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Kikkaから車で５分の最寄りビーチ。風に揺れるヤシの木と透き通る海で非日常をより堪能できます。 シャワーやトイレの設備もあり、遠浅で楽しみやすい場所です。

Just a 5-minute drive from Kikka, Senrigahama Beach is the nearest coastal getaway where you can fully immerse yourself in an extraordinary experience. Swaying palm trees and crystal-clear waters create a tranquil and tropical atmosphere. The beach is equipped with facilities such as showers and restrooms, ensuring convenience for visitors. With its shallow waters, it’s an ideal spot for leisure and enjoyment for all ages.

当時の建物を忠実に再現した長崎出島以前のオランダとの交易場。 館内の造りも当時を再現し、西洋の歴史資料をご覧いただけます。お子様も楽しめる資料やミニゲームがあります。 取り扱いされている平戸地ビールはお土産におすすめです。

A faithful reconstruction of the original building, this site served as a trading post with the Dutch before the establishment of Dejima in Nagasaki. The interior is also recreated to reflect the historical period, and visitors can view historical materials from Western cultures. There are educational displays and mini-games that children can enjoy as well. The locally brewed Hirado beer available here makes for a great souvenir.

松浦家の私邸を利用した資料博物館。建物内には、様々な歴史資料や美術品、貴重な文物が収蔵されています。 敷地内ではカフェや茶室でゆったりとした時間をお過ごしいただけます。

This museum utilizes the former private residence of the Matsuura family. Inside the building, a variety of historical documents, artworks, and valuable cultural artifacts are preserved. Visitors can also enjoy a relaxing time at the on-site café or traditional tea room within the grounds.

平戸城は、別名「亀岡城」とも呼ばれ、平戸瀬戸に突き出した平山城です。山鹿流築城法に基づき、1704年に松浦家30代・松浦棟の時代に着工され、1718年に松浦家31代・松浦篤信の時代に完成しました。その後、明治時代の廃城令により廃城となりました。 現在の平戸城天守閣は、1962年（昭和37年）に三層五階建ての形で復元され、日本100名城のひとつに選ばれています。 平戸城に隣接する亀岡神社は、松浦藩主を祀る神社です。現在の社殿は明治13年に建立され、約360坪の敷地内に本殿、神楽殿、御札所、社務所が配置されています。

Hirado Castle, also known as "Kameoka Castle," is a hilltop castle that extends into the Hirado Strait. It was built using the Yamaga-style construction method, with construction beginning in 1704 during the time of Matsuura Taku, the 30th head of the Matsuura clan, and completed in 1718 under Matsuura Atsunobu, the 31st head. However, the castle was later abolished due to the castle abolition order in the Meiji era. The current Hirado Castle keep was reconstructed in 1962 (Showa 37) as a three-tiered, five-story structure and has been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles. Adjacent to Hirado Castle, Kameoka Shrine is dedicated to the Matsuura clan lords. The current shrine building was constructed in 1880 (Meiji 13) and sits on a site of approximately 360 tsubo (about 1,190 square meters), featuring a main hall, a kagura hall, a sacred token office, and a shrine office.

長崎県平戸市の水産業を支える末弘丸株式会社と有限会社坂野水産は、ご兄弟で営まれています。日本の伝統的な漁業文化と革新的な手法を融合させた、地域の誇れる企業です。
末弘丸は、平戸の海から生まれる豊かな恵みを、最高の品質で消費者に届けることを使命としています。特に、片口いわしを使用したいりこ製造では、独自のこだわりを貫いています。海底から汲み上げた海水での炊製、24時間の機械乾燥、徹底的な異物除去など、妥協を許さない品質管理は、同社の最大の特徴です。 干物製造においても、長崎県産の国産魚にこだわり、地元の「慈眼の塩」と「キッコータ醤油」を使用。手作業による血合い除去や、素材ごとに最適化された乾燥方法は、伝統と革新が交差する瞬間を体現しています。
坂野水産もまた、平戸の水産業を支える重要な存在です。伝統的な製法と現代的な技術を巧みに融合させています。「平戸なつ香タイ」「平戸なつ香ヒラス」は、平戸産のサマーオレンジ「平戸夏香」を餌に使用し、魚の生臭さが抑えられた食べやすい味わいが特徴です。なつ香の香りがほのかに香るのそれらの魚は、刺身はもちろん、漬け丼や茶漬けとしても楽しめます。
両社に共通するのは、地域と環境を大切にする哲学です。持続可能な漁業、資源管理、環境保全への積極的な取り組みは、次世代への責任を果たす姿勢を示しています。 工場見学や地域雇用の創出、観光振興への貢献など、彼らの活動は地域経済の活性化にも大きく貢献しています。気候変動や後継者不足といった課題に直面しながらも、新商品開発や技術革新、人材育成を通じて、平戸の未来を切り開こうとしています。
Kikka Hiradoにとって末弘丸と坂野水産は単なる食材供給元ではなく、両社は平戸の食文化と伝統を体現する存在であり、お客様に地域の深い魅力を伝える重要なパートナーです。海を望む窓から、彼らが育んだ海の恵みを味わうとき、平戸の自然、文化、そして人々の営みを、より深くご理解いただけるでしょう。

The Suehiromaru Corporation and Sakano Suisan Co., Ltd., which support the fishing industry in Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture, are run by brothers. These companies are a source of regional pride, blending traditional Japanese fishing culture with innovative methods. Suehiromaru's mission is to deliver the rich bounty of Hirado's sea to consumers with the highest quality. They are particularly committed to their unique approach in producing dried sardines (iriko) using Japanese anchovy. Their uncompromising quality control, including cooking with seawater pumped from the ocean floor, 24-hour machine drying, and thorough removal of foreign objects, is the company's most distinctive feature. In dried fish production, they insist on using domestically caught fish from Nagasaki Prefecture and local "Jigen no Shio" salt and "Kikkota" soy sauce. Their manual removal of blood and optimized drying methods for each ingredient embody the intersection of tradition and innovation. Sakano Suisan is also crucial to Hirado's fishing industry. They skillfully combine traditional methods with modern techniques. Their "Hirado Natsuka Tai" (sea bream) and "Hirado Natsuka Hirame" (flounder) are fed with Hirado's summer orange "Hirado Natsuka," resulting in fish with reduced fishiness and an easy-to-eat flavor. These fish, with a subtle citrus aroma, can be enjoyed as sashimi, marinated rice bowls, or ochazuke. Both companies share a philosophy of valuing the local community and environment. Their active efforts in sustainable fishing, resource management, and environmental conservation demonstrate their commitment to future generations. Their activities, such as factory tours, local job creation, and contributions to tourism promotion, significantly boost the local economy. Despite facing challenges like climate change and lack of successors, they strive to open up Hirado's future through new product development, technological innovation, and human resource development. For Kikka Hirado, Suehiromaru and Sakano Suisan are not mere food suppliers but embodiments of Hirado's food culture and tradition, serving as important partners in conveying the region's deep charm to guests. When enjoying the seafood they nurture while looking out at the sea from the window, guests can gain a deeper understanding of Hirado's nature, culture, and the lives of its people.