Izuhara Bicycle Rental: Tsushima's Best Cheap E-Bike

While some spots in Izuhara are easy to explore on foot,

there are quite a few places that are just a bit too far to walk.

Renting a car felt like overkill, but walking was out of the question,

so I rented a bicycle and spent a perfect half-day cruising around!

I've also put together some info on the cheapest place to rent

an electric bike in Izuhara,

so I hope this helps anyone planning a trip to Izuhara! :D

Bike Rental

Tsushima-e KONNE / 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Closed on Sundays

The place where I rented my bike in Izuhara

is called Tsushima-e KONNE (対馬へKONNE).

It's super close to the Izuhara Port International Passenger Terminal,

making it the perfect stop

right after you get off the ferry.

You can also rent bikes at the Izuhara Tourist Information Center,

but while a standard bike there costs 3,000 yen per day,

KONNE lets you rent an electric bike for just 1,500 yen!

Since they might run out of bikes if you just walk in,

I highly recommend reserving one in advance via KakaoTalk.

They are super friendly and easy to communicate with, making the process a breeze!

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Before renting, we filled out an agreement form

and listened to a brief safety briefing.

It was 3,000 yen in total for two bikes,

and they accept credit cards, which was super convenient!

Isaribi Park

Our very first stop was Isaribi Park.

Isaribi Park is a gorgeous spot where you can see

lush green fields meeting the wide-open blue sea.

It took us about 15 minutes by bike

to get here from the rental shop.

The hills along the way can get pretty steep,

so we would've been in big trouble on regular bikes...

The park has a spacious parking lot, which made it easy to park our bikes.

We originally planned to have breakfast at the park,

but after reading reviews that wild hawks might attack you for food,

we decided to play it safe and skipped it 🥲

If you head deeper into the park, there's a path leading to the observatory.

It's an easy, gentle walk that takes only about 3 minutes.

From the observatory, you get a sweeping view of the ocean and tiny scattered islands.

We saw quite a few photographers with professional DSLRs

capturing the scenery here!

The photo my boyfriend took vs. the photo I took

Taking applications for anyone who knows how to train a boyfriend to take good photos! 😂

A cute dog and cat we met at Isaribi Park

I heard you see a lot of cats in Tsushima,

so I made sure to buy some Churu treats at the supermarket beforehand! 🐱

Choe Ik-hyeon Memorial Monument

After leaving Isaribi Park, we headed to our next stop:

the Choe Ik-hyeon Patriotic Monument.

This monument honors Choe Ik-hyeon, a scholar-official who led

an anti-Japanese volunteer army movement during the late Joseon Dynasty.

He was exiled to Tsushima and refused to compromise his principles,

ultimately passing away here. He is a prominent independence activist,

and visiting this site lets you connect with

a piece of Korean history right here in Tsushima.

There isn't a specific signpost for the "Choe Ik-hyeon Patriotic Monument,"

so you’ll need to follow the signs for Shuzenji Temple.

Once you walk inside Shuzenji Temple, Choe Ik-hyeon's monument

stands quietly in a peaceful corner.

Though it felt a little neglected in terms of maintenance,

it's a deeply meaningful place that's well worth a stop

during your trip to Tsushima.

Watanabe Pastry Shop, Hours: 07:00 ~ 19:00

Closed on Sundays / Cash only (Cards not accepted)

For our final stop, we popped into Watanabe Pastry Shop

to pick up some Kasumaki.

Kasumaki is a Tsushima specialty sweet

featuring sweet bean paste wrapped in fluffy castella cake!

Since Tsushima is part of Nagasaki Prefecture (famous for castella cake),

it makes sense that they have their own delicious twist on it.

Inside the shop, Tsushima’s signature

Kasumaki cakes were displayed in various sizes.

Besides Kasumaki, they also had traditional wagashi (Japanese sweets) and baked treats.

There were some lovely gift sets, but the shop owner mentioned

that they have a short shelf life and need to be kept cool.

So, I just bought two individual Kasumaki to eat on the same day.

The castella sponge itself was just okay, but the white bean paste filling

was absolutely delicious! It pairs so perfectly with coffee ☕

I heard it's hard to find these in Hitakatsu,

so if you’re visiting Izuhara, I highly recommend stopping by to grab some!

These spots were a bit too far to walk but too close to drive,

so exploring by bicycle was the absolute perfect way to get around.

If you have a spare half-day in Izuhara, I highly recommend

renting a bike and doing a casual tour just like this!