Nakadōri Island
中通島
The second largest Goto island featuring twenty-nine historic Catholic churches and dramatic coastal cliffs accessible only by sea.
What it is
- The second largest island in the Goto archipelago within Nagasaki Prefecture.
- A mountainous landscape with Mount Ban reaching a peak of 442 meters.
- The entire land area belongs to the town of Shinkamigoto.
- An island connected to neighboring Wakamatsu and Kashiragasima by bridges.
What to see
- Twenty-nine Catholic churches scattered across the island landscape.
- Aosagauru Church which is a designated National Important Cultural Property.
- The Akadaki Cliffs recognized as a Nagasaki Prefecture natural monument.
- Wakamatsu Bridge and Kashiragasima Bridge connecting to nearby islands.
Getting there
- Access is available exclusively via sea routes from the mainland and nearby islands.
- Ferries operate regularly from Nagasaki, Sasebo, and Hakata ports.
- Boat connections are available from Fukue port to the island.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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