A comprehensive guide to getting to the Goto Islands, prices, and recommended tours!

A comprehensive guide to getting to the Goto Islands, prices, and recommended tours!
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This page introduces the remote islands of Nagasaki Prefecture. Goto Islands How to get there Special feature!

Domestic locations include Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. How to get to the Goto Islands from major cities and transportation costs We will introduce it in detail.

Planes, ferries, cars, etc... Find the best transportation and tour options and enjoy your trip and sightseeing in the Goto Islands.

What kind of place are the Goto Islands?

A comprehensive guide to getting to the Goto Islands, prices, and recommended tours!

The area is made up of 152 islands of various sizes, located about 100 kilometers west of Nagasaki Prefecture. Goto Islands (Gotouretto) "

The Goto Islands are The four main areas are Shinkamigoto, Shimogoto, Ukujima, and Ojikajima. It can be divided into:

As "Hidden Christian Heritage in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Regions" The area is attractive for its churches, which are registered as World Heritage Sites, and for its rich natural environment, with almost the entire area designated as "Saikai National Park." .

A variety of activities are available, including guided tours of historical sites and marine sports. Outdoor activities are synonymous with tourism It is as follows.

Popular activity experience tour rankings for the Goto Islands

1 Rank

[Nagasaki・Goto] ☆ Enjoy Goto for 1 night and 2 days (30h•24h) ☆ Rent a stylish cross bike ♪ Let's go explore Fukue Island ☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish cross bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! The cross bikes we handle are a unique brand from Fukuoka, and the colorful and stylish cross bikes available in five colors are sure to stand out against the nature and churches of Fukue Island! Fukue

2 Rank

[Nagasaki・Goto] ☆Fully enjoy Goto 1 night 2 days (30h•24h) ☆Rent a stylish e-bike ♪Let's go explore Fukue Island ☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
15,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish e-bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! Why not treat travel on Fukue Island as an experience rather than just a means of transportation? New scenery and discoveries you've never seen before are sure to be waiting for you. --------

3 Rank

[Nagasaki/Goto] ☆ A full 8-hour plan ☆ Rent a stylish e-bike ♪ Let's go explore Fukue Island ☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish e-bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! Why not treat travel on Fukue Island as an experience rather than just a means of transportation? New scenery and discoveries you've never seen before are sure to be waiting for you. --------

4 Rank

[Nagasaki/Goto] ☆ Recommended 3-hour plan ☆ Rent a stylish e-bike ♪ Let's go explore Fukue Island ☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish e-bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! Why not treat travel on Fukue Island as an experience rather than just a means of transportation? New scenery and discoveries you've never seen before are sure to be waiting for you. --------

5 Rank

[Nagasaki/Goto] ☆Easy 1-hour plan☆Rent a stylish e-bike♪Let's go explore Fukue Island☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
2,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish e-bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! Why not treat travel on Fukue Island as an experience rather than just a means of transportation? New scenery and discoveries you've never seen before are sure to be waiting for you.

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How to get to the Goto Islands

By plane

Goto Islands of The gateway to the sky is Fukue Airport (Goto Tsubaki Airport) on Fukue Island. is.

Currently, there are 2 routes to Fukue Airport (Goto Tsubaki Airport): Direct flights from Nagasaki Airport and Fukuoka Airport doing.

As of 2024, the airlines operating direct flights to Fukue Airport (Goto Tsubaki Airport) are: Oriental Air Bridge (ORC), All Nippon Airways (ANA), ANA Wings These are the three companies:

The flight time from Nagasaki Airport to Fukue Airport (Goto Tsubaki Airport) is approximately 30 minutes. The flight time from Fukuoka Airport to Fukue Airport (Goto Tsubaki Airport) is approximately 40 minutes.

Please check the official website of each airline for flight number and schedule.

By high-speed boat or ferry

In the Goto Islands, You can access three locations by high-speed boat or ferry: "Shimogoto/Fukue Port," "Ukujima/Ukudaira Port," and "Ojikajima/Ojika Port." is.

Departure points for each port are There are three ports: Nagasaki Port, Sasebo Port, and Hakata Port. Masu.

Below, we will introduce the three locations. Types of ships and travel times We have summarized the following.

Fukue Port, Shimogoto

  • Jetfoil (Kyushu Shosen) Duration: Approximately 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Ferry Tsubaki (Kyushu Shosen) Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes
  • Ferry Manyo (Kyushu Shosen) Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes
  • Ferry Taiko (Nomo Shosen) Duration: Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes

Uku Island, Ukudaira Port

  • High-speed ferry (Kyushu Shosen) Duration: Approximately 2 hours
  • Ferry Inori (Kyushu Shosen) Duration: Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Ferry Taiko (Nomo Shosen) Duration: Approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes

Ojika Island, Ojika Port

  • High-speed ferry (Kyushu Shosen) Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Ferry Inori (Kyushu Shosen) Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes
  • Ferry Taiko (Nomo Shosen) Duration: Approximately 4 hours 55 minutes

Recommended ways to get to the Goto Islands

A comprehensive guide to getting to the Goto Islands, prices, and recommended tours!

" Goto Islands What's the best way to get there? I'm sure there are many people researching ways to get around, such as:

Considering the performance such as the required time and the cost (price), The best way to get to the Goto Islands is by plane It will be.

From here, we will introduce the major cities in the country. Recommended way to get to the Goto Islands by plane We will introduce you to the following:

How to get to the Goto Islands from Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport → Nagasaki Airport → Fukue Airport (Goto Tsubaki Airport) Travel time: Approximately 3 hours

How to get to the Goto Islands from Nagoya

  • Chubu Centrair International Airport → Nagasaki Airport → Fukue Airport (Goto Tsubaki Airport) Travel time: Approximately 3 hours

How to get to the Goto Islands from Osaka

  • Kansai International Airport → Nagasaki Airport → Fukue Airport (Goto Tsubaki Airport) Flight time: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes

How to get to the Goto Islands from Fukuoka

  • Fukuoka Airport → Fukue Airport (Goto Tsubaki Airport) Travel time: Approximately 40 minutes

How to get to the Goto Islands from Nagasaki

  • Nagasaki Airport → Fukue Airport (Goto Tsubaki Airport) Travel time: Approximately 30 minutes

Transportation costs and fees to the Goto Islands

From here, from Tokyo Goto Islands How much does it cost to aim for , we will introduce you to:

From Tokyo to the Goto Islands The average price is around 35,000 to 55,000 yen per person. .

But the cost of a plane ticket Prices vary depending on the season and time of day, and also vary depending on the package tours offered by travel agencies. is.

By avoiding peak season and looking for budget tours, you can enjoy a trip to the Goto Islands for less than the average price.

Transportation within the Goto Islands and between islands

A comprehensive guide to getting to the Goto Islands, prices, and recommended tours!

Including Fukue Island Goto Islands On each of the islands There are no trains or railways running. .

Therefore, the basic way to get around the island is There are four options: rental car, local bus, bicycle, and walking. It will be.

Also, If you want to travel between islands, you can use scheduled services or sea taxis. We will use the following.

If you want to enjoy island hopping, Check the timetables of regular services and the fees for sea taxis in advance Let's do that.

Popular activity experience tour rankings for the Goto Islands

Finally, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Goto Islands Popular activity experience tour ranking "We would like to introduce you to "

We have bicycle rentals, perfect for exploring the island, Recommended tours for marine sports and cultural experiences are ranked doing.

Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.

POINT!
We expect many reservations and inquiries for each plan during weekends, holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, Silver Week, and other long holiday seasons. We recommend that you check the availability of your schedule and make reservations early.
1 Rank

[Nagasaki・Goto] ☆ Enjoy Goto for 1 night and 2 days (30h•24h) ☆ Rent a stylish cross bike ♪ Let's go explore Fukue Island ☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish cross bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! The cross bikes we handle are a unique brand from Fukuoka, and the colorful and stylish cross bikes available in five colors are sure to stand out against the nature and churches of Fukue Island! Fukue

2 Rank

[Nagasaki・Goto] ☆Fully enjoy Goto 1 night 2 days (30h•24h) ☆Rent a stylish e-bike ♪Let's go explore Fukue Island ☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
15,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish e-bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! Why not treat travel on Fukue Island as an experience rather than just a means of transportation? New scenery and discoveries you've never seen before are sure to be waiting for you. --------

3 Rank

[Nagasaki/Goto] ☆ A full 8-hour plan ☆ Rent a stylish e-bike ♪ Let's go explore Fukue Island ☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish e-bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! Why not treat travel on Fukue Island as an experience rather than just a means of transportation? New scenery and discoveries you've never seen before are sure to be waiting for you. --------

4 Rank

[Nagasaki/Goto] ☆ Recommended 3-hour plan ☆ Rent a stylish e-bike ♪ Let's go explore Fukue Island ☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish e-bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! Why not treat travel on Fukue Island as an experience rather than just a means of transportation? New scenery and discoveries you've never seen before are sure to be waiting for you. --------

5 Rank

[Nagasaki/Goto] ☆Easy 1-hour plan☆Rent a stylish e-bike♪Let's go explore Fukue Island☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
2,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish e-bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! Why not treat travel on Fukue Island as an experience rather than just a means of transportation? New scenery and discoveries you've never seen before are sure to be waiting for you.

6 Rank

[Nagasaki, Goto Islands] Enjoy the food of Goto in the Tomie area! GOTO-CHI Hunting Cycling Tour

Isla Oriental Link LLC (Travel Q)
Goto Islands
9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

The "GOTO-CHI Hunting Cycling Tour" allows you to fully enjoy the charms of the Goto Islands, and you can enjoy a unique experience where you can directly experience the charms of Goto by cycling while procuring fresh ingredients from Goto yourself. You can enjoy cycling smoothly with the NAVITIME app, so you won't get lost.

7 Rank

[Nagasaki/Goto] ☆ A full 8-hour plan ☆ Rent a stylish cross bike ♪ Let's go explore Fukue Island ☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish cross bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! The cross bikes we handle are a unique brand from Fukuoka, and the colorful and stylish cross bikes available in five colors are sure to stand out against the nature and churches of Fukue Island! Fukue

8 Rank

[Nagasaki/Goto] ☆ Recommended 3-hour plan ☆ Rent a stylish cross bike ♪ Let's go explore Fukue Island ☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
2,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish cross bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! The cross bikes we handle are a unique brand from Fukuoka, and the colorful and stylish cross bikes available in five colors are sure to stand out against the nature and churches of Fukue Island! Fukue

9 Rank

[Nagasaki/Goto] ☆Easy 1-hour plan☆Rent a stylish cross bike♪Let's go explore Fukue Island☆

Bike is life. GOTO
Goto Islands
1,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a stylish cross bike and explore Fukue Island! Bike is life. GOTO is Fukue Island's first bicycle rental shop specializing in sports bikes! The cross bikes we handle are a unique brand from Fukuoka, and the colorful and stylish cross bikes available in five colors are sure to stand out against the nature and churches of Fukue Island! Fukue

10 Rank

[Nagasaki/Goto] Glamping - You can rent a whole house and enjoy BBQ! (2 people or more)

Blue.base.takasaki
Goto Islands
7,700 Yen ~ (tax included)

An experiential glamping facility located in the Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture, opened in July 2021. Each room is rented out exclusively, and is spaced far enough apart from other rooms. Located just 30 seconds' walk from the beach, the ocean with its photogenic white sand stretches out before your eyes. You can also enjoy the atmosphere of a private beach.

*The content of this article is current as of July 2024.

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