Amakusa - Northern Area

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
  • A-7Karafunegahama Beach
  • A-7Yumigahama Beach
  • A-7Shirato Beach
  • A-7Yushima Beach
  • A-7Calm Beach
  • A-7Matsushima Beach

Amakusa Treasure Island Tourism Association
Tel: 0969-22-2243

Shirogahama BeachC-5

Kotsu'ura, Ariake-machi, Amakusa City
Tel:0969-53-1111

Pearl Sun Beach B-5

Aizu Hiai Matsushima-machi, Kami-Amakusa
Tel:0964-56-1111

Activities

Amakusa Visitors CenterB-7

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 DoughnutB-7

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 CenterB-7

11356 Naka, Oyano-machi,
Amakusa City
Tel:0964-57-0111

The Masters AmakusaC-6

2928 kotsu'ura, Ariake-Machi, Amakusa City
Tel:0969-53-0333

Hot Spring Resort

Ariake Onsen Center:Sazanami Hot SpringC-5

1955 kotsu'ura, Ariake-machi, Amakusa City Tel:0969-53-1126

Spa Thalasso AmakusaA-7

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)

First Bridge (Tenmon Bridge)A-7

Fifth Bridge (Matsushima Bridge)

Fifth Bridge (Matsushima Bridge)B-7

Second Bridge (Oyano Bridge)B-7

Third Bridge (Nakanohashi Bridge)B-7

Fourth Bridge (Maeshima Bridge)B-7

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 RoadC-5

'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