Saikai National Park 
The Saikai National Park lies at the extreme western end of the main Japanese group of islands. It includes a small strip of the coast of Kyushu, parts of the island of Hirado, The Kujukushima Islands (literally the "Ninety-Nine Islands") and a number of small islands in the Goto (literally "Five Islands") Archipelago. The scenic beauty of the National Park and its features of historical interest have made it one of the most popular excursions from Kyushu.
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The vegetation is subtropical, and stretches of rugged coast alternate with beautiful beaches. Pearl culture is practiced in some areas.
Immediately off the northwest coast of Kyushu are the Kujukushima Islands, a closely packed group of some 170 small islands and islets, covered with subtropical vegetation lying in the channel between Kyushu and Hirado. There are cruises around the islands from Sasebo.
The island of Hirado can be reached by boats from Sasebo; there are also ferries from Hiradoguchi and a road bridge.
The most westerly part of the National Park is constituted by the Goto Islands, lying some 30 miles off the coast of Kyushu. The group consists of the five large islands of Fukue, Naru, Wakamatsu, Nakadori and Uku together with some 150 smaller islands and islets.
Immediately off the northwest coast of Kyushu are the Kujukushima Islands, a closely packed group of some 170 small islands and islets, covered with subtropical vegetation lying in the channel between Kyushu and Hirado. There are cruises around the islands from Sasebo.
The island of Hirado can be reached by boats from Sasebo; there are also ferries from Hiradoguchi and a road bridge.
The most westerly part of the National Park is constituted by the Goto Islands, lying some 30 miles off the coast of Kyushu. The group consists of the five large islands of Fukue, Naru, Wakamatsu, Nakadori and Uku together with some 150 smaller islands and islets.
