Saganoshima Island

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Floating to the west of Fukue Island and elegantly conveying the grand history of volcanic activities, "Saganoshima" is a dynamic remote island. The entire island is enclosed by beautiful volcanic cliff precipices; in particular, the "Senjojiki," where you can view what looks exactly like a cross-section of the Earth carved out by wave erosion, alongside rugged, red-brown volcanic bomb strata form magnificent natural masterworks of art that completely overwhelm visitors. Having been a land where Hidden Christians secretly kept their unique faith alive, the solemn and mystical air drifting over the island instills an earnest reverence. Within an absolute silence completely isolated from the sounds of civilization, listening to the crashing East China Sea waves offers a supreme journey to return your soul to the wild and charge profound life force.

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【大人の遠足】嵯峨島アクティブシニア編

【大人の遠足】嵯峨島アクティブシニア編

Goto City Tourism Association

Saganoshima Island

Address
Miiracho Sagashima, Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Website
https://e-oomura.jp/
Operator
Omura City Tourism and Convention Association

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