In a nutshell From the observation deck at the peak of Yumiharidake, there is a sweeping view of the city of Sasebo, Sasebo Port, with US Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels lined up and the cranes at the shipyard make for a unique scene, as well as the magnificent landscape of Kujukushima.

Main stops

Kuju-ku Islands
Yumihari park
Shopping Arcade

The programme

Kuju-ku Islands is a group of islands along the intended coast to the northwest of Sasebo city within a range of 30 km. It is called 'Kujuukushima' in Japanese. 'Kuju-ku' means '99', but it has the meaning of 'many'.

In this tour, you will firstly visit Yumihari park, an observatory which dominates the whole landscape of the port of Sasebo and South Kujukushima. You can enjoy the splendid view of the downtown. It is an observatory that you can enjoy the nature of Kujukushima and the view of Sasebo's city area at once. There you can see a panoramic view: the islands of Kujukushima and the sea of Goto far ahead on the west side, Sasebo Port with the deep inlet on the south side, and the captivating downtown scenery on the east side.

After Yumihari park, go to the Shopping Arcade which is the longest Shopping Arcade in Japan with the length of 1km. In addition to shopping, there are also restaurants and cafes where tourists can enjoy delicious dishes and drinks. Enjoy your trip in Sasebo and have some shopping time and go back to the pier.