Hirado CASTLE STAY with Helicopter Round Trip

■Helicopter Round Trip Plan
This is an overnight stay plan that includes a "castle stay" at Hirado Castle, one of the 100 best castles in Japan, and a helicopter transfer service from Nagasaki Airport.

【Arrival Day Schedule】
14:00 Meet at Nagasaki Airport
14:15 Fly to Hirado by helicopter
14:35 Arrival in the sky over Hirado and excursion around the city
15:10 Arrive at Kawauchi Pass
15:15 Drive to Hirado Castle
15:30 Arrive at Hirado Castle

On the next day, after check-out, we will drive you from Hirado Castle to Kawauchi Pass and take you by helicopter from Kawauchi Pass to Nagasaki Airport.

【Notes】
* In case of bad weather, the helicopter may not be able to fly. In that case, the difference between the accommodation fee for one night and half board will be refunded at a later date.
* The tour is for 2 persons, but for 3 or more persons, please contact us using the inquiry form.
* The aerial drone image at the top is an image only. The helicopter tour route does not include Hirado Castle. Please understand.

■About Hirado Castle Castle Stay "Kaiju Yagura"

Hirado Castle Stay Kaiju Yagura is a completely private guest room limited to a maximum of 5 people per night, based on an interior design that blends tradition and modernity. It comes with a bathroom with glass walls on 3 sides and an admirable view overlooking the surrounding ocean, and a French fusion full course dinner and Japanese breakfast using the finest local-grown seasonal ingredients. The hotel offers a wide range of services and amenities.

【Features】
・First “castle stay” of the Japan's 100 best castles, accommodated all year round.
・Private access to the main tower after closing hours (time restricted).
・Limited to one group per day.
・Bathroom with glass walls on 3 sides, overlooking the surrounding Hirado Strait.
・Artwork hand drawn by Takahide Komatsu

【Optional Tours】
■Hirado Kagura & Prayer Experience
View a private performance of Hirado Kagura (Shinto sacred music and dance) at Kameoka Shrine in Hirado Castle and experience of praying for safe travel. The kagura is usually performed only for religious ceremonial purposes, but two of the entire 24 programs will be performed exlusively for our guests. Only trained Shinto priests who have been handed down the tradition are allowed the performance, as the kagura uses real swords, armors, and bows, which is rare even in Japan. The performance is so powerful and absorbing that it's bound to take one's breath away.
※The content of the performance may vary depending on the circumstances.
※Additional fees will be charged.
※This option may not be available depending on the schedule. Please understand in advance.

■Chinshin-style Tea Ceremony Experience
Experience the Chinshin Tea Ceremony in the "Kan-un-tei" tea roomtea room built in the So-an style structure, which is basically built basically with natural resources. The "Chinshin-ryu" tea ceremony was founded by the 29th Hirado lord Matura Shigenobu as a means of Samurai training. Through the experience, guests can learn to maintain a mentally strong self, as well as polish their hearts and culturally enriched oneself to attain a well-rounded personality worthy of respect, as the Samurai did. The tea cakes are Japanese sweets restored from the historic recipe. After the experience, you will receive a Mikawachi-yaki tea bowl specially made for Castle Stay.
You can also enjoy the tea ceremony at home.
※Additional fee will be charged.
※This option may not be available depending on the schedule. Please kindly note in advance.

【About Hirado City】
Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is a castle town which flourished as center of the first western trade in Japan. The city consists of Hirado Island, located at the northern most tip of mainland Kyushu, stretching from north to south across the Hirado Strait, and the various islands scattered around it. 400 years ago, it opened Japan’s first western trading port and started trade with the Duch, and to this day, churches, historic sites, and the culture of confectionary speak of its history of international exchange. In July 2018, two assets (Kasuga Village and Mt. Yasumandake, and Nakaenoshima) were registered as Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region. One-fifth of the island is designated as Saikai National Park, so a short drive will take you to a number of scenic spots surrounded by the clear blue sea and magnificent nature. Not once will you put down your camera, as you are bound to be snapping away. Local foods, beginning with rich seafood, that can be enjoyed not only with your tongue, but also your eyes, are also treasures of Hirado that will not let you down.

【Access】
■From Tokyo (about 2 hours)
Airplane: Haneda Airport - Nagasaki Airport

■From Fukuoka City by car (about 2 hours)
Fukuoka (Hakata) - Fukuoka Urban Expressway, Nishi Kyushu Expressway - Omura IC - Route 444 - Nagasaki Airport

Size: 119.76㎡ / 2 floors
1st floor: Living and dining room, tatami space, bath, toilet
2nd floor: Bedroom (2 double beds)
3 futon beds