Fukue Island
福江島
The largest of the Goto Islands, featuring historic Catholic churches, volcanic landscapes, and a legacy of ancient maritime trade.
What it is
- The largest island in the Goto archipelago within Nagasaki Prefecture.
- A historic stopover point for Japanese missions traveling to Tang China.
- Home to a population of over thirty thousand residents within Goto City.
- A landscape defined by the active Fukue Volcano Group and subtropical marine climate.
What to see
- Fourteen Catholic churches scattered across the island landscape.
- Mount Tetegatake, the highest peak on the island at 461 meters.
- Volcanic formations belonging to the designated Fukue Volcano Group.
Getting there
- Jetfoils depart from Nagasaki Port and reach the island in 85 minutes.
- Fukue Airport provides flight connections from Nagasaki and Fukuoka.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Fukue Island Open in Google Maps
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