[Nagasaki, Goto Islands, Narushima Island] A SUP tour tracing the prayer path of hidden Christians from the sea

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

• This SUP tour is a special course that allows you to access caves where hidden Christians once prayed and the remains of settlements where they actually lived, from the sea. You will travel through the particularly clear waters of Narushima Island to quiet areas with almost no signs of human presence. Along the way, you can enjoy views of uninhabited islands where you can land and "Katsushima," where the hidden Christians are said to have first settled. Spend a deep moment of self-reflection in a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by nature and history. ~Schedule for the day~ *Example for a 9:00 start 8:50 Meet at the experience location, fill out participation consent form, change clothes, etc. - Meet at the experience location, fill out participation consent form, change into marine shoes, put on life jacket 9:00 Lecture on land 9:20 Let's go to the sea! First, learn to paddle while sitting - After the lecture on land, it's time to go to the sea. First, get a feel for going straight and turning while sitting, and once you're comfortable, try paddling while standing! 9:40 We head to the first point, the remains of a settlement (about 1.3 km one way). We paddle for about 20-30 minutes, enjoying the surrounding uninhabited islands and the blue sea. 10:10 We arrive at the remains of the settlement! The place that initially seemed far away will be reached surprisingly quickly as we paddle and chat! We will disembark on land along the way and have tea here in the place where people once lived. 10:30 We return the way we came to the second point, a cave. This cave was actually used as a place of prayer by hidden Christians. Take some time to reflect on yourself in the quiet passage of time. After seeing the cave, we will relax near the shore. 11:00 We get out of the sea. 11:15 Change clothes and disperse. ☆Enjoy the spectacular scenery while having a little sightseeing guide while paddling. ☆There is nothing to block the sun, so don't forget your hat!
• Following the path of prayer of the past with the same physical sensations.
• In the past, hidden Christians traveled between caves and settlements in hand-rowed boats without engines. This tour allows you to retrace those sea routes using a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), experiencing a similar physical sensation to that time. The time spent gliding across the calm sea becomes an experience of confronting history.
• This area boasts some of the clearest waters on Narushima Island.
• This sea area, dotted with cliffs and caves, offers scenery that cannot be seen from land. Only with a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) can you get close enough to enjoy the secluded landscape, a tapestry of crystal-clear water and unique topography. In the distance, you can even see Katsushima Island, believed to be the first settlement of hidden Christians.
• Inner changes that occur in silence
• Because there is little boat traffic and the area is far from other tourist routes, being away from the presence of people and artificial sounds allows your breathing and thoughts to naturally settle down. Rather than just traveling, spending time in a place where nothing is happening will allow your mind to quiet down and give you time to confront yourself.

Meeting time:

• 10 minutes before the experience begins

Meeting place:

• Naru Port Terminal *We can arrange transportation from the port and accommodations upon request.

address:

• 198-11 Tomari, Naru-cho, Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture

For those arriving by other means:

• Please tell me the arrival and departure times for the flight to Narushima.