Photos by Tomoko Tanaka, Stripes Japan ()
Take in the fresh air and beautiful views of the coast without traveling far from Sasebo Naval Base.
At Kujukushima Park visitors can enjoy a beautiful location and a panoramic view of the 208 islands packed in Nagasaki’s waters. Climb up Chobo-no-Oka (hill of good view) on the large hill in green grass to reach the lookout point. The park is about a 15-minute drive from the base and is also a nice place to visit at dusk for an amazing sunset.
Near the park, Tenkaiho is a home to another attraction— 150,000 cosmos flower blossoms in bloom now. (see video: see video)
Make plans to visit the area while the weather is nice and the cosmos are in bloom!
Kujukushima Park Location: 1746 Nozakicho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture (Parking lots available for 280 vehicles) Hours: Mar – Sep, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Oct – Feb, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Website
Tenkaiho Location: 399 Shimofunakoshicho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture Website (Japanese) Tel: 0956-22-660
