12:50 –
Reception at Nagasaki Port Terminal
It may be crowded at the reception before boarding time, so please arrive early and finish the necessary procedure.
At reception, please show a printed copy of the reservation confirmation sheet or a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail. Simply showing the confirmation on a mobile device screen will not be accepted. To land on the island, a Nagasaki City Facility Use Charge (JPY 300 for adults and JPY 150 for children) will be required separately. Please pay in cash at reception.
The cruise fare is included in the booking charge.
All participants are required to submit a Statement of Consent form (consent letter from parent or guardian for children under 12 years of age) on the day. The form will be handed out at reception. Please sign it and submit it to the staff.
The Statement of Consent can be found at the Yamasa Shipping website below. For a speedier process, you may print it out in advance, sign it, and submit it at reception.
http://www.yamasa-kaiun.net/en/#download
13:00 –
Depart from Nagasaki Port Terminal
After departing from Nagasaki Port, don’t miss the marvelous views of World Heritage Sites such as the Giant Cantilever Crane in the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard, Glover Garden, and more. After passing under the Megami Bridge and heading out from the port, strong waves may cause the ship to rock. Enjoy beautiful views of the city from the sea.
On board the ship and on the island, a staff from the Nagasaki Tourism Administration and a staff from the conducting ferry company will tell the participants all about Gunkanjima, how its name came to be, its historical value, and other information in Japanese.
13:50 – 14:50
Gunkanjima (60 min)
In case of inclement weather on the day of the tour, the ship may not be able to dock on the pier.
A full refund will be issued if the cruise is cancelled on the day of the tour due to inclement weather. If after setting sail the itinerary is changed to a cruise around the island with no landing, participants will be refunded JPY 500/adult and JPY 300/child on site. Also, the Nagasaki City Facility Use Charge paid at reception will be refunded in full in either of the above cases.
After landing, please follow the instructions of the staff. There is a limit to the time spent on the island, so everyone will move as a group.
On board the ship and on the island, a staff from the Nagasaki Tourism Administration and a staff from the conducting ferry company will tell the participants all about Gunkanjima, how its name came to be, its historical value, and other information in Japanese.
– 15:30
Arrive at Nagasaki Port Terminal
Tour ends upon arrival. Please head to your next destination on your own from Nagasaki Port.
