Sunset at Matsushima: One Hundred Sunset Views of Japan
The observation point on top of Mt. Takabuto offers a magnificent view over Unzen and Matsushima. Sunsets are of such renown, the site is included in the "100 Sunset Views of Japan".
The beautiful islands and five bridges of Amakusa welcome you!
Northern Amakusa – The Gateway to Kyushu.
The Historical Journey Begins Here - Follow the course of Amakusa Shiro and Local Christian Culture
Swimming Beaches
Amakusa is a mecca for beach lovers in Kumamoto Prefecture
Other Beaches
Karafunegahama Beach- Yumigahama Beach
- Shirato Beach
Yushima Beach
Calm Beach
Matsushima Beach
Amakusa Treasure Island Tourism Association
Tel: 0969-22-2243
Shirogahama Beach
Kotsu'ura, Ariake-machi, Amakusa City
Tel：0969-53-1111
Pearl Sun Beach
Aizu Hiai Matsushima-machi, Kami-Amakusa
Tel：0964-56-1111
Activities
Amakusa Visitors Center
The abundance of cultural information at the Visitors Center will introduce you to the colorful history of Amakusa, while through its natural history programs you can learn about the surprising life cycles of sand crabs and luminous plankton. Nagaurajima Island where the center is located is a major habitat of sand crabs in Japan.
6311-1 Aizu, Matsushima-machi, Kami-Amakusa
Tel：0969-56-3665
Underwater Aquarium Sea Doughnut
This large doughnut-shaped aquarium seems to float in the sea. The gallery is divided into 7 continental zones where marine creatures of each continent can be observed.
6225-7 Aizu, Matsushima-machi, Kami-Amakusa
Tel：0969-56-2570
Golf Courses
Amakusa Visitors Center
11356 Naka, Oyano-machi,
Amakusa City
Tel：0964-57-0111
The Masters Amakusa
2928 kotsu'ura, Ariake-Machi, Amakusa City
Tel：0969-53-0333
Hot Spring Resort
Ariake Onsen Center：Sazanami Hot Spring
1955 kotsu'ura, Ariake-machi, Amakusa City Tel：0969-53-1126
Spa Thalasso Amakusa
732-14 Kami-Oyano-machi,
Amakusa City
Tel：0964-56-1126
Matsushima Hot Springs
For hot spring lovers, Matsushima is a treasure. Enjoy hot spring bathing with a scenic ocean view.
Scenic Views
The Five Bridges of Amakusa and Touring Boats
First Bridge (Tenmon Bridge)
Fifth Bridge (Matsushima Bridge)
Second Bridge (Oyano Bridge)
Third Bridge (Nakanohashi Bridge)
Fourth Bridge (Maeshima Bridge)
Touring Boats
- Sea Cruise Tel：0969-59-2458
- Pearl-Line Kanko Tel：0969-56-0678
- Dai-2 Himemaru Tel：0964-57-0415
Tour cruises around the 5 bridges
This cruise offers a very powerful experience of the bridges.
The scenes are described as the Three Great Matsushima Island Views of Japan.
Ariake Octopus Tako-Nyudo
Amakusa Ariake Octopus Tako-Nyudo Road
'Praying Octopus'
- a tribute to
the cephalopod
Octopus is the major product of Ariake-machi. National Route 324 is known as the Octopus Road famous for its numerous scenes of its namesake hung to dry along the highway. Giant octopus figures are a symbol of the Octopus Road 'Ariake Tako Nyudo', and are popular photo spots.
Kotsu'ura Ariake-machi, Amakusa City
Tel：0969-53-1111
