Ojika Islands

小値賀島

Ojika Island | Ojika Town, Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture This small island is floating at the northern tip of the Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture.

Ojika Island is the central island of the Ojika Islands, which consists of 17 large and small islands and is located approximately 60 km west of Sasebo City. This island was created by the eruption of an undersea volcano and is known as the “Volcano Museum” due to the many traces of volcanic bombs and craters. It is an excellent place for camping, playing on the shore, swimming in the sea, and fishing. You can also enjoy staying in old folk houses, hiking in the mountains, and enjoying a peaceful time on an island blessed with nature designated as a Saikai National Park.

The island has been selected as the “Most Beautiful Village in Japan” as it retains the nostalgic scenery of Japan.

How to get there:

It takes about 3 hours by ferry from Sasebo, 1.5 hours by high-speed boat, and 5 hours by ferry from Fukuoka. Hakata.

Where

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Sasebo, Nagasaki

Jufukuji Temple

You can see the rare upside-down autumn leaves at Jufukuji Temple during the autumn leaves season. It will be open to the public for a limited time. By fitting acrylic panels into some of the tatami mats in the temple hall, you can see the autumn leaves in the garden upside down. It is scarce and looks like a cutout painting, so more and more people are visiting it to post it on social media.

How to get there:

Approximately 1 hour on the Matsuura Railway from JR Sasebo Station, get off at Emashikacho Station.

Kujukushima pleasure boat

Two large cruise ships tour the Kujukushima Islands: the Kujukushima Pleasure Boat Pearl Queen and the Kujukushima Pirate Pleasure Boat Mirai. Pearl Queen has a white hull and a calm interior with wood grain. Enjoy a comfortable cruise on a barrier-free ship. The Pirate Pleasure Boat Mirai has a pirate hat motif on its exterior, and its spacious guest rooms offer an extraordinary feeling, allowing you to enjoy a panoramic view of the Kujuku Islands from the large windows. Both cruise ships take approximately 50 minutes to enjoy a leisurely cruise.

How to Get there:

Approximately 25 minutes by Saihi bus from JR Sasebo Station, get off at Pearl Sea Resort Kujukushima Aquarium, and a short walk away.

Nagukushiyama Park

It is in Shikamachi Town, between Sasebo City and Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture. The park, located on the summit of Mt. Nagakushi, with an altitude of approximately 234 meters, offers a panoramic view of Kita-Kujukushima and Hirado Island. It is famous for its azaleas, and about 100,000 azaleas, including Kurume azalea and Hirado azalea, which have been planted since 1960, bloom in bright colors from April to May. Azaleas blooming on the blue sky, sea, and green islands are spectacular. The park has a roller slide about 100m long, so families can enjoy it. At the same time, the “Azalea Festival” is held every year, along with the azaleas, open-air shops, and stage events.

How to get there:

Approximately 20 minutes by bus from MR Matsuura Railway’s Emei-Shikacho Station, get off at Nagakushiyama Tsutsuji Park Entrance and walk for about 15 minutes.