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There is a little island on Hakata bay, called nokonoshima (能古の島), Nokonoshima is an island of about 3.93km² and 800 people. The highest mountain only 195m. The island has unditurbed nature, camp site, beachs, flower park, trekking trail for begginer. It is only 10 mins to get there by ferry from Meinohama nokotosenba(姪浜能古渡船場) ferry port. There are many ferries between 6am to 11pm everyday.
	To get to the Meinohama nokotosenba (姪浜能古渡船場), just get on the bus ( 300, 301, 302 ) from Hakata station. The cost is 420 yen, takes about 40 minutes. Though this ferry port is out of 1 day pass area, you can just pay 200 yen extra. The 1 day bus ticket is only 600 yen, so it is very convenient for hanging around fukuoka city. The ferry cost is 220 yen for one way. There is no return ticket discount. This ferry accept cars, bicycle also. 120 yen extra for bicycle. For information 092-881-8709
After 10 mins the ferry brings you to Nokonoshima ferry port, this island pretty small, and it is good size for for 4 or 5 hours trekking. But if you are not outdoor man, you might not walk around. There is a bus once every an hour, to get to Nokonoshima island park (のこのしまアイランドパーク). The cost is only 220 yen. There is an look out point on the way to Nokonoshima island park, the cost is 160 yen. However there are many wild flowers and fruits trees around island, the smells would make you feel good!!
	There is a camp site on the beach on the east side of the island. You could see Fukuoka city view from here. The camp site provide you BBQ, 3,000 yen p/p. That is included food, BBQ set, but not for beer. Also they provide you the BBQ set only, for 3,000yen for 1 set. You must book in advance, for BBQ or camp site. http://www.nokonoshima.com/mura1 There is only 1 taxi in this island, his name is Maeda-san. I think he would be quite busy in the summer time. You could see his taxi many times during you are in this island even though 1 taxi. More photos by google picasa

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Date: May 11, 2007

The history of Japanese bath culture is very old.
Now everyone has their own bathroom in their house, but long time ago, it was not so common to have their own one.
Everyone went to public bath and there was mixed with so many different kind of people who has different jobs, different situation of family,and different age.
The number of public bath is decreasing nowadays, but still people go there to enjoy big bath tub and take a rest.
Maybe some of old people expect to have communication with people there.
Big hot spring place has a lot of tourists, but most of local people go to the small place because it is cheaper and people know the people there.

We have 2 different kind of Public bath near here. You can get there on foot.

* Hana no yu -5min on foot
Local place. crowded in the early evening with old people.after 8pm or 9pm is better.
opening hour- 15:00～24:00

410yen for entrance.
700yen if you want sauna as well, with a big towel for sauna for rent.
Every Mondays are Sauna day. 500yen with sauna, without a big towel. 50yen for a big towel rent.

The price is not included anything like shampoo soap... so you need to prepare them by yourself if you need.

* Yaoji no yu -15min on foot
Real natural hot spring.Good for health.
medicinal benefits- neuralgia,muscular pain,arthritis,pain in the shoulders,bruise,sprain,inflammation of the digestive organs,bad circulation,recover from fatigue.

opening hour- 6：30～9：30(last entrance 9:00) / 12：00～24：00(last entrance 23:30)

700yen for the entrance with sauna.
Every Wednesdays are Ladies day-600yen only for ladies.
Every 26th are 600yen for everyone.

Sampoo and soap are included.
They have towels for rent- pair of big and small towels for 200yen.

People who has tatoo on the skin can not enter.

How to enjoy Japanese Public Bath??

1.Take off your shoes and put them in the shoe box as you do in Khaosan Fukuoka everyday.
2.Pay the entrance fee at the counter.(Some places has vending machine to buy a ticket. If you get a ticket, just pass it to the counter.)
3.Get into the changing room. NOTICE!! Men and Women are separated!!
4.You can use the locker. If you are really worried about your valuables,you can ask to the counter to keep them.
5.Take off everything. Don't be shy.
6.Move to Bath room　with your stuff like small towel, soap and shampoo if you brought them.
7.You have to wash your body first before you get into bath tab.This action can be the respect for the other people.The bath tab is not only for you but for everyone.
8.Now,have relax into the hot water in the tab....haaaaaa. But careful, sometimes very hot.
9.Wipe your body with squeezed towel before you move to changing room to keep the room clean.
10.Wipe your body and hair well and put on your cloths. Be careful not to catch a cold. Better to take something to drink.

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Many Yatai (food stall) places around fukuoka area.
There are a few Yatai on the way to our places from JR Hakata station.
Try yatai culture on the open air restaurant.

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