Major Attractions: Quiet anchorage with good protection.
Nearest Port of Entry: Sasebo
Formalities Arrival: This is a closed port. Prior permission should have been sought from the Ministry of Lands to enter the harbor.
Formalities Departure: None
Immigration: Not Available
Customs: Not Available
Coast Guard: On arrival call Coast Guard on VHF16
Quarantine: Not Available
Harbour master: Not Available
Berthing Mooring Options: None
Anchorage Options: Anchorage at the end of the bay facing the temple. It is possible to tie up at the ferry terminal if space allows.
Yacht Club Facilities: None
Haulout Facilities: None
Trades: None
Websites: None
Japanese Small Ships Guide: H-808-W
Charts:
Sailing Directions:
Water: Unknown
Fuel: Unknown
LPG: Available, however, non Japanese tanks are difficult to refill due to Government safety regulations. Ocassionally, some gas resellers will fill your tank, especially if it is a small family owned establishment.
Marine Vendors: None
ATMs: As always the most efficient way to get money from your overseas account in Japan is through the Post Office system of ATMs. A post office is available in Fukue town.
Shops & Markets: In Fukue Island there are three 24-hour open convenience stores (Drug store) available for water, food, and daily goods.
Postal Services: A post office is available in Fukue town.
Hotels & Restaurants: There are several hotels at varying rates that operate in Fukue. there is a 100 year old inn still receiving guests in Arakawa. Youth Hostel 0959-84-3151.
Internet/Phone: See "All about the Internet in Japan" on this Blog. International coin and card 'phones are available in Fukue.
Laundry Services: None
Air/Sea/Road Transport: Fukue has an airport that connects with Nagasaki and Fukuoka.Dus service around the island, GOTO BUS 0959-72-2173/5191 Fukue rental car 0959-72-3066, Chance rental car 0959-72-2415
Special Notes: Ishida Castle Site 10-min. walk from Fukue Port,one of the few seaside castles in Japan, is surrounded by water on three sides.
Other Information: Onidake (40-min. walk or 10 min. by taxi from Fukue Port), a 315-meter cotyloid volcano covered entirely by grass, is a symbolic landmark of the five islands.
Disclaimer: The information made available herein is intended as purely a broad guideline for the intending cruising yachtsman. It is not intended as, nor should it be used for navigation. The authors accept no responsibility for its accuracy and therefore cannot be held liable for any consequences of its use.