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Ojika Island

Islas Goto, Nagasaki · Kyushu · Japan

Reuse of vacancyThird place2007

Community-led slow tourism on a Goto island: six century-old kominka renovated as lodgings, a Michelin-recognised restaurant and trips to the depopulated island of Nozaki (heritage of the hidden Christians).

Led by
Mixed / NPO (with Alex Kerr)
Status
Active
Participation
Community led
Visitable
Yes (ferry from Sasebo)
Website
ojikajima.jp ↗
Contact
Form ↗
Last reviewed
8 September 2026

Verification

Verified

This place is backed by at least one primary and one secondary source, reviewed within the last twelve months. The sources appear below with their consultation dates.

  • Verified two sources including a primary one, or first-hand knowledge of the place
  • Partial one source on record
  • Unverified starting knowledge, sources pending

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