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Egami Church

Egami Church, quietly nestled within the deep green forests of Naru Island, is a component of the World Cultural Heritage site that conveys the history of Hidden Christians to the present, and is praised as one of the most beautiful wooden churches in Japan. Its elegant appearance, with a cream-colored exterior wall accented by light blue window frames, is as charming as a fairy-tale world, harmonizing flawlessly with the surrounding whispers of trees and songs of birds. Built raised off the ground to prevent moisture and featuring warm hand-painted stained-glass-style windows, the history of intense passion and prayer built by...

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Hirado Settlement

Located in the central part of Hirado Island, the Hirado Settlement is an atmospheric port town steeped in romantic history, having served as a stage for trade with Portugal and Holland during the Age of Discovery in the 16th century and becoming the earliest place in Japan to welcome Western culture. The iconic scenery of this settlement is the "View of Temples and Churches," where the spires and crosses of Catholic churches rise beautifully beyond the tiled roofs of traditional Japanese temples, offering a miraculous, blended aesthetic found nowhere else in the world. Walking along the stone-paved slopes infused with...

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Unzen Onsen

Nestled in a highland 700 meters above sea level and surrounded by magnificent mountains at the center of the Shimabara Peninsula, Unzen Onsen is an alpine hot spring resort rich with international history, once loved as a summer retreat for Westerners during the Meiji period. At the town's heart lies the iconic "Unzen Jigoku" (Unzen Hell), where pure white steam clouds and a potent sulfur aroma vigorously erupt from the ground, allowing you to directly feel the earth's overwhelming primal life force. After experiencing nature's wonders, soaking in the thick, milky-white sulfur springs thoroughly washes away daily fatigue and impurities...

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Saikai Bridge

Spanning the Hario Strait to connect Sasebo City and Saikai City, the Saikaibashi Bridge is a spectacular spot where dynamic natural wonders flawlessly fuse with human architectural engineering. This area is counted among Japan's three fastest tidal currents, and the countless "giant whirlpools" generated by powerful currents colliding with each other can be viewed directly below from the promenade on the bridge. Experiencing the raw energy of the rushing, roaring sea up close fills visitors with overwhelming excitement and a profound reverence for nature. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom in full splendor around the bridge, and the magnificent contrast of...

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Asaji Bay

Spreading across the center of Tsushima, Asaji Bay is one of Japan's most magnificent rias coastlines, woven by countless lush green islands and intricately shaped inlets. A wordless, mystical silence spreads across the beautiful, mirror-like blue sea surface, where the silhouettes of dynamic trees are perfectly reflected. The deepest way to experience the charm of this bay is via sea kayaking; paddling through the uninhabited islands while feeling the breath of ancient nature against your skin completely erases daily stress. Gliding past ancient castle ruins visible from the sea, this space where history and great nature harmonize flawlessly allows for...

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Tsushima City

Located between Kyushu and South Korea, the border island of Tsushima City is an adventure-inspiring, mystical remote island where roughly 89% of the island is covered by deep virgin forests, nurturing a unique ecosystem and ancient history. Untouched great nature overwhelms visitors, featuring rich forests inhabited by unique flora and fauna such as the Tsushima leopard cat, alongside the grand rias coastline of the intricately shaped Asaji Bay. Having flourished since antiquity as a crucial milestone for trade with the continent, unique historical romances characteristic of a border island remain everywhere, including Sakimori (ancient border guards) castle ruins and venerable...

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Toyo Battery Ruins

Quietly nestled near the northern tip of Tsushima City, the Toyo Battery Ruins is a monumental relic of one of the world's largest buried mega-batteries, constructed in the early Showa period by bringing together the highest engineering skills of the time. Because it welcomed the end of the war without ever being fired in actual combat, it now sleeps completely intact underground, accompanied by an eerie silence as the "battery that was never used." Stepping into the massive concrete circular domes and labyrinthine underground passages, a chilly air and unique heaviness drift about, overwhelming international military buffs and architecture enthusiasts...

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Iki City

Floating in the Genkai Sea, Iki City is a mystical remote island where an emerald green sea meets over 1,500 shrines and ancient burial mounds scattered across the entire island, known as a gathering place for Japan's gods. You can experience the dynamic power of nature through your five senses at places like Tatsunoshima Island, which boasts astonishingly transparent beaches, and Saruiwa (Monkey Rock), which overwhelms with its natural sculptural beauty. Additionally, touring the historic, ancient shrines offers deep contact with Japan's inherent spiritual culture and mindset. Filled with premium gourmet foods like authentic barley shochu (the island's birthplace), rare...

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Kojima Shrine

Kojima Shrine, floating in the beautiful sea of Iki City, is a mystical power spot dubbed "Japan's Mont Saint-Michel" because its approach appears in the sea only for a brief time during low tide, allowing visitors to walk across. During high tide, the entire island becomes a sacred sanctuary completely protected by the ocean, and its solemn appearance instills a deep reverence for nature in those who view it. Walking along the newly revealed approach while feeling the earth's biological rhythm through the ebb and flow of the tide brings a special sensation as if daily impurities are being washed...

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Funamori Settlement Ruins

The Funamori Settlement Ruins, quietly nestled deep in the rugged mountains of Shinkamigoto Town, is a moving historic site where Hidden Christians once cleared uncharted land to escape the eyes of officials and keep their unique faith alive. Although now uninhabited with stone walls and traces of former life quietly buried in nature, the space still vividly holds an overwhelming silence and the prayer energy of ancestors. The journey to this hidden gem is by no means easy, but that is precisely why the deep spirituality and embrace of great nature felt upon arrival are exceptional. In a sanctuary completely...

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Goto City

Located in the southern part of the Goto Islands floating west of Nagasaki Prefecture, Goto City is a paradise-like remote island area where an incredibly beautiful emerald green sea and the historical heritage of Hidden Christians coexist. Beaches with astounding transparency, represented by the globally acclaimed Takahama Beach, offer international visitors an open atmosphere akin to a tropical island and a deep sense of healing. Touring the beautiful churches scattered throughout the island allows for an experience where your heart is cleansed, embraced by a sacred atmosphere of prayer and the strong spirituality of ancestors who preserved their faith under...

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Minamishimabara City

Minamishimabara City, located in the southern part of the Shimabara Peninsula, is an area that evokes deep emotion, where the profound sorrow of Christian history merges with the vital life force of nature. The "Hara Castle Ruins," registered as a World Cultural Heritage site, was once the stage of the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion, and within its peaceful scenery overlooking the beautiful Ariake Sea, the weight of history and prayers for peace still breathe today. Additionally, the city is blessed with rich natural gifts, such as dolphin watching in the Hayasaki Strait and simple yet delicious hand-stretched somen noodles nurtured by the...

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Obama Onsen

Located on the western coast of the Shimabara Peninsula, Obama Onsen boasts the highest heat quantity and spring temperature (105°C) in Japan, offering a superb hot spring town that merges with the beautiful sea of Tachibana Bay spreading right before your eyes. Along the coast sits "Hot Foot 105," Japan's longest footbath stretching 105 meters in reference to the source temperature, where you can easily experience the blessings of the hot spring while enjoying wonderful ocean views and the sound of waves. Especially at sunset, soaking while watching the magnificent sun sink into Tachibana Bay is a blissful moment that...

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Omura Bay

Located in the center of Nagasaki Prefecture and surrounded by mountains, Omura Bay displays a calm demeanor just like a large, peaceful lake. Its quiet water surface, where waves rarely rise, provides visitors with visual comfort and a sense of deep relaxation. At dusk, the gradient of the sky is reflected perfectly onto the mirror-like bay, enveloping the area in dreamlike beauty. Heart-warming spots like peaceful rural scenery and fruit-shaped bus stops are scattered along the bay, making it ideal for cycling or a leisurely drive. Breathing deeply while feeling the gentle sea breeze in a silence completely cut off...

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Ikitsuki Island

Ikitsuki Island, accessible via a beautiful bridge from Hirado Island, is a magnificent island of grand nature boasting overwhelming sheer cliffs and the dynamic East China Sea. The "Ikitsuki Sunset Way" running along the western side of the island is highly acclaimed by international travel lovers as a breathtaking drive with the majestic ocean on one side and rugged rocky mountains closely pressing on the other. Having been a land where Hidden Christians secretly kept their unique faith alive, the somehow mystical air drifting over the island instills a solemn reverence in visitors. The moment the sun sinks into the...

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Azuchi-Oshima Island

Floating to the north of Hirado Island, Azuchi-Oshima Island is a beautiful remote island where you can encounter the original landscapes of Japan, with its untouched rich nature and the distinct living history of Edo-period whaling and trading still vividly remaining. The breathtaking view of terraced rice fields spreading across the island, the endless blue sea, and windmills turning slowly on the hills bring deep peace and silence to visitors' hearts. Walking through the old streets of the Konoura district, which is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, gives an illusion as if time has...

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Onyoku Museum

Tucked away deep in the mountains of Saikai City, the Onyoku Museum boasts a massive collection of analog records through time, making it a unique sanctuary where you can deeply immerse yourself in music using your five senses. Stepping into this nostalgic wooden building, the warm scent of timber and the deep, soulful tones flowing from the speakers gently envelop visitors. Completely disconnected from modern digital society, choosing your favorite record yourself and gently dropping the needle to enjoy the sound is the ultimate luxury to core-relax your brain and heart. Through the universal language of music, this experience offers...

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Ishidake Observatory

The Ishidake Observatory gained global recognition when its overwhelming beauty was featured in the opening scene of the movie "The Last Samurai." The panoramic view of the Kujukushima Islands looking down from the 119-meter-high summit of Mt. Ishidake is a magnificent spectacle that leaves words behind. Especially at dusk, the scenery where the calm sea and the silhouettes of countless islands are dyed by the setting sun shifting from golden to crimson is filled with a sacred silence, deeply healing the hearts of travelers. Breathing deeply while taking in this supreme masterpiece of art created by nature completely eliminates daily...

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Sasebo City

Sasebo City is a unique port town combining the breathtaking scenery of the Kujukushima Islands with an Americanized exotic atmosphere derived from its history as a former imperial naval base and current home to a US military base. The panoramic view of countless green islands floating on the magnificent blue ocean brings profound emotion and tranquility to visitors' hearts. The city's charm lies in the stark contrast between the lively streets—where jazz flows and unique food cultures like the famous Sasebo Burger and fresh lemon steak can be enjoyed—and the overwhelming silence woven by nature. Embraced by an energetic and...

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Hasami Town

As the only landlocked town in Nagasaki Prefecture, Hasami Town is the birthplace of the traditional Japanese craft "Hasami ware" boasting a history of over 400 years. In recent years, it has drawn attention from international creators as a modern art town filled with stylish cafes and unique shops. Spending time amid peaceful terraced rice fields and rural landscapes, while feeling the atmosphere of craftsmen meticulously creating pottery, brings a deep sense of serenity and inspiration to the heart. Learning about Japan's monozukuri (craftsmanship) spirit and the wisdom of attentive living through pottery-making experiences and tours of historic kiln sites...

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Saikai City

Surrounded by beautiful coastlines and lush green mountains, "Saikai City" is the ultimate area to deeply refresh your mind and body, where the overwhelming energy of great nature and tranquil time merge perfectly. It is packed with attractions that satisfy the five senses of visitors, such as the dynamic tidal currents swirling in Isanoura, spots imbued with the deep history of Hidden Christians, and fresh seafood harvested locally alongside rich blessings from the mountains. Completely forgetting the hustle and bustle of the city and sharpening your five senses within the clear air will be a luxurious retreat experience to regain...

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Giant Camphor Trees of Sanno Shrine (Atomic-bombed Camphor Tree)

Having suffered from the atomic bomb dropped in 1945 and once left on the verge of death, the "Giant Camphor Trees of Sanno Shrine (Atomic-bombed Camphor Trees)" miraculously made a powerful recovery. Standing and displaying their lush green leaves even today, these two ancient trees, hundreds of years old, silently convey the overwhelming mystery of life and a strong hope for peace to visitors from all over the world. Spending quiet moments with folded hands while embraced by the mighty life energy and pure air radiating from the camphor trees serves as a special time to deeply purify your mind...

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Mt. Nabekamuri

Boasting a superb location with a sweeping view of Nagasaki Port, Mt. Nabekamuri is the finest spot to quietly experience the beautiful night view of Nagasaki, which was selected as one of the World's New Top Three Night Views. From the observatory at the summit, 169 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a grand panorama of the beautifully curving Nagasaki cityscape, the illuminated Megami Ohashi Bridge, and ships coming and going through the historic port. The daytime offers a wonderful contrast between rich greenery and the blue sea, while the night unveils a dazzling brilliance as if jewels have...

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Gunkanjima (Hashima Island)

Gunkanjima (Hashima) once supported Japan's modernization as an undersea coal mining island and is now registered as a World Cultural Heritage site. It earned its nickname because its high-rise reinforced concrete buildings crowded together make it look like a warship floating in the rough waves. Although now an uninhabited island, the sight of crumbling structures standing in silence evokes both past prosperity and the transience of time, leaving foreign visitors deeply moved and impressed. Witnessing the remnants of civilization embraced by the power of nature will be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience—allowing you to leave busy modern digital society behind and...

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