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Fukuoka trip after school
As mentioned in the previous post, we went to Fukuoka to participate in the National Architecture Conference. Since most of the presentations were done on the second day, the seniors decided to rent a car on the third day and started a free trip to the suburbs of Fukuoka. Below is the itinerary of our day trip for your reference.
course (of history)
- morning
- Renting a car to Itoshima Beach: Rent a Toyota at the Nippon Tenjin Daimyo Office near the hotel. Itoshima is about 30 minutes drive from the center of Fukuoka.
- Seascape at Itoshima Coast: The blue water lapping at the golden sandy beach is a breathtaking view of the Itoshima Coast.
- Lunch at the Palm Beach Restaurant: Enjoy a delicious meal with an uninterrupted view of the ocean.
- afternoon
- Visit the Itoshima Appreciation Program for artifacts: Enjoy the exquisite local artifacts and feel the richness of art. Souvenirs can be purchased here.
- Hiking at the nearby "Paragliding" spot: From the top of the mountain, you can see the blue sea and sky along the coast of Itoshima Island, and feel the breeze of the sea on your face. The view is breathtaking and unforgettable. If you are interested, you can also sign up for the paragliding experience.
- Hiking to "Shiraito Falls": Enjoy the beauty of this small waterfall. The clear water sparkles in the sunlight, adding a touch of serenity to the trip.
- "Shiraito Falls: A well-known energy gathering place in Japan, the waterfall is located halfway up Haganeyama (Haganeyama) at an elevation of about 900 meters, with a height of about 24 meters, and the clear water flowing down the rock face is breathtakingly beautiful, especially in the spring, summer, fall, and winter, when the vegetation changes to give it different charms. It is also a place for families and nature lovers to visit, offering experience activities such as fishing, sukiyaki and soba making.
- at night fall
- Go to Fukuoka Tower: A representative building of Fukuoka, three white columns are intertwined to form an elegant and modern shape, giving you a unique and futuristic design.
- Fukuoka Tower: This tower is a famous landmark in Fukuoka City, Japan, and is the tallest seaside tower in Japan with a total height of 234 meters. There is an observation deck on the top 123 meters of the tower, from which you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Fukuoka city and Hakata Bay.
- Enjoy the sunset at "Seaside Momochi Seaside Park": a sea bathing area opposite to Fukuoka Tower. It is very relaxing to be close to the sea, watch the sunset coloring the sky, and enjoy the warm afterglow of the setting sun and the sea breeze.
- "Seaside Momochi Seaside Park: This park is a famous seaside park in Fukuoka, consisting of a white artificial beach divided into two areas, "Momochi Seaside Area" and "Jigyohama Area". The park extends 1.4km from east to west, facing the calm Hakata Bay, and is close to the city center, making it an ideal seaside resort.
- Return the rental car and finish the trip.
- Go to Fukuoka Tower: A representative building of Fukuoka, three white columns are intertwined to form an elegant and modern shape, giving you a unique and futuristic design.
Car Rental Recommendations
In addition to renting a car directly from a store, you can also book a car from the following websites to make the whole trip smoother. Below is a comparison of the differences between the three Japanese online car rental services: Skyticket Rentacar, Atari Rentacar, and Renavi.
- Skyticket
- Features: We work with a number of domestic and international car rental companies to provide a wide range of options.
- Price: Competitive price setting with attractive discounts on air tickets and package bookings.
- Services: Provides 24-hour support with an extensive model lineup.
- Booking Convenience: Provide easy-to-use websites and mobile applications.
- Airtrip
- Features: Strong partnership with Airtrip platform to offer a wide range of discounted programs combined with air tickets.
- Price: Discounts on packages are plentiful, especially when traveling with a car rental package.
- Services: Quick pickup at the airport and multilingual.
- Booking Convenience: A reservation system for mobile devices that makes booking on smartphones easy.
- Rennavi
- Features: There are always a variety of promotions and discounts available.
- Price: A great deal during periods of higher discounts or events.
- Services: Perfect customer support and fast response is highly appreciated.
- Booking Convenience: Simple and intuitive booking process, user-friendly interface.
The features of the three car rental companies can be organized in the table below:
| Project | Skyticket | Airtrip Car Rental | Rennavi Car Rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Emphasis on lowest price | Lots of discounts | Wide range of prices |
| Model | A wide range of models | Mainly small cars | Commercial vehicles and luxury cars are also available |
| Insurance | basic program | Comprehensive Options | Programs that include liability-free compensation |
| Reservation Method | Website, Mobile App | Website, Telephone | Website |
| Service Area | National | National | Major airports, cities |
| (sth. or sb) else | A wealth of information on promotional activities | 24-hour support | Providing Corporate Programs |
Each car rental company differs in terms of price, car model, insurance, booking options and other services. For example, if price is important, you can choose Skyticket; if insurance is important, you can choose Airtrip; if you have special requirements for car models, you can choose Rennavi. Personally, I often see Japanese people around me using "Skyticket" and "Airtrip" to rent a car. If you want to rent a car for a long period of time or for business, you can consider Rennavi.
Photo Gallery (with location information)
Itoshima Beach
Palm Beach Restaurant
Itoshima Plaza (糸島応援プラザ)
アクションパラグライダースクール (A)ction paraglider school(/Action Paragliding School)
Shiraito Waterfall
Fukuoka Tower
Seaside Momachi Haima Park
Trivia
I was very lucky to meet a group of gentle seniors who not only guided me in my studies, but also introduced me to various Japanese cultures. Over time, my Japanese vocabulary became more extensive and I became more articulate, and without any special preparation, I passed the Japanese Language Test N2 three months after coming to Japan.
Therefore, I also hope that when you come to Japan to study, you will try to communicate with the Japanese students in the laboratory as much as possible, so that you can gain more unique experience in your short-term study life.
Related Resources
- Fukuoka Prefecture Renta Card Information
- Etoshima応援プラザ
- アクションパラグライダースクール(Paragliding registration site, Japanese site only)
- Formula】Shiraito no Takita | Itoshima-shi,Fukuoka
- Fukuoka Tawa Formula Site
- Fukuoka City Uminohama Park "Uminoぴビーチ
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