Michi-no-Eki Kentoshi Furusato-Kan (Roadside Station)

The only roadside station in the Goto Islands
Souvenirs are gifts from the islands

In the past, Mitsui Raku on Fukue Island was the last port of call for the Japanese Tang Dynasty envoy ships leaving Japan. The station's "Furusato Bussan" does not sell fresh vegetables and other perishable foods to cater to the many visitors to the remote islands, but instead offers a variety of delicacies from the islands of Gotō, including dried Goto fresh fish, the famous Goto udon (dried noodles), camellia oil, and potato and wheat shochu (distilled spirit). Don't miss fish paste such as kamaboko. The restaurant also offers a buffet lunch on weekends and holidays, and at night, by reservation only, Goto beef barbeque is available. At the Manyo Theater, visitors can watch Mitsui's original animated puppet movies based on the themes of the Japanese envoys to China during the Tang Dynasty and Manyo. (Paying a fee).

Recommendations for the Roadside Station Tang Dynasty Envoys Furusato-kan

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Camellia oil, a local product

The Goto Islands are "Japan's number one camellia island" with approximately 10 million camellia bushes. The camellia flower is not only the symbolic flower of the islands, but also an important resource for the people of Goto, who obtain expensive camellia oil. 300 cc of oil can be squeezed from 1 kg of seeds, which contain active ingredients such as oleic acid and linolenic acid, making it not only healthy as cooking oil, but also used in basic cosmetics, shampoo, and hair care products due to its excellent moisturizing properties. It is also used in basic cosmetics, shampoos, and hair styling products. There are several camellia oil factories on the island, and the price depends on the manufacturer and the product.

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The one to buy: Oni saba zushi (sushi with mackerel)

Oni Saba Sushi" is the pride and joy of the local Mitsui Raku Suisan. Mackerel landed in the East China Sea are cured, but they are cured more shallowly than normal mackerel sushi to bring out the true flavor of the mackerel. The rice is local Hinohikari rice, and the kelp is Shiroita kelp from Donan, Hokkaido. The "Aburi Oni Saba Sushi" is made by searing the surface of the mackerel while the inside is nearly raw. In addition, the fish is frozen at minus 20 degrees Celsius for 24 hours during the production process, so there is no need to worry about anisakis. If possible, try it the same day you buy it. Single 1620 yen, double 2916 yen, seared devil mackerel sushi 1620 yen.

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A gem that conveys the quality of the material, with its firm elasticity and dense flesh.

Surrounded by the sea on all four sides, Goto naturally offers delicious fish dishes, but the fish made into fish paste and fish cakes are also delicious. The fish cakes and fish paste made from the fish are also delicious. The elasticity of the fish is different from that of other fish. The elasticity of the fish paste is different from that of other fish cakes. The kamaboko and deep-fried kamaboko are no exception. The saltiness of the taste, which is a blend of sea salt from the prefecture and the island, is not too salty, not too salty, and not too hidden. The company uses no synthetic colors or preservatives in any of its products. The company's special products are made without starch or chemical seasonings to bring out the flavor of the fish. The deep-fried fish paste has different flavors depending on the type of fish. It also adds color to the dining table.

Map of Roadside Station KATSUSHIKI Furusato-Kan

Around Roadside Station KATSUSHIKI Furusato-Kan (Japanese envoy to Tang Dynasty)

Fuchinomoto Catholic Tombstones

If you want to have fun in the area

In Mitsui Raku, where it is said that half of the latent Christians who emigrated from Nagasaki's Outer Sea and other areas lived, there is the Mitsui Raku Church and the "Fuchinomoto Catholic Gravesite Group" by the sea. The Catholic cemetery is lined with graves bearing crosses, as if statues of Mary were quietly watching over them. At dusk, the sea turns a madder red, and the silhouettes of the statue of Mary and the crucifix emerge as the golden sun sets, presenting a solemn view as if in a religious painting.

Osezaki Lighthouse

Stretch your legs a bit.

It is located on the Osezaki Cliff at the westernmost tip of Fukue Island, about 45 minutes by car from the station. It was selected as one of the "50 Best Lighthouses in Japan" and was used as a filming location for the movie "The Bad Guy. It is said to have been designed by the English engineer Plato, and was first lit in December 1877. It was reconstructed in 1971, and part of the original lighthouse is said to be relocated and exhibited at the Museum of Maritime Science in Odaiba, Tokyo. The view of the chalk lighthouse and the blue ocean from the nearby observatory is impressive. There is a walking trail to the lighthouse, but visitors should be careful where they step.