You’ll find an information center, rental car desk, store, and coin lockers. Don't worry if you didn't get a map at Fukue Port Terminal—you can pick one up here!

This center houses displays of historically valuable materials, including full size models of Egami Church’s pillars and decoration, “orasho” prayers and “higuri” church calendar books kept by believers, Maria-Kannon statues, and abalone shells used as religious tools. It also introduces photos, maps, and other information about recommended tourist spots on Naru Island.

*Multilingual WiFi audio guides are available, enabling you to enjoy an audio guide free of charge on your smartphone.

The hiThe history of Egami Church starts back in 1881, when four families from Nishisonogi in Nagasaki Prefecture moved to Egami and were baptised catholic. 
The current church was built in 1918, thanks to the dedication of local kibinago fishermen and their families who gathered their savings to fund the church.  
They asked the “father of Japanese churches’ architecture”, Yosuke Tetsukawa, to design and build the edifice. 
It’s a simple but beautiful church, with its characteristic wooden architecture, its soft cream colour walls and charming blue sashes.
The ribbed vault ceiling is designed to enhance the acoustics of the place.
The hand-drawn wood grain on the pillars and hand-made flower-shaped stained glass are the fruits of the dedication of the local believers. 
Egami is registered as UNESCO World Heritage as part of the “Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region” since 2018.

*You must make a reservation in advance to tour the church.

Enjoy Naru Island's natural world here, where there is great expanse of blue sea.

Enjoy a typical Nagasaki menu, including champon and sara udon.

Churches were built one-after-another in different parts of Goto once the prohibition of Christianity was lifted. Naru Church was constructed on its present site in 1926, but was dismantled by its attendees because it could not withstand the typhoons. The current church was consecrated in 1961.

This stone beach with clear blue transparent water is also a popular spot among local kids. 

This gallery mainly displays works by Hirotomo Kasamatsu, a painter born on Naru Island.

This observatory in the middle of Naru Island offers extensive views of the coast and the surrounding islands, enabling you to enjoy the lush natural scenery. You can also watch the sunrise, sunset, and the stars.  There are steps from the car park to the observatory, so we recommend you wear shoes that are easy to walk in.

You can learn how to make stamps with wood from Camellia trees as well as fish straps. Items are also available for purchase. 

“Hitomi wo Tojite” (“Close your eyes”) is a well-known song by famous Japanese singer Yumi Matsutoya. Images of Naru Island’s seas and mountains feature in its verses, and it was gifted at the request of a then-school student. This monument, engraved with hand-written lyrics, stands inside the gates of the school on the left-hand side.
*Please speak to Naru High School to view this monument.

As there are no places to easily eat on Hisaka Island, we recommend you get on the boat again after eating.

Take the Ferry Hisaka to Hisaka Island from Fukue Port.
You will need to book lunch on Hisaka Island. If you don’t book, don't forget to bring lunch with you! It’s also easier if you bring drinks with you too.
Give yourself peace of mind by picking up a map and pamphlet about Hisaka Island at the tourist information center in the terminal.

If you used the ocean liner, Hisakajima Rent-A-Car will take you from Tanoura Port to their office and back again. The number of rental vehicles is limited, so we recommend you make a reservation early. Please inform the office that you will be using the liner when you book.

In 1868, the Meiji government, which continued the religious prohibition policy establish during the Edo period,captured and cruelly tortured religious believers on Hisaka Island. 200 people were forced into a tiny jail the size of 12 tatami mats. 42 people lost their lives as a result of the intense torture that they had to endure. Inside the Royanosako Martry Memorial Church,you'll notice that the carpet on the floor is color-coded in order to show the size of the prison and remind us of the suffering that occured at this location.

Originally built in 1881, the former Hamawaki Church was dismantled in 1931 and reconstructed in the Gorin district of Hisaka Island.  
Left deteriorated and on the verge of destruction, the edifice was saved by the help provided by the local Buddhist community. Property of the church was transferred over to Goto City, in order to preserve it as a significant cultural property. 
Gorin district is remote and can’t be accessed directly by car from central Hisaka. 
The church is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the “Villages on Hisaka Island” belonging to the “Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region”.

*You must make a reservation in advance to tour the church.

This church was constructed because of the aging of the Former Gorin Church Hall. There are no roads for cars to access the area where it stands, so visitors get out of their vehicles and walk the mountain path.

Enjoy fresh fish and dishes made with mountain vegetables

To protect their faith, hidden Christians came to Hisaka Island from the Sotome area of Nagasaki and formed villages, keeping and passing down their beliefs in secret while Christianity was prohibited. This museum was created to teach their reality to the next generations.

Introduction to the sightseeing spots and natural scenery of Hisaka Island. Facility with a restaurant, rest area, souvenir shop, etc.
Lunch must be reserved in advance(within 3 days of visit).Rates are from 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen and are set at 500-yen increments.

Visitors can enjoy Japanese dishes made using island ingredients in the center.

This was the first church made from concrete in Goto.

Let the office take you back to Tanoura Port after you have returned your vehicle

You can get to Fukue Port via bus or taxi, but there are very few buses and no resident taxis, so make sure you book in advance.