Naru Island

What it is

• A remote island in the Goto chain between Hisaka and Wakamatsu islands.
• Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site representing the region's Christian history.
• A former stopover point for ancient diplomatic missions to Ming China.
• The namesake location for the eagle ray species Aetobatus narutobiei.

What to see

• Egami Church, which is designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
• A monument dedicated to musician Yumi Matsutoya at Naru High School.
• Rare heart-shaped geological formations known as Japanese Twin Crystals.
• Coastal landscapes spanning approximately twenty-three square kilometers of land.

Getting there

• Ferries provide transport links from Nagasaki, Fukue, and Hakata ports.
• No airport exists on the island, requiring arrival by sea.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.