The beach has been designated a quasi-national park.
Surfing and windsurfing can be enjoyed at Iwaya Beach, and fishing can be enjoyed at the fishing pier.
Plus, Waita Beach has some of the best water in Fukuoka Prefecture and is a known spot where sea turtles lay eggs.
Next door is the “Shioiri no Sato” Fisherman’s Wharf, featuring fresh seafood and vegetables are for sale.
| Address | Shioiri no Sato: 3710 An-ya, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi Iwaya Beach: Arige, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi Waita Beach: Next to An-ya, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi |
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| Opening hours | Shioiri no Sato: 9:30–16:00; Sat., Sun., and national holidays until 18:00 |
| URL | Shioiri-no-sato http://www.shioirinosato.jp Waita Beach http://www.city.kitakyushu.lg.jp/san-kei/file_0494.html |
| Closed days | Shioiri no Sato: Tue., year-end/New Year's, Obon holiday |
| Phone number | Shioiri no Sato: +81-93-742-4111 |
| Access | Shioiri no Sato: Approx. 20 min. from JR Futajima Sta. to Kitakyushu City Bus Bogafuchi Bus Stop Iwaya Beach: Approx. 30 min. from JR Futajima Sta. to Kitakyushu City Bus Iwaya Bus Stop Waita Beach: Approx. 15 min. from JR Futajima Sta. to Kitakyushu City Bus Waita Bus Stop Car: Approx. 20 min. from Kitakyushu Urban Expy. Wakato Exit |
