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Explore the rich history of the Goto Islands on this private, all-inclusive tour. Journey through UNESCO-listed Hidden Christian Sites, including the stunning Egami Catholic Church and the Former Gorin Church, both masterpieces of architecture nestled within nature. Enjoy a coastal cruise to see the historic Christian Cave and the unique Harinomendo rock formation that resembles the Virgin Mary. This 8-hour excursion includes charter car and cruise, lunch, round trip ferry rides, and a knowledgeable to enrich your experience with local insights.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Fukue Port Terminal 1st Floor (In front of the Goto City Tourism Association Souvenir Shop)
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Hamawaki Church (view from car)
Admission ticket free -
1
Catholic Rōya-no-Sako Martyrdom Memorial Cathedral
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Former Gorin Church is a rare architectural treasure built in 1881. Tucked away in a remote, peaceful cove with no direct road access, this simple wooden structure beautifully blends traditional Japanese home-building techniques with western gothic ribbed vault ceilings. It stands as a silent, moving monument to the faith and resilience of the Hidden Christians who once lived in this isolated settlement.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Egami Church
Set against a backdrop of vibrant green woods on Naru Island, the Egami Catholic Church is celebrated as one of the most beautiful wooden churches in Japan. Built in 1918 by local Christians who saved up their earnings from fishing, this UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece features a charming cream-colored exterior, light blue window frames, and hand-painted stained glass designed to resemble cherry blossoms.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Naru Island
Lunch on Naru Island. We’ll enjoy a meal featuring fish caught that very day. *Photo for illustrative purposes only.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Christian Cave
From our chartered cruise, we can view the natural rock formation known as 'Harinomendo'—which resembles the Madonna and Child—as well as the historic Christian Cave, which preserves the poignant history of Japan's hidden Christians.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weather on the ferry and open water taxi can be windy and chilly, even in summer. We recommend bringing a light windproof jacket.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weather on the ferry and open water taxi can be windy and chilly, even in summer. We recommend bringing a light windproof jacket.
- The tour involves traveling by a regular ferry and a smaller, bumpy private water taxi (chartered boat). If you are prone to seasickness, please take motion sickness medication at least 30 minutes before departure (08:45 AM).
- Please speak in soft whispers when inside the chapels.
- The cruise to the Christian Cave and Harinomendo relies on safe sea conditions. If the waves are too high, the water taxi segment may be canceled or altered for safety. We appreciate your understanding.
- For lunch, you will enjoy a meal featuring the day's fresh catch. *The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
- Please refrain from participating with large pieces of luggage.
- Please note that you may not be able to tour the church sanctuary due to services such as Mass.
- For infant children, please book at the child rate of a seat is required. If a seat is not required, there is no charge.
- As the tour involves boarding and disembarking between the boat and the shore, as well as sections that must be traversed on foot, we ask that those who are not confident in their physical mobility refrain from participating. (Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.)
- The itinerary includes a section where you will walk along a mountain path that descends for approximately 500 meters.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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