Nizo Yamamoto Art Museum

A must see place for Studio Ghibli fans

Dozaki Church

Imochiura Church and Lourdes Grotto

The first Lourdes grotto in Japan, built with stones gathered by appealing to the local believers.

Kominka Experience on Ojika Island

The jewels of Japanese architecture that will steal your heart.

Fukue Castle (Ishida Castle)

The only castle in Japan which directly faced the sea.

Mizunoura Church

A lilywhite wooden church, masterful blend of Romanesque, Gothic and Japanese architecture.

Kashiragashima Church

Located on the World Heritage site, “Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region - Villages in Kashiragashima Island”.

Egami Church

Registered as UNESCO World Heritage as part of “Egami Village on Naru Island”. Important cultural property of Japan.

Goto Tourism and Historical Materials Museum

The Former Goto Lord's Residence and Garden

Wakamatsu-Seto / Christian Cave Cruise

Visiting the Christian Cave where the memories of the Hidden Christians remain by cruising tour.

Daihoji Temple

A temple nicknamed "Western Japan's mount Koya" since the famous buddhist monk Kukai stayed here on his way back from China.

Nakanora Church

Nicknamed the "Water Mirror Church"

Former Gorin Church

An important building from early Meiji era, registered as Important National Heritage.

Awabi(Abalone) Hall

A symbol of "Ojika the Home of Abalone" which has the largest haul of abalones in Japan as a single fisheries co-op.

Myojoin Temple

Ojika Island Tourism

Goto Udon Making Workshop (Funasaki Udon Denshokan)

Experience making a local specialty using the authentic, centuries old method.

Luxury Sightseeing Boat -Catherina-

A smooth boat ride down the emerald waters of the Wakamatsu Strait

Mount Ryukanzan Observatory

Chino-Kojima Shrine

The Torii Gate that stands facing the ocean.

Sone Church

A church overlooking both the Goto Sea and the East China Sea

Aosagaura Church

Wakamatsu Oura Church

The statue of Mother Mary on the altar is a must-see!

Egami Village on Naru Island(Egami Church and its Surroundings) / Village d’Egami dans l’île de Naru (Église d’Egami et ses environs)

Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region / Les Sites chrétiens cachés de la région de Nagasaki

Nozaki Island

An otherworldly place that almost seems foreign.

Sakiura District

Ojika-cho Museum of History and Folklore

A municipal museum exhibiting folk historical materials of ancient ruins, whaling, and up to modern day. Its building is a restored house of the former Oda family's who used to practice whaling in the old days.

Tohko-ji Temple

The place where there are graves for Taira-no-Iemori and seven following generations. The red gate of the temple is a must-see.

Former Nokubi Church

A legacy for future generations created by the “power of prayer” of only 17 households.

Villages on Kashiragashima Island / Villages dans l’île de Kashiragashima

Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region / Les Sites chrétiens cachés de la région de Nagasaki

Villages on Hisaka Island / Villages dans l’île de Hisaka

Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region / Les Sites chrétiens cachés de la région de Nagasaki

Goto Udon no Sato

Akabae Church

A church facing the Goto Sea from the side of a steep mountain

Oso Church

A prefecturally designated important cultural property

Atotsugi Church

A church that shines in the evening sun and overlooks the Aokata Bay and floating oil storage base

Fukumi Church

Features a Japanese-style raised wooden roof, a rarity in brick churches

Maruo Church

A white church that stands in the home town of prolific church architect Yosuke Tetsukawa

Arifuku Church

Located on the westernmost island in town, Arifuku Church features a layered roof and wooden construction

Doinora Church

A reconstruction of the former Oso Church employing early church woodworking techniques in its interior