Miyajidake Shrine E-Bike Tour: Coastal Ride to Shrine

Ride the coastline to a shrine lit by the setting sun

A 40km e-bike tour from Fukuoka follows rural roads along the Sea of Japan to Okagaki town and Miyajidake Shrine, one of Kyushu's most visited shrines. You cycle through fishing villages and bird sanctuaries, tour the 140-year-old Toyomura Sake Brewery, browse the Munakata Road Station farmers market, and eat fresh sushi prepared to order on the beach. The return includes a coffee stop before finishing at the shrine, famous for its massive sacred rope and the "Shining Path" when sunset aligns with its gates.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour along Fukuoka coastline

• Visit Toyomura Sake Brewery
• Explore Munakata Road Station market
• Lunch at Sushi Yatai by ocean
• Stop for coffee and refreshments
• Visit Miyajidake Shrine

The experience

The ride starts just 20 minutes by train from Hakata Station and unfolds on quiet country roads that hug the coastline. E-bikes handle the terrain and the distance: 40km is manageable on electric assist, and the pace lets you take in the fishing villages and bird sanctuaries along the way without rushing. The Toyomura Sake Brewery sits halfway through the morning. It stopped producing sake decades ago but now operates as a heritage site where you walk through the facility and learn each step of the 140-year brewing process, from pre-industrial methods forward. The gift shop sells souvenir bottles if you want to take something home.

Lunch happens at Sushi Yatai in Okagaki town, a chic boxcar restaurant where chefs prepare each piece of sushi to order using locally sourced, seasonal seafood. You sit facing the ocean and get specific instructions on how to enjoy the unique condiments and toppings they pair with each piece. Before that, the Munakata Road Station farmers market gives you a break for refreshments and snacks. It's a local hub known for fresh seafood and produce. On the return leg, you stop for coffee and refreshments before arriving at Miyajidake Shrine, protected by one of Japan's largest sacred ropes and set on expansive grounds. Late February to early March and mid to late October are the best times to see the "Shining Path," when the setting sun aligns with the shrine's gates and steps to cast the grounds in golden light.

A live guide leads the tour in English, French, or Japanese and handles the route while you focus on the ride. The e-bikes come with helmets and water bottles, and the tour runs 7 hours door to door. Children from age 12 are welcome to join.

What’s included

• Sushi lunch at Oyatai in Okagaki town.
• guided tour of the Toyomura Sake Brewery heritage site.
• refreshments and snacks at the Munakata Road Station farmers market.
• coffee stop on the return.
• Miyata e-bikes, helmets and water bottles for the full ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and SundayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 75 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by ChooseKyushu

Is this one for you?Book this if you're cycling 40km in one day and need an e-bike to cover the distance comfortably, or if you want a guided route that connects multiple stops (villages, brewery, market, shrine) without navigating between them yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

How far is the bike ride and what kind of roads do we cycle on?

The tour covers 40km on rural country roads that follow the Sea of Japan coastline, passing through fishing villages and bird sanctuaries. E-bikes provide electric assist, so the distance is manageable even for riders who don't cycle regularly.

What is the Toyomura Sake Brewery and what do we do there?

Toyomura Sake Brewery operated for 140 years before stopping production. It now functions as a national heritage site. You tour the facility and learn each step of the traditional brewing process dating back to pre-industrial times, and can purchase souvenir bottles at the gift shop.

Where do we eat lunch and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is at Sushi Yatai in Okagaki town, a chic boxcar restaurant on the beach where chefs prepare fresh, locally sourced sushi to order. Each piece comes with specific instructions on how to enjoy the unique condiments and toppings, and you eat while looking out at the ocean.

What makes Miyajidake Shrine special and when is the best time to visit?

Miyajidake Shrine is protected by one of Japan's largest sacred ropes and sits on expansive grounds. Late February to early March and mid to late October are the best times to see the "Shining Path," when the setting sun aligns with the shrine's gates and steps to cast the grounds in golden light.

Do I need cycling experience to join this tour?

The tour suits all physical fitness levels. E-bikes handle the 40km distance with electric assist, so you don't need to be an experienced cyclist. Children from age 12 are welcome to participate.