RV park just a few dozen seconds from the beach! I was impressed by the untouched natural treasures!
Located in a designated Unzen-Amakusa National Park, this inn is surrounded by a treasure trove of unspoiled nature. The azure East China Sea stretches out before Kazaraimo's eyes, and the beach is only a few dozen seconds' walk away, making it the perfect location for enjoying marine sports such as SUP, kayaking, and diving. With mountains in the background, the chirping of birds, the murmuring of the river, and the twinkling of fireflies, it is full of healing elements. The sunset is also hard to ignore. The majestic sunset over the East China Sea, which can only be seen a few times a year, is truly a tear-jerker!
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Location
3809-1 Shimotaminami, Amakusa-cho, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
The Amakusa Sea, bluer than indigo, is also beautiful at dusk.
The Amakusa West Coast along Route 389, where West Coast Holiday Park Furamo is located, is commonly known as the "Amakusa West Coast Sunset Line. As the name suggests, the majestic beauty of the sunset over the ocean at dusk is breathtaking. Eight locations, totaling approximately 60 km in length, from Amakusa Shimoda Onsen to Komori Beach in Ushibuka have been selected as one of the "Eight Amakusa Sunset Views. There are various combinations of sunsets, such as the "sunset at Oogase" over the rocks, the "sunset at the statue of Maria" in Sakitsu village, and the "sunset at Komori Coast" seen with the remains of a coal mine from the Meiji era. The sunsets at Shimoda and Jusanbutsu Park are the most beautiful sunsets throughout the year. The others, including "sunset at Haize/Naruse," "sunset at Uonuki/Kuroishi," and "sunset at Tomiyama Park," can all be seen from autumn to winter.
Lighten the burden of the stone value of the lord's castle, which was destroyed by the wise decision of a great lord.
Tomioka Castle was completed in 1605 by Terasawa Hirotaka, lord of Karatsu Castle. However, the second generation Terasawa Ken-taka, who failed to prevent the outbreak of the Amakusa/Shimabara revolt, had his Amakusa fief confiscated. Suzuki Shigenari, the first shogun who was appointed to the domain, appealed directly to the shogunate to halve the amount of stones, and committed suicide in Edo (now Tokyo). Toda Tadamasa, who entered the castle from Mikawa Province with half the amount of stones, broke up the main and second citadels, saying that the maintenance of the castle was too heavy a burden on the people of the domain. The year was 1670. The castle was abandoned after only 65 years, but Sanomaru remained as Tomioka Jinya. The "Kumamoto Prefecture Tomioka Visitor Center" was built on the ruins of the Honmaru, and its exterior is modeled after the former Tamon Yagura. It introduces the contents of Unzen-Amakusa National Park and provides information on the attractive natural scenery, history, and cultural environment of the Amakusa region. The Koraimon gate and other structures have also been maintained to revive Tomioka Castle as it was in its original state. The remains of stone wall repairs over three generations of castle lords can be seen, and the view from the observatory is spectacular.
Wednesdays (or the following day if Wednesday is a national holiday)
tittock
Huge breasts lying on the beach at the end of a red torii gate!
Shortly after driving north on Route 389 from the ruins of Tomioka Castle, the "Tits Iwa" monument appears. It is a giant breast that appears on the seashore at low tide, and that is the true identity of "Tit Rock. It is a deformed rock that seems to have been formed by the force of seawater, and its shape resembles a woman's breast. It is approximately 1.5 meters in diameter and even has a magnificent nipple. When women touch and fondle the rock, it is said to bring them good luck, such as "breasts will grow larger" and "a lot of mother's milk will flow. However, it only appears at low tide, so visitors need to check the tide table. A parking lot is available.
A moment when your heart is soothed by a school of dolphins swimming in the ocean
The Amakusa Islands in Kumamoto have a mild climate throughout the year. The sea is home to about 200 southern bottlenose dolphins, which swim in groups throughout the year. This is one of the few places in Japan where you can see dolphins year-round. The friendly dolphins are very friendly and will run alongside the boat or swim close to the boat. The high transparency of the sea makes it possible to see the dolphins swimming in the water, and you will feel as if you are swimming with the dolphins. The boat departures are every hour from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Reservations are not required. Reservations are not required, but if you make a reservation in advance through the official website of Michi no Eki Amakusa Dolphin Center, you can get a 10% discount.
address (e.g. of house)
4689-20, Nie, Gowa-cho, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Adults (junior high school students and older) 3,000 yen, Children (elementary school students) 2,000 yen, Infants (2 years and older) 1,000 yen, Children (under 2 years) free
Father Garnier's private fortune in the chalk cathedral on the hill
If you are heading south on Route 389 from Kazaraimo, go to Oe Tenshudo. Entering the side road leading to the hill from the national highway, you will see the white chalk Tenshudo built on top of the hill. The present Romanesque-style church was built in 1933 by Father Garnier, a third-generation French missionary, who built an orphanage and other facilities for the poor community with his private funds. He also invested his private funds in the construction of this Tenshudo, and had it built by Yosuke Tetsukawa. He preached in Amakusa dialect and was affectionately known as "Mr. Paater." He spent nearly half a century in Amakusa until his death at the age of 82. In the church yard, there is a fountain modeled after the fountain at Lourdes in his native France and a statue of the Virgin, which is called the "Lourdes of Amakusa. Visitors are asked to keep quiet during the service, and photography, eating and drinking are prohibited inside the church.
address (e.g. of house)
1782 Oe, Amakusa-cho, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Church bells and voices of prayer echoing in a quiet seaside village
Ten minutes further down Route 389 from Oe Tenshudo is the small fishing village of Sakitsu, which faces Yangkaku Bay. In July 2018, this place was registered as a World Heritage Site "Nagasaki and Amakusa Region Heritage Related to the Buried Christians". The Sakitsu Suwa Shrine, which was worshipped by the Christian missionaries, is located here, and the wooden "Old Sakitsu Tenshudo" was built next to it in 1888. The current Sakitsu Tenshudo is a Gothic-style church built by Yosuke Tetsukawa in 1934. In fact, it stands on the site of the village headman's house where the trampling took place. The house where the secret tools of faith were kept during the period of the prohibition still remains, and the entire village area has been selected as one of the "100 best beaches in Japan," an "important cultural landscape" of Japan, and one of the "100 most fragrant landscapes of Japan. Nearby is "Michi no Eki Sakiatsu," a guidance center that offers guidance on the village and church. Cars should use the parking lot of Michi no Eki. Photography, eating and drinking are prohibited inside the church.
address (e.g. of house)
539 Sakiatsu, Kawaura-cho, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Japan's first letterpress booklet was the Amakusa book! Nanban Culture Bloomed in Amakusa in the 16th Century
About 10 minutes from Sakitsu village on National Route 389 along Yangkaku Bay is the Amakusa Correggio Museum. Portuguese missionary Luis de Almeida opened Correjillo, a large seminary for training missionaries, in 1591. Although it was only six years old, European studies were taught, and the "Amakusa Book" was published using the Gutenberg printing press brought back by the Tensho Mission to Europe. The Amakusa Collegio Museum exhibits Japan's first "Amakusa book" printed with letterpresses. Visitors can learn about the Nanban culture of the time through restored items such as a Gutenberg printing press and an ancient Western musical instrument, as well as a model of a Nanban ship. Returning to National Route 389 from the Amakusa Colegio Museum and turning onto Prefectural Route 35, you will see a monument standing along the road that reads, "The site where Luis de Almeida landed, the anchorage site of the Nanban ship".
address (e.g. of house)
175-13 Shirakigawauchi, Kawaura-cho, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Adults 300 yen, high school students 200 yen, elementary and junior high school students 150 yen
Business Hours
9:00-17:00 (last call at 16:30)
regular closing day
Thursdays (or the following weekday if the day falls on a national holiday), 12/30 - 1/1
Amakusa Christian Museum
Amakusa's history of Christianity in hiding is told in four zones.
It stands in the "Martyrdom Park" where there is a mound of 1,000 martyred warriors and a Christian cemetery. The history of Christian faith in Amakusa is divided into four zones: "History of Christianity in Amakusa," "Introduction of Nanban Culture," "Shimabara-Amakusa Putsch," and "Restoration of Amakusa and Christian Faith after the War. About 200 items are on display, including weapons used in the Shimabara-Amakusa Revolt, the nationally designated important cultural property "Illustrated Illustrated Illustration of the Sacred Body in Autograph Color on Opulent Ground (also known as the Amakusa Shiro Battle Banner)" (usually a replica is on display), tramplings from the period of Christian suppression, and the Marian Kannon, a reminder of life as a hidden Christian. The actual "Amakusa Shiro Battle Flag" is exhibited four times a year for a limited period of about one week each, and is open throughout the year. In the Christian cemetery in the park stands a statue of Luis de Almeida, a Portuguese missionary who built Japan's first general hospital and nursery school and ended his life in Amakusa, and a monument to Adam Arakawa, the first martyr in Amakusa.
address (e.g. of house)
19-52 Funanoo-cho, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Love the 250,000 irises by day and the fireflies' dance by night.
The iris garden, a rarity in Japan, is located in terraced rice paddies in a satoyama, and from late May to early June, 19 varieties of iris and irises, as well as 6,000 hydrangeas along the garden path, are at their best. The number of irises is approximately 250,000! During the blooming season, the "Amakusa Hanashoubu Festival" is held, featuring a hiya dance, a bazaar of local products, and nighttime lighting. Fireflies can also be seen dancing wildly during the festival. There are also cherry blossom viewing zones such as Hanami no Oka and Miharashi no Oka. In spring, there are about 360 cherry trees of 12 varieties including Someiyoshino and Yaezakura, and visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms for a long period of time at different blooming times depending on the variety. The graceful Mikoro-zakura cherry blossoms are worth seeing.
address (e.g. of house)
1909-1 Hondobaba, Hondo-cho, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
