Sasebo: Ninety-Nine Islands Cruise and Tenkaikyo Observatory – A Day of Island Scenic Beauty

A scenic loop course in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, to fully experience the Ninety-Nine Islands—countless large and small islands nestled in blue waters. In the morning, enjoy the aquarium Umikiraira within the Ninety-Nine Islands Pearl Sea Resort, exploring the large aquarium tank recreating the waters of the Ninety-Nine Islands and the dolphin pool, then challenge yourself with the pearl extraction experience from akoya oysters. Next, board the white sightseeing boat Pearl Queen and spend approximately 50 minutes cruising between the islands, savoring the rias coastal scenery from the water. In the afternoon, take in a panoramic view of the islands from Tenkaikyo Observatory on Tawaregaura Peninsula, then return to the city of Sasebo for lunch featuring the local specialty, lemon steak. The finale is a leisurely view of Sasebo Harbor and the Ninety-Nine Islands bathed in the sunset glow from Yumibari-dake Observatory. From the water's surface, from high vantage points—encounter the many faces of the Ninety-Nine Islands repeatedly throughout the day on this greedy yet rewarding journey.