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Amakusa

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AINO AMAKUSA MURA

4.0

103 Reviews

Shopping

Kumamoto Pref. Kamiamakusashi Oyanomachinoboritate 910

This specialty shop in Kamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture is well known for its roughly 15-meter statue of Amakusa Shiro, the tallest of its kind in Japan. Their Amakusa Umakamon Market sells local specialties and their Shima Café where you can enjoy the feeling of being in a tropical country serves various Asian sweets such as drinks with tapioca pearls. You can tour a chikuwa fish cake factory there too. Lots of visitors drop in here while sightseeing in Amakusa.

ツーリングで寄りましたが大きな天草四郎とアマビエが出迎えてくれて写真スポットには良いです。果物がのったソフトクリームも美味しかったです。
Amakusa Shiro Memorial Hall

3.5

83 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Kamiamakusashi Oyanomachinaka 977-1

Near the beginning of the Edo period, Shiro Amakusa led a popular uprising fueled by faith that would become known as the “Shimabara Rebellion.” The “Amakusa Shiro Memorial Hall” introduces the conflict’s background and historical context in an easy-to-understand manner using powerful video footage and other materials. Come trace the origins of this epic struggle for freedom and peace.

向かいに道の駅があり、そちらの観光協会で割引クーポンをもらえました。少し高台にあります。教会風の建物が素敵です。
Roadside Station Kamiamakusa Sunpearl

3.5

66 Reviews

Transportation

Kumamoto Pref. Kamiamakusashi Oyanomachinaka 11582-24

This roadside station is on National Route 266 in central Oyano-machi. You can buy local seasonal produce and seafood from their specialty shop. The restaurant primarily serves fare made with local ingredients like seafood dishes and fried tonkatsu cutlet meal sets featuring Amakusa Bainiku brand pork. Bus parking is available, so it sees a lot of Oyano tourists.

農産物は柑橘類中心で野菜もそこそこ売られてました。土産品は近隣の道の駅でも見かけるような商品ばかりで目新しさは感じませんでした。海産物は刺身がそこそこ充実しており売り場に並べられるとすぐに売れてしまうような感じでした。客層は観光客と地元民が半々といった感じで地元民の台所になってるような道の駅という印象を受けました。
Iruka Marine World

4.5

93 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Itsuwamachifutae 2977

This company, located in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, offers dolphin watching tours year-round off the coast of Amakusa. As you sail through waters that are home to approximately 200 wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, you’ll have many opportunities to come face-to-face with the curious creatures. Spring and summer are child-rearing season, so you may even encounter baby dolphins as well. The tour lasts about an hour, and young children are more than welcome.

So sad to watch these dolphins that were kidnapped from their pod in the wild and now have to suffer living in tiny tanks. Dolphins were meant to be in the wild, not performing for people in order to...
Roadside Station Ariake “Rippleland”

3.5

64 Reviews

Transportation

Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Ariakemachikoutsura 1955

This roadside station is on National Route 324 just as you're entering Amakusa City. Its shop has lots of items featuring octopus, a local specialty. Stop at the restaurant for a bowl of takoten-don, octopus tempura on rice. Its popular day-use hot spring facility Sazanami-no-Yu has a great view of the Ariake Sea. It also has its trademark tower and a playscape for the kids.

建物から歩道橋を渡ると大たこのオブジェがあります、前は海で眺めもとても良いです。休憩やランチにとても良いと思います
Amakusa Rozariokan

4.0

63 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Amakusamachioe 1749

About 65 minute drive from the Amakusa Airport, or one minute walk from the Tenshudou Iriguchi bus stop. This museum houses a collection of valuable and rare objects related to the lives, culture, and faith of the underground Christians in Amakusa history. In addition to Maria kannon statuettes, the holy water urn used during funeral services, the ‘sutra-erasing urn’, which is a prefectural Important Cultural Property, on display, through videos, the history, nature, and underground Christians’ lives are introduced. The erstwhile mass is even a reenacted. This is experienced accompanied by ‘oratio’ sounds of prayer in a full scale diorama of a ‘hidden room’ especially built for secret worship services.

市内に幾つかある天草の隠れキリシタン関連の施設の中で、関連資料が一番整理されて纏まっていると思います。来館したらまずは15分の映像を見てから館内を見て回ると良いでしょう。
Boyokaku

3.5

59 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Amakusamachi Shimodakita 1201

This Amakusa City hot spring hotel on the western Amakusa Coast draws all its water right from the source. The water is said to have beautifying properties, as well as help heal cuts and chronic skin diseases. They have a large Roman-style bath made of granite and an open-air rock bath. They welcome day visitors.

下田温泉で海に面しているのはここだけ。夕陽がみられるかもしれないと考えてコチラにしました。ただし海側の部屋は高いので山側にして、夕食時にレストランから見られれば良いかなと思っていましたが、チェックイン時に海側の部屋にグレードアップしてもらえたのでラッキーでした(リピーター狙いでしょうか)。ただし雲が多くて綺麗なサンセットは拝めませんでした。部屋はそれほど広くなく質素な作りでしたが、畳の縁がカラフル...
Amakusa Collegio Museum

3.5

39 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Kawauramachishirakikawachi 175-13

"This history museum in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture is popular with tourists. It provides the chance to learn about Amakusa from the 16th century onward and its interactions with European culture. There are a variety of exhibits including materials related to the Collegio missionary school, and a replica of the Gutenberg printing press brought back to Amakusa by the boys and others of the ""Tensho Embassy."" Apart from their permanent exhibition, they regularly hold planned exhibits."

グーテンベルク印刷機を見たいと思って来館しましたがレプリカでした。本物はバテレン追放時に一緒にマニラかマカオに送られてしまったようです。コレジヨ館ですが地元代議士の私物コレクションを引き継いで展示されていると自慢され、なんだかなぁという感じです。
Spa Thalasso Amakusa

4.0

26 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Oyanomachi Kami 732-14

A large spa complex located on a hill with a sweeping view of the Ariake Sea which combines the natural hot spring waters of Kami-Amakusa with some of the best health and relaxation facilities in the country. The waters of the spa's sodium hydrocarbonate spring are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain, muscle soreness, cuts, and burns, providing bathers with a moment of pure bliss as they take in views of the vast seascape outside. The spa's thalassotherapy pool, which makes use of seawater, is renowned for relaxing both body and mind. The spa's popular restaurant, Kaiseki, serves seasonal cuisine with a focus on seafood from the ocean off Ariake, and diners can enjoy an exceptional meal along with beautiful scenery beyond the windows.

「道の駅上天草サンパール」バス停より徒歩１０分程、高台にあるため急坂を登ります。広い施設には飲食店、お土産エリアも併設。開放感がある温泉エリア、泉質はナトリウム塩化泉で肌ざわり良く、熱すぎずゆったりとつかれます。高温のサウナもあり、10人程のサイズ。サウナ後は露天風呂、有明海、天草の島々の絶景を眺めながらの潮風、癒やされます。
Tomioka Visitor Center

3.5

15 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Amakusagunreihokumachi Tomioka 2245-15

This museum is located on the ruins of the Tomioka Castle's keep in Amakusa County's Reihoku Town. Tomioka Castle was built by Terazawa Hirotaka, who became the feudal lord of Amakusa in 1601. The turret and the Korai-mon Gate have been restored. The facility also distributes tourist information, including on the history and natural environment of the Amakusa region.

２月１８日に訪問先週投稿しましたがまたまた反映されないので再度の投稿。ここは富岡城本丸にある北櫓を利用しているセンターです。高麗門、隅櫓、白壁とセットで復元されているので雰囲気は良いです。高麗門にしめ縄がありますがこの地方では一年中しめ縄をするそうなんです。そういうところも見てくださいね。訪問日は武漢の肺炎が流行している昨今の事情で嶺北町民限定の公開でした。残念ですが致し方ない...
Amakusa Dolphin Cruise

4.5

11 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Itsuwamachifutae 4689-10

Dolphin watching is a popular Amakusa tourist activity, and you can do it from this boarding point in Itsuwa-machi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Join a tour and you're almost certain to encounter schools of wild bottlenose dolphins. They also offer a plan that includes deep sea fishing along with dolphin watching. They don't mind if you bring your pet along.

We went on a cruise boat to spot and watch wild dolphins at sea. We sailed for about 30mins before we caught sight of first dolphins. Then they were appearing everywhere. Quite a wonderful sigh to...
Sakitsu Church

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Kawauramachi Sakitsu 539

"A Gothic style church reconstructed in 1934. The composed and dignified building has a spire with a crucifix on top. The chapel's floor is covered with tatami mats, which is rare in Japan. The ""hidden Christians"" from the hamlet of Sakitsu on Yokaku Bay maintained their faith for nearly 240 years in the face of intense persecution that started with the complete ban of the religion in 1638. Also known as the ""Church of the Sea,"" the whole fishing port area where it stands was selected as an Important National Cultural Landscape in 2011."
Matsushima Kanko Hotel Misakitei

3.5

10 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Kumamoto Pref. Kamiamakusashi Matsushimamachiaitsu 4710

This hot spring hotel in Kamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture is popular with tourists who've come to see the city. It has an open-air bath where you can view the seasonal scenery of their Japanese garden, as well as four open-air reservable private baths, each with its own ambiance. The sodium chloride hot spring water is said to ease rheumatism and movement disorders. They welcome visitors who stop by just to use the baths.

ランチでお邪魔しましたが、かなりボリュームがありホテルだけあって味も美味しかったです。 2,000円少々にしてはコスパが良いですよ。
Maruoyaki

4.5

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Kitaharamachi 3-10

"A pottery studio founded in 1845 with an attached workshop and gallery. While the pottery has a long history, their work features modern designs to blend with contemporary life under a concept of ""vessels for daily use that enrich people's living spaces."" All of their pieces are masterfully created by hand without any machine-based mass production at all. The gallery's permanent exhibit features Maruo ware's work as well as pieces from other potters."

特別丸焼きを購入したくてこちらに来たわけではなかったのですが、窯元なので、ちょっと見てみたいと思い立ち寄りました。値段は結構しました。観光地に窯元があると立ち寄るのですが、それぞれ風情があっていい感じですね。こちらも見るだけでしたが、ちょっと気分良かったです。
Myotoku-ji Temple

4.0

8 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Hondomachi Hontobaba 1148

"Amakusa's first Zen Buddhist temple was founded in 1645. The temple tells about the history of Amakusa Christians. After the Amakusa Shimabara Rebellion, it was built to help settle the minds of the confused islanders and convert Christians to Buddhism. The main gate is sometimes called the Amakusa-no-Yomeimon. The writing on is plaque refers to ""spreading the teachings of Buddhism and defeating the heresy of the sect of Jesus."" In addition, the stone stairs on the approach to the temple are carved with crosses; as with fumi-e paintings (where suspected Christians were forced to step on sacred images to show they weren't believers) people would have to step on the crosses as they walked to the temple. A Koyasu Kannon statue on the grounds recalls Mary; a statue of the Bodhisattva Jizo, commonly called the ""Foreigner Jizo,"" is clearly Caucasian."

It is a Zen temple in Amakusa, which was built after Amakusa Uprising to reactivate Buddhism. The main gate, which stands at the end of a long path, is very imposing. As the temple is on the top of...
Hondo Museum of History and Folklore

4.0

6 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Imagamashinmachi 3706

A museum located about a 15-minute drive from Amakusa Airport. It displays a collection of sacred magatama pendants and iron swords excavated from the Tsumanohana Burial Mounds, a designated Prefectural Ruin. They also have exhibits of Amakusa folk implements, historical and archaeological materials, arts and crafts, and more. One of the highlights is a one-tenth scale diorama depicting life in those days. There are also special exhibits and lectures showcasing Kumamoto's traditional crafts and special exhibits designed to educate visitors about the history and folklore of Amakusa.

I am a huge history lover and I had a free afternoon so I walked to this museum. There are two floors with displays on the life and history of Amakusa. NONE of it is translated. It wasnt busy so...
Amakusa Pearl Line (Amakusa Itsutsubashi)

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Oyano-Matsushima
L'isola Terrace Amakusa

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Kamiamakusashi Matsushimamachiaitsu Matsushima-machi Aizu north 6215-16

Built on prime real estate with a sweeping view of Shimabara Bay, L’isola Terrace Amakusa houses a restaurant where all seats have an ocean view, as well as a shop offering local Amakusa souvenirs. There is also a bar and shops carrying south sea knickknacks, clothing, and accessories in this multipurpose facility. With a children’s play area as well, the facility can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. From March 25, the facility holds an “Umi Akari” seaside illumination event from 6 p.m. onward. The magical sight of bamboo lanterns lit from within by candles is truly stunning. A three-minute walk from JR Misumi Station.
Amakusa Kaisen-Kura / Dolphin Watching Center

4.0

25 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Itsuwamachionike 4733-1

The Amakusa Dolphin Watching Center has a seafood restaurant attached with meal plans available that are popular with tourists. They hold seafood bakes featuring the fresh and seasonal bounty of the sea from around Amakusa. Their hearty awabi-odoriyaki (grilled live abalone) and raw sea urchin on rice is popular. The restaurant's right on the beach, so you can dine with a view of the sea.

焼き牡蠣、アワビの刺身、生ウニ丼、スペシャル丼を頂きました！盛り付けは綺麗！お値段は観光地価格！丼は酢飯で無かった！海鮮として味は普通でした！
Ushibuka Sea Station (Ushibuka Port)

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Ushibukamachi 2286

This Umi-no-Eki sea station facility on National Route 266 is popular with tourists visiting adjacent Ushibuka Port. Their specialty shop has a large fish tank full of migratory varieties. They sell seasonal fresh seafood and prepared seafood products, and their restaurant features the bounty of the sea. There's also a ferry ticket office and the Ushibuka Kaisaikan, Fisheries History Gallery.

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Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.