: 34 km on Day 1, 16 km on Day 2
Participation fee: JPY59,000 (tax included)
*Price per person, double occupancy, including KONA BICYCLES rental fee.
Participation fee includes: Boarding fee from Fukuoka to Iki (round trip), cycling guide, accommodation with 2 meals, meals, 2 lunches, Misogi (purification) experience fee, supplementary food, support vehicle (luggage transport available), and insurance.
Participation fee DOES NOT include: round-trip transportation from home to the gathering place and from the breaking-up place to home, meals and beverages not included in the itinerary, and bath tax of JPY150.
*Application by one person is acceptable.
*Please note that if there are many participants, you may share a room with other guests. JPY22,000 will be charged for single occupancy. (An additional charge varies depending on the room.)
If you could accept to share a room with other participants, please let us know in the remarks. (Please note that we may not be able to meet your expectations.)
*Please note that it is not possible to participate with your own bicycle. Please use the rental bicycles provided. The secretariat will transport the bicycles from Fukuoka to Iki and back.
*The application will be completed upon payment of the participation fee.
*Minimum number of participant: 1 Maximum number of participant: 16
【Notice】
Please bring your own cycling helmet. If you do not have one, please let us know in the remarks. You can borrow a helmet.
【Time Schedule】
＜Day 1: March 15, Saturday>
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48174230
9:45 Gathering at Hakata Port
10:30 Board a jetfoil from Hakata Port
11:35 Arrive at Ashibe Port, Iki
12:15 Start cycling
13:00 Lunch at “mori no cafe@ten“
15:00 Visit “Dolphin Park“, restroom break
15:40 Visit “ISLAND BREWERY“
17:00 Stop by “Saruiwa (Monkey Rock)“
17:40 Finish cycling and check-in at “Hirayama Ryokan“
19:30 Dinner and overnight stay at “Hirayama Ryokan”
<Day 2: March 16, Sunday>
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48173526
8:30 Depart from “Hirayama Ryokan” by shuttle bus
9:25 Depart from Gonoura Port and board the Jetfoil
10:35 Arrive at Hakata Port. Transfer to Fukuoka City ferry
10:40 Depart from Hakata Port and board the ferry
10:55 Arrive at Saitozaki Port
11:10 Start cycling
11:40 Visit “Shikaumi Shrine“
12:15 Visit “Kinin (Gold Seal) Park“
12:35 Stop by “Shop Hiro” and enjoy turban shell rice
13:15 Misogi (purification) experience at Gebagahama Beach
13:45 Bathing at “Kyukamura Shikanoshima”
15:00 Enjoy seafood at the community center in front of Shikanoshima Port
16:50 Board a ferry from Shikanoshima Port
17:20 Arrive at Hakata Port
17:45 Breaking up
【Sign up for participation】
We have reached capacity and have closed the call for participation.
For inquiries regarding tour details, please contact at:
https://papersky.jp/contact (PAPERSKY Tour de Nippon Secretariat)
For inquiries about tour product applications, please contact at:
Iki City Tourism Federation TEL 0920-47-3700
This tour is a tour planned and supported by PAPERSKY and conducted by the Iki City Tourism Federation.
Iki City Tourism Federation (620-1 Motomura Fure, Gonoura-cho, Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture)
Travel Agency Registration Information: Registered Travel Agency by the Governor of Nagasaki Prefecture, Region No. 172
【Host / Planning】PAPERSKY
【Travel planning and implementation】Iki City Tourism Federation
【Co-sponsored】Iki City and Fukuoka City.
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