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Kujukushima Islands

Kujukushima Islands

九十九島

Kujukushima ("99 Islands") is a group of islands scattered for about 25 km from outside Sasebo Bay to the north of Hirado. The name is a figure of speech; there are really 208 islands. Almost the whole area is part of Saikai National Park. Visitors see the islands from excursion boats or from viewpoints on the hills above Sasebo.

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Visitor information

Getting there

The Mt. Ishidake deck is about 15 minutes by car from Sasebo Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • There are actually 208 islands; "ninety-nine" is a figure of speech.
  • Almost the entire area is part of Saikai National Park.
  • The observation deck on top of Mt. Ishidake (191 m) gives a 360-degree view of the islands.
  • The Mt. Ishidake deck has parking for 30 cars.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • A sunset cruise lets you see the islands at their best. Sunset is also the time of Maghrib prayer, so plan around it.
  • Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
  • Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Nagasaki and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Nagasaki

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr05:08
  2. Sunrise06:41
  3. Dhuhr12:06
  4. Asr15:04
  5. Maghrib17:27
  6. Isha18:50

Times are calculated for Nagasaki City. Times may differ elsewhere in Nagasaki.

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Places to pray near Kujukushima Islands

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Kujukushima Islands

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): travel.sasebo99.com, pearlsea.jp, japan.travel