Hidden Christian Pilgrimage ⑦: GOTO (1st／4 days)
Joined 2018
This tour is the 1st day of 4days GOTO pilgrimage tour. The itinerary is not for one day tour. It covers only 1/4 of GOTO pilgrimage tour. GOTO islands are composed of many islands. A few numbers of shuttle ships and special charter ships are the only transportations connecting each islands. At least 3days or more need to visit whole main islands of GOTO.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or somewhere in SASEBO city
Your hotel or somewhere in the central SASEBO city
After meeting, take you to the SASEBO port.
Cost: meet-up fee 1500JPY
SASEBO Port
Board on a rapid boat to OJIKA island, leave at 8:00am arrive at 10:50am in OJIKA port. Transfer to a NOZAKI island tour boat.
(Standard)NOZAKI island group tour
Board on a NOZAKI island tour boat, leave OJIKA port at 10:50 for NOZAKI island, after landing the island, visit Visitor centor ～ JINGU HOUSE ～ NOZAKI community ruins ～ Lunch time ～ formar NOKUBI church(world heritage) ～ NOKUBI community ruins ～ arrive in OJIKA port at 15:40
Cost: NOZAKI island tour fee
(standard)OJIKA History and Culture museum
Exhibits Hidden Christian related materials.
Cost: admission fee
Hotel or Ryokan in OJIKA island
Hotel or Ryokan Check in. Free time. Stay one night.
Cost: accommodation fee
To be continued to "NAGASAKI Pilgrimage ⑧: GOTO islands(2nd day)
Ending Point
At your hotel in OJIKA island(stay a night)
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
〇guide fee (1-4 pax daily)=4,000×10+Meet-up fee: 2,000 JPY(one way)=42,000 JPY
〇guide fee (5-8 pax daily) =5,000×10+Meet-up fee: 2,000 JPY(one way)=52,000 JPY
〇Optional outer tour (if attend)
〇Rental car-related fees (on the island)
〇Public transportation (Shuttle ships or Airplane, including a guide)
〇Meal (including a guide)
〇Accomｍodation expenses (including a guide)
Tour Important Information
This tour is the part of 4days GOTO islands tour. The itinerary is not for one day tour. If you don't stay at least one night, not available NOZAKI island tour. Because of poor shuttle ships between OJIKA and mainland NAGASAKI.
Meet-up time will be very early (07:00) because the ship leaves for OJIKA island at 8:00 am. (need to arrive in the SASEBO port at 7:30)
Extra fee for the outer tour(NOZAKI island group tour), accommodation, lunch, shuttle ship and rental bicycle fee are not included in the guiding fee, you will pay those on site.
In OJIKA island, public transportation is poor, so we have to walk or rent a power assist bicycle.
We might not be able to observe inside of the churches because of the church condition(Sunday MASS, special event, etc...). And we cannot resist the weather, sea conditions such as typhoon, strong wind and high wave. Because of bad weather the tour would be cancelled or restrected some.
On Sunday morning, almost all churches have MASS, so might not be able to observe inside.
Important message from the supplier
My guiding rate is 5,000 JPY hourly (up to 4 pax), and 6,000 JPY hourly (5 to 8 pax), and a Meet-up fee (Guide's transportation fee back and forth to the meeting spot) is 5,000 JPY (in Nagasaki city).
For example, an 8-hour tour for 4 pax costs 40,000 JPY plus 5,000 JPY; 45,000 JPY is the tour price. You pay for this when you book the tour.
Please remember you will pay for the admission of pay facilities and meals on-site.
Up to 4 customers are accommodated in my private car (Toyota Prius), but more than 4 guests need to rent a suitable size rental car (5 to 8 pax) or hire a jumbo taxi (8 pax max) during the tour. The rental car and taxi costs vary depending on the conditions, so my published tour price doesn't include car costs. If you use my private car, you will pay 4,000 JPY (including the parking, toll road and fuel).
After the negotiation of the tour, I will fix the car-related price and add this price to the published tour price so that you realize the total tour price before you book it.
You only pay the admission of pay facilities and meals on-site.
My coverage areas are all over Nagasaki, Saga, and Fukuoka Prefectures, including the remote islands of Nagasaki. But I live in near Omura city in Nagasaki Pref., so far places from my house cost more Meet-up fee (Guide's transportation back and forth to the meeting place).
Additionally, I work in Nagasaki and Okinawa, in two prefectures for about half a month each place. So if you intend to travel to Okinawa, visit my Okinawa account page, and check my schedule calendar of Okinawa.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2018
About Tour Guide Yukihiro (Hero)行博
Hello, everyone!! My name is Yukihiro(行博), call me "HERO". I'm eager to introduce this unique country, Japan to foreign guests. I am not a professional interpreter. I have retired from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force(JGSDF=Japanese Army) on March 2018.
大家好！ 我名字叫xing2 bo2, 請叫我xing bo。我喜歡跟外國遊客分享這個很有意思的國家---日本國。我是個業餘的翻譯導遊, 不太專業, 在2018年3月我退休了日本陸上自衛隊（日本陸軍）。
I have spent most of my career as a Army NCO(Non-commissioned officer) . My job experiences are only in the military, but there are variety of specialties, so I didn't feel boredom. I lived in many places all over Japan, such as Hokkaido 10years, Chiba 15years, Okinawa 8years and more places.
我在軍隊當陸軍士官過了大部分的生活。我的工作經驗只在軍隊內，但是它有很多兵種和工作，所以我沒有膩了。我住過日本各地的很多地方，例如北海道１０年，千葉縣１５年，沖繩16年還有別的有些地方。
I am working for the half of month as a tour-conductor in Okinawa Japan. Rest of month, I live in Nagasaki Prefecture, and work as a Triple Lights interpreter tour guide.
我一邊在沖繩當旅遊服務員大概半個月，一邊在九州長崎當Triple Lights的翻譯導游工作剩餘的月。
I am registered as a Okinawa prefectural interpreter tour guide (English & Chinese), but don't have a whole Japan area certification. So I am brushing my skill up to get it.
我登記了沖繩縣的地域翻譯導遊（英／中文），可是沒有全國的。所以為了獲得全國導遊資格，我正在繼續學外語。
I speak English, Chinese (simplify & traditional) , no problem to guide you, not like a native though.
我會說英語和中文(簡／繁)，作為您的導游沒問題，沒有母語的人那麼好。
Reviews
Marjorie K.
“Great Day Touring Sasebo with Hero”
We had a wonderful time with Hero who met us at the cruise terminal with a very comfortable van for our group of 5. He had a printed itinerary that outlined where we would visit. 9:00 Drive to Hirado Island (40 mins). Guide will wait until we disembark. We went to Hirado Island and visited Hirado Castle, Xavier Memorial Church, and had a delicious sushi lunch. We proceeded to Mikawachi pottery town where we visited the museum and so beautiful pottery and visited local shops and kilns where we got to see amazing pottery. He managed our time very efficiently but it didn't feel rushed. Hero was very warm, engaging and also very thoughtful. He gave us a bag of yummy homemade donuts which he made! I highly recommend Hero for your visit to Sasebo/Hirado area.
Yukihiro (Hero)行博
Thank you very much for the great review of my tour. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Sorry for the long drive. We could visit 2 areas that are apart from the Cruise Port instead. If we can have another opportunity in Nagasaki or Okinawa, I hope to guide you again. Hero
Diane K.
“An excellent day with Hero”
Hero was the perfect guide. He was very responsive and wonderful about having to adjust our times slightly. Hero was early to meet us and kept a very efficient schedule throughout the day. We saw everything we requested and he took us to the most delicious lunch we have ever had at his favorite restaurant. We also had a special surprise when Hero brought out a tea ceremony for us complete with cakes he had baked himself. We had the perfect day with him as our guide I highly recommend him.
Yukihiro (Hero)行博
Hi Diane, Thank you very much for the great review of me. I appreciate it. I had a wonderful time with both of you, too. If we can have another opportunity, I wanna guide you other places in Nagasaki or in Okinawa. I hope to see you again somewhere some time. Best regards, Hero
Gunge T.
“The best tour guide for Hirado and Ikitsuki!”
Hero is highly knowledgeable about the history of the Hidden Christians, and we learned a great deal from him. He is also friendly and accommodating, making the experience even more enjoyable. If you’re looking to make the most of your visit to Hirado and Ikitsuki, Hero’s tour is the perfect choice.
Yukihiro (Hero)行博
Hi Gunge san, Thank you very much for overwhelming great review to me, I appreciate it. また機会がございましたら宜しくお願いします。 Hero 中山行博
$291/ per group
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