Fukue island: pure fantasy
Located just a few hundred kilometers from Nagasaki, Fukue Island stands as the largest and most populous island in the Goto archipelago. But it’s not just a picturesque destination; it’s a treasure rich in history and culture. Nagasaki was a bustling trading center, serving as Japan’s gateway to the world. This vibrant exchange of cultures…
From Sasebo to Nagasaki
The day started with heavy rain and strong winds which made me consider alternatives to travel to Nagasaki (about 95 km from Sasebo). I was lucky to find a boat that accepted small motorbikes which stopped in several islands before reaching Seto, a small port town 20 kilometers away from my destination. The boat was…
Sasebo: vibrating harbour city
Sasebo is not just the second biggest town in Nagasaki prefecture but it is well known for hosting one of the biggest US Navy bases in Japan since the end of World War II. The city has very authentic vibes and day and night are two different worlds: during the day Sasebo is a big…
From Fukuoka to Sasebo
It was a drizzly morning in Fukuoka and while the city was still asleep I started heading west towards Saikai National Park in Nagushiyama on the way to Sasebo, my next stop. Took road 202 and 204 all the way to Matsuura which offers great coastal and countryside views. Right before entering the city of…
From Kitakyushu to Fukuoka
The ferry docked at Kitakyushu around 5:30am right after sunrise. Kitakyushu Shinmoji harbour is located around 20km away from the city center and once upon a time acted as a node between the rest of Asia and Japan creating a big impact to Japan’s industrialisation. I started heading to the city through road 71 and…
On the boat: From Tokyo to Kitakyushu
After a beautiful ride from Shibuya to Odaiba passing by Omotesando, the Imperial palace, Ginza and eventually crossing Rainbow bridge during sunset I arrived to Ariake Tokyo Harbour where the ferry bound for Tokushima and Kitakyushu was getting ready to sail off at 19:30. Obtaining a ticket is considerably easy if you know basic Japanese.…
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