Experience Guest House Wa 和 - Shiode Beach is nearby

About Uku Island, Nagasaki Prefecture
　Uku Island, where we, "Ukujima Green Tourism Promotion Association" are working, is located at the northernmost tip of the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture,
　Uku Island is located at the northernmost tip of the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture.
　Uku Island is located at the northernmost tip of the Goto Archipelago in Nagasaki Prefecture, and was the location for the movie "The Lion Standing in the Wind," written by Nagasaki's famous artist, Masashi Sada.
　The "Horikawa Beach," "Ohama Beach," and "Shiode Beach" were used as filming locations for the movie "The Lion that Stands in the Wind," written by Nagasaki artist Masashi Sada,
　The area is bordered by coastlines with crystal clear seawater and white sandy beaches.
　From the air, it looks like an island floating in cobalt blue soda water.
　The 360-degree panoramic view from the observatory of Jōgatake, also known as Goto Fuji, is breathtaking,
　Tsushima can be seen on a clear day.
　Fresh seafood from the island's neighboring seas and farm products that grow well in the mild climate,
　The islanders live in a rich natural environment supported by fishing and agriculture.
　There is no glamorous hustle and bustle of the city.
　What you will find is beautiful nature as it is and delicious locally produced and consumed food,
　The warmth of the islanders and the serenity of the time.
　At night, you can enjoy the brightness of the moon or the stars in the sky with the roar of the sea as background music,
　In the morning, enjoy the sunrise from the Sea of Goto.

　Ukushima is a small island, but it is divided into three main areas: the northern part, the western part, and the town part.
　Each area has a different history and culture, and each has developed its own unique way of life.


About "Experience Guest House Wa"
The inn we are going to introduce here is "Experience Guest House Wa", one of the member inns of "Ukushima Green Tourism Promotion Association".
Located in the western area of the island, the inn is close to the Shiode Beach, but it is also a green farm village.
The area is blessed with both fishing and farming industries.
The friendly and cheerful father and mother who run "Experience Guest House Wa" originally started the inn because they enjoy entertaining people.
They also wanted to help revitalize the island.
The couple, who love the island and its people, welcome you to their inn.
The building is a Japanese-style house with a spacious tatami room! You can relax in the spacious tatami room.
In early summer, you can see the graceful fireflies dancing in the air.
You can also watch the setting sun at the nearby Shiodome Beach,
The beautiful sight of the setting sun at the nearby Shiode Beach is very moving.
The father and mother will teach you about the history of the island and the dishes related to traditional events.
and cooking related to the island's history and traditional events from the father and mother.

From the owner of "Experience Guest House Wa"
Uku Island is a really nice place.
At "Experience Guest House Wa", we offer a wide range of hands-on activities such as fishing, vegetable and rice farming, camellia oil making, and even making kankoro mochi (rice cakes),
We offer a wide range of hands-on activities such as fishing, vegetable and rice farming, camellia oil making, and kankoro rice cake making.
If you want to enjoy the island to the fullest, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are looking forward to seeing you.

Information on Ukushima Homestay
We will pick you up at the ferry terminal.
　Upon arrival at Ukudaira Port, please contact the
　Please come to the office of the Association (in the Ukushima Tourist Association) in the terminal building where you disembarked.
　We will check you in.

Nagasaki Prefecture requires that guests cook together with other guests as a condition for obtaining a private accommodation permit,
　Nagasaki Prefecture requires that you and your guests cook together.
　Please enjoy the process of cooking together.

You will share the bathrooms and toilets as if you were staying with relatives.
　Of course, you will also share meals together.

There are no locks on the guest rooms.
　Please take responsibility for your own valuables.

We will not change bed sheets or clean your room while you are out for consecutive nights.

Please bring your own amenities such as towels, toiletries, and nightclothes.
Beverages (including alcohol) are not provided at the lodge.
　Please prepare them in advance or at the time of pick-up/drop-off.
Please go to bed by 11PM
Pets are not accepted. Please understand that we do not accept pets.

○Coronavirus countermeasures
We are making every effort to ventilate as much as possible by opening windows and operating ventilation fans, etc.
We take thorough health precautions such as wearing masks, disinfecting hands, and gargling.
We ask our guests to wear masks, disinfect their hands, and gargle when entering the building. We also ask for your cooperation in taking your temperature.

Room Rates
The basic room rate is from 17,000 yen per night for two adults with two meals.
Please select from the options for those with children.

Rates] [Rates List
Adult: 8,500 yen and up per person per night with 2 meals
Child (7-12 years old with bedding): 7,000 yen and up per person per night with 2 meals
Children's Menu
Child (3-6 years old with bedding): 3,500 yen and up per person per night with 2 meals
*Children's menu
Infant (sleeps with child 0~2 years old): 500 yen/person/night
Meals are not provided.

About the rooms
Total number of bedrooms: 1 room
Japanese-style room①: Capacity for 4 persons, 4 sets of futons, 8 tatami mats

Check-in/Check-out
Tourist Association staff will check you in at the Ukushima Tourist Association Information Center.
Confirmation of reservation details in person, explanation of precautions, advance payment, and temperature check will be conducted. After that, the innkeeper will pick you up and drop you off.
　Check-in ・・・ 4pm - negotiable
　Check-out ・・・ ~9am - negotiable
　　Late night check-in and early morning check-out are not available.

About meals
Dinner
　Time: 6pm - 8pm
　Place: Dining room (common space)
　Menu: Vegetable appetizers ... stewed seasonal vegetables harvested on the island
　　　Soup: Miso soup with fish or shellfish from Uku Island
　　　Fish Dishes ... Sashimi or simmered seasonal fish from Ukushima
　　　Meat dish ... hamburger steak or fried chicken
　　　Lunch ... Early rice from Ukushima
　　　Dessert ... Seasonal fruits

Breakfast
　Time: 7am - 8:30am
　Place: Dining room (common space)
　Menu: Side dish ... Pickled seasonal vegetables harvested on the island
　　　Soup ... Miso soup with fish or shellfish from Uku Island
　　　Fish dish ... Dried seasonal fish from Ukushima
　　　Main dish ... Fried egg, etc.
　　　Lunch ... Early rice from Ukushima
　　　Dessert ... Seasonal fruit

The menu above is just an example and may vary slightly depending on the seasonal ingredients of the island and the mothers of each family.
Allergies can be accommodated. Please consult us in advance.

About the water supply
　Bathrooms, toilets, and washrooms are provided.
　Shared use.

　Bathing hours
　6pm - 9pm
　　Hair dyeing, bathing after drinking alcohol, and leaving hot water running are prohibited.

About various experiences
　Dockside fishing experience <Fee: 2,500 yen~/person>.
　　You can enjoy Sabiki fishing at the wharf near the accommodation.
　　Time: 4pm - 6pm (120 minutes)
　　　　Adults and children pay the same price.
　　　　Please apply at the time of reservation.
　　　　Please apply at the time of reservation.
　Making Kankoro Mochi (rice cakes) <Fee: 1,000 yen～/adult 1 person>.
You can experience making kankoro mochi, a specialty of Ukushima in the Goto Islands.
The ingredients are sliced sweet potatoes and glutinous rice.
You can taste the finished kankoro mochi.
Please enjoy the freshly made deliciousness.
Time・・・4pm - 5pm (60 minutes)
　Free of charge for children.
　Please apply at the time of reservation.
　Please apply at the time of reservation.
　*Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes.

0Neighborhood facilities and restaurants
■Supermarket
Marumiya Shoten (15 min. by car):
Food, beverages (including alcohol), sundries, daily necessities, and souvenirs are available.
Food Shop Marumiya (15 min. by car):
Food shop Marumiya (15 min. by car): Groceries, beverages (including alcohol), sundries, daily necessities, and souvenirs.

　■ Restaurants:
　Kacchan (12 min. by car):
　The curry topped with crispy fried whale cutlet is a must-try!
　Curry topped with a crispy fried whale cutlet is superb! Other set menus are also delicious.　
　Arare Chaya (12 min. by car):
　Recommended for its menu using island ingredients and roast rice bowls.
　Daily specials are also available for lunch.　　

　Rest House Morita (20 min. by car):
　A large Chinese and Western-style restaurant serving hearty Chinese and Western dishes.
　The shrimp with big plump prawns is highly recommended.

　■ Sightseeing Spots:
Shioide Beach (5 minutes by car):
The beach is an intricate bay and is not easily affected by the waves,
It is safe even for small children because it is not affected by waves.
If you look for a rocky spot on the beach, you can find marine creatures and enjoy the fun with your children.
You and your children can enjoy discovering sea creatures by looking for the rocks that are scattered along the shore.

Ohama Beach (25 minutes by car):
Panoramic view of the 600-meter-long sandy beach!
The beach is shallow, so even small children can enjoy it safely.

Access
Please take a ferry to Ukudaira Port.
‣Hakata~Ukushima (Ukudaira Port)
‣Sasebo - Ukudaira Port

Our staff will pick you up at Ukudaira Port Terminal by car.
(Number of people to be picked up: up to 4 people)

Total number of bedrooms: 1
　Japanese-style room: Capacity 4 people, 4 futon groups, 8 tatami mats