Fukuoka, Japan
W Fukuoka Peninsula facing Genkai-nada (Japan Sea). NW-facing beach benefits from strong winter monsoon (N-NW, 320-350°, 20-35 kn) Dec-Mar. Large kite scene; JR Chikuhi Line nearby. Sand beach with nearby surf zone.
The Shito Dolmen Cluster (志登支石墓群) is an archaeological site with a Yayoi period cemetery containing numerous dolmens, located in the city of Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1954.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Itoshima Beach.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Itoshima Beach — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
W Fukuoka Peninsula facing Genkai-nada (Japan Sea). NW-facing beach benefits ... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Itoshima Beach delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.
Safety at Itoshima Beach depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Itoshima Beach is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
Free · launching on iOS & Android
You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Itoshima Beach is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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