If you arrive in Gotō earlier than your hotel check-in time, take a cab into town. You will be comforted by the peaceful scenery of the island.

(10 minutes by car →) Upon arriving on the island around lunchtime, let’s start with a meal.

• te to ba A shop & cafe renovated from a 140-year-old traditional house
• Anima A specialty store for tea and galettes
• Ramen Bin The go-to place for ramen in Goto! Recommended: shrimp salt ramen

(15 minutes by car →) Check-in at Goto Retreat ray. As you step into the hotel, you’re greeted by ray’s signature ocean view.

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After taking a rest in your room, go to the ray spa you have reserved. A body and facial treatment incorporating the essence of Goto Camellia and a Vichy Rain Shower, which uses the water pressure of the shower to promote circulation in the body, will soothe away your daily fatigue and refresh your mind and body.

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*Advance reservations are recommended as space is limited.

After refreshing your body and mind at the spa, why not take a tour of the museum’s art on your way back to your guest room? You will find crafts by local artists throughout the hotel, including the interior design by Yukio Hashimoto, glass from Rurian, artwork on Japanese paper with motifs of nature in Gotō, and artwork using lava rocks excavated on the property.

Six types of art bookmarks have been installed in the museum. Please come and find them.

Enjoy Japanese kaiseki cuisine at the in-house “ray dining” restaurant, where you can savor the flavors of Gotō. In Goto, where fish are abundant and fresh both in summer and winter, you can enjoy a variety of seasonal seafood throughout the four seasons. Another feature of the remote islands is that all agricultural products are “locally produced” because they are not connected to land.

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You can choose your dinner time when you check in.

After dinner, take a break and spend the evening at the craft cocktail bar where you can feel the story of Gotō. A non-alcoholic menu is also available. The authentic setting, the essence of Yukio Hashimoto, is also a highlight. There is also a small meditation room behind the bar.

Wake up feeling good in the morning and enjoy a superb breakfast at “ray dining”. Freshly cooked white rice and miso soup made with local barley miso. The “Japanese-style meal” is a healthful meal consisting mainly of fish and vegetables. You can see a different view from the dinner time.

It can be served at your favorite time between 07:30 and 09:00.

After breakfast, enjoy the ocean breeze and the sound of the waves as you soak in the open-air guest room bath with an ocean view overlooking the blue sea and sky. The bath amenities and skin care products are made with camellia from Goto, and are also available for purchase at the ray shop.

When you are ready, why not take a car share to explore Gotō?

Two cars are available in the hotel’s parking lot, but we recommend that you make reservations in advance as there are a limited number of cars available.

(10 minutes by car →) A homey cafe in a community space where everyone can relax as if at home. Recommended: the “daily lunch special” using plenty of Goto’s seasonal ingredients.

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(20 min. by car→) Once your stomach is full, head to Dosaki Tenshudo, a spot unique to Gotō. The brick church was built in the Meiji era (1868-1912), and the apple stone that appears at low tide is also a highlight.

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（Onidake, the symbol of Fukue Island, is a must-see, both for climbing and viewing. Goto Retreat is located on a hill overlooking the lava coast, which is said to have been formed by the eruption of Mt.

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（When you return to the hotel (10 minutes by car), why don’t you visit the “ray shop” next to the lobby and experience the soul of Gotō? We have a variety of products from Goto and Nagasaki, including Goto’s famous camellia tea, Goto udon noodles, island shochu, processed island water products, craft goods and tableware made by local artisans, and skin care products made from natural island ingredients. The hotel also offers a wide variety of original products.

Open from 09:00 to 21:00

For dinner, visit “ray dining”, we offer a consecutive night menu for the second night, and a private room for up to 8 people.

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Enjoy the night of Gotō with a guide’s commentary while gazing at a star-filled sky. The starry night sky is breathtaking, which can be seen only on remote islands where there are few lights at night.

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Advance reservations are required.

Back at the hotel, when I got hungry, I ordered room service. A cold-cut entrée of prosciutto ham, salami, and Goto Island specialty peanuts was served with the hotel’s original sweet potato shochu, Goto Imo Tsubaki Yeast, on the rocks.

After waking up to a panoramic ocean view that seems to envelop you in the horizon, head to the “ray dining” breakfast room. You can have breakfast while enjoying a different view of Gotō from yesterday’s breakfast.

Breakfast is served from 07:30 to 09:00, at a time of your choice.

After breakfast, enjoy a peaceful time in your room or in the lobby. The light that sometimes shines through the clouds washes your mind like an angel.

After check-out, write a letter to a loved one or your future self in the lobby. Experience the special moment of penning words with a delicate glass pen and finishing with a wax seal. The mysterious power of letters allows us to express words that are often difficult to say in person.

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*Same-day reservations available

After writing your letter, how about taking a stroll around the hotel?You can enjoy the nearby islands and the beautiful sea while walking along the coast created by nature.

*We also have a walking map available.

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Take a break at “ile”, the cafe next to the hotel. Enjoy French pastries, freshly baked bread, and authentic coffee brewed by a barista, bringing smiles to your face.
*Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays

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After refreshing with a walk, why not participate in a resin art making experience inspired by the Goto sea? Create a memento to take home from your trip.

For more details on the resin art making experience, click here
*Advance reservation required
*You cannot take the finished product home on the day of creation. It will be mailed to you later.

If you have time before departure, enjoy the ocean view from the lobby or terrace. You might even see a sun pillar, the inspiration for ray’s name. If time allows, why not browse ray shop for unique Goto Retreat souvenirs for yourself or your loved ones?

The hotel does not provide free transportation, but we can arrange a cab or rental car upon request. Please let us know in advance if you would like us to arrange a taxi or rental car.