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Amakusa(天草) is located in the southernmost part of the main island of Japan. Amakusa has full of magnificent nature, marine treasure, engaging activities of Dolphins and the most famous Seafood like Sushi, Sashimi. This place is literally a treat to visit!

Also, recently Amakusa was in news for its ‘Hidden Christian sites’ in Sakitsu village backed for World Heritage status. If you are in Japan and planning to visit Amakusa, then, here are all the tips you’ll need to know for your first visit to Amakusa from Kumamoto.

There are various ways to go to Amakusa from Kyushu & Osaka. There are some limited flights for Amakusa Airport on Shimoshima Island from Kumamoto (around 20 min journey one way), Fukuoka (around 35 min journey one way), and Osaka (around 1.5 hours journey one way).

There is only “Amakusa-go” Bus that connects to Kumamoto-Amakusa. Kyushu Sanko Bus operates hourly buses from Kumamoto City. The one way trip between Kumamoto to Amakusa takes around 2 hours in the lively lap of nature.

3 main islands of Amakusa (Oyano, Ueshima & Shimoshima) are connected to one another by bridges. All 3 islands have their own attractions such as magnificent nature, home of wild Dolphins, most famous and mesmerizing Sun-set view of Japan, engaging activities, Catholic Churches, Museums etc..

Dolphin-spotting Cruise :

Dolphin-spotting Cruise In the Indo-Pacific of Tsuji-Shima Island near Itsuwa-machi live about 200 wild Dolphins. It is said that 98% tourists visit here to encounter Dolphins.

Lisola Terrace

Lisola Terrace is a just beside to Dolphin spotting Cruise center at mitsui. You can have lunch, some snecks, also there are some activities that kids love.

Sakitsu Catholic Church

Sakitsu Catholic Church is a symbol of faith. ‘Hidden Christian sites in Sakitsu’ village was backed for World Heritage status in 2018. On the other hand, ‘Oe Church’ is the first church build after the ban of Christianity in Amakusa

Oe Catholic Church

Oe Catholic Church is a symbol of faith. ‘Hidden Christian sites in Sakitsu’ village was backed for World Heritage status in 2018. On the other hand, ‘Oe Church’ is the first church build after the ban of Christianity in Amakusa

Bus Tour Course Options :

The local tourist & bus companies start some kind of “Model Bus Tour” course to attract visitors. It cost starts from 1000 Yen (entrance fee not included). If you don’t want to drive here, then going by these Model Bus Tours Course is best option.

Amakusa is known for Sea foods. If you are fond of fish, you shouldn’t miss enjoying the fresh fishes. In most of the restaurants, you can choose live fishes as per your test and they will serve you within 10-15 mins. Yummy! It is too delicious!

If you are in Japan and other than Kumamoto, if you want visit Amakusa then come to Amakusa Airport by Flight from Osaka/Fukuoka. But if you are in Kumamoto then, there are hourly buses departing from Kumamoto. It would be the best option for you and even affordable.

It is good to book Amakusa Bus Tour and select the course as you wish. And don’t miss Dolphin-spotting Cruise, Museums on Christianity’s tumultuous and delicious seafood. Hope it will help you in traveling to Amakusa and how to enjoy there! Have a nice journey!