(10 minutes by car →) Once you arrive on the island, first complete the procedures at the car rental office.

*Guests staying at our hotel can use Toyota Rent a Car at a special rate. We also offer transportation to and from the airport and port.
*For details, please click here. (Advance reservation required)

(10 min by car →) After completing your rental car arrangements, head to Nakamoto Seimen for a hand-stretched udon-making experience and lunch. Goto udon is a type of hand-stretched udon and is counted among Japan’s three great udon varieties.

For details on the Goto hand-stretched udon experience, click here
*Advance reservation required at least 2 days in advance
*Closed on Tuesdays; only meals available on Saturdays and Sundays

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(10 min by car →) Once you are satisfied, head to a Goto-only highlight: Dozaki Catholic Church. This brick church was built in the Meiji era, and its interior now serves as a museum.

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(25 min by car →) Onidake, the round-shaped symbol of Fukue Island. After climbing the stairs for about 5 minutes from the parking lot, you will find an observation deck with panoramic views of Fukue’s townscape and the sea of the Goto Islands. From there, it is about a 20-minute climb to the summit.

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(3 min by car →) In mid-November, as autumn deepens, the Onidake Arboretum turns golden with its ginkgo-lined avenue. Fallen leaves spread across the ground like a ginkgo carpet.

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(10 min by car →) Check in at Goto Retreat ray. As soon as you step inside, ray’s signature ocean-view scenery unfolds before you.

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.

For more information about ray dining click here

Enjoy the Goto night to the fullest as you gaze up at a sky full of stars, accompanied by commentary from your guide. This breathtaking starry sky can only be seen on remote islands with little nighttime light. If you are interested, please contact us.

For details on the stargazing tour, click here
*Advance reservation required

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 refreshed and enjoy breakfast at “ray dining.” Savor freshly cooked white rice and miso soup made with local barley miso. Our “Japanese-style set meal” features fish and vegetables that are gentle on the body. Enjoy a different view from dinner time.

*Available from 07:30 to 09:00 at your preferred time.

After breakfast, we departed in the rental car we rented yesterday.
*We also have a sightseeing MAP of Fukue Island available.

Fukue Island Sightseeing Map

(40 min by car →) Pure white sandy beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. This seascape is often called the “most beautiful sea in Japan.” The stunning blue gradation of the ocean, viewed from the scenic observatory overlooking the two beaches of Takahama and Tondomari, is truly breathtaking.

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• Shokudo Sansan: A wide selection of set meals featuring fresh fish from the waters around Goto. Another highlight is being able to enjoy nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) at a reasonable price. *Closed Tuesdays.
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• Togarashi A beloved local spot with an extensive menu. Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine featuring spices and chili oil. *Closed Mondays
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*When strolling around Arakawa, you may use the free parking lot right next to the footbath.

(55 min by car →) Once prosperous through whaling, Oshima is now a tranquil island where around 30 residents live peacefully—an island filled with a nostalgic sense of quiet. Please enjoy a special experience that lets you feel the island’s pulse.

For details on the Oshima exploration, click here
*Advance reservation required

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You may relax in the lobby until dinner, or enjoy the ocean-view open-air bath in your room. Please take your time and unwind with the seascape at dusk.

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

For more information about ray dining, please visit click here

Clear air and the sound of crashing waves. Countless stars twinkle in the night sky.
Please warm your body slowly at the end of the day. If you’re lucky, you might see a shooting star.

The Oriental honey-buzzard is a large raptor with a wingspan of up to 130 cm. From September to October, they head toward Southeast Asia to overwinter, and Fukue Island is the last point before they cross the East China Sea and migrate to the continent.

(50 min by car →) More than 10,000 Oriental honey-buzzards gather at Osezaki before crossing to the continent. In the early morning, you can see “hawk columns” as they take off one after another, riding updrafts to cross the sea.
The area near the Statue of the Goddess of Prayer at Osezaki is the observation spot.

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(50 min by car →) After returning to the hotel, head to the breakfast venue at “ray dining.” Seating is available on both the ocean side and the mountain side, so you can enjoy a different view of Goto than yesterday.

*Breakfast is available between 07:30 and 09:00 at your preferred time.

After checking out, how about visiting the ray shop to find souvenirs unique to the Goto retreat for yourself or your loved ones? We have a collection of Goto and Nagasaki products, such as Goto’s famous camellia tea, Goto udon noodles, local sake, craft goods and pottery made by local artisans, and skincare products made from natural island ingredients. We also have a wide selection of original hotel products.

(50 min by car →) A small path that runs along the coast of Miiraku. Beyond the lawn, a lava shoreline and the blue sea stretch out before you. Why not take a drive while feeling the sea breeze?

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Miiraku Town is said to have been the last port of call for the Japanese envoys to Tang China. “Jihongai” means “leaving the farthest edge of Japan,” and a statue of Kukai, who crossed to Tang along with the stone monument, has been placed here. As you gaze out over the East China Sea in the background, you cannot help but be moved by the courage of those envoys who risked their lives to make the journey.

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• Hatoba Parlor: Famous for parfaits made with local fruit. They also offer takeout and light snacks, making it a great spot for a break during your drive. *Closed Tue/Wed; Takeout only on Thu/Fri; Parfaits require reservation 3 days in advance
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• Ichiryu Takara: Excellent champon and sara udon
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• Bigwave Cafe: Hearty lunch using Goto ingredients *Open weekends only
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• Michi-no-Eki Kentoshi Furusato-kan: The “Furusato Buffet,” held during lunch on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, is a popular attraction.
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(5 min by car →) Takasaki is surrounded by abundant nature, where time flows at an unhurried pace. A pure white sandy beach and exceptionally clear waters stretch out before you.

(15 min by car →) A church standing on a small hill, with white and light blue as its main colors. Highlights include the bat-wing ceiling—one of the features of Gothic architecture—and its beautiful stained glass. If you climb the hill to the right of the church, you will find the Stations of the Cross, with reliefs depicting 15 symbolic scenes from the arrest of Jesus Christ through to the Resurrection.

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(20 min by car →) Return your rental car at Toyota Rent a Car, then head to Fukue Port or Fukue Airport (Goto Tsubaki Airport). Shuttle service to the airport and port is also available.