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Hidden Christian Pilgrimage ④: KURO-SHIMA
One day trip to Kuro-shima island. There is Kuro-shima Catholic Church which is designated as the Hidden Christian World Heritage. The island belongs to the Kujyukushima islands. You can reach the island only by the small ferry boat, only 3-4 times a day, to and from Kuro-shima. In the island, poor public transportation, but rental power assist bicycle is available.
Meeting Point
At your hotel, somewhere in Sasebo city or Ainoura port
((Normal season)) Meet-up at your hotel on 9:00am or at Ferry port on 9:30, Cost: Meet-up fee (1,500JPY) in cash on site, Boat fee (round ticket)
((High season)) Meet-up at your hotel on 7:30am or at Ferry port on 8:00, Cost: Meet-up fee (2,000JPY) in cash on site, Boat fee (round ticket)
Arrive at Kuroshima port at 10:50(Off) or at 9:20am(High). Rent rental bycicles, ride to the first spot. Cost rental power asist bycicle
Kuro-shima Shurine : Japanese original religion, Shinto shurine, with natural forest
Kozen-ji Temple : Buddist temple, Hidden Christian was hiding as a buddist follower in those day.
Old sasanqua tree in Neya: The biggest and oldest sasanqua tree in northern Nagasaki. Old Christians took oil from nuts of this tree.
Catholic semetary : Tomb stone of Joseph Ferdinand Marmand(Cathoric priest) is located
Kuro-shima Cathoric Church (World Heritage) : Observe outside of the church (Inside will be available from Apr. 2021.)
Huge Ficus sperba: Observe a huge tree of ficus sperba. Used for windbreak.
Nagasaki-bana(Warabe) Outlook : No.1 outlook in Kuro-shima Great island view, can observe Kujyukushima islands, Hirado, Ohshima, Goto islands.
((Normal season)) Leave Kuroshima port at 3:30pm for Ainoura port, arrive Ainoura port at 4:20pm, drive to the hotel, tour end.
((High season)) Leave Kuroshima port at 3:40pm for Ainoura port, arrive Ainoura port at 4:10pm, drive to the hotel, tour end.
Drop you off, the tour ends
Drop you off at the designated spot in Sasebo.
The tour ends.
Ending Point
At Ainoura port, your hotel or somewhere in Sasebo city
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Inclusions & Exclusions
〇guide fee (1-4 pax: 5,000×8=40,000)+Meet-up fee: 3,000=43,000 JPY
〇guide fee (5-8 pax: 6,000×8=48,000)+Meet-up fee: 3,000=51,000 JPY
〇Rental car or Taxi related cost
〇Public transportation (if use)
〇Admission at each pay facility
〇Parking (if used)
〇Toll-road(if used)
〇Meal
Tour Important Information
((High season))Apr.29 to May 8, Aug.13 to Aug.16, Dec.29 to Jan.5 in every year
((Normal season)) Any other days of above
You will pay guiding related fee when you book the tour on web site.
But you will pay the excluding fees on-site; such as Taxi, public transportation, shuttle boat to Kuroshima, electric bike fees and meal (including a guide).
On Kuro-shima, public transportations are poor, so we have to walk or rent a power assist bicycle.(Kuro-shima is not flat land)
We might not be able to observe inside of the churches because of the church condition(Sunday MASS, special event, etc...).
We have to use the public bus or taxi to and from the shuttle ship port.
On Sunday morning, almost all churches have MASS, so might not be able to observe inside.
Important message from the guide
My coverage areas are mainly poor public transportation areas, so mostly use my private car (5 pax) or a suitable size rental car (6 to 7 pax) to move. We use a Jumbo taxi for 8 pax group. It is easy to travel and free to move.
My coverage areas are Nagasaki, Saga, and Fukuoka prefectures. But I live near Omura city in Nagasaki prefecture, so depending on where I meet you (meet-up), I will request you to pay the Meet-up fee (transportation cost back and forth to the meeting spot) in cash on site. The meet-up fee will be different based on the transportation fee from where I stay. Before the tour date, I will inform you how much the meet-up fee in the original tour plan.
Here are the basic meet-up fees for each area, Ohmura city is 2,000 JPY, Sasebo city is 3,500JPY, Isahaya city is 3,500 JPY, Nagasaki city is 4,000JPY, Saga is 8,000JPY, and Fukuoka is 15,000JPY. I will try to choose the cheapest way to travel. If you don't care high meet-up fee, I go anywhere as far as I can.
I work in both Nagasaki and Okinawa, working in 2 places for about half and half days a month. I have lived in Okinawa for over 12 years and am qualified and registered as an Okinawa Prefectural interpreter tour guide.
On my schedule calendar, available days mean that I stay in Nagasaki; on the contrary, unavailable days mean I am in Okinawa(mostly), so I might be able to guide you in Okinawa. I have another GWG account in Okinawa also, please visit it, too.
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
Nagasaki Tour Reviews
“A great first day + introduction to Nagasaki with Hero - looking forward to more”
I'm very grateful for Hero's patience (I took ages photographing virtually everything everywhere), kindness, knowledge, helpfulness and sense of humour - it was a lot to take in but all very relevant to my novel WIP, so am delighted with his assistance for this very important research I am doing. Also very grateful he drove me back to the car park to find my lost wallet and showed me how to reach the train station in the morning. Also had some fun/funny moments too, so a nice bit of comic relief from seriousness of bomb and martyrdom sites.
Yukihiro (Hero)行博
(32 reviews)Hi Jane, Thank you very much for everything today!! Ⅰ have rerieved several time today, I also realized the god’s blessing to us. Tomorrow is another day, hope to see you at the meeting spot smoothly. Have a good night! Hero
“Wonderful tour!”
Hero was an absolutely terrific guide! He was very informative, and very flexible in meeting our interests. First rate.
Yukihiro (Hero)行博
(32 reviews)Thank you for your first rating for me, I appreciated it. Unfortunately, we couldn't go Mt. Inasa Observatory, it was my regret today. Hope to see you again someday somewhere in the future! Best regards, Hero
“Great Guide, Great Day”
We had a great day in Nagasaki with Yukihiro (Hero) who was informative and very good company. Hero was flexible to our needs and made the day a rewarding experience. We would highly recommend Hero to others considering a tour in Nagasaki or his home town of Okinawa.
Yukihiro (Hero)行博
(32 reviews)Hello Malcolm, Thank you very much for the great review for my guidance!! I really appreciated it. I look forward to seeing you in Okinawa next time!! Best regards, Hero
