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Sasebo offers a diverse range of sights and activities.
Choose what you like to see or do according to your schedule or destination. |
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Tour of Kujuku Islands on the leisure boat Pearl Queen
 Cruise the Saikai National Park, Minami Kujuku Islands on an elegant white boat. There are five services everyday from the pier in Saikai Pearl Sea Resort (extra service may be available). The boat is wheelchair-friendly. It can also be hired for parties and events.
Departure times: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
Journey: Approx. 50min
Fares: Adult 1,200 yen, Ages 7-12 600 yen
Group fare (Over 15 people)
◆Adult 1,000 yen
◆Under 12 500 yen
Inquiries: Yuransen Office: TEL 0956-28-1999
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Kujuku Islands Leisure Boat Pearl Queen Sunset Cruise
 Enjoy the evening view of Kujuku Islands on this cruise. Drinks are available for purchase on the boat.As the boat has a maximum capacity of 280 passengers, be sure to book a seat.
Sailing day / Departure times
Operates mainly during the Golden Week holidays and on weekends between late July and the last day of October.
Journey: Approx. 1 hr.
Fares: Day ticket: Adult 1,500 yen, Under 12 800 yen
*Children aged between 1 and 5 ride free per one fare-paying adult.
Departure point: From the pier in Saikai Pearl Sea Resort
Transportation: 25min on the city bus Kashimae Saibashi from Sasebo Stn.
Inquiries: Saikai Pearl Sea Resort Tel: 0956-28-4187 |
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Yacht Sailing
 Take a luxury cruise around the Kujuku Islands, feeling the comforting sea breeze and the salty scent. You can also try your hand at steering or handling the sails.
It is perfect for families and friends, as you can bring a picnic on board.
Booking is essential.
Departure times: 11:10, 12:10, 13:10, 14:10, 15:10, 16:10
*Relief service available
Journey: Approx. 60min.
Capacity: 10
Fares: Adult 2,500 yen, Under 12 1,500 yen
*Children aged between 1 and 5 ride free per one fare-paying adult.
Departure point: From the pier in Saikai Pearl Sea Resort
Transportation: 25min on the city bus Kashimae Saibashi from Sasebo Stn.
Inquiries: Yuransen Office Tel: 0956-28-1999 |
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Sea Kayak
 At Saikai Pearl Sea Resort, there is a 30-min canoe try-out corner every Sunday and during summer break. The staff will teach you how to ride a canoe, and you can rent the canoe, oar and life-saving jacket. It would be best to dress in comfortable clothes and sandals, and have a sunhat and towel ready.
Front desk: 11:00 - 16:00 (Last admission at 15:30)
Tariffs: One person 500 yen, two people 1,000 yen (About 45 min.)
Location: At the pier in Saikai Pearl Sea Resort
Transportation: 25min on the city bus Kashimae Saibashi from Sasebo Stn.
Inquiries: Yuransen Office Tel: 0956-28-1999 |
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Scheduled Tour Bus
The bus tour that sums up the places of interest is operated twice daily. It lets you tour the major tourist spots of Sasebo, and the course also includes the Pearl Queen cruise. There is also a CD-ROM guide in English available to rent.
Journey: 3hrs. 50min.
Departure & arrival times: Depart 09:40 - Arrive 13:30. Depart 13:40 - Arrive 17:30
■Course: In front of Sasebo Stn. → Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum Sail Tower→ Tour of Kujuku Islands on Pearl Queen→ Mt. Yumihari→ In front of Sasebo Stn. 
*The course changes on the 3rd Thursday of the month and between 12/28 and 1/4, due to the closure of the Sail Tower.
■Fares: Adult 3,030 yen, Child 1,570 yen
■Inquiries: Sasebo Tourist Information Centerb TEL 0956-22-6630 |
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1 Day Bus Ticket
For those who wish to get around on their own pace, the City Bus 1-Day Ticket is recommended.
Tourist spots you can enjoy with the 1-Day Ticket
□Meganeiwa Rock |
□Yumihari Observatory |
□Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum (Sail Tower) |
□Saikai Pearl Sea Resort (Pearl Queen) |
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□Sasebo Zoological and Tropical Botanical Garden |
□Eboshi Sports-no-Sato |
□Fukuishi Kannon Temple |
□Old Navy Cemetery |
■Fares: Adult 500 yen, Child 250 yen
■Inquiries: TEL 0956-22-6630 |
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Taxi Tour: Let the expert guide you
City Taxi drivers trained as the expert on Sasebo sightseeing will offer tourists a great value, safe, comfortable and fun tour. The rates are 20-36% cheaper than normal taxi rates. It is recommended for the elderly and groups.
(Entrance admissions for establishments will be payable by the customer)
■Plan A: Kujuku Islands Full Course (Ride on Pearl Queen)
Journey: 2hrs 4,000 yen per vehicle
Sasebo City→ Yumihari Observatory→ Saikai Pearl Sea Resort (Ride of Pearl Queen)→ Funakoshi Observatory→ (SSK Bypass)→ (American Naval Base Main Gate)→ Sasebo City
■Plan C: Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum Course (Find out about the old navy and the history of Sasebo)
Journey: 2hrd 4,000 yen per vehicle
Sasebo City→ Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum→ Yumihari Observatory→ (Saikai Pearl Sea Resort)→ (SSK Bypass)→(American Naval Base Main Gate)→ Sasebo City
■Plan D: Mikawachiyaki Pottery Tour Course (View the masterpieces created by generations of potters and tour the potteries)
Journey: 3hrs 6,000yen per vehicle
Sasebo City→ Mikawachiyaki Museum→ Utsuwa Rekishikan (pottery museum) → Tour of potteries→ Mikawachi Pottery Market → Sasebo City
■Plan E: Tour of Saikai Bridge and Hikiageko (repatriation port) Course (Whirlpools of Saikai Bridge are a must-see!)
Journey: 3hrd 6,000 yen per vehicle
Sasebo City→ Old navy cemetery→ Uragashira Hikiage Kinen Heiwa Koen (park commemorating the repatriation of 6,290,000 Japanese nationals after World Ward II)→ (Hario Radio Tower)→ Saikai Bridge→ (Saikai Pearl Line)→ (Huis Ten Bosch)→ Sasebo City
■Plan F: Huis Ten Bosch Course (The driver will also guide you inside Huis Ten Bosch)
Journey: 4hrs 8,000 yen per vehicle
Sasebo City→ Huis Ten Bosch→ Sasebo City
★This sticker is the mark for the expert taxi driver!
Inquiries: Sasebo Taxi Association TEL 0956-22-2714 |
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