{"id":94745,"date":"2017-01-25T15:10:29","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T06:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=feature&p=94745&lang=en"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:46:26","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T03:46:26","slug":"five-islands-hop-skip-jump-fukuoka-yakushima-kamigoto-shimogoto-tsushima-iki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/five-islands-hop-skip-jump-fukuoka-yakushima-kamigoto-shimogoto-tsushima-iki\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Islands a Hop, Skip and a Jump from Fukuoka: Yakushima, Tsushima, Iki, Kamigoto, Shimogoto"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There are many islands in Kyushu that lie just a short trip away from Fukuoka by direct ferry or plane. Here are five islands abundant with nature, that show a side of Japan replete with adventure, culture and history.<\/p>\n

1. Yakushima<\/strong>
\nYakushima has an outstanding array of activities. Hiking through the forests is a must and hiking gear and English-speaking guides can be booked through hotels or the island\u2019s sightseeing association. Rich in nature, rich in experiences.<\/p>\n

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\nPaddleboard in Yakushima\u2019s pristine waters <\/em><\/p>\n

2. Tsushima<\/strong>
\nJust 49.5 km from Korea, Tsushima was the first point of call for Japan-Korea relations for over a millennia. Experience nature at its best, with sea kayaking and hiking on offer, and enjoy an overnight stay at a temple on the island.<\/p>\n

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\nSea kayak in Tsushima<\/em><\/p>\n

3. Iki<\/strong>
\nIki is famous for its food, which includes delicious Iki beef, barley shochu and seafood. When not eating, spend the day trekking in and amongst the island\u2019s 1,000 shrines, temples and ancient ruins, or enjoy visiting one of Iki\u2019s many wonderful museums.<\/p>\n

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\nExplore Kojima Jinja Shrine at low tide<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Shimogoto<\/strong>
\nShimogoto is known for its beautiful seas and its world heritage collection of historic Christian churches and ruins. Take a leaf out of the islanders\u2019 book and appreciate the slow life while making accessories from seashells and glass picked from the seashore.<\/p>\n

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\nWander the impossibly beautiful Takahama beach<\/em><\/p>\n

5. Kamigoto<\/strong>
\nTwinned with Shimogoto, Kamigoto is similarly a world heritage candidate for its Christian churches and ruins. Exceptionally tranquil, it\u2019s a beautiful place to relax. Take the midnight ferry from Hakata Port to wake up in Kamigoto.<\/p>\n

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\nWatch the sunset in Yagatame Park<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nUseful websites<\/strong>:
\n\u2022 Tsushima Tourist Association: http:\/\/www.tsushima-net.org\/<\/a>
\n\u2022 Iki Sightseeing Association: http:\/\/www.ikikankou.com\/<\/a>
\n\u2022 Shinkamigoto Sightseeing Association: http:\/\/shinkamigoto.nagasaki-tabinet.com\/<\/a>
\n\u2022 Goto City Tourism Association: http:\/\/www.gotokanko.jp\/<\/a>
\n\u2022 Yakushima Tourism Association: http:\/\/yakukan.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Reto-channel<\/strong>
\nThe official media partner of Yakushima, Iki, Tsushima, Kamigoto and Shimogoto. Bringing you the latest information from all the islands!: http:\/\/retochan.com <\/a><\/p>\n

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\nOriginally published in Fukuoka Now Magazine (fn218<\/a>, Feb. 2017)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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