Roadside Station Kamitenso Sanparu

Fish are not the only delicacies of Amakusa.
Meat and citrus are all delicious!

The product hall consists of a "vegetable and fruit tree corner," a "special products and souvenirs corner," and a separate "fish and marine products corner" and "flower arrangement corner. The agricultural products include okra, onions, tomatoes, and other citrus fruits such as local pearl oranges and Akamsa mandarins. In the fresh fish section, natural sea bream, flounder, and specialty prawns are available for delivery nationwide. The restaurant's popular seafood menu features not only seafood dishes such as the special Shanghai fresh rice bowl "Sanpaaru-don" (2,000 yen), which is limited to 20 servings, but also Amakusa plum pork, a local brand, is also a top choice.

Map of Roadside Station Kamitenso Sanparu

Gourmet Information of Roadside Station Kamitenso Sanparu

Local product: prawns

The meat is the most plump and resilient of all shrimps, rich in flavor, and the vermilion color that is produced when cooked is vivid and gorgeous. This is what makes kuruma ebi such a high quality shrimp. Korewajima, formerly Oyano Town in Kamitenso, is the birthplace of cultured tiger prawns. The cultivation of tiger prawns began in the Meiji era (1868-1912), and even today, Amakusa's tiger prawns are one of the nation's most famous products. The season is from the end of November to the end of January. For customers who come from far away, they take orders at the station store and deliver fresh, live Amakusa tiger prawns to their tables.

Information around Roadside Station Kamitenso Sanparu

Amakusa Shiro Museum

If you want to have fun in the area

The Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion was a revolt led by a 16-year-old Christian boy, Shiro Amakusa, who led a revolt among the local residents of Shimabara and Amakusa. The museum introduces the historical background of the revolt and the influence of Namban culture through materials and videos. The "Amakusa Shiro's Battle Flag" (designated as a National Important Cultural Property) and the "Shimabara Battle Folding Screen" (replica) are especially worth seeing. In addition, about 160 items are on display, including "Maria Kannon," "Hidden Cross Buddha," "Rosary," "Treads," and "Campaign Map of General Generals during the Siege of Hara Castle. There is also a "Bell of Love" in the park. If you strike the bell toward the Ariake Sea while thinking of your loved one, the sea breeze will convey your feelings to your partner.

Ryugatake Summit Nature Park

If you want to have fun in the area

The 470-meter-high summit of Mt. Ryugatake has been developed as a nature park, with an observatory, campground, and the Mewi Observatory. From the observatory, visitors can see the sea and islands of Amakusa, offering a spectacular view of Amakusa. There is also a natural "heart rock," which is considered a power spot for improving one's luck in love. The observatory is currently closed due to the coronavirus. Please apply to the observatory for use of the campground and overnight stay in a car (staying in a car without permission is strictly prohibited).