Fitness at the sea during your trip to Fukuoka! ?? Challenge the topical play "SUP" which is rapidly increasing in popularity all over the world! !!

Speaking of traveling to Kyushu, popular sightseeing spots and scenic spots are famous, but the first word that comes to mind is probably "gourmet". Certainly, there are many famous gourmet foods and famous restaurants in Kyushu, and many tourists visit for that purpose. Hakata ramen, Turkish rice, motsunabe, Nagasaki champon, and other dishes that originated in Kyushu are overflowing with many spots where you can enjoy the authentic taste. However, gourmet food is not the only attraction of Kyushu. So, let's introduce leisure facilities and famous sightseeing spots that you should definitely visit when you go to Kyushu.

・ Fukuoka Tower
The Fukuoka Tower, a representative symbol of Fukuoka Prefecture, is a facility that cannot be overlooked. It's a 20-minute bus ride from Tenjin, so it's a place where tourists are always there all year round. From the tower, you can overlook Hakata Bay and the beach, as well as Hakata Station and the city of Tenjin, so you can enjoy a wonderful night view at night.
・ Ureshino Onsen
In fact, Kyushu is truly a hot spring powerhouse, accounting for about 35% of the total number of hot spring sources in Japan. Hot spring enthusiasts are gathering at home and abroad in search of seasonal forms and healing. The most famous hot spring is probably Ureshino Onsen in Saga Prefecture. It is one of the three major hot springs for beautiful skin in Japan and has prospered since the Edo period. Many female customers are visiting because it has a beautiful skin effect.
・ Kokura Castle
Kokura in Kitakyushu is a famous central city along with Hakata in Fukuoka. Speaking of the classic spot, Kokura Castle will be indispensable. It is a famous castle built by Tadaoki Hosokawa in the 7th year of Keicho (1602). Nowadays, it is a popular spot that is popular with girls called "Castle Girl" and is visited by many female customers.
・ Suwa Shrine
Suwa Shrine is known as "Suwa-san" by the locals of Nagasaki. The god of marriage "Morisaki Okami" is enshrined. It is a popular shrine for couples and women who have a wish for marriage. It is a historical shrine that has been believed to be a matchmaking since the Edo period. The event "Nagasaki Kunchi", which is held every autumn here, is a traditional festival that has continued for more than 350 years, and is one of the three major festivals in Japan. The number of participants and the scale are arguably the largest in Japan.

The famous tourist spots listed above are just a few, so there are many more tourist attractions besides this. Actually, it is not often introduced on blogs and tourist sites, but there are spots that I can personally recommend. It's the "sea". In Fukuoka, there is a beach with a beautiful sea and beaches comparable to Okinawa. This time, I would like to introduce you to such a little-known beach and fitness "SUP", which is a hot topic all over the world.

There are various beaches in Fukuoka city, and many people visit the places where you can easily enjoy the beaches during the season. When there are too many people, it is often difficult to enjoy the calm atmosphere and beautiful beaches. Therefore, what I would like to pay attention to this time is a little-known beach with few such ties. There is "Nagatare Beach" at Imajuku Station, which is about 30 minutes by train from Hakata Station. Facing Imazu Bay and overlooking Hakata Bay and Nokonoshima Island, it is actually a famous spot known to those in the know. When the sun is up, you can enjoy marine sports and swimming, and at dusk you can take a leisurely walk while watching the beautiful sunset. There are also large playsets in the park near the beach, so it is a beach that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

There is a school that offers various marine sports experience plans such as windsurfing, boat cruising, and even fishing at this Nagatare beach. That is "Kaoi surf". Did you know that one of the offer plans, the sport called "SUP", is now a hot topic all over the world, both domestically and internationally? Next, let's explain the "SUP" in detail.

"SUP" is an abbreviation for "Stand Up Paddle Board" and is a marine sport that originated in Hawaii. It is a water activity where you can stand on a board slightly larger than the surfboard and enjoy surfing and walking on the sea while paddling.

The reason why it became a hot topic among women all over the world and attracted attention is the exercise effect of SUP. By standing on the board and riding the unstable waves, the body unconsciously tries to balance. That is whole body exercise. It is said that this will be an exercise to train the core, etc., and it has become a very popular sport now. In addition, there are a wide range of applied ways to enjoy, such as doing yoga and fishing on SUP.

"" Kaoi surf (Kaoisafu) ] Offers this "SUP" experience plan, and even beginners are welcome. Don't worry if you haven't even done marine sports, let alone surfing. The staff will give you the necessary knowledge and will support you until you can row. The price of the plan includes the rental fee of tools, so you can participate even if you do not have the tools. Great for traveling. By the way, if you want to rent a wetsuit, it will be a paid rental, so let's tell the shop when you make a reservation.

Enjoy SUP exercises on the open beach while traveling to Fukuoka, and heal your body at a day trip hot spring on your way home. Why don't you make such a wonderful travel plan and enjoy active and healing at the same time?