【Amakusa-go 天草号】

Kumamoto ←→ Amakusa

Amakusa

Amakusa, located west of Kumamoto, is the series of beautiful islands. There you can enjoy magnificent nature, marine activities, and  Dolphine-watching!  Amakusa also has ‘Hidden Christian sites’ in Sakitsu village, a World Heritage site. The Seafood  like Sushi, Sashimi is so fresh and literally a treat to visitors. 

  • Amakusa-go Bus runs  Kumamoto ⇔ Amakusa 
  • There are non-reserve hourly bus which run everyday from Kumamoto to Amakusa.
  • Kumamoto to Amakusa : around 2.5 hours;

Blog : Best way to travel & things to do

(Dolphin-spotting Cruise) 

This is my first visit to Amakusa from Kumamoto. It is located in the southernmost part of the main island of Japan. The main attractions are Catholic Churches, Dolphin Watching and more…

Route and Stops

Kumamoto → Amakusa

Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
Kumamoto Sta.
Juzenjimachi
Hiratamachi
Kamichikami
Hiyoshiko-Mae
Shimochikami
Takaemachi
Minamitakae
Kumamoto Nogyo Koko-Mae
Midorikawabashi
Uto Eki Higashiguchi
Uto
Sumiyoshi Eki-Mae
Higashinagahama
Oda Eki-Mae
Otao
Misumi Nishiko-Mae
Gokyo Iriguchi
Noboritate
Oyano Chosha-Mae
Sun Pearl
Nigokyo