TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER1697 / FORMER SHIMA (FUKUOKA)

Japan · Fukuoka

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Former Shima (Fukuoka)

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Sakurai Shrine gate in Fukuoka in 2021旧志摩町域
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Hi, I’m Tabi!

The former town of Shima became part of Itoshima in the 2010 merger. This guide covers Sakurai Shrine and the entrance to Sakurai Daijingu within the former town.

This guide retains the former Shima-town GID in Fukuoka; it does not cover Shima City in Mie or the former Maebaru and Nijo areas.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Sakurai Shrine gate in Fukuoka in 202101

A first-visit stop

Sakurai Shrine gate

櫻井神社 楼門

The shrine gate in Shima Sakurai. The photograph dates from 2021. Follow visiting routes, and check separate photography rules for interiors and ceremonies.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

Torii before the steps to Sakurai Daijingu in 202102

A first-visit stop

Sakurai Daijingu entrance

櫻井大神宮 入口

The photo shows the torii before the steps toward Daijingu in 2021, rather than its main sanctuary. Check signs and permitted areas within this wider shrine setting.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Seasonal oyster grills are offered in the wider Itoshima area. Check current opening, booking and ingredients for the port you choose, such as Kishi or Funakoshi within former Shima.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.