{"id":95912,"date":"2023-01-31T17:46:37","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T08:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=95912"},"modified":"2023-03-13T21:32:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T12:32:27","slug":"nagasaki-fukue-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/nagasaki-fukue-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering the Beauty of Nagasaki\u2019s Fukue Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As I approached Fukue Island\u2019s port aboard the Jetfoil from Nagasaki city (\u9577\u5d0e\u5e02), I kept wondering what I would find. While I was eager to discover the gorgeous beaches and lush green scenery that made the <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/safe-and-healthy-goto-islands\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Goto Islands an increasingly popular tourist destination<\/a>, I was also intrigued by its tumultuous and fascinating Christian history. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/island-hopping-goto\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Fukue Island (\u798f\u6c5f\u5cf6, Fukuejima), <strong>the largest among the five islands<\/strong> that form the Goto Archipelago<\/a>, is home to a wealth of breathtaking sceneries as well as an extraordinary cultural heritage, which I had the pleasure to discover over the course of 3 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-diving-and-snorkeling-on-yaneo-island\">Diving and Snorkeling on Yaneo Island<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-miiraku-peninsula-a-cultural-and-historical-gateway-for-all-of-japan\">Miiraku Peninsula, a Cultural and Historical Gateway for All of Japan&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-shochu-and-regional-pride\">Shochu and Regional Pride of Goto<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-crafts-with-soul\">Stained Glass Crafting Workshop with Soul<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-stunning-takasaki-and-takahama-beaches\">Visit the Stunning Takasaki and Takahama Beaches<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-tamanouramachi-arakawa\">Family-Style Lodgings and Cuisine at Tamanouramachi Arakawa<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-a-spicy-breath-of-fresh-air\">Togarashi Restaurant: A Spicy Breath of Fresh Air&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-a-traditional-lodging-with-a-sustainable-mindset\">A Traditional Lodging with a Sustainable Mindset<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-getting-to-fukue-island\">Getting to Fukue Island&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-diving-and-snorkeling-on-yaneo-island\">Diving and Snorkeling on Yaneo Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My trip started with the most exciting activity: a chance to <strong>experience what diving is like for the first time!<\/strong> Goto City&#8217;s Coordinator for International Relations staff member, Olivier, met me at Fukue Port as my guide during my visit and then headed again to the Jetfoil Pier where <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/lagoon.tn.goto-tv.ne.jp\/dish.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Goto Diving <\/a>Lagoon\u2019s boat was waiting for us. It was only a short ride from Fukue port to Yaneo Island. During this time, we discussed the activity with the instructors while sitting on the deck <strong>enjoying the sights and the sea breeze.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95914\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010257\/Fukue01-Yaneo-Island.jpg\" alt=\"Yaneo Island\" class=\"wp-image-95914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010257\/Fukue01-Yaneo-Island.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010257\/Fukue01-Yaneo-Island-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010257\/Fukue01-Yaneo-Island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010257\/Fukue01-Yaneo-Island-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010257\/Fukue01-Yaneo-Island-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95915\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010304\/Fukue02-Yaneo-Island.jpg\" alt=\"Yaneo Island with ocean and island views\" class=\"wp-image-95915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010304\/Fukue02-Yaneo-Island.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010304\/Fukue02-Yaneo-Island-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010304\/Fukue02-Yaneo-Island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010304\/Fukue02-Yaneo-Island-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010304\/Fukue02-Yaneo-Island-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95916\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010310\/Fukue03-Yaneo-Island.jpg\" alt=\"beach cover on Yaneo Island, Goto, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-95916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010310\/Fukue03-Yaneo-Island.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010310\/Fukue03-Yaneo-Island-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010310\/Fukue03-Yaneo-Island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010310\/Fukue03-Yaneo-Island-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010310\/Fukue03-Yaneo-Island-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Yaneo Island is a small uninhabited island only 20 minutes off the coast of Fukue and designated as Fukue Marine Park since 1972. Its beautiful and peaceful turquoise waters make it an ideal spot for diving activities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The only thing clouding my excitement was the weather, less than stellar at the time and likely to get worse, according to the forecast. So there I was, crossing my fingers in hopes that the rain would be delayed long enough to carry out the plans for the next couple of hours. And yet,<strong> even under a grey sky, the lush archipelago landscape and its bright turquoise waters were so distinctly beautiful<\/strong> that I kept wondering how stunning it had to be during optimal weather conditions. As I was voicing my thoughts, the instructor chimed in about how this was the perfect setting to go into hiding, referencing the <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/goto-nagasaki-hidden-islands\/\" class=\"ek-link\">hidden Christians that took refuge in these islands running away from Nagasaki <\/a>during Edo Period. Certainly, remote and secluded, and somehow still like a small piece of paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full caption-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010317\/Fukue04-Yaneo-Island.jpg\" alt=\"Diving instructor setting up in Yaneo Island\" class=\"wp-image-95917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010317\/Fukue04-Yaneo-Island.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010317\/Fukue04-Yaneo-Island-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010317\/Fukue04-Yaneo-Island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010317\/Fukue04-Yaneo-Island-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010317\/Fukue04-Yaneo-Island-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Michael Colin Carter, the diving instructor, is setting everything in place for the activity. Most of their clients are diving enthusiasts but inexperienced people can also enjoy the depths of the sea with close guidance from the instructors. The staff only speaks Japanese, but if the schedule allows it, Michael also works with them if required, but availability must be confirmed beforehand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we made it to the small northwestern bay of Yaneo Island, we started snorkeling freely around the area in the crystalline water among dozens of small colorful fish. Olivier shortly joined in on the fun, bringing some food so we could feed the little sea creatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95918\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010322\/Fukue05-Yaneo-Island.jpg\" alt=\"blue fish while Snorkeling and diving in Yaneo Island\" class=\"wp-image-95918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010322\/Fukue05-Yaneo-Island.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010322\/Fukue05-Yaneo-Island-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010322\/Fukue05-Yaneo-Island-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95919\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010328\/Fukue06-Yaneo-Island.jpg\" alt=\"two snorkelers Snorkeling and diving in Yaneo Island\" class=\"wp-image-95919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010328\/Fukue06-Yaneo-Island.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010328\/Fukue06-Yaneo-Island-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010328\/Fukue06-Yaneo-Island-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95920\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010334\/Fukue07-Yaneo-Island.jpg\" alt=\"snorkeling and diving Yaneo Island\" class=\"wp-image-95920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010334\/Fukue07-Yaneo-Island.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010334\/Fukue07-Yaneo-Island-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010334\/Fukue07-Yaneo-Island-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">While playing and exploring underwater we must remember to avoid touching coral or anemones so we don\u2019t disrupt the delicate ecosystem.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I had plenty of snorkeling and underwater swimming experience but the diving was unexpectedly different. Thanks to Michael\u2019s patient guidance, my initially clumsy immersion attempt was smoothed out and I was able to get mesmerized by the whole new world that unfolded before me. <strong>An unforgettable experience <\/strong>that seriously made me consider getting licensed as a diver. But that was just the beginning, it was time to continue exploring Fukue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-miiraku-peninsula-a-cultural-and-historical-gateway-for-all-of-japan\">Miiraku Peninsula, a Cultural and Historical Gateway for All of Japan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Risking death, I go to the sea. I have already left the furthest edge of Japan behind\u2026 <\/em>These were the words attributed to <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/K%C5%ABkai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Kukai<\/a>, the influential Japanese monk who was among the members of the 16th <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japanese_missions_to_Tang_China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Japanese envoy to Imperial China<\/a>. The Jihongai Monument in the northernmost tip of the Miiraku Peninsula is a tribute to this historical episode and a reminder of <strong>the great role of this small region when it came to shaping the Japan we know today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full caption-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010340\/Fukue08-Jihongai-Monment.jpg\" alt=\"Jihongai Monument in Fukue Island\" class=\"wp-image-95921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010340\/Fukue08-Jihongai-Monment.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010340\/Fukue08-Jihongai-Monment-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010340\/Fukue08-Jihongai-Monment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010340\/Fukue08-Jihongai-Monment-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010340\/Fukue08-Jihongai-Monment-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-shochu-and-regional-pride\">Shochu and Regional Pride of Goto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And as with many things that started in this region,<strong> Shochu<em> <\/em>was also a product of cultural exchange<\/strong>. Introduced in Japan from China through Okinawa and Kagoshima in the 14 century, the Goto archipelago was likely among the earlier locations where this quintessential Japanese alcoholic beverage started to be brewed. Among the companies carrying the torch of tradition in this corner of Fukue Island, there\u2019s <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gotoretto.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Goto Retto Brewery<\/a>, a small local company that prides itself in crafting Shochu with only local ingredients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95925\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010406\/Fukue12-Goto-Retto-Brewery.jpg\" alt=\"Hikaru Hamasaki explains  the Shochu prodction process\" class=\"wp-image-95925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010406\/Fukue12-Goto-Retto-Brewery.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010406\/Fukue12-Goto-Retto-Brewery-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010406\/Fukue12-Goto-Retto-Brewery-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95924\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010359\/Fukue11-Goto-Retto-Brewery.jpg\" alt=\"Shochu sold at Goto Retto Brewery\" class=\"wp-image-95924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010359\/Fukue11-Goto-Retto-Brewery.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010359\/Fukue11-Goto-Retto-Brewery-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010359\/Fukue11-Goto-Retto-Brewery-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Left: Hikaru Hamasaki explains the shochu production process. Right: The regular lineup of potato-based and barley-based shochu, and also a softer variety that uses camellias (one of the symbols of the Goto Islands) as one of its ingredients.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This choice isn\u2019t just to ensure top quality, it\u2019s also <strong>a strong desire to give back to their own community<\/strong>. \u201cWe want to create demand for local products, in order to stimulate the local economy and create jobs for local people,\u201d explains Hikaru Hamasaki, who guides Olivier and me through the production process. A choice and a strong commitment that\u2019s paid off with the company earning a<strong> good name both in national and international competitions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95922\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010347\/Fukue09-Goto-Retto-Brewery.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese shochu bottle with white box displayed on table\" class=\"wp-image-95922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010347\/Fukue09-Goto-Retto-Brewery.jpg 682w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010347\/Fukue09-Goto-Retto-Brewery-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010347\/Fukue09-Goto-Retto-Brewery-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95923\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010353\/Fukue10-Goto-Retto-Brewery.jpg\" alt=\"Local shochu bottle and box side by side and produced on Fukue Island, Nagasaki, on table\" class=\"wp-image-95923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010353\/Fukue10-Goto-Retto-Brewery.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010353\/Fukue10-Goto-Retto-Brewery-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010353\/Fukue10-Goto-Retto-Brewery-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Left: Beniharuka, a sweet potato-based shochu aged in barrel, was awarded a gold medal in 2021 in the French sake competition Kura Master. Right: Gotoimo 40 is one of the brand\u2019s most special spirits, brewed at 40 degrees unlike the usual 25 degrees of alcohol, and it has won the gold medal three times in a row since 2020 at the Tokyo Whisky &amp; Spirits Competition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the visit, all the brewing steps are explained, as well as the <strong>differences between <em>mugi <\/em>shochu and <em>imo <\/em>shochu, distilled from barley and sweet potatoes, respectively<\/strong>. These are the most typical types of shochu commonly found in Japan. But the best part came at the end when I was offered to taste the main lineup of their products. I\u2019m no shochu connoisseur but even I could tell this was really something else, and an excellent candidate for a really special <em>omiyage<\/em> back home. The brewery shop also offers a small selection of local crafts and delicacies to round up the shopping for prospective visitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a side note, the brewery is conveniently located in front of the Tourist Information Center, which is a great spot in its own right to learn more about local history and to get souvenirs and local products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-crafts-with-soul\">Stained Glass Crafting Workshop with Soul<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yumiko Hamasaki\u2019s warm and sweet smile greets us as we enter <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orc-air.co.jp\/trip\/goto\/trip-13\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">538 Stained Glass Studio<\/a>, only 5 minutes away by car from the brewery. This is the workshop responsible for the stained glass in the Miiraku Church, as well as some other churches on the island. A craft introduced for the first time in Europe in the 19 century through Nagasaki\u2019s Oura Cathedral, stained glass strongly symbolizes another facet of the island\u2019s identity, linked to its Christian heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010412\/Fukue13-Miiraku-Catholic-Church.jpg\" alt=\"exterior of Miiraku Catholic Church with glass mosaic\" class=\"wp-image-95926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010412\/Fukue13-Miiraku-Catholic-Church.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010412\/Fukue13-Miiraku-Catholic-Church-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010412\/Fukue13-Miiraku-Catholic-Church-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010412\/Fukue13-Miiraku-Catholic-Church-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010412\/Fukue13-Miiraku-Catholic-Church-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95929\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010433\/Fukue16-Miiraku-Catholic-Church.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Christian designs of Stainglass windows in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-95929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010433\/Fukue16-Miiraku-Catholic-Church.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010433\/Fukue16-Miiraku-Catholic-Church-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010433\/Fukue16-Miiraku-Catholic-Church-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95928\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010426\/Fukue15-Miiraku-Catholic-Church.jpg\" alt=\"Stain glass windows in cement wall on Fukue Island, Nagasaki\" class=\"wp-image-95928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010426\/Fukue15-Miiraku-Catholic-Church.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010426\/Fukue15-Miiraku-Catholic-Church-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010426\/Fukue15-Miiraku-Catholic-Church-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95927\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010419\/Fukue14-Miiraku-Catholic-Church.jpg\" alt=\"Six panels of Japanese stained glass with depictions of hidden Christians on Fukue Island, Nagasaki\" class=\"wp-image-95927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010419\/Fukue14-Miiraku-Catholic-Church.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010419\/Fukue14-Miiraku-Catholic-Church-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010419\/Fukue14-Miiraku-Catholic-Church-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Miiraku church wasn\u2019t open for visitors at the time, but the stained glass on the windows can still be appreciated from the outside. A poignant depiction of the history of Christianity, and of the Christians in Goto.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a devout Christian herself, she\u2019s been honing the craft for 25 years at this workshop, ever since she took part in the renovation project for Miiraku Church shortly after the workshop was established. But besides keeping history alive through her craft, she shares the joy through fun workshops suitable for all skill levels, from a simple keychain in less than 1 hour to a more elaborate table lamp in about 3 hours. I went for the keychain, which was designed as a pretty camellia in bright red, a small and perfect souvenir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010440\/Fukue17-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg\" alt=\"Yumiko Hamasaki at 538 Stained Glass Studio\" class=\"wp-image-95930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010440\/Fukue17-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010440\/Fukue17-Stained-Glass-Workshop-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010440\/Fukue17-Stained-Glass-Workshop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010440\/Fukue17-Stained-Glass-Workshop-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010440\/Fukue17-Stained-Glass-Workshop-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95931\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010446\/Fukue18-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg\" alt=\"Inside 538 Stained Glass Studio\" class=\"wp-image-95931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010446\/Fukue18-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010446\/Fukue18-Stained-Glass-Workshop-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010446\/Fukue18-Stained-Glass-Workshop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010446\/Fukue18-Stained-Glass-Workshop-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010446\/Fukue18-Stained-Glass-Workshop-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95932\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010452\/Fukue19-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg\" alt=\"collection of stained glass keychains on table\" class=\"wp-image-95932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010452\/Fukue19-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010452\/Fukue19-Stained-Glass-Workshop-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010452\/Fukue19-Stained-Glass-Workshop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010452\/Fukue19-Stained-Glass-Workshop-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010452\/Fukue19-Stained-Glass-Workshop-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95933\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010459\/Fukue20-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg\" alt=\"hand working stained glass art\" class=\"wp-image-95933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010459\/Fukue20-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg 576w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010459\/Fukue20-Stained-Glass-Workshop-281x500.jpg 281w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010459\/Fukue20-Stained-Glass-Workshop-150x267.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95934\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010504\/Fukue21-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010504\/Fukue21-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg 576w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010504\/Fukue21-Stained-Glass-Workshop-281x500.jpg 281w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010504\/Fukue21-Stained-Glass-Workshop-150x267.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95935\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010510\/Fukue22-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg\" alt=\"two hands holding a stained glass keychain\" class=\"wp-image-95935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010510\/Fukue22-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg 576w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010510\/Fukue22-Stained-Glass-Workshop-281x500.jpg 281w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010510\/Fukue22-Stained-Glass-Workshop-150x267.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95936\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010516\/Fukue23-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg\" alt=\"camelia stained glass keychain\" class=\"wp-image-95936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010516\/Fukue23-Stained-Glass-Workshop.jpg 576w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010516\/Fukue23-Stained-Glass-Workshop-281x500.jpg 281w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010516\/Fukue23-Stained-Glass-Workshop-150x267.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Each glass piece is covered at the edges with copper foil and then soldered together, making sure all the copper foil is completely coated. In the end, the soldering tin is aged chemically for a nice vintage look. A great memento of a traditional Goto craft that is made with one\u2019s own hands.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-stunning-takasaki-and-takahama-beaches\">Visit the Stunning Takasaki and Takahama Beaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having learned a lot about the island\u2019s history and heritage, it was time to slow down and take it easy. And no better way to do it than basking in the breathtaking landscapes of its beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010521\/Fukue24-Takasaki-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"cement walkway into turquoise blue waters on Fukue Island, Nagasaki\" class=\"wp-image-95937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010521\/Fukue24-Takasaki-Beach.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010521\/Fukue24-Takasaki-Beach-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010521\/Fukue24-Takasaki-Beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010521\/Fukue24-Takasaki-Beach-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010521\/Fukue24-Takasaki-Beach-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the close vicinity of Miiraku Church, we can find the pristine Takasaki (\u9ad8\u5d0e) Beach, which rivals in beauty with the more famous Takahama Beach (\u9ad8\u6d5c\u6d77\u6c34\u6d74\u5834), partially because it\u2019s not as famous as the latter and its waters are more peaceful, ideal to swim relaxedly. Its deep, turquoise, and transparent waters are the most inviting during hot summer days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there\u2019s a reason why <strong>Takahama Beach is still the number 1 attraction in the area.<\/strong> After all, it was selected among the best \u201c100 swimming beaches\u201d in Japan by the Ministry of Environment, as well as the \u201cSelected 100 Japanese Beaches\u201d by the Japanese Beaches Central Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010724\/Fukue00-Takahama-Beach-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"turquoise blue waters and mountains at Takahama Beach\" class=\"wp-image-95956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010724\/Fukue00-Takahama-Beach-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010724\/Fukue00-Takahama-Beach-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010724\/Fukue00-Takahama-Beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010724\/Fukue00-Takahama-Beach-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010724\/Fukue00-Takahama-Beach-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010724\/Fukue00-Takahama-Beach.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95939\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010536\/Fukue26-Takahama-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Takahama Beach coastline with blue waters\" class=\"wp-image-95939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010536\/Fukue26-Takahama-Beach.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010536\/Fukue26-Takahama-Beach-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010536\/Fukue26-Takahama-Beach-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95940\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010543\/Fukue27-Gyoran-Kannon.jpg\" alt=\"Gyoran Kannon in Fukue Island\" class=\"wp-image-95940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010543\/Fukue27-Gyoran-Kannon.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010543\/Fukue27-Gyoran-Kannon-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010543\/Fukue27-Gyoran-Kannon-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">On a nearby hill overlooking Takahama Beach, we can also appreciate the cultural links with China and Buddhism&#8217;s influence by the Gyoran Kannon, a goddess venerated to aid fishing and safe travels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95941\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010550\/Fukue28-Takahama-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Takahama Beach on Fukue Island, Nagasaki\" class=\"wp-image-95941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010550\/Fukue28-Takahama-Beach.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010550\/Fukue28-Takahama-Beach-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010550\/Fukue28-Takahama-Beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010550\/Fukue28-Takahama-Beach-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010550\/Fukue28-Takahama-Beach-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95942\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010558\/Fukue29-Tontomari-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Tontomari Beach of Fukue Island, Nagasaki\" class=\"wp-image-95942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010558\/Fukue29-Tontomari-Beach.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010558\/Fukue29-Tontomari-Beach-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010558\/Fukue29-Tontomari-Beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010558\/Fukue29-Tontomari-Beach-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010558\/Fukue29-Tontomari-Beach-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Takahama Beach is part of Sakai National Park, which is why all the surroundings are mostly untouched, preserving their natural beauty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Its white sand and turquoise waters surrounded by lush greenery create a beautiful and unforgettable scenery that truly lives up to its reputation.<strong> There\u2019s a nearby hill with a statue of Gyoran-Kannon which offers great aerial views of this beach<\/strong> as well as the neighboring Tontomari Beach, which is almost as pretty but mostly favored by families because of its shallow waters, suitable for small kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-tamanouramachi-arakawa\">Family-Style Lodgings and Cuisine at Tamanouramachi Arakawa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Tamanouramachi Arakawa, a small and quaint fishing village on the western coast of Fukue Island is where we can find <strong>one of the most charming and warmest lodgings<\/strong> I\u2019ve ever experienced at the family-owned <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-maru.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Minshuku Miyako<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010605\/Fukue30-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg\" alt=\"Minshuku Miyako in Fukue Island, Nagasaki\" class=\"wp-image-95943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010605\/Fukue30-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010605\/Fukue30-Minshuku-Miyako-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010605\/Fukue30-Minshuku-Miyako-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010605\/Fukue30-Minshuku-Miyako-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010605\/Fukue30-Minshuku-Miyako-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95944\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010611\/Fukue31-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg\" alt=\"Dining room in Minshuk Miyako\" class=\"wp-image-95944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010611\/Fukue31-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010611\/Fukue31-Minshuku-Miyako-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010611\/Fukue31-Minshuku-Miyako-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010611\/Fukue31-Minshuku-Miyako-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010611\/Fukue31-Minshuku-Miyako-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95945\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010616\/Fukue32-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg\" alt=\"Guest room with futon at Minshuku Miyako\" class=\"wp-image-95945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010616\/Fukue32-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010616\/Fukue32-Minshuku-Miyako-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010616\/Fukue32-Minshuku-Miyako-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010616\/Fukue32-Minshuku-Miyako-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010616\/Fukue32-Minshuku-Miyako-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"95946\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010623\/Fukue33-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Japanese Dinner at Minshuk Miyako\" class=\"wp-image-95946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010623\/Fukue33-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010623\/Fukue33-Minshuku-Miyako-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010623\/Fukue33-Minshuku-Miyako-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010623\/Fukue33-Minshuku-Miyako-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010623\/Fukue33-Minshuku-Miyako-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95947\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010628\/Fukue34-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg\" alt=\"Onsen bath at Minshuku Miyako\" class=\"wp-image-95947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010628\/Fukue34-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010628\/Fukue34-Minshuku-Miyako-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010628\/Fukue34-Minshuku-Miyako-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010628\/Fukue34-Minshuku-Miyako-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010628\/Fukue34-Minshuku-Miyako-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This guesthouse is very popular among fishing enthusiasts as one of their featured activities includes a fishing trip at sunrise on the owner\u2019s boat. If visitors are able to catch fish, the guesthouse owners will gladly cook them. And believe me when I say the cooking at this place is on par with the best restaurants I\u2019ve visited in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full caption-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010634\/Fukue35-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg\" alt=\"Yamashita family poses in front of Minshuku Miyako\" class=\"wp-image-95948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010634\/Fukue35-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010634\/Fukue35-Minshuku-Miyako-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010634\/Fukue35-Minshuku-Miyako-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010634\/Fukue35-Minshuku-Miyako-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010634\/Fukue35-Minshuku-Miyako-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Minshuku Miyako is a guesthouse run by the Yamashita family for over 60 years in a traditional Japanese house.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95949\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010640\/Fukue36-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg\" alt=\"woman opening manga in Japanese house\" class=\"wp-image-95949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010640\/Fukue36-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010640\/Fukue36-Minshuku-Miyako-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010640\/Fukue36-Minshuku-Miyako-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010640\/Fukue36-Minshuku-Miyako-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95950\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010647\/Fukue37-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg\" alt=\"open book of Japanese manga\" class=\"wp-image-95950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010647\/Fukue37-Minshuku-Miyako.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010647\/Fukue37-Minshuku-Miyako-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010647\/Fukue37-Minshuku-Miyako-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010647\/Fukue37-Minshuku-Miyako-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Naoko Yamashita shares proudly with us her fictionalized counterpart. The atmosphere and the delicious cooking that we can enjoy at Minshuku Miyako was immortalized in a few chapters of the manga \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diary_of_Our_Days_at_the_Breakwater\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater<\/a>\u201d when the characters travel to this very same location for a fishing trip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The place has a very warm atmosphere and <strong>the owner\u2019s friendliness makes everyone feel right at home <\/strong>during their stay, particularly thanks to the sweet and cheerful Naoko Yamashita. Every day during breakfast and dinner everyone discusses the plans for the day, what activities were carried out, and how the fishing went, creating a family-like feeling even during a short stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-a-spicy-breath-of-fresh-air\">Togarashi Restaurant: A Spicy Breath of Fresh Air&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the vicinity, Togarashi is a relatively new chic and stylish Chinese restaurant managed by Naoko Yamashita\u2019s younger brother, Osera Suguru. The old building of a closed preschool was renovated two years ago,<strong> turning the location into one of the most popular restaurants in the area<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95951\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010653\/Fukue38-Tougarashi.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of Togarashi Restaurant in Fukue Island\" class=\"wp-image-95951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010653\/Fukue38-Tougarashi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010653\/Fukue38-Tougarashi-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010653\/Fukue38-Tougarashi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010653\/Fukue38-Tougarashi-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010653\/Fukue38-Tougarashi-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95952\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010700\/Fukue39-Tougarshi.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Togarashi Restaurant, a Chinese style dining on Fukue Island\" class=\"wp-image-95952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010700\/Fukue39-Tougarshi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010700\/Fukue39-Tougarshi-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010700\/Fukue39-Tougarshi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010700\/Fukue39-Tougarshi-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010700\/Fukue39-Tougarshi-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Togarashi\u2019s simple yet stylish white design contrasts with the village surroundings where one would expect something more traditional.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-a-traditional-lodging-with-a-sustainable-mindset\">A Traditional Lodging with a Sustainable Mindset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the same small village, there\u2019s also <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/nedokoro-nora.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Nedokoro Nora<\/a>, a 100-year-old holiday rental house that manages to <strong>reconcile contemporary and traditional styles<\/strong> while keeping a minimalistic vibe that\u2019s still warm and inviting. But its most distinct feature is the lack of an air conditioner, which is <strong>a conscious choice for the sake of the environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"95953\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010706\/Fukue40-Nedokoro-Nora.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of traditional lodging, Nedokoro Nora, in Goto Islands, Nagasaki\" class=\"wp-image-95953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010706\/Fukue40-Nedokoro-Nora.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010706\/Fukue40-Nedokoro-Nora-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010706\/Fukue40-Nedokoro-Nora-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010706\/Fukue40-Nedokoro-Nora-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010706\/Fukue40-Nedokoro-Nora-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95954\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010712\/Fukue41-Nedokoro-Nora.jpg\" alt=\"hammock in Nedokoro Nora\" class=\"wp-image-95954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010712\/Fukue41-Nedokoro-Nora.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010712\/Fukue41-Nedokoro-Nora-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010712\/Fukue41-Nedokoro-Nora-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010712\/Fukue41-Nedokoro-Nora-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010712\/Fukue41-Nedokoro-Nora-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This design was inspired by Yoshiyuki Yamada\u2019s book \u201cA house without air conditioning,\u201d which outlines good design practices to optimize thermal efficiency. For example, curtains that provide shade during the day to avoid excessive heating, are complemented with enough air circulation at night to stay reasonably cool, demonstrating that it\u2019s feasible to survive the summer while reducing the environmental impact of air conditioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95955\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010718\/Fukue42-Nedokoro-Nora.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese kitchen interior\" class=\"wp-image-95955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010718\/Fukue42-Nedokoro-Nora.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010718\/Fukue42-Nedokoro-Nora-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010718\/Fukue42-Nedokoro-Nora-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010718\/Fukue42-Nedokoro-Nora-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95913\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010251\/Fukue43-Nedokoro-Nora.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese drawer with collinng pillows\" class=\"wp-image-95913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010251\/Fukue43-Nedokoro-Nora.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010251\/Fukue43-Nedokoro-Nora-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010251\/Fukue43-Nedokoro-Nora-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17010251\/Fukue43-Nedokoro-Nora-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Nedokoro Nora can be rented in its entirety, it has a well-equipped kitchen and all the appliances that guests may need during their stay. Gel pillows are also available in the fridge for some extra cooling during hot summer nights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several fans in the house, while the fabrics used to cover the futon bedding are specially designed to stay fresh as much as possible. On the other hand, there are ice gel pillows in the fridge for those who need some extra help during the summer\u2019s hot and humid nights. So guests can rest assured the lack of air conditioning won\u2019t be a problem at all with regards to their comfort. A nice highlight of the house is the hammocks which are a great way to relax or even take a refreshing nap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-getting-to-fukue-island\">Getting to Fukue Island&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fukue Island, as well as the rest of the Goto Islands, is easily accessible by sea from Nagasaki via ferry or Jetfoil speedboat. The first option is the least expensive one, but it takes around 3 hours, while the second only takes around 90 minutes. Alternatively, there are also flights available between Fukue and Nagasaki and Fukuoka, taking 30 and 40 minutes respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1g46gwjiApH-8EvAk4nAxAnXF6fJOXQM&amp;ehbc=2E312F&amp;hl=en\" width=\"850\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>At a first glance, the highlights of the Goto Islands generally involve gorgeous beaches, lush green sceneries, quiet villages, and fascinating Christian heritage. But going beyond the surface, the fascination over its history easily turns into the most absolute amazement when realizing this is probably the epicenter of what we know today as Japan. Of course, enjoying the natural wonders is a must, but diving into the rich culture of Goto and interacting with its wonderful and warm inhabitants will greatly enrich the experience of the discovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fukue Island is the largest on Nagasaki&#8217;s Goto Archipelago. 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