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[Fukuoka Driving Course] A trip to enjoy the bountiful sea, including fresh seafood and spectacular views!

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[Fukuoka Driving Course] A trip to enjoy the bountiful sea, including fresh seafood and spectacular views!

This is a driving course that heads towards the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula via the Karatsu Highway that runs along the coast. First, enjoy fresh seafood at the Yobuko Morning Market and Ika Honke. Next, take a break and look at the ocean at the lovers' sacred spot of Hado Cape and Kaze no Mieru Oka Park. After visiting Tajima Shrine, which is known for matchmaking, head to Yobuko Bridge to watch the beautiful sunset.

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Distance: 88.7 km (one way), Travel time: 2 hours and 12 minutes (one way)

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[Fukuoka Driving Course] A trip to enjoy the bountiful sea, including fresh seafood and spectacular views!

This is a driving course that heads towards the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula via the Karatsu Kaido road that runs along the coast. First, enjoy fresh seafood at the Yobuko Morning Market and Ika Honke. Next, take a break and look at the ocean at the lovers' sacred spot of Hado Cape and Kaze no Mieru Oka Park. After visiting Tajima Shrine, which is known for matchmaking, head to Yobuko Bridge to watch the beautiful sunset.

Driving course departing from Fukuoka Airport

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Fukuoka Airport
Fukuoka Airport

Located about a 15-minute drive from central Fukuoka, it is known as an airport with excellent access from the city.
You can make a reservation at the information desk on the first floor of the domestic passenger terminal building. You can complete the procedure at the rental office, rent the car, and return it at the same or another office. All types of vehicles are available, from compact cars to wagons.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 551, National Route 3, Fukuoka Urban Expressway Circular Route, Fukuoka Maebaru Road, National Route 202, National Route 323, Prefectural Route 23, Prefectural Route 340, National Route 204 Distance: Approximately 69.1 km Time required: Approximately 1 hour 28 minutes

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Yobuko Morning Market
Yobuko Morning Market

The port town of Yobuko in Karatsu City is known as the "squid town." Yobuko Morning Market, one of Japan's three largest morning markets, has been running for over 100 years near the port. Energetic grandmas sell Yobuko's specialty products in the traditional face-to-face style.

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Route to the next spot: Route 204 Distance: Approximately 350 meters Time required: Approximately 2 minutes

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Ikahonke Main Store
Ikahonke Main Store

You can eat live squid sashimi, a specialty of Yobuko. The squid is quickly taken out of the fish tank and cut into pieces, making it very transparent. The menu includes set meals with live squid sashimi, squid rice bowls, squid shumai and tempura, and sea bream head simmered dishes.

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Route to the next spot: National Route 204, Prefectural Route 301 Distance: Approximately 7.4 km Time required: Approximately 17 minutes

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Cape Hado
Cape Hado

Cape Hado is located at the northwestern tip of the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula, with the Genkai Sea stretching out before you. The white heart-shaped ribbon object standing in the grassland was created based on the word "hato" meaning "heart," and is known as a sacred place for lovers.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 301, National Route 204 Distance: Approximately 8.8 km Time required: Approximately 16 minutes

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Kaze no Mieru Oka Koen Park
Kaze no Mieru Oka Koen Park

This park opened in conjunction with the opening of the Yobuko Bridge, and its symbol is the white windmill that generates electricity. On clear days, you can enjoy a panoramic view all the way to Iki from the observation deck, and at night you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Yobuko Port.

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Route to next spot: Route 204 Distance: approx. 1.2 km Time required: 3 minutes

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Tashima Shrine
Tashima Shrine

Tajima Shrine is said to be the oldest shrine in Hizen. It is known as the god of the sea, and it is said that in the past, Japanese envoys to the Sui and Tang dynasties visited the shrine to pray for safe voyages. In addition, Sayohime Shrine, located within the shrine grounds, is also known as a shrine for matchmaking.

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Route to the next spot: Route 204 Distance: approx. 1.6 km Time required: approx. 7 minutes

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Yobuko Bridge
Yobuko Bridge

It is a cable-stayed bridge with a total length of approximately 728m that connects Yobuko and Kabeshima. The harp-like arch over the blue sea is a beautiful sight, and the silhouette of the bridge against the backdrop of the sunset is a popular viewing point. There is a walking bridge under the bridge, so it is also recommended to walk while looking up at the Yobuko Bridge.

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