Spots in Amakusa Area

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Amakusa

Category

Kaisenya-Fukushin

4.0

49 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Pref. Kamiamakusashi Matsushimamachiaitsu 6003-1

This seafood restaurant is located in Kami-Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, in a wonderful spot looking out onto the Amakusa sea and the nearby islands. The restaurant uses fresh seafood from the nearby sea to serve various dishes, such as sashimi, rice bowls and Gozen meals. The beautifully transparent meat of the fresh squid sashimi, taken directly from the tank, is one of the restaurant’s best dishes. The seafood rice bowl with a luxurious amount of seafood piled on is the most popular item on the rice bowl menu. Customers can enjoy their meals while looking out at a spectacular view of nature from their slightly raised seats by the large windows.

天草に来たからには海鮮(特にタコ)を食べたいと思ったが、夜の時間帯も営業している店舗が意外に少ない。こちらは地魚メインではありませんが、ファミレスのようなカジュアルな海鮮レストランです。タコまぶし丼にするか海鮮丼にするか迷ったのでミニ丼２セットにして正解でした。タコまぶし丼だけだと美味しいが単調で飽きるかもしれません。
Ikesu Cuisine Fukuzumi

3.5

18 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Pref. Kamiamakusashi Matsushimamachiaitsu 4638

This is an old live fish and shellfish shop located in Matsushima Town, Kamiamakusa City. As the name suggests, inside the shop is a huge tank with carefully selected fresh seafood which go into its fresh seafood cuisine. In its most popular special sea urchin rice bowl, the bowl is so full of seasonal urchin such as kaze urchin, murasaki urchin and bafun urchin that one cannot see the rice beneath. One bite from this luxurious bowl and the urchin’s refined sweetness, umami flavor and scent of the beach spread across the palette.

色々迷ったがウニと刺身のセットにした。2300円ぐらい。新鮮なうに、刺身が食べられる。満足するが、刺身が薄かったような？丼か小さかったような？味は申し分ない。量が！もう少しあった方が満腹になるね。女性には丁度いいかも。
Mogushi Beach

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Ushibukamachi Mukushige

This beach boasts white sands and Kyushu’s clearest waters. In May and June, turtles can be seen on the beach for the egg-laying season. The blue water dyed red by the setting sun is a sight to behold.
Amakusa Pearl Garden&Underwater Aquarium Sea Donuts

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Matsushimamachi Aitsu 6225-8
Miyoshi Shokudo Kamekawa

4.5

3 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Kamebamachi Kamegawa 1603-1

スープが甘くておいしい！！また行きたいです！トンコツだとは思いますが白くてミルキーな感じです。お店は田舎のいいアジのゆったりした雰囲気がいいですね
Amakusa City Dolphin Watching General Information Center

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Itsuwamachi Futae 4689-20
Top of Mt. Takabuto

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Matsushimamachi Amura

"This observatory is located on Mt. Takabuto, a mountain selected for inclusion in the Japan Sunset Best 100. From the mountaintop 117 meters above sea level, visitors can get a sweeping view of the fantastic scenery of Amakusa Matsushima, part of Unzen-Amakusa National Park. The mountaintop is also a famous destination for viewing the setting sun and has been included in the Japan Sunset Best 100 list. In ancient times, the mountain's name was written with characters meaning ""high fat mountain,"" but after a local military commander had fun dancing on top of it during the Warring States period, it came to be written with characters pronounced similarly but meaning ""high dancing climbing mountain."" Some 30 cherry trees grow on top of the mountain, and in April it bustles with visitors come to enjoy the sight of their blossoms."
Shiomaneki

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Matsushimamachi Aitsu 6100-7

This restaurant is owned and operated by a fish dealer. Here customers can enjoy the delicacies of the sea off Amakusa while gazing at scenery selected for inclusion in the Japan Sunset Best 100 list. As the seafood the restaurant uses varies with the seasons and weather, customers rave that you can enjoy something different each time you come. The cheery establishment is outfitted with a fish tank, and customers can choose the fish they would like prepared. The popular Shiomaneki-don is a luxurious and exquisite rice bowl topped with fresh, raw sea urchin and an abundance of seasonal seafood. The Zettai! Kurumaebi set meal is also acclaimed and comes with very fresh kuruma shrimp sashimi, breaded deep-fried kuruma shrimp, and kuruma shrimp tempura.
Pumpkin

4.5

2 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Matsushimamachi Aitsu 7914-27

This Western confectionary shop faces the Amakusa Pearl Line and can be identified by its orange roof. The shop sells cakes, cookies, puddings, and a variety of other confections. The shop's signature product is the Amakusa Roll, a 50-centimeter-long roll cake. The roundness of the cake symbolizes household harmony, while its 50 centimeter length symbolizes a wish for eternal happiness. In addition to the lightly sweet standard plain variety, the cake comes in other flavors such as chocolate, matcha green tea, and salted caramel, and is popular as both a souvenir and gift. The shop also makes seasonal varieties of the Amakusa Roll such as herb citrus and pumpkin.

地元の人にここの長いロールケーキが絶品と教えて貰い、早速二種類を購入。プレーンとチョコ。クール宅急便で実家に送ったのですが、大好評でした。
Nishime Beach (Calm Beach)

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Matsushimamachi Aitsu Nishime

This swimming beach commands a view of Mt. Sengan's climbing trail and is located a seven-minute drive from the Matsushima Bus Terminal. Situated in an area rich in natural beauty, the beach consists of a 300-meter-long stretch of white sands. Due to its geographical location, the beach is not well-known in spite of its gentle waves. Accordingly, visitors rave that it has a private beach-like atmosphere. In addition to toilets and showers, the beach is even replete with a clubhouse, ensuring visitor comfort.
Hiai Beach (Pearl Sun Beach)

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Matsushimamachi Aitsu Hiai

This swimming beach is one of the largest in Kamiamakusa City. A 300-meter-long stretch of white sands which experiences gentle waves, on clear days visitors to the beach can enjoy a sweeping view encompassing Cape Nagasakibana and Mt. Unzen's Mt. Fugen. In addition, the beach is also famous for its highly clear waters, and visitors can see fish swimming between the rocks. At low tides, visitors can walk to Takamoku Island, visible from the coast. The beach is replete with showers and changing rooms and also has play equipment and cooking equipment rentals. The beach is a popular destination not only in summer as a swimming spot but also year round as a place for beachside walking and picnics.
Kamiamakusa City Country Park Hanamizuki Observation Deck

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Oyanomachi Kami 732-1 「Spa Thalasso Amakusa」 Yoko

This scenic overlook park is located on a hill on Oyano Island. From the sailing ship-themed observatory, visitors can get a sweeping view of the Ariake Sea. A place where everyone from children to adults can have fun, the park is the location of Spa Thalasso Amakusa, which has a hot spring bathhouse and heated pool; and is also replete with walking paths and a flower square. The observatory has a mast and ship's steering wheel, and visitors can feel like they're on a sailing ship in spite of its landlocked location. The observatory is also famous for its view of the setting sun, which is so beautiful, visitors are sure never to forget the sight of the sun sinking into the ocean as seen from here.
Rinsennoyu

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Kumamoto Amakusa-gun Reihokumachi Shiki 1281

A hot spring center located about 40 minutes by car from Amakusa Airport. It has a large indoor bath with a spectacular view of the Chijiiwa-nada and Amakusa-nada seas, as well as a floating jet bath, a whirlpool, and a sauna. The simple alkaline hot spring isn't very irritating, so it's gentle on the skin. It is said to aid recovery from fatigue, as well as alleviate lower back pain, chronic digestive diseases, etc. Lots of people stop in for a soak after working up a sweat at the adjacent athletic park and hot spring pool. It also has Amakusa City's only hot spring vending machine, letting you bring the water with you to enjoy at home.
Tomioka Beach

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Amakusa-gun Reihokumachi Tomioka

A roughly 300-meter artificial beach with an offshore breakwater on the Amakusa-nada Sea. Jetties made of natural stone extend along both sides of the beach; with extremely calm waves, it's known for being a safe place to bring children. Tropical fish are visible in the super clear water. In 2006 it was selected as one of the Ministry of the Environment's Selection of Best 100 Beach.
Kurose Seikaho

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Amakusa-gun Reihokumachi Tomioka 3243

A long-established confectionery store founded in the early Meiji period. It's located in a residential area and sells both traditional Japanese and Western sweets. Their popular Gakidaisho-dried persimmons stuffed with bean paste with egg yolk-won a gold medal at the National Confectionery Exposition. The lightly sweet bean paste enhances the persimmons' flavor. Located to the northwest of Amakusa, Reihoku Town is a region that strongly reflects the influence of Spain and Portugal brought by missionaries hundreds of years ago. With carefully selected eggs that are separated into whites and yolks by hand and then whisked, their superb sponge cake maintains the same traditional flavor it's had since their founding.
Haiya

3.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Kawauramachi Sakitsu 454

"A candy store in front of the Sakitsu Church, also known as the ""Church of the Sea."" They manufacture and sell Sakitsu local favorites like Sugi yokan sweet bean jelly and fig jam. Sugi yokan is a traditional confection made of steamed non-glutinous rice colored red by the juice of dragon fruit. It's said that a delegation from the Ryukyu king taught the locals how to make it in gratitude for rescuing them when they were shipwrecked nearby. Made without chemical additives or flavoring, the moist and soft texture comes from placing Japanese cedar leaves on top. The specialty has been certified Amakusa Kinsei, a top-class product that has passed a stringent review process."

崎津教会のある、世界遺産の崎津集落。集落内を散策していると、こちらのお店があります。このあたりの名物である杉ようかんが売られています。すぐに売り切れていまうので、販売されていればすぐに購入されることをおすすめします。
Miyashita Shoten

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Kawauramachi Sakitsu 591

"A sweet shop with a green awning located right near Sakitsu Church, also known as the ""Church of the Sea."" They sell sugi yokan sweet bean jelly, a Sakitsu local favorite. The traditional sweet with its bright red coloring is made by filling non-glutinous mochi rice cakes with homemade sweet bean paste. It is said that more than 200 years ago a delegation from the Ryukyu king taught the locals how to make it in gratitude for rescuing them when they were shipwrecked nearby. The unique texture only lasts one day because no additives are used. It's a traditional flavor you won't be able to try unless you visit Sakitsu."
Ushibuka Kaisaikan

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Ushibukamachi 2286-116

An information center with a restaurant, a fishing museum, and the Warship Nagara Memorial Hall. The first floor has a shopping area with Ushibuka specialty products like fresh seafood and processed goods; the Haiya Dojo has displays of items and a video related to Ushibuka Haiya folk music. There's also a Fishery Exhibition Room with materials related to fishing, the Ikesu Hiroba with a huge circulating tank where you can select the fish you want to eat, the Fish Dojo where you can learn how to cut and clean fish, and a cafe where you can enjoy tea while looking out at the ocean. The facility brings all the draws of Ushibuka together under one roof.
Maruken Suisan (Seafood Restaurant)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Itsuwamachi Futae 4662-5

A seafood restaurant with a bright orange exterior. Enjoy fresh seafood with the indigo Amakusa sea right before your eyes. The bountiful natural coastal environment is abundant in nutrient-rich seaweed and is known as one of Japan's best areas for raw sea urchin. Purple sea urchin season starts from early March, and Maruken Suisan and other eateries on Amakusa Island start serving raw sea urchin then. Their Kaisen Hitsumabushi is popular and fun to look at, featuring a plentiful assortment of seasonal sashimi and superb purple sea urchin on rice prepared with yet more sea urchin. The facility also operates a dolphin watching center.
Goshoura Cretaceous Museum

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Goshouramachi Goshoura 4310-5

A museum at Goshoura Port. It has exhibits with fossils including dinosaurs, ammonites, and shells found in Goshoura and the wider Amakusa region. Goshoura has been selected as one of the Geology 100 selections of Japan. The museum operates across the whole island and runs field trips and fossil hunting programs as they can be found throughout the island. The Geopark is dotted with highlights like sea walls dating from the Cretaceous period and dinosaur footprints on Benten Island. The museum also rents hammers that can be used at the nearby fossil excavation site.

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Kumamoto Areas

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.