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The great akou tree
This great akou tree spreads its branches wide, with an intricate tangle of trunks and roots.
Its time-worn form offers a glimpse of Kuroshima’s rich natural landscape.
KUROSHIMA
About Kuroshima
Kuroshima, one of the Kujukushima islands in Sasebo, Nagasaki. Life beside the sea and a history of faith embodied in Kuroshima Church. On this island, still home to a living community, time moves gently.
Island time
Island life
Explore the island at your own pace.
WELCOME HOUSE · VISITOR INFORMATION
Arriving on Kuroshima? Start at the Welcome House.
A visitor information centre and local shop right beside the port.
The counter handles activities and bicycle rentals and provides island sightseeing information.
For help with transport, sightseeing or places to eat, feel free to ask at the counter.
8-4 Kuroshima-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki
09:00–17:00 (shop 10:00–16:00) / irregular closing days
Opening days and available services may change. Shiosai-go phone bookings are accepted 09:30–15:00.
Official information checked: 19 October 2026
FAITH & VISITING
Kuroshima: an island of prayer and World Heritage.
Kuroshima is home to “Villages on Kuroshima Island”, a component of the UNESCO World Heritage property “Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region”.
From Kuroshima Church, a symbol of the island, to everyday island life, a living culture of prayer continues today.
Public visits resumed in February 2021 following seismic reinforcement and restoration from February 2019. Our house is close to this place of prayer.
Individuals and groups must contact the Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Region Information Centre before sightseeing visits.
095-823-7650Visitor enquiries: 10:00–17:00
Sightseeing and attending Mass or worship are separate. If you wish to attend a service, ask the information desk how to confirm arrangements with the church. Church events may prevent sightseeing visits.
Respect this place of prayer: keep quiet, do not enter the sanctuary, and do not eat or smoke inside. Follow local photography rules; do not photograph Mass.
ISLAND LIFE
Time on the island
Look out to sea. Walk around the island. Go fishing. Leaving time to do nothing is another way to enjoy Kuroshima.
Warabe Observatory
A viewpoint over the sea and coastal cliffs. See the official guide for scenery and visitor information.
Official photos and guide ↗
LOCAL STORE
Store Fujimura, next door to the house
ストアーふじむら is right next door to the accommodation. Groceries, drinks and everyday essentials are available. Cash only.
Please confirm opening times and days at the store.
ISLAND DINING
Island dining
A taste of island life. Call a local restaurant to discuss your meal.
Please contact each business directly for meals and fishing trips. THE BASE KUROSHIMA does not arrange these bookings.
Sazanka · Seafood restaurant
Meals featuring island vegetables and fresh seafood, with dining in, delivery and catering available. Call first to discuss the menu and your budget.
TEL 090-7391-9286Call to enquire
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Shiawasemaru · Island eatery
Enjoy dishes featuring fish from Kuroshima. Lunch is mainly set meals, best enjoyed at the restaurant. Dinner focuses on fish dishes and assorted sashimi platters; delivery may also be discussed. The menu and availability depend on the catch. Please call as early as possible to discuss your group size, quantities, prices, preferences and dining or delivery arrangements. Same-day requests are very difficult to accommodate. Calling ahead does not guarantee availability.
TEL 090-8415-4231Call to enquire
Please confirm prices, services and availability with the business before your visit.
GETTING AROUND
Plan your island transport before you go.
Shiosai-go
Shiosai-go is a pre-booked island transport service open to visitors.
You ride in a vehicle operated by a driver. Vehicles and available seats depend on bookings.
Contact Kuroshima Welcome House for reservations and how to use the service.
Green slow mobility
Green slow mobility is a self-drive rental service for exploring the island in a low-speed electric vehicle with a roof and open sides.
Kuroshima Welcome House currently offers this as a rental-only service.
Rental fee: ¥2,500 per hour
A valid ordinary car driving licence is required. Only one vehicle is available, so advance booking is recommended.
Electric-assist bicycles
Electric-assist bicycles are available through Welcome House. Book by the previous day and bring identification.
Children’s bicycles also have electric assist and are suitable for children at least 120 cm tall.
Rental fee: ¥300 per hour for all types
Electric scooters
Electric scooters are available through Welcome House. You need a valid licence permitting moped use and must complete a vehicle check and test ride. Rentals may be declined based on weather or the test ride. Ask the counter about availability.
Rental fee: ¥1,000 per hour
Shiosai-go is a pre-booked transport service; green slow mobility describes a type of vehicle. Such vehicles are also used by Shiosai-go, but the vehicle pictured is not guaranteed.
For rental reservations and enquiries at Kuroshima Welcome House, we recommend calling.
Email reservations may currently fail to arrive.
BOOK NOW
As our property is on a remote island, we review each request to confirm that we can accommodate your stay. An application is not a confirmed reservation. After approval, we provide payment instructions. Your booking is established when we send the reservation confirmation after verifying payment.