Sasebo Port Tourist Information

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The Sasebo Burger

This gourmet dish which represents Sasebo is said to have originated in about 1950 when the US Navy, which was stationed in Sasebo, shared the recipe with the local people. The burger was arranged Sasebo-style so that Japanese people would like it. The dish is made after an order is placed. Therefore, you can enjoy each restaurant's own unique burger.

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Lemon Steak

After considering ways to come up with a steak that satisfies Japanese people, this Sasebo steak was invented. The soy sauce based sauce with a lemon flavor is poured on a hot grilled thin-sliced beef and its aroma arouses the appetite. The steak has a refreshing taste and is twice as delicious if you mix the rice with the remaining sauce.

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Fresh Seafood in Kujukushima

Nature-rich Kujukushima Bay is famous for great seafood. Various seafood can be enjoyed such as small but flavorful “Kujukushima Oyster”, delicious “Kujukushima Pufferfish” that fed on a special sasebo orange blended feed and “Nagasaki Herbal Mackerel” that fed on 4 different herbs for better texture and taste.

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Access Depending on the restaurant Kujukushima Oyster：Nov~Mar Japanese Oyster：May~Aug Season Kujukushima Pufferfish：Nov~Feb Nagasaki Herbal Mackerel：Year-round

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Sailor's Beef Stew

This beef stew is said to have been introduced to Japan by Heihachiro Togo, who served as commander-in-chief of Sasebo Naval District when the Imperial Japanese Navy was in power. Togo encountered the stew when he was studying in Britain. The stew was developed after different restaurants came up with their own recipe based on the recipe that was in "KaigunKappojutsuSankosho," a cook book for the Imperial Japanese Navy.

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Saruku City 4〇3 Arcade

This kilometer-long, shopping arcade continues across the seven towns of Yonka-cho and Sanka-cho. It is the longest straight and continuous shopping arcade in Japan. A variety of events are held in the shopping arcade throughout the year, and the arcade is always crowded with shoppers. Some stores accept US dollars.

shimokyo-machi,kamikyo-machi,motoshima-cho,shimanose-cho.saka Location/View e-machi,tokiwa-machi,matsuura-cho,Sasebo-city,Nagasaki.Japan

10min by walk & car from Miura Access 30min by car from Uragashira Season Year-round

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SASEBO 5bangai

This new, large, commercial establishment which opened in November 2013 contains 83 stores, including fashion and general merchandise stores, supermarkets, and restaurants. It faces the Sasebo Port, and is gaining popularity as Sasebo's new shopping area.

Location/View 2-1,Shinminato-machi,Sasebo City,Nagasaki,Japan ,857-0855

3min by walk from Miura Access 30min by car from Uragashira

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Tono Market, Tunnel Shopping Arcade

This market has been adored by the locals as a public kitchen since the Taisho period, and a variety of stores such as fish retailers, fish cake shops, and fruits shops standing side by side. "TonneruYokocho" (tunnel shopping arcade), where stores made from air-raid shelters used during World War II stand side by side, creates a scene telling the history of Sasebo. You can also experience the food culture of Sasebo.

Location/View Tonoo-cho,SaseboCity,Nagasaki,Japan

10min by car from Miura Access 30min by car from Uragashira

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Kujukushima National Park (99 Islands)

The Kujukushima Islands, which is one of the top tourist destinations in Sasebo City, is located inside Saikai National Park. It consists of 208 islands. Kujukushima Bay is an official member of the “Most Beautiful Bays in the World” and the contrast of green islands and blue ocean is truly magnificent. You can enjoy the scenery of the Kujukushima Islands by excursion boats, which depart from Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort, the gateway to the Kujukushima Islands.

Location/View 1008 Kashimae-cho,SaseboCity,Nagasaki,Japan ,858-0922 15min by car from Miura, 40min by car from Uragashira Access Public bus to Pearl Sea Resort Kujukushima aquarium bus stop is available Parking for 18 buses Season Year-round @Kujukushima tour buses Pearl Sea Resort

Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort http://www.pearlsea.jp/english/ Related links INFORMATION OF TOURISM/EVENTS IN SASEBO & OJIKA http://travel.sasebo99.com/en/99islands.php

HUIS TEN BOSCH

This theme park is well known in Japan and is a recreation of European townscapes from the Middle Ages. Inside the park are various amusement facilities, museums, hotels, and restaurants, allowing children as well as adults to enjoy themselves. In addition, "Hanano Okoku" (kingdom of flowers), where flowers bloom in each season, and "HikarinoOkoku" (kingdom of lights), which boasts the largest lighting decoration in the world during the winter, are must-see attractions.

Location/View 1-1 HUIS TEN BOSCH-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki, Japan,859-3292 20min by car from Miuara, 10min by car from Uragashira Access 5min.by walk from JR Omura Line HUIS TEN BOSCH Station(About 14km from Downtown)

Parking for Season Year-round 55 buses tour buses

HUIS TEN BOSCH http://english.huistenbosch.co.jp/ Related links INFORMATION OF TOURISM/EVENTS IN SASEBO & OJIKA http://travel.sasebo99.com/en/htb.php

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Yumiharidake Observatory

This observation spot is located at the top of Mt. Yumiharidake and provides a panoramic view of the townscapes of Sasebo City and the Kujukushima Islands. You can enjoy the scenery during the day as well as at night. The night view especially brings out the distinct character of the port city. The two observatories have a universal design, allowing people in wheel chairs to enjoy the view as well.

Location/View Ono-cho,SaseboCity,Nagasaki,Japan ,858-0965 15min by car from Miura, 40min by car from Uragashira Access Public bus to Yumiharidake Observatory bus stop is available Parking for Season Year-round tour buses 8 buses

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YOSAKOI Sasebo Festival

The Yosakoi Sasebo Festival - Sasebo's big autumn event - is the largest Yosakoi festival in Kyushu. Around 180 teams (7,000 people) of dancers gather from all over Japan. The performances are held at the main venue as well as at various locations in the city including the shopping arcade. The scenes of participants dancing to the music while holding clappers make the audience excited as well.

Location/View Various Spots around Sasebo City Central area

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Season Late October (Fri ,Sat and Sun) INFORMATION OF TOURISM/EVENTS IN SASEBO & Related links OJIKAYOSAKOI Sasebo Festival http://yosa.jp http://travel.sasebo99.com/en/event.php Contact Us[ Sasebo Tourist Information Center ] TEL:0956-22-6630 l Website: http://travel.sasebo99.com/en/

Tenkaiho Observatory Tower

Gorgeous views of Kujukushima spread out in a huge panorama. Famous for rapeseed blossoms in the spring and cosmos in the autumn The most coveted place for a shot of sunset. The hottest supurb view spot where many cameramen gathers.

399 Shimofunakoshi-cho, Sasebo City,Nagasaki Japn Location/View 857-1232 20min by car from Miura, 40min by car from Uragashira Access Public bus to Tenkaiho Observatory Tower Entrance stop is available Parking for Season Year-round 5 buses tour buses Tenkaiho Observatory Tower Related links http://www.sasebo99.com/spot/274/ Contact Us[SASEBO CITY TOURISM SECTION ] TEL: +81-956-22-6127 E-mail: [email protected]

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Kujukushima Oyster Festival

In this festival, people are able to enjoy barbecuing their own Kujukushima oysters as well as seasonal seafood. It is one of the major seasonal events, and Kujukushima oysters are the main dish. Despite being small, Kujukushima oysters have a mild taste, a meaty texture, and a rich flavor, which is why many fans come to the festival every year.

1008 Kashimae-cho,SaseboCity,Nagasaki,Japan ,858-0922 Location/View

15min by car from Miura, 40min by car from Uragashira Access Public bus to Pearl Sea Resort Kujukushima aquarium bus stop is available Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Parking for 18 buses Season Holidays in November and tour buses February Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort http://www.pearlsea.jp/english/ Related links INFORMATION OF TOURISM/EVENTS IN SASEBO & OJIKA http://travel.sasebo99.com/en/event.php Contact Us[ Sasebo Tourist Information Center ] TEL:0956-22-6630 l Website: http://travel.sasebo99.com/en/

Mikawachi Hamazen Festival

This is a memorial festival for "hamazen," which is a stand that is used when making pottery. The festival is held annually in May in potteries in Mikawachi-sarayama. During the festival, a market hosted by each pottery is held and people are able to visit and buy the potteries while enjoying the scenery of Mikawachi-sarayama.

Location/View Mikawachi-cho,Sasebo City,Nagasaki,Japn

30min by car from both Miura and Uragashira Access 10min.by walk from JR Sasebo Line Mikawachi Station(About 15km from Downtown) Season 1～5 May

Mikawachi porcelain Industry Cooperation Assciation Related links http://www.mikawachi-utsuwa.net/

Rest Station “Otaya”

Former “Ota rice mill” is a symbolic building for locals that was built over 100 years ago. And in 2019, The locals came together to restore this building as Rest Station “Otaya” where people can experience the local food and traditional cultures.

129Emukae-cho Nagasaka, Sasebo,Ngaaski pref, Japan Location/View

45min by car from Miura, 55min by car from Uragashira Public bus bound for "Hirado" from Sasebo Bus Center to Access Emukae Bus Center is available (5min walk from the stop) Train to Emukae-Shikamachi Station is available (10min walk from the station) Season Year-round

“Otaya” official facebook. Related links https://www.facebook.com/IriedemukaeruMachinoekiOhtaya/

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Saikai Bridge

This 316meters long, 43meters height arch bridge was built in 1955 to connect Sasebo City and Nishisonogi Peninsula. Harioseto channel that runs underneath the bridge is one of the 3 greatest rapid tides in Japan and famous for magnificent rapid tides and whirlpool. Spring and Autumn are the best season to enjoy tidal stream, and at “Whirlpool Festival” in spring, you can also enjoy 1,000 cherry blossom with it.

Location/View Hariohigashi-machi, Sasebo, Nagasaki*pref, Japan

30min by car from Miura, 10min by car from Uragashira Access Public bus to Saikai Bride West Gate is available Season Year round（Uzushio Festival: Spring & Autumn）

Saikaibashi Park Related links http://saikaibashi.com/publics/index/#googtrans(ja|en)

Hario Radio Tower

Built in 1922, the only long wave communication facility remaining in Japan. The 3 towers made of concrete, standing near Saikai Bridge. It is said that these towers relayed the cipher that initiated the Pearl Harbor Attack which set off the outbreak of the Pacific War Towers with the height of 136 meters which stand on the vertex of a 300 meter-equilateral triangle took 5 years to build starting 1918.

Location/View 382 Hario Nakamachi, Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan

Access 30min by car from Miura, 10min by car from Uragashira

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Umegae Sake Bre wery

Built in 1787, the buildings of this sake brewery have been same as originally made in the Edo period. Not only buying its original sake and liquors, but also seeing the brewery process and tasting sake products are available. Sake products in this brewery has been highly rated in national sake fairs since all products are made of rich and natural water from underground 300 meters. The brewery has been registered as the Tangible Cultural Property in Japan, too.

Location/View 317 Shiroma, Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan

30min by car from Miura, 15min by car from Uragashira Access Public bus to Miya Municipal Branch is available (8min by walk from the stop)

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