One-day route: Osezaki Lighthouse, a picturesque lighthouse on the westernmost edge of Kyushu & island gourmet

One-day route: Osezaki Lighthouse, a picturesque lighthouse on the westernmost edge of Kyushu & island gourmet-1

The goal of this route is Osezaki Lighthouse, standing proudly above a precipitous cliff. On the way, it takes you to Shiratori Shrine, where Japanese folk hero Yamato Takeru no Mikoto is worshipped, and Imochiura Church, home of Japan’s first Lourdes Grotto.
En route, you can also enjoy lunch, snacks, and an ashiyu (foot bath) to relieve your tiredness.

  • Time required:Day Trip
  • Transportation:Car・walk

START

Fukue Port

Fukue Port-1

Within the terminal, you will find transport company offices, souvenir shops, restaurants, a tourist information center, convenience stores, etc., and you can spot Mt. Onidake from the second-floor observatory. When you arrive, the first thing you should do is pick up helpful pamphlets from the tourist information center.

There are also coin lockers within the terminal.

Address 853-0015 長崎県五島市東浜町2-3-1

About 65 minutes by car

Shiratori Shrine

A shrine with a history of worshipping Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
Shiratori Shrine-1

Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, a Japanese folk hero, is enshrined in this shrine, as well as in shrines such as Otori Shrine and Shiratori no Misasagi in Osaka Prefecture and Shirotori Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture.
This shrine is located facing the bay, so you can approach it directly from the sea. Look back through the torii gates to see spectacular scenery.

  • Address 長崎県五島市玉之浦町玉之浦1629
Address 長崎県五島市玉之浦町玉之浦1629

About 15 minutes by car

Oyamazumi Shrine and Japanese Sea Fig Trees

A mysterious power spot
Oyamazumi Shrine and Japanese Sea Fig Trees-1

There are many sea fig trees within Goto City. One of them is located in the walkway leading to Oyamazumi Shrine, and people can visit the shrine by passing through the roots, which have formed a tunnel like a torii gate.

  • Address 長崎県五島市玉之浦町玉之浦
Address 長崎県五島市玉之浦町玉之浦

About 10 minutes by car

[Lunch]New Pandora

Specializing in dishes with eel
[Lunch]New Pandora-1
This eatery focuses on local production for local consumption, and is well-known among the producers who provide its ingredients. Its specialty is dishes with eel, but its fried lobster is also one of its attractions.
 
  • Address 五島市玉之浦町玉之浦1153-2
    Telephone Number 0959-87-2566
    Opening Times Lunch: 11:00–14:00
    Dinner: 17:00–20:00
    Closed Dinner on Mondays
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Address 五島市玉之浦町玉之浦1153-2
Telephone Number 0959-87-2566
Opening Times Lunch: 11:00–14:00
Dinner: 17:00–20:00
Closed Dinner on Mondays

About 3 minutes by car

Imochiura Church and Lourdes Grotto

The first Lourdes grotto in Japan, built with stones gathered by appealing to the local believers.
Imochiura Church and Lourdes Grotto-1

The story of Imochiura starts when hidden Christians from Omura domain moved to Imochiura to work in salt factories. 

Upon hearing in 1891 that a replica of the Lourdes grotto was being built in  Vatican City, father Pélu who was tasked with reviving the Catholic faith in Goto at the time,  gathered enough beautifully shaped rocks with the help of local believers to build the first Lourdes grotto in Japan in 1899.

Drinking this miraculous water is said to be a cure for many illnesses and the grotto rapidly acquired a holy-ground status among Japanese believers.

Address 853-0411 長崎県五島市玉之浦町玉之浦1243番地

A short walk

Wa (Goto tsubaki-yaki)

Baked confections that use camellia oil
Wa (Goto tsubaki-yaki)-1

This store sells tsubaki-yaki (baked confections) in Tamanoura Country Park in Tamanouramachi. These treats stay soft even when cool, and we recommend them when you head out for a drive.
 

  • Address 長崎県五島市玉之浦町玉之浦1237
    Telephone Number 080-2781-6473
    Opening Times 10:00—15:00
    Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
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Address 長崎県五島市玉之浦町玉之浦1237
Telephone Number 080-2781-6473
Opening Times 10:00—15:00
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

About 10 minutes by car

Osezaki Lighthouse

Selected as one of the “Top 50 lighthouses” in Japan.
Osezaki Lighthouse-1

The Osezaki Lighthouse is set against a dramatic backdrop of wave-worn cliffs as steep as 150 meters. Although the current lighthouse was built in 1971, the original structure was designed by an Englishman and erected in 1879. A part of it has been turned into a permanent exhibit at the Museum of Maritime Science in Tokyo.

The nearby observatory is a popular spot for both visitors and locals to enjoy the sunset view. For adventurers, you can also walk to the lighthouse. Getting to the lighthouse requires a 2.4km hike (round-trip of about an hour), but intermittent green tunnels created by camellia trees lining both sides of the paved trail make it a pleasant trek. Once at the lighthouse platform, the sight of the stoic white structure combined with the cliffs and surrounding ocean makes it a spectacular and an unforgettable view.

Stories:Guide to trekking to the white lighthouse, Goto’s representative attraction

Address 853-0411 長崎県五島市玉之浦町玉之浦
Telephone Number 0959-87-2216(五島市役所 玉之浦支所)

About 5 minutes by car

Statue of praying goddess (Oriental honey buzzards)

A goddess statue and a bell said to grant wishes
Statue of praying goddess (Oriental honey buzzards)-1

Take the path toward Mt. Oseyama from the Osezaki cliff carpark, and on the mountain peak you will find a statue of a praying goddess and a bell.
The path here is a bit steep, but this hidden scenic spot grants you spectacular views of Osezaki Lighthouse and the endless East China Sea.

You can also see Oriental honey buzzards passing by each year in around September and October. These large raptors are 130 cm long with open wings.
 

  • Address 長崎県五島市玉之浦町玉之浦
Address 長崎県五島市玉之浦町玉之浦

About 30 minutes by car

Arakawa Foot Bath

Arakawa Foot Bath-1

It might just look like a bus stop but there is actually a free foot bath inside where you can soak your feet and chat with the locals. 

Address 853-0501 長崎県五島市玉之浦町荒川276-7
Telephone Number 0959-87-2216(五島市役所 玉之浦支所)

About 40 minutes by car

Goto Shop & Cafe

For souvenirs and a rest
Goto Shop & Cafe-1

This is the largest souvenir shop on Fukue Island. In addition to purchasing local specialties, you can also enjoy an extensive cafe menu in the attached cafe—why not drop in?
 

Address 五島市吉久木町726-1
Telephone Number 0959-75-0111
Opening Times 10:00—18:00
(Last orders: 17:00)
Closed New Year's Day

[Dinner]Delicious island gourmet

Look forward to island gourmet in the evening
[Dinner]Delicious island gourmet-1

Look forward to delicious island gourmet, including fresh seafood caught around the islands, Goto brand meat, Goto udon, and donburi rice bowls.

Stories:A treasure-trove of food! Gourmet highlights to savor in Goto in Nagasaki Prefecture!

[Accommodation] Fukue District

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