Living in Itoshima

A rural coastal city in western Fukuoka with many seaside cafes and surfing spots. The through subway service reaches Tenjin and Hakata without a transfer but takes time, and Kyushu University's Ito Campus is 15 to 20 minutes away by bus, so it is within commuting range for school. It is markedly cheaper than downtown Fukuoka, a neighborhood for students and families who want a nature-friendly lifestyle.

This is Itoshima City in western Fukuoka, famous for its sea and nature, on the JR Chikuhi Line. Its appeal is a relaxed living environment with seaside cafes and surfing, Kyushu University is close, and rents are low, so you can enjoy a rural atmosphere at a reasonable cost. However, it is an outlying area some distance from the city center where having a car makes life easier. It suits students and families who want a nature-friendly lifestyle or to commute to Kyushu University.