update:2019.10.24

A famous place for dolphin watching! Introducing 3 recommended experience tour plans in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture!

Interesting words in this article: Kumamoto Amakusa Dolphin watching tour

The hot season continued for a long time this year, and many areas exceeded 30 degrees Celsius even in October. Perhaps because of that, some people may not forget to play in the summer. However, it has become a little cooler these days, so I tend to give up on sea activities. However, it's a little out of season to go on vacation on a remote island in Okinawa. In such a case, why not take a trip to Kyushu, where the climate is just right.

Each prefecture in Kyushu is full of autumn-like spots. This is because there are many famous spots for autumn leaves that are in full bloom from late October to early December every year. In particular, Aso Sotowayama and the valley in Kumamoto Prefecture are known as tourist attractions with beautiful scenery. Since the air is clear, there is no doubt that you will be impressed by the panoramic scenery during the day and the starry sky at night, which is rare in Japan. In addition, there are many hot springs with various tastes in the surrounding area, which is perfect for sightseeing in the autumn.

Kumamoto Prefecture has so many famous places, but in fact you can experience rare activities even in the sea! That's what! This is a boarding tour where you can meet wild dolphins that live in their natural state. This time, you can enjoy "" in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Dolphin watching I investigated the information about!

A famous place for dolphin watching! Basic knowledge of Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture!

The Sakitsu Village in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, is connected by five bridges called the "Amakusa Gobashi" built from the mainland of Kyushu. The islands, which consist of more than 120 large and small islands, are located in Kawauramachi, Amakusa City, and each island is surrounded by the blue sea. Amakusa, which is blessed with a beautiful sea and abundant wild mountains, has been designated as the first national park in Japan as "Unzen-Amakusa National Park". As it is also called "Treasure Island in Kyushu", it is full of the blessings of nature.

It is also the land where the fossils of Japan's largest carnivorous dinosaurs were discovered, and there are still facilities that convey the history of Nanban culture and Christians, leaving a very valuable historical culture. It has a history of coexisting with Buddhism, Shintoism, and Christianity during the period of persecution, and has been recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The churches, shrines and quaint houses in the fishing village will make you feel at home with a long history.

Speaking of such a popular activity in Amakusa City, you can meet wild bottlenose dolphins. Dolphin watching is! The experience of seeing cute dolphins up close is irreplaceable and will give you healing that you have never experienced. Taste delicious mountain and seafood, get rid of tiredness at the hot springs, be impressed by the setting sun on the west coast of Amakusa, and meet dolphins in the overly dazzling blue sea. If you can enjoy a healing trip in the great outdoors, you will surely refresh your mind and body.

Such Dolphin watching We have carefully selected the plans that you can participate in, so we will introduce them below!

Find an activity experience plan for Kumamoto Amakusa

1. [Kumamoto / Amakusa] Let's go see wild dolphins! Dolphin watching

[Kumamoto / Amakusa] Let's go see wild dolphins! You can meet dolphins with high probability!

Amakusa Sightseeing Dolphin Watching Dolphin Cruise

Amakusa

3,000 circle 2,700 Yen ~ (tax included)

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4.9
(18 reviews and experiences)

More than 200 bottlenose dolphins inhabit around Tsuji Island in Amakusa Shimoshima, Kumamoto Prefecture. After about an hour of cruising, you can meet wild dolphins while experiencing the rich nature of Amakusa. * This time, the dolphin watching boarding fee will be revised from April 1 due to the prolonged soaring price of fuel and the management of marine resources. Further improvement of service,

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《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Boarding fee
《Age of participation》
3 years old ~
"meeting time"
Departure time
10: 00/11: 30/13: 00/14: 30/16: 00 (Time required: Approximately 1 hour)
* Please register at least 15 minutes in advance.
* Group customers can depart at their desired time.
* There are 9:00 and 17:00 in July and August.
《Time required》
Within one hour
"The meeting place"
Amakusa Dolphin Cruise

It is a plan with a very high encounter rate with wild bottlenose dolphins. There is a reason for its high probability. This is because more than 200 bottlenose dolphins live in groups around Tsuji Island in Amakusa Shimoshima, Kumamoto Prefecture. If you want to experience the rich nature of Amakusa and see wild dolphins, this is definitely a plan. In addition, the boarding time is one hour, so you can easily participate, so it's perfect for a little change on the boat while sightseeing. Drink service is included in the price as a boarding privilege, so you can take a break from sightseeing ♪

Amakusa's dolphins are also famous for their friendliness, so it's a real pleasure to be able to interact with them in their natural state.

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2. [Kumamoto / Amakusa] Great plan with dolphin watching and lunch (limited to 30 people a day)

《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Boarding fee, life jacket rental fee, lunch, drink, consumption tax
《Age of participation》
0 years old ~
"meeting time"
Please do not be late for each departure time.
10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00
* 9: 00, 17:00 GW ・ There is an increase in flights only in the summer. Please check the period on the homepage.
《Time required》
Within one hour
* Time required: Time required: 60 minutes
(Because it is a wild dolphin, the time may be exceeded if the point is far away)
"The meeting place"
Dolphin Marine World

As mentioned above, Amakusa is a rich land blessed with nature. This means that the local specialties are delicious. This plan is recommended for greedy you who want to enjoy the fresh seafood of Amakusa and see the dolphins on the boat! On a boarding ship Dolphin watching Because it is a great course that includes lunch.

This plan also has a fairly high encounter rate with dolphins, and you can meet dolphins with an average probability of 90% or more. This is not a seasonal probability, but an encounter rate throughout the year. Let's observe wild dolphins by cruising for about 60 minutes. You can participate from 0 years old, so it is perfect for families with small children ♪

Spend a relaxing time in Amakusa's nature and wild dolphins with your family, friends and even your lover. And, please enjoy the fresh seafood lunch unique to Amakusa. Then you will be able to make wonderful travel memories.

By the way, it is a small profit information limited to this plan. The cruiser on board is named "Seira" and is said to have the same name as the owner's only daughter. So, if "Seira" from all over the country brings an ID card that can confirm the name, Dolphin watching It seems that you can participate in "for free" !!

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3. [Kumamoto / Amakusa] Let's swim with the fish! Dolphin watching & diving

[Kumamoto / Amakusa] Let's swim with the fish! Dolphin watching & diving

Amakusa Seafood Store

Amakusa

12,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

It lives mainly around Tsuji Island as a "rooted dolphin" that is said to be rare in the vicinity of Japan. Dolphin watching on a veteran captain who knows the surrounding sea has a 99.9% encounter rate with dolphins. The sound of the engine of a fishing boat that has been fishing with dolphins for a long time attracts dolphins to come up close. Plastic that can also dive

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《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Boarding fee
《Age of participation》
13 years old ~
"meeting time"
30 minutes before boarding time
《Time required》
Within one hour
"The meeting place"
Amakusa Seafood Store

Dolphin watching Just not enough! I want to dive into the sea and see dolphins up close!

Here is a plan that will make such a wish come true. How, Dolphin watching It is the strongest course where you can enjoy both diving and diving.

Dolphins called "rooted dolphins" live mainly around Tsuji Island, but are said to be rare in the vicinity of Japan. However, do not underestimate the maneuvering by a veteran captain. You can encounter such a rare dolphin with a 99.9% chance. Amakusa has been fishing while coexisting with dolphins for a long time, so it seems that dolphins are drawn up close to the engine noise of fishing boats. If you dive in such a situation, you will be able to swim with dolphins and fish in the sea of Amakusa.

In addition, the Amakusa Kaisenzo ship "Dolphin Island" on board this plan is equipped with a special mechanism. It has an underwater microphone and you can listen to dolphins chatting! While listening to the voice of the dolphin Dolphin watching Only this "Dolphin Island" can do it ♪

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Finally

What did you think. About Amakusa in Kumamoto, and enjoy in Amakusa Dolphin watching I explained about. Most people will have the experience of seeing a dolphin show at an aquarium. However, the sight of wild dolphins swimming in groups can be a bit different from the splendid dolphin show. The power of dolphins swimming in front of you, suddenly jumping and screaming, cannot be experienced at the dolphin show. And there is no doubt that the innocent dolphins will be healed by their rich facial expressions and gestures. Both of the plans introduced this time are easy to participate in, as the time required is less than 1 hour, so please feel free to make a reservation when you go on a trip to Kumamoto.

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