Ojika is a “there’s nothing to do” island. You may be surprised how full the days get.
Trip planning
A place you can ask about your trip — before you even leave home.
Nagasaki-certified "Nagasaki Concierge" (Gold) ／ Maki Ohashi
A trip starts before you leave home.
"Where should we go on Ojika?" "How do the ferry connections work?" "We want a trip the whole family enjoys." We think these questions through with you.
Shimayado Goen has Maki Ohashi on the team — a Nagasaki-certified "Nagasaki Concierge" (Gold). With years of experience as a tour conductor and guide, she shares ways to spend your time that only someone living on Ojika can suggest.
How to spend your days on Ojika, of course — but also sightseeing across the Goto Islands and Nagasaki, ferry connections, getting around the island, meals. Advice shaped to your trip. Even if it's your first time, feel free to ask before you travel.
What you can ask about
- How to spend your time on Ojika — spots and ideas, even for a first island trip
- Ferries, transport and getting around the island
- A Goto Islands / Nagasaki loop, built around your dates and interests
- What to do during your stay — rainy days, a slower pace
- History and culture — churches, historical sites, hands-on experiences
- Meeting island people; local experiences
- What to pack, seasonal notes, access — any worries about the trip
- A guests-only tour around Ojika
For staying guests, the first 30 minutes of trip advice are free. Longer consultations, and full itinerary planning or arrangements, are handled separately (paid).
Your travel adviser, from before you arrive.
By phone: 0959-56-2588 (front desk) — mention you’d like to talk to the Nagasaki Concierge. For staff recruitment, see Join Us (a separate channel).
Around the island
Explore by rental car, moped, e-bike or bicycle. See Rentals for rates and terms.
Nozaki Island & the former Nokubi Church
An uninhabited island with the remains of a settlement tied to Japan’s World Heritage sites, reached on foot / by trekking.
On the water
Fishing, snorkelling, diving. The water around Ojika is remarkably clear.
Sunsets
Watch the sun go down, quietly, on the west side of the island.
On site
“Melody Box” next door has karaoke, a fitness gym and a coin laundry — see the Melody Box guide.
Rescue cats — “Nyan-Nyan no Sato”
Goen runs a cat-rescue project; there’s time with the cats during your stay. More on the Rescue cats page.
Living & working at Goen
An international share house, resort-work stays. See our Topics for more, or the Join Us page.