Kyushu Okinawa
Goto Retto
Marine playground and former haven of secret Christianity
Goto Retto meaning “Five Islands” actually consists of 140 islands, the 5 being the largest and main ones of the group. This area provides us with stunning clear waters, popular among the Japanese for Whale Watching in the month of August. There are a number of World Heritage listed Churches on the islands as well as beautiful traditional Ryokans (Japanese guest house). We have arranged for a walk-through peek at a couple of these prior to the day’s guests checking in. Time your visit to coincide with one of the seasonal town festivals, great food, great drink and lots of music and noise and local people having fun.
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Goto Islands consisting of 140 islands, located 100km off its coast of Nagasaki
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Dozaki Catholic Church the islands are distinguished by historical churches, a remnant of efforts to spread Christianity to the region centuries ago.
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Fuchinomoto Catholic Gravestones Group Across is modeled by a Japanse-style garavestones
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Osezaki Lighthouse on Fukue island excellent views of the ocean, the sunset and the rugged cliffs
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Fukue Minato Festival in Fall
Cruising Maps
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Amami
A haven of sea and sand
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Beppu
A group of eight hot spring towns
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Fukuoka & Omuta
Friendly people, fantastic ramen, Japan’s biggest festival
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Goto Retto
Marine playground and former haven of secret Christianity
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Iki
The island of gods, a connecting bridge since ancient times
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Iriomote
The Galapagos of the East
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Ishigaki
Japan’s southernmost city, a tropical paradise
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Kagoshima/Ibusuki
Naples of the East ~ home to the great volcanoes
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Karatsu
castles, caves, ceramic art and a day at the beach
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Koshiki Retto
Wild natural islands with rugged cliffs and untouched bays
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Miyako
A peaceful island in the sun for watersports, cycling and golf
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Nagasaki
A vibrant port city full of color and international flair
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Okinawa
Distinct island culture born of the age of Rukyu Kingdom
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Setouchi
Unspoiled nature and Unique Culture
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Taketomi
A time capsule of traditional Ryukyu culture and architecture
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Yakushima
The country's first UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the best natural wonders
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Yonaguni
The last place in Japan to see the setting sun
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Zamami
Unspolied paradise in an emerald blue sea