Activities
activities
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)
activity list
Activity List
Recommended】 Morning island walking cruise
A refreshing morning cruise exploring the three islands of Akashima, Koshima, and Kuroshima, visible from the hotel.
Would you like to take a leisurely stroll on the sea, enveloped by the clear air and soft morning sun?
While the islands may appear the same from a distance, each reveals its unique character as you approach.
[Price]
30,000 yen (for 2 people)
* The rate for one person is the same as for two people.
* For 3 people: 40,000 yen / For 4 people: 50,000 yen
[Capacity] 1 to 6 people
[Duration] Approximately 2 hours
[Operating Hours] 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM
* The morning island stroll cruise departs in accordance with the sunrise time.
Please note that the hotel departure time varies by season.
* The cruise may be canceled on the day due to weather or sea conditions.
[Meeting Point] Hotel Lobby
* Hotel staff will depart the hotel at 6:00 AM to provide transportation to Shiotsu Port.
* Hotel staff will also pick you up after the cruise.
[Estimated Departure Time]
Summer: Depart hotel around 6:00 AM
Winter: Depart hotel around 6:30 AM
Hwangdo Lava Cave Exploration
Kishima Island is an unexplored island in the Goto Islands with untouched nature and a deep history. It is about 20 minutes by cruiser from the port. Pass through the islands that can be viewed from the hotel and cross the azure sea. We offer two types of activities: morning departure and afternoon departure.
*Please prepare clothing that is easy to move in and can get dirty as you will be strolling through caves and mountain paths.
*Please note that the ship may be canceled on the day due to weather or sea conditions.
【Price】50,000 yen (for 2 people)
*The price for 2 people applies even for single occupancy.
*For 3 or more people, there’s an additional charge of 10,000 yen per person.
【Capacity】1-6 people
【Duration】7 hours
【Time】9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
【Meeting Point】Hotel Lobby
*We will provide transportation to Shiozu Port, departing from the hotel at 8:50 AM. We will also pick you up for the return trip.
“”Afternoon departure Koshima Lava Cave Exploration
【Price】40,000 yen (for 2 people)
*The price for 2 people applies even for single occupancy.
【Capacity】1-6 people
【Duration】3.5 hours
【Time】1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
【Meeting Point】Hotel Lobby
*We will provide transportation to Shiozu Port, departing from the hotel at 12:50 PM. We will also pick you up for the return trip.

Starry sky guide
A special moment, wrapped in a sky full of stars.
On these remote islands, with little city light and remarkably clear air, you can encounter a breathtaking night sky.
With your guide, look up at the heavens and enjoy seasonal constellations and stories inspired by the stars.
[Overview] We will arrange a stargazing guide.[Fee] ¥4,000 per person[Participants] 2–10 guests[Time] 20:30–21:30[Location] At the hotel or Onidake, etc.[Details] Night-sky commentary[Meeting point] At the hotel *Transportation included

resort golf
Enjoy golf in a spectacular location with ocean views.A full-scale resort course halfway up Onidake. Set on magnificent grounds, this is a strategic 18-hole layout.
[Overview] Golf in an exceptional location with ocean views from almost every hole[Location] Goto Country Club[Time] Anytime[Fee] ¥8,800 (special rate for GOTO RETREAT guests; complimentary shuttle between the hotel and the golf course)

Goto Hand-pulled Udon Noodle Experience with Lunch
One of Japan’s three great udon styles: Goto Udon. You may enjoy stretching the noodles and observing the production process.After the experience, please enjoy the local specialty “Jigoku-daki”.
[Fee] ¥3,800 per person[Participants] 2–5 guests[Details] Experience making Goto hand-stretched udon and enjoy it as the local dish “Jigoku-daki,” boiled from dried noodles. You will also receive a Goto Udon set (for two) as a gift to take home.[Duration] 30-minute experience + lunch time[Time] 13:00–14:00 (start by 13:30)[Location] Nakamoto Seimen, Fukue Factory
*Advance reservation required at least 2 days in advance (closed Tuesdays).

Brahmin kite flying experience
“Baramon” comes from the Goto dialect “baraka” and means spirited or rough.These kites, depicting a brave samurai confronting a demon, have traditionally been flown to wish for a boy’s healthy growth and success on his first seasonal festival.This is a Baramon-kite flying experience at Onidake, featured in the morning drama “Maiagare!”.
[Overview] Experience the Baramon kite flying made famous by the morning drama.[Fee] ¥6,500 (transportation included)[Participants] 1–3 guests[Duration] 1 hour[Time] Anytime[Location] Onidake

Saga Island Trekking Tour
Sagadashima was formed by eruptions of two volcanoes: the rugged Odake and the gently sloping Medake.From lava-cooled rock surfaces to giant Chinese banyan trees stretching toward the sky,enjoy a journey that brings you close to magnificent nature.
[Overview] A half-day experience of history and nature on a volcanic island selected as one of Japan’s 100 Hidden Regions[Fee] ¥8,000 per person[Participants] 2–5 guests[Time] Anytime
*Transportation included
*Ferry fare is not included. Please pay individually. (¥460 one-way, paid locally)

hiking
Hiking on Fukue Island to iconic Onidake and Cape Osezaki Lighthouse.Walk a course of about 1.5 hours while listening to your guide’s delightful stories about the island.A soothing time amid abundant nature.
[Overview] We will arrange a hiking guide.[Fee] 90 minutes: ¥6,000 per person[Participants] 2–5 guests[Time] Anytime[Location] Onidake, Osezaki *Transportation included

trekking
Head to Nanatsudake—selected among Kyushu’s 100 Famous Mountains—and to Chichigatake, the highest peak in the Goto Islands at 461 m above sea level.From the summit, you can take in panoramic views of the islands and coastline; in particular, the view of Takahama and Tonpaku Beaches from Nanatsudake is spectacular.Why not add a touch of adventure in the great outdoors?
[Overview] We will arrange a trekking guide.[Fee] 4-hour guided tour: ¥10,000 per person[Participants] 2–5 guests[Time] Anytime[Details] Trekking guide[Location] Nanatsudake, Chichigatake *Transportation included
*Includes 1 guide. (For groups of 10 or more, 2 guides are provided.)

Local guide arrangements
From classic sights to hidden gems known only to local guides, we will take you there.In the relaxed flow of island time, discover history and culture and embark on a journey to understand Goto more deeply.
[Overview] We will arrange a local guide.[Fee] 60 minutes: ¥2,000 per person[Participants] 2–10 guests[Time] Anytime[Details] Sightseeing, town strolls (shopping streets, etc.)[Location] Fukue Island, Naru Island, Hisaka Island
*Transportation included (if visiting several places, a taxi may be used at an additional cost).

Farm Experience and BBQ Lunch
Enjoy hands-on farming on the island—harvesting vegetables, caring for calves, and more—surrounded by nature.Savor nature’s blessings all the more by experiencing and tasting them with your own hands, along with a BBQ lunch in an open, scenic setting.
[Overview] Farming experience (such as tomato harvesting) and calf care + BBQ lunch (includes one drink)[Fee] ¥16,500 per person[Participants] 4–10 guests[Time] Anytime[Meeting point] Lobby *Transportation included

Photo Wedding
A story for the two of you, woven amid the great nature of the Goto Islands.Inside the hotel, a church-inspired design creates refined spaces at every turn.Why not create precious memories at GOTO RETREAT?
[Overview] Create once-in-a-lifetime memories surrounded by Goto’s nature.[Fee] From ¥253,000 (accommodation fee not included)[Duration] Approx. 5 hours[Time] Anytime
*Once your stay dates are confirmed, we will introduce you to a planner. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Marine Sports Experience in the Sea of Gotō
Refreshing marine sports set against Goto’s deep-blue sea.Within the time limit, you may enjoy as much as you like: banana boat rides, towing tubes, and jet cruising.At the calm shore of Ohama Beach, experience Goto’s summer with your whole body.
[Overview] Within the time limit, you may enjoy as much as you like: banana boat rides, towing tubes, and jet cruising.[Fee] ¥7,000 per person[Participants] 1–5 guests[Season] Typically May–November[Duration] 1 hour[Time] From 10:00; last start from 16:00[Location] Ohama Beach

yoga
【Outline】Learn the secrets of yoga from a yoga master from South India
【Fee】40,000 yen (divided by number of students / 2.5 hours)
【Number of students】1〜8
【Hours】at any time (Location: at the samurai residence)
【Meeting place】Lobby

Camellia oil pressing experience
An oil-pressing experience in which you produce precious camellia oil with your own hands—oil that can be extracted only in small amounts from each seed.In the Goto Islands, it is said that in areas with poor rice harvests, camellia oil was once paid in place of land tax, and it has long been deeply tied to local life.Surrounded by the gentle, toasty aroma of camellia oil, please enjoy a moment in which you can truly feel nature’s blessings and human ingenuity.You may take the pressed oil home in a bottle.
[Overview] Experience of pressing oil from camellia seeds (the pressed oil can be taken home in a bottle)[Fee] Approx. 1 hour: ¥3,000 per person[Group size] 2–4 guests[Time] Available anytime[Meeting point] Camellia Oil Workshop

Coral Processing Experience
Enjoy a mysterious experience of crafting coral that has grown in the sea over many years.In Tomie, where coral fishing once flourished, the unique traditional technique known as “Goto carving,” with its delicate yet deep engraving, has been passed down through generations.Coral is believed to protect the body from various misfortunes and illnesses, and is also popular as a protective charm. You may take your finished piece home as a strap or pendant.
[Fee] ¥2,530 per item[Duration] 1 hour[Hours] 9:00–17:00 *Last start time: 16:00[Details] At a workshop producing “Goto Sango,” a traditional craft of Nagasaki Prefecture, you will create one coral bead (approximately 8 mm in diameter).
The bead can be made into a strap, tie pin, or pendant for you to take home.[Location] Deguchi Sango

Resin Art Handcraft Experience
Create your own seascape using sand and shells from Goto.You will craft your piece while feeling the blue ocean in an atelier right next to Kojuji Beach.Why not create a wonderful experience—and a souvenir—to remind you of your journey?
[Fee]
• A5 size: ¥6,500 per piece + ¥600 per piece (Letter Pack fee required for shipping)
• A4 size: ¥10,500 per piece *Shipping is cash on delivery (Yu-Pack size 60)[Participants] 1–4 guests[Duration] 1.5 hours[Venue]
Atelier on Kojuji Beach[Time]
Atelier: from 10:00 *Last start 16:00[Details]
Create an original ocean board inspired by the sea of Goto
*Your piece cannot be taken home on the day it is made; it will be shipped at a later date.

Stained Glass Experience
The island’s only stained-glass studio: Miiraku 538 Studio.You may enjoy creating under Yumiko Hamasaki, who produced the stained glass for Miiraku Church.A moment to encounter Goto’s culture—known as the “Island of Prayer”—and the delicate craftsmanship passed down through generations.Choose your favorite glass and take your creation home as a keychain or photo frame.
[Overview] Handmade stained-glass experience[Fee] Keychain: ¥1,100 / Photo frame: ¥3,500[Participants] 2–4 guests[Duration] 1.5–2 hours[Time] Anytime[Details] Experience making stained glass like that which adorns Goto’s churches[Location] Miiraku 538 Studio

Letters to the Future
Write a letter to your future self or a loved one.Why not put your thoughts into words with special stationery—such as letter sets printed with letterpress and glass dip pens?
[Overview] Send a letter to the future with an original ray letter set[Fee] (1) Take-home letter set only: ¥1,000
(2) Letter set + send a letter to the future (delivery 6 months to 1 year later): ¥2,000[Participants] 1 guest and up[Duration] Approx. 30 minutes[Time] Anytime[Details] You may send a letter to someone important or to your future self. A special experience of writing with a delicate glass pen and finishing with a sealing stamp.[Location] Near the lobby

Folktales and Folk Songs
Local historian Mayumi Nakamura presents folktales and folk songs that have been lovingly passed down in Goto.
Please enjoy the unique charm and warmth of the Goto dialect.
[Overview] Enjoy Goto’s folktales and folk songs[Fee] ¥15,000[Participants] 1–10 guests[Time] Anytime[Meeting point] Lobby

Rental Checkers
Capture Goto’s beautiful scenery and precious time with loved ones as photographs, and turn them into small keepsakes of your journey.You may use it not only within the hotel, but also when sightseeing on the island.May each moment remain a cherished memory, together with your photos. Capture Goto’s beautiful scenery and precious time with loved ones as photographs, and turn them into small keepsakes of your journey.You may use it not only within the hotel, but also when sightseeing on the island.May each moment remain a cherished memory, together with your photos.
[Fee] 10 shots of film: ¥3,000[Details] Preserve memories with a rental instant camera. Available for use in the hotel and while sightseeing.[Pick-up/Return] Reception




















































