Approximately 1 hour by car.
Misumi West Port is located on the west side of the Uto Peninsula, southwest of Kumamoto city. In 2015 it received a World Heritage Status designation as a major site of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution (1850s - 1910).
Misumi West Port was constructed between 1884 and 1887 by Mulder, a Dutch hydraulics engineer. The port was designed with a 730m long stone wharf and a floating pier; and well laid-out roads and drainage canals. It is protected as an important cultural property.
Approximately 45 mins by car
Approximately 1 hour and 10 mins by car.
Approximately 30 mins by car.
Rejuvenate Your Body and Mind with the Evening Scenery of the Amakusa West Coast!
Shimoda Onsen is located in lower part of Amakusa Islands, which enables you to enjoy the full view of the East China Sea. It is located in a convenient area for tourists, where visitors can enjoy Sakitsu Village - the world heritage, and can easily visit Itsuwamachi where you can enjoy dolphin watching. The water temperature of the hot spring source is 51 degrees Celsius, and the temperature of water drops into 40-42 degrees Celsius when it pour into hot spring bath; therefore people can satisfyingly enjoy the natural hot springs without adding, heating or circulating water. And nature of spring contains double good effects on your healthy skin; which are “hydrogen carbonate spring” for detoxifying and “chloride spring” for moisturizing your skin. It is said that there was an injured white egret bathed in Shimoda Onsen 700 years ago and it healed its wounds; thus this onsen is well-known to people as good for the remedy for injuries, detoxification of the skin and protection for dry skin. After the tour in Amakusa, it’s time to relax in the hot spring for moisturized smooth healthy skin.
Approximately 20 mins by car.
Sunset time of Amakusa is around 19:30 - 20:00.
Approximately 20 mins by car.
Approximately 45 mins by car.
In Hayasakiseto, the offshore of Hutae port, about 200 wild dolphins are living there. Visitors can meet dolphins in any seasons. They are calm and tender, also friendly, when a boat comes close to them, they will show up for you!!
Approximately 1 hour by car.
Takabuto Mountain is 117 metro high mountain which is located in the eastern part of Matsushima-machi, where is famous tourist spot as well as Senganzan Mountain.This is one of the best breathtaking view spot, where to the east is Yatsushiro Sea, to the west is Ariake Sea and on a clear day you can see all the way to Aso. And this is the start point of so called Natural Sea View Course of Kyushu Alps, and literally you can enjoy the great view of the sea alongside the course. You can also enjoy not only the plant colony of Japanese camellia, Japanese Andromeda and Japanese boxwood, but also evergreen trees such as pine trees and oak trees along the course.
Approximately 15 mins by car.
Complex facility “L'isola Terrace Amakusa” was opened in July 2015. All seats have ocean view, and this restaurant serves fresh ingredients from Amakusa. In addition, there are freshly baked breads at the bakery, original sweets using ingredients unique to Amakusa, and limited souvenirs you can only get here. People can enjoy in the relaxing time in the southern sea with other attractions such as gift shops, cafe, and bar.
Approximately 25 mins by car.
The famous battle of faith, the battle of Amakusa and Shimabara was led by Shiro Amakusa, a 16-year-old boy with legends and mysteries. The Amakusa Shiro Museum introduces the historical background of “Shimabara / Amakusa Uprising” and the cultural background influenced by the culture of Nanban in an easy-to-understand ways using materials and images. In the park, there is a “bell of love” where if you ring a bell looking at the Ariake Sea thinking about your loved ones, the love will be transmitted to the loved ones through the sea breeze. This is a museum that conveys the true figure of Shiro Amakusa and the passion of the people. This is a place not only for history fans but also for visitors who want to follow the trajectory of a magnificent romance that fought for freedom and peace.
Approximately 30 mins by car.
Approximately 20 mins by car.
Wave and wind art drawn in the Ariake Sea, where there is a huge difference in tidal range. When the tide begins to dry, a crescent-shaped pattern appears from the bottom of the sea. When it overlaps with the sunset, it glows orange, dusk purple, silver during the day, and gold during the full moon night. It was chosen as 100 selections of Japanese seashores and 100 selections of Japanese sunsets.
Approximately 25 mins by car.
Approximately 45 mins by car.