Nagasaki Prefecture, Shinkamigoto Town: April 25th, Narao Sea Station 2nd Anniversary Event "Minna no Marche & Narao Yacht Festa 2026" Confirmed

Narao Fishing Port Revitalization Council (Chairman: Ryuji Takeuchi) will hold the "Narao Sea Station 2nd Anniversary Event ~Minna no Marche & Narao Yacht Festa 2026~" on April 25, 2026.

The "Minna no Marche" will feature local restaurants and food trucks offering their proud island gourmet foods. The "Kami Goto Narao Yacht Festa," held for the second time, will have approximately 30 participating yachts racing from off Saikai City towards the goal off Narao and Fukumi.

[Narao Yacht Festa 2026] * Date: April 25 (Saturday), 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Yacht Race) / 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Party & Awards Ceremony at Narao General Gymnasium) * Participants: Approx. 30 yachts, 70 people (planned) * Race Course: Saikai City Odatate Island/Kodate Island → Off Kami Goto Narao Sea Station (approx. 21-mile course) * Guests: Mayor of Shinkamigoto Town and other officials (TBD) * Organizers/Operators: Kami Goto Narao Yacht Festa Executive Committee (Narao Fishing Port Revitalization Council, Nagasaki Prefecture Offshore Sailing Association, Huis Ten Bosch Marina) * Yacht Race Details: https://htb-marina.com/archives/2556

[Minna no Marche] * Date: April 25 (Saturday), 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM * Location: Narao Relaxation Plaza (plaza in front of Ashi-yu "Goyukkuri") * Content: Booths from local restaurants and food trucks (Hotel Margherita, COCO, Kaisei Shokudo, Bouquet Garni, etc.), Mochi pounding event, and more.

The after-party following the yacht race will feature the tribute unit "SASEBO CANDIES," who respect the Candies. The event will be enlivened with a tuna cutting show of farm-raised bluefin tuna certified as Nagasaki Prefecture's "Oshi-zakaname" (recommended fish), food stalls offering island gourmet, dancing, and sales of local specialty products.

Narao Fishing Port, celebrating its 2nd anniversary of registration, was registered in March 2024 as "Kami Goto Narao Sea Station," the 9th "Sea Station" in the prefecture and the 2nd within the town. "Sea Stations," recommended for registration by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism since 2000, are marine leisure bases that can be accessed by land (car) or sea (pleasure boat), offering enjoyment for everyone. Currently, there are 179 registered "Sea Stations" nationwide (as of March 2026).

"Kami Goto Narao Sea Station" is a gateway to the island, serving as a passenger terminal for ferries and jetfoils from Nagasaki Port. It houses facilities such as a tourism information center, mobility rental services (electric-assist bicycles, electric kickboards), and souvenir shops, acting as a hub for island tours.

The number of port calls by pleasure boats and yachts is also increasing, and efforts are being made town-wide to further raise the profile of "Kami Goto Narao Sea Station" and promote tourism and regional development.

[Kami Goto Tourism Information]: https://shinkamigoto.nagasaki-tabinet.com/

We look forward to everyone's visit.

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