“Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort” Offering Experiences of the Great Nature with being Surrounded by the Superb View Created by Blue Ocean and 208 Islands

‘Kujukushima’ (九十九島) Bay area can be reached in about 25 minutes by bus from Sasebo Station. The scenery created by the intricate rias coast with 208 islands is spectacular. At the entrance of Kujukushima, there is a resort park “Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort” (九十九島パールリゾート). Regardless of whom you travel with, you are guaranteed to be able to have fun in the nature. In this issue, let us show some activities you can enjoy in addition to an aquarium and restaurants where you can fully experience and feel the great nature of Kujukushima. You don’t wanna miss any of them when in Sasebo.

Fun in ocean with cruising boat, yacht or kayak provided by “Kujukushima Cruising Boat”

If you want to enjoy the breathtaking view in relaxing or FEEL the ocean with all your senses, just visit “Kujukushima Cruising Boat”. At “Kujukushima Cruising Boat”, you get to choose how and what to enjoy the beautiful ocean with. For instance, try its cruising boats ‘Pearl Queen’ (パールクイーン) or ‘Kujukushima Pirate Boat Mirai’ (海賊遊覧船みらい) when you wish to feel up close to the beautiful islands offering countless types of scenery and enjoying the sea breeze, or try ‘Relaxing Cruises’ (リラクルーズ) if you feel like exploring and cruising into narrow channels between islands. In case you want summer adventures, you can also experience sea kayak or join a special cruising tour allowing you to land on an uninhabited island and experience feeding at the red sea bream farm. Since the expression of scenery keeps changing from dawn to sunset, take your time to think of when to enjoy it.

Excited at the huge aquarium reproducing Kujukushima Bay and energetic dolphin show at “Umi Kirara”

At “Umi Kirara”, 16,000 fish, jellyfish and dolphins in 370 species await to amaze you. In its main aquarium reproducing the environment of Kujukushima Bay, 13,000 sea animals such as scalloped hammerheads, cow sharks and sardines are leisurely swimming and that overwhelms visitors. Since it is an outdoor aquarium with no roof, the way the sunlight enters changes depending on the weather and time of day. You’ll feel like walking in the sea. In addition, don’t miss the lively show of dolphins that will make you fall in love with their lovely appearance and cute moves. Since you can view the show close to the edge of the aquarium, you can take close-up photos of lovely dolphins without a telephoto lens.

At “Costa Kujukushima”, enjoy Italian and homemade desserts that are particular about seasonal ingredients while looking at Kujukushima Bay

参照：させぼ通信『海カフェ&レストラン「COSTA コスタ九十九島」がパールシーにOPENするみたい！』

“Costa Kujukushima” is a restaurant and café where you can enjoy Italian cuisine and desserts prepared with seasonal ingredients from Kujukushima Bay in white based interior with plenty of sunlight. If you look out the window, the refreshing beautiful scenery of Kujukushima Bay makes you feel as if you are enjoying your dish on a cruising boat. As an authentic stone oven is installed in the kitchen, you can also enjoy the pizza baking performance. The signature menu is ‘Costa’s special homemade pancetta and shredded potato pizza’ (コスタ特製 自家製パンチェッタと千切りポテトのピッツァ), a crispy pizza with tomato sauce, rich flavored pancetta, crispy shredded potatoes and rich cheese. The combination of crispy texture and the rich melting cheese is literally addictive once you eat it. Don’t forget to pour a bit sweet and spicy homemade picante oil made with garlic and chili peppers as much as you like before having your first bite.

Opening Hours	<Kujukushima Cruising Boat> Depending on your choice of activity *Please refer to its official website for details <Umi Kirara> 9:00AM – 6:00PM from March to October / 9:00AM – 5:00APM from November to February <Costa Kujukushima> 11:30AM – 8:30PM on weekdays / 11:00AM – 8:30PM on weekends and national holidays
Address	1008 Kashimae-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Access	<Bus (local service)> A 25-minute ride from Sasebo Station to Pearl Sea Resort – Kujukushima Aquarium (パールシーリゾート九十九島) Bus top <Bus (rapid service)> A 18-minute ride from Sasebo Station to Pearl Sea Resort – Kujukushima Aquarium (パールシーリゾート九十九島) Bus top
URL	https://pearlsea.jp/en/