Kuni Peninsula｜Chasing Waves in the Realm of Gods and Buddhas!

✨ Kuni Peninsula｜A Hidden Island of Art and Hot Springs 99% of People Don't Know About ✨ 🌊 5 Irresistible Reasons to Visit (Only 1.5 Hours from Fukuoka) 1️⃣ Explosive Fusion of Temples × Contemporary Art 🎨 "Peninsula Art Chain": Yayoi Kusama's pumpkin at a temple 🪷 National Treasure Temples with Neon Buddha Lights (Kumano Magaibutsu open at night) 🚶 Art Pilgrimage Route: Get a pass to visit 7 temples and shrines (includes handmade charms by artists) 2️⃣ Cliffside Infinity Hot Springs ♨️ "Tenjin Beach Open-Air Bath": Soak while watching the Pacific sunset (only ¥500!) 🌌 Glow-in-the-Dark Hot Springs: Witness bioluminescent waves from April to June ⚠️ Golden Rule: Full nudity required! No towels allowed in the bath 3️⃣ Hell-Level Seafood Delights 🦪 "Hell Steaming": Volcano-steamed abalone, octopus, and oysters (with yuzu vinegar for a flavor punch) 🔥 Extreme Option: Eat live sea urchins fresh from the boat (¥2000 per boat) 🚤 Morning Secret Spot: Charter a boat to the early market for rare "oni-hada" fish (starts at 6:00 AM, limited to 10 fish) 4️⃣ Japan's Only "Farm Stay" Sanctuary 🏠 Stay in a century-old fisherman's house: Learn to make fish cakes with a local grandma (¥8000 per person, includes 3 meals) 🌾 Morning Run Through Rice Fields: Chase light among wheat waves and spot wild deer 🎆 Night Fun: Sip local sake and dance to Shinto DJ beats at a temple bar 5️⃣ 99% Undiscovered Scenic Wonders 🌄 "Hime Island" Sea Caves: Explore blue caves and capture light beams at low tide 🌉 "Yabakei" Observation Deck: Walk a 200-meter-high glass bridge above a sea of clouds 🚴 Cycling Bonus: Ride along island roads with zero traffic lights! Free ocean views 🗓️ 3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary Day 1: Zen Art Adventure 09:00 Fukuoka → Kuni by bus (get the "Art + Bus" pass) 12:00 Hell-steamed seafood at Matama Beach 15:00 Photo op with Kumano Shrine × Yayoi Kusama pumpkin 18:00 Sunset soak at Tenjin Beach cliffside hot spring 21:00 Farm stay dinner with freshly made fish cake hotpot Day 2: Land, Sea, and Sky Exploration 06:00 Explore Hime Island sea caves + catch "oni-hada" fish 10:00 Charter a boat for fresh sea urchins 14:00 Cycle around the island (DM for free bike rental tips) 19:00 Temple bar party with Shinto-themed cocktails Day 3: Scenic Finale 05:00 Yabakei glass bridge for sunrise above the clouds 09:00 DIY fish cakes + grilled senbei souvenirs 12:00 Feast on sea urchin rice bowl before heading back 🚢 Travel Tips ▫️ Fukuoka Airport → Kuni (highway bus ¥2000) ▫️ Must-buy "Nonbiri Bus" 1-day pass ¥1200 (limited schedules but stunning views) ▫️ Highly recommend renting a car! Ctrip's translated license works (coastal roads are a dream) 🍣 Local Hidden Gems ✔️ "Oni-hada" Sashimi: Morning exclusive! Thinly sliced fish with shiso leaves ✔️ Hell Oyster Hotpot: Miso-based soup with volcanic oysters ✔️ Barley Shochu Sour: Traditional barley liquor with Seto Inland Sea sparkling water ⚠️ Pro Tips ❶ Check Hime Island tide tables! High tide = no cave access ❷ Farm stays must be booked 60 days in advance (only 8 rooms available) ❸ Only eat sea urchins from certified "Fishermen's Cooperative" vendors 💡 Fun Facts 🏮 Kuni Peninsula = Sacred Realm of Gods and Buddhas! Legend says monks achieved enlightenment by leaping off cliffs 🎑 Temple bars are run by monks! Try the exclusive "Suffering is Enlightenment" cocktail 🦪 Piles of oyster shells from hell steaming = natural sacred markers "When the bioluminescent waves hit the hot spring, I believed in both Buddha and raves!" ✨ DM for "Farm Stay Booking Guide + Tide Tables" ✨