Activities

activities

We offer a wide range of activities—golf, stained glass, oil pressing, folk songs, cruises, and trekking—
that let you experience the charms of the Goto Islands, located within Saikai National Park.

We accept reservations for all activities by email or phone.
Same-day or day-before slots may be available, so please feel free to contact us.
We will make the arrangements as soon as we confirm availability.

※Reservations for activities are accepted by email or phone.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Tel: 0959-78-5551 (Reception hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Outdoors

Crafts

activity list

Activity List

Morning Island Stroll Cruise Recommended

A refreshing morning cruise around the three islands visible from the hotel: Akashima, Kojima, and Kuroshima. Why not take a gentle stroll across the sea, enveloped in the clear air and soft morning sun? Even islands that look the same from a distance reveal their unique characters as you draw closer.

*Please note that cruises may be canceled on the day depending on weather or sea conditions.

【Price】
30,000 yen (per group of 2)
*The price for two people applies even for single-person use. An additional 10,000 yen will be charged for each person from the third guest onwards.

【Duration / Time】
Approx. 2 hours / 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
*Departure time varies by season to coincide with sunrise.

【Capacity】
1–6 guests

【Meeting Point】
Hotel Lobby (Transportation included)

Kijima Lava Cave Exploration (Morning Departure / Afternoon Departure) Recommended

Ojima is a hidden gem where untouched nature and deep history intertwine. It is approximately 20 minutes by cruiser from the port. Cross the azure sea, passing by the islands visible from the hotel.

*Please note that the activity may be canceled on the day depending on weather or sea conditions.

【Price】
50,000 yen (per group of 2)
*The price for two people applies even for single-person use. An additional 10,000 yen will be charged for each person from the third guest onwards.

【Duration / Time】
7 hours / 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

【Capacity】
1–6 guests

【Meeting Point】
Hotel Lobby (Transportation included; departure at 8:50 AM)

Click here for the dedicated page

Starry sky guide

Experience a special moment enveloped by a star-filled sky. On this remote island, far from city lights and blessed with clear air, you can encounter breathtaking starry vistas. Accompanied by a guide, gaze up at the night sky and enjoy stories about seasonal constellations and the stars.

【Details】
Stargazing commentary by a guide

【Price】
¥4,000 per person

【Duration / Time】
Approx. 1 hour / 20:30–21:30

【Participants】
2–10 people

【Location】
Onidake *Includes transportation (departing the hotel at 20:30)

resort golf

Enjoy golf in a prime location overlooking the sea. This authentic resort course is situated on the slopes of Mt. Onidake. Spanning a magnificent site, the 18-hole layout offers a strategic challenge for players.

【Price】
8,800 yen (Special price for GOTO RETREAT guests)

【Duration / Time】
Flexible

【Location】
Goto Country Club (Transportation included)

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Goto Hand-Stretched Udon Experience (Lunch Included)

Goto Udon is one of Japan’s three most famous types of udon noodles. You can experience the noodle-stretching process and tour the production facility. After the experience, enjoy the local specialty, “Jigoku-daki” (hell-boiled) udon.

【Details】
Experience making Goto udon and enjoy it prepared in the traditional local style called “Jigoku-daki” (hell-boiling). A Goto udon set (serves 2) is included as a take-home gift.

【Price】
3,800 yen per person

【Duration/Time】
30-minute experience + lunch time / 1:00 PM–2:00 PM (must start by 1:30 PM)

【Capacity】
2–5 guests

【Location】
Nakamoto Seimen Fukue Factory

※Reservation required 2 days in advance (closed Tuesdays)
※Not available on weekends due to factory closure

Brahmin kite flying experience

“ばらもん”とは、五島の方言“ばらか”に由来し、元気者や荒々しいという意味。武士が鬼に立ち向かう勇敢な姿が描かれた凧は、男の子の初節句に健やかな成長と出世を願って揚げられてきました。朝ドラ“舞い上がれ”にも登場した、鬼岳でのばらもん凧上げ体験です。

【Details】
Kite-flying experience with the traditional craft “Baramon kite”

【Price】
¥6,500

【Duration / Time】
1 hour / Anytime

【Participants】
1–3 people

【Location】
Onidake *Includes transportation

Saga Island Trekking Tour

Sagashima is an island formed by eruptions of two volcanoes: the rugged Odake and the gently sloping Medake. From lava rock that cooled and hardened to giant banyan trees reaching toward the sky, enjoy a journey that brings you close to magnificent nature.

【Details】
Trekking on a volcanic island selected as one of Japan’s 100 Hidden Gems

【Price】
¥8,000 per person

【Duration / Time】
Anytime

【Participants】
2–5 people

【Location】
Sagashima *Includes transportation

*Ferry fare is not included. Please pay individually. (¥460 one way, paid locally)

hiking

Hike through the symbols of Fukue Island, such as Mt. Onidake and the Osezaki Lighthouse. Walk a course of approximately 1.5 hours while listening to a guide share delightful stories about the island. Spend time healing your soul amidst rich nature.

【Details】
We can arrange a hiking guide

【Price】
90-minute guide: ¥6,000 per person

【Duration / Time】
90 minutes / Anytime

【Participants】
2–5 people

【Location】
Onidake / Osezaki *Includes transportation

trekking

Climb Mt. Nanatsu, selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Kyushu, or Mt. Tetatake, the highest peak in the Goto Islands at an elevation of 461 meters. From the summits, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the islands and coastline; the view of Takahama and Tontomari beaches from Mt. Nanatsu is particularly stunning. We invite you to take a small adventure into the great outdoors.

【Details】
We can arrange a trekking guide

【Price】
4-hour guide: ¥10,000 per person

【Duration / Time】
4 hours / Anytime

【Participants】
2–5 people

【Location / Meeting point】
Nanatsudake, Chichigatake *Includes transportation

*Includes 1 guide (2 guides for groups of 10 or more)

Local guide arrangements

We guide you from classic spots to hidden gems known only to local guides. Within the leisurely flow of island time, we invite you on a journey to touch upon history and culture and gain a deeper understanding of Goto.

【Details】
Island tour with a local guide: sightseeing, town walks, and more.

【Price】
60-minute guide: ¥2,000 per person

【Duration / Time】
60 minutes / Anytime

【Participants】
2–10 people

【Location】
Fukue Island, Naru Island, Hisaka Island *Includes transportation (taxi required at an additional cost when visiting multiple spots)

Farm Experience and BBQ Lunch

Immerse yourself in the island’s nature with agricultural experiences such as harvesting vegetables and caring for calves. Enjoy the blessings of nature, which are felt more deeply when experienced and tasted with your own hands, alongside a BBQ lunch in an open-air location.

【Details】
Hands-on farm experiences such as harvesting tomatoes and caring for calves. Afterward, enjoy a BBQ lunch (includes one drink).

【Price】
¥16,500 per person

【Duration / Time】
Anytime

【Participants】
4–10 people

【Location】
Takuya Farm *Includes transportation

Photo Wedding

Weave your own story amidst the grand nature of the Goto Islands. The hotel interior features designs reminiscent of a church, creating a sophisticated space no matter where you look. Why not create precious memories at GOTO RETREAT?

[Details] Your story unfolds amidst the magnificent nature of the Goto Islands. The hotel interior features church-inspired design, with refined spaces at every turn. Why not create precious memories at GOTO RETREAT ray?

[Fee] From 253,000 yen (accommodation not included)

[Duration/Schedule] Approximately 5 hours/Available upon request

Dedicated page here

*Once your accommodation dates are confirmed, we will introduce you to a planner. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Marine Sports Experience in the Sea of Gotō

Enjoy exhilarating marine sports set against the backdrop of Goto’s blue sea. You can enjoy as much banana boating, towing tubes, and jet cruising as you like within the allotted time. Feel the summer of Goto with your whole body at the calm shores of Ohama Beach.

【Details】
Enjoy as much as you like for one hour: banana boat, towing tube, and jet cruising.

【Price】
¥7,000 per person

【Duration / Time】
1 hour / From 10:00 (last start 16:00)

【Participants】
1–5 people

【Location】
Ohama Beach

yoga

Experience traditional Indian yoga taught by a yoga master who trained in South India for ten years. Focus your mind and body as you quietly tune into yourself, slowly loosening your joints from the extremities inward. Enjoy a time of deep relaxation amidst the clear, fresh air of Goto.

【Details】
Yoga experience with a yoga master from South India

【Price】
¥40,000 (split by number of participants)

【Duration / Time】
Approx. 2.5 hours / Anytime

【Participants】
1–8 people

【Location】
Samurai Residence

Camellia oil pressing experience

Experience the process of extracting precious camellia oil, of which only a small amount can be pressed from a single seed. In Goto, it is said that camellia oil was historically paid as a land tax in place of rice in areas with poor harvests, making it deeply connected to local life. Spend a moment feeling the blessings of nature and human wisdom while surrounded by the fragrant, gentle scent of camellia oil. You can take the pressed oil home in a bottle.

[Details] Experience extracting oil from camellia seeds. The oil you extract can be bottled and taken home.

[Fee] 3,000 yen per person

[Duration/Schedule] Approximately 1 hour/Available upon request

[Capacity] 2–4 people

[Meeting Point] Tsubaki no

Coral Processing Experience

Engage in a mystical experience processing coral that has grown in the sea over many years. In Tomie, where coral fishing once flourished, a unique traditional technique called “Goto-bori,” characterized by delicate and deep carving, has been passed down. It is believed to have the power to protect the body from various disasters and illnesses, making it popular as an amulet. You can take your finished work home as a strap or pendant.

【Details】
Experience processing Goto coral into beads about 8 mm in diameter. Take your finished piece home as a strap, tie pin, or pendant.

【Price】
¥3,850 per item

【Duration / Time】
1 hour / 9:00–17:00 *Start by 16:00

【Location】
Deguchi Coral

Resin Art Handcraft Experience

Paint your own ocean using sand and shells from Goto. Create your work while feeling the blue sea at an atelier located right next to Koujushi Beach. Why not create a wonderful experience and a souvenir to remember your travels?

【Details】
Create an original ocean board inspired by the sea of Goto.
*You cannot take it home on the day it’s made. It will be shipped at a later date.

【Price】
• A5 size: ¥6,500 per item + ¥600 per item (Letter Pack shipping fee)
• A4 size: ¥10,500 per item *Shipping is cash on delivery via Yu-Pack (size 60)

【Duration / Time】
1.5 hours / From 10:00 (last start 16:00)

【Participants】
1–4 people

【Venue】
Atelier within Kozuko Beach

Stained Glass Experience

Miiraku 538 is the only stained glass workshop on the island. You can enjoy creating pieces under the guidance of Yumiko Hamasaki, who crafted the stained glass for Miiraku Church. This is a time to touch the culture of Goto, known as the “Island of Prayer,” and the delicate handiwork passed down through generations. Use your favorite glass to create a keychain or photo frame to take home.

【Details】
Create a keychain or photo frame using stained glass.

【Price】
Keychain: ¥1,100 / Photo frame: ¥3,500

【Duration / Time】
1.5–2 hours / Anytime

【Participants】
2–4 people

【Location】
MiiRaku 538 Workshop

Letters to the Future

Write a letter to your future self or a loved one. Why not record your thoughts using special stationery, such as letter sets printed with letterpress or glass pens?

【Details】
Write a letter to someone special—or to your future self—using ray’s original letter set. Use a glass pen to put your thoughts into words, then finish with a sealing stamp.

【Price】
① Take-home letter set only: ¥1,000
② Letter set + send a letter to yourself one year later: ¥2,000

【Duration / Time】
Approx. 30 minutes / Anytime

【Participants】
1 person and up

【Location】
Lobby or your room

Folktales and Folk Songs

Local historian Mayumi Nakamura performs folk tales and songs that have been carefully passed down in Goto. Experience the unique humor and warmth of the Goto dialect.

【Details】
Enjoy Goto folktales and folk songs

【Price】
¥15,000

【Duration / Time】
Anytime

【Participants】
1–10 people

【Location】
Lobby

Rental Checkers

Capture the beautiful scenery of Goto and moments with your loved ones in photographs to serve as small mementos of your trip. You can take them not only within the hotel but also while sightseeing around the island. We hope that each moment remains a precious memory along with the photographs.

【Details】
Instant camera rental. Available for use in the hotel and while sightseeing.

【Price】
10 shots of film: ¥3,000

【Pick-up/Return】
Reception