Sasebo

Course 1

• Kujukushima Tourist Park

  

  This is a spectacular spot that was selected as one of Japan's 100 Observation Decks. . This observation deck is the only place in Sasebo where you can view the beauty of the archipelago of Kujukushima, known as the pearl of the West Sea, and the cityscape of Sasebo at the same time. . Here you can fully enjoy two contrasting scenery: the sea and the city.

• Kujukushima National Park

  

  This is a national park that represents Sasebo, where you can relax and unleash your heart under the blue sky and white clouds, and enjoy the stunning view of Kujukushima before your eyes. . At the park, you can visit the aquarium for a fee and enjoy the Sasebo specialty, the Sasebo Burger. . This scenery, where the sea and sky blend together, and the mountains and the sea, is a special sight that can only be experienced on Kujukushima Island.

• 403 Shopping Arcade

  

  This place is known as the longest arcade shopping district in Japan, and is lined with local Sasebo stores, including cosmetics stores, souvenir shops, and 100 yen shops. . There are also many restaurants where you can enjoy a variety of local gourmet foods, including Sasebo Burgers. . It also has a supermarket, making it a convenient spot where you can easily purchase local specialties.

Course 2

• Top making experience

  

  This workshop allows you to experience the traditional craft "making tops" that has been handed down since the Edo period. . Under the guidance of craftsmen, you can experience all the handmade processes, from cutting to coloring the wood. . The completed top can be taken home, making an original top that is one of a kind in the world.

• Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort
  "Umi Kirara" Aquarium

  

  The aquarium on Kujukushima is known for its beautiful nickname "Umi Kirara," and represents the sparkling ocean scene. . This aquarium faithfully reproduces the marine environment of Kujukushima, and new discoveries are made as you progress along each exhibition floor.

• Kujukushima Marine Biology

  

  This facility combines education, experience and research, and offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about the marine ecosystem and living organisms of Kujukushima. . This is an educational and fun space for those interested in marine life, as well as those who want to learn about environmental protection with their families. . If you are interested in marine ecology and its conservation, visiting the Kujukushima Marine Biology Course can be a very meaningful experience.

• Lunch experience at the old Japanese house

  

  This is an experience program where you can learn how to make Japanese food such as medicinal dishes from craftsmen who convey the traditional Japanese culture. . All the ingredients used are fresh harvested from an old Japanese farm. . Not only is it possible to enjoy the cooking process itself, but it is also a valuable travel experience where you can enjoy a free tour of the old Japanese house.