A chain of islands just outside Sasebo town. Well worth the boat tour (only about an hour to 90 minutes on a recreation pirate ship that is beyond kitchy), the island chain actually consists of 208 islands and formations, many of which are only large enough to hold a single tree. The area provides a number sheltered spots for aquatic sports like scuba diving, kayaking, swimming and some of the best pearl farming in Japan. we got a chance to see some of these pearl farms as our big novelty pirate ship slid between the islands with surprising grace and agility. Oohs and Aahs from the tour crowd served as kudos to the captain's helm skills.
The nice looking ship that we didn't take:
The signs to the toilet - how do mermen use the urinal?
The made-to-look-battered-but-actually-spotlessly-clean kitchy pirate ship we took:
I forget the name of this island but it looks like the guardian dog statues outside temples and there is a matching one on the other side of the pass. Every island has a name and a story or legend. I wish i could remember more of them.
One of the pearl farms we passed:
Not the smallest "island" but one of the cutest.
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