Picturesque Area with Unique Christian Traditions
The setting sun from the western coast of Amakusa is one of the glorious scenic views of Japan. This is an area with a rich natural heritage (Shimoda Onsen is Amakusa's oldest hot spring), and a unique cultural tradition of Catholic faith ? all found within a sea-blue setting of myriad hues.
Shimoda Onsen Hot Spring
Tourist Information
Center of Amakusa
Shimoda Onsen Fureai-kan:
Pratto
The retro architectural design offers a welcome into a more relaxed time. Drop in for tourist information.
1310-3 Shimoda-kita, Amakusa-machi Tel: 0969-27-3726
Shimoda Hot Spring 'Gosoku-no-yu'
Natural hot spring footbath: A refreshing stop for tired feet
1310-3 Shimoda-kita, Amakusa-machi
Tel: 0969-27-3726
Shimoda Onsen is the oldest hot spring in Amakusa. Legend tells how the spring was discovered when an injured white heron took refuge and healing in the Shimotsu-Fukae River. This Public Hot Spring Resort is recognized for its high quality mineral waters good for both skin and health. There are more than ten hotels and inns in this spa town which faces the East China Sea. The porcelain-tile-paved street and the Shimotsu-Fukae river combine to create a special charm for this hot spring town.
Hot Springs
Shimoda Onsen Center: Shirasagi-kan
This hot spring center draws water directly from the source. Two white herons form its namesake logo.
1290-1 Shimoda-kita, Amakusa-machi, Amakusa City
Tel: 0969-42-3375
Ushibuka Hot Spring Center: Yasuragi-no-Yu
Enjoy not only hot spring bathing but also a restaurant offering lavish servings of fresh seafood. Lodging is available next door.
2193 Kutama-machi, Amakusa City
Tel: 0969-72-6666
Tourist Home
This large hot spring facility is equipped with family baths, saunas, restaurant, shops, and lodging.
4747-1 Kawaura, Kawaura-machi, Amakusa City
Tel: 0969-76-1526
Scenic View
Scenic Sights of Amakusa West Coast
Myokenura
Shimoda-minami, Amakusa-machi,
Amakusa-City
Swimming Beaches
Satsuki Beach
Satsuki, Ushibuka-machi, Amakusa City
Tel: 0969-73-2111
Shiratsuru-ga-hama
Beach
Takahama-kita, Amakusa-machi, Amakusa City
Tel: 0969-42-1111
Other Beaches
Tomioka Beach
Kodakahama Beach
Ubushima Beach
Mogushi Beach
Onikizaki Beach
Amakusa Treasure Island
Tourism Association
Tel: 0969-22-2243
Camp Site
Kawaura-Over-the-Sea
Cottage
Imatomi, Kawaura-machi, Amakusa City
Tel: 0969-76-1526
Fukuregi Komoriuta
Auto Camping
3182-1 Fukuregi, Amakusa-machi
Tel: 0969-42-1111
Other Camp Sites
- Shiraiwasaki Camping
2018-1 Tomioka, Reihoku-machi
Tel: 0969-37-1136 - Todoroki Mantaro Mura Bungalow
288-1 Shimoda-kita, Amakusa-machi Tel: 0969-42-3956 - Aino Misaki Camping
Takahama-kita, Amakusa-machi Tel: 0969-42-0407
- Ubushima Camping
Ubushima, Miyano-kawauchi,
Kawauchi-machi Tel: 0969-76-1111 - Amakusa Rest House: Yuino Sato Camping
4688-1 Oniki-machi, Amakusa City Tel: 0969-72-8821
