update:2019.12.12

Go meet the wild! 3 popular experience tours of "Kumamoto / Amakusa", a sacred place for dolphin watching!

Interesting words in this article: Amakusa Dolphin watching

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By the way, this time I would like to introduce you to " Dolphin watching It's a tour. Dolphins have long been called the "guardian deity of the sea," and are also said to be symbols of "healing" and "good luck." It is also seen as having the power to improve relationships due to its dislike of acting in groups and conflict. If you can see wild dolphins swimming freely in a flock from the beginning of the year, it seems to be very auspicious. Among them, "Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture" has a high encounter rate and attracts many tourists every year. Dolphin watching Introducing the tour!

Dolphin watching sanctuary "Kumamoto / Amakusa"

Before introducing the tour Dolphin watching Introducing "Kumamoto / Amakusa", the sanctuary of Japan.

The Amakusa area, located in the southwestern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, is a region full of sea charm such as beautiful scenery and fresh seafood. Wild dolphin habitat in abundant waters, almost certainly throughout the year Dolphin watching It is popular when you can enjoy it. The encounter rate is over 95%! Above all Dolphin watching Tsujishima, which is located at the northern end of Shimoshima Island in the Amakusa Islands, is a mecca for dolphins. Due to its abundant food, about 200 wild bottlenose dolphins live offshore. Known as the "island". Tsuji Island, which has a circumference of about 4 km and a population of about 600, is about a 15-minute drive from Amakusa Airport. Easy access, about 5 minutes from the main island, through the bridge. It is also a popular spot as a staple of sightseeing in Kumamoto.

Tsuji Island offshore Dolphin watching Then, since we use small boats such as fishing boats and cruisers, we can enjoy dolphins running side by side with the boat, occasionally poking the boat, and enjoying the dolphins swimming happily at a close distance that can be reached from the boat. Spring-summer is the dolphin birth season, and you can see parents and children swimming side by side ♫ Amakusa where you can enjoy the beautiful sea and dolphins swimming comfortably Dolphin watching How is it? Let's introduce the tour!

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1. [Kumamoto / Amakusa] Let's go see wild dolphins! Dolphin watching [encounter rate 98%]

[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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5.0
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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 >>

《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

First of all, we would like to introduce "Dolphin Cruise (4689-10 Itsuwamachi Futae, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture)". Dolphin watching It's a tour. After about an hour of cruising, you can meet wild dolphins while experiencing the rich nature of Amakusa. As a boarding privilege, there is a dolphin postcard, ice cream from May to October, and a nice drink service from November to April ♫ Let's meet the friendly wild dolphins of Amakusa while touching the rich nature of Amakusa! With fishing Dolphin watching There is also a plan that comes with a set, so if you are interested, please check it out. Now you can make a reservation at a rate that applies the HIS Hatsuyume Fair special discount ♫

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2. [Kumamoto / Amakusa] Dolphin watching & meal set ♪

[Kumamoto / Amakusa] Let's meet wild dolphins! Dolphin watching & meal set!

Amakusa Seafood Store

Amakusa

4,400 circle 3,780 Yen ~ (tax included)

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5.0
(1 review / experience)

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. Dolphin watching at sea

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《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Experience fee, consumption tax, meal (customers ordering as a set)
《Age of participation》
13 years old ~
"meeting time"
30 minutes before boarding time
《Time required》
Within 1 hour, 1-2 hours, 2-3 hours
"The meeting place"
Amakusa Seafood Store

Next, I would like to introduce "Amakusa Seafood Warehouse (4733-1 Oniike, Itsuwamachi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture)". Dolphin watching It is a plan that includes meals. At Tsuji Island, a veteran captain who knows the sea around the island Dolphin watching The encounter rate with dolphins is 99.9%! !! 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. By the way, the ship of Amakusa Kaisenzo is equipped with an underwater microphone, and while listening to the chat of dolphins underwater with the microphone on the ship. Dolphin watching I can. in the sea Dolphin watching After enjoying, you can enjoy delicious meals such as fresh seafood bowl, seafood BBQ, sea urchin bowl, and so on. The seafood on the plan introduction page looks very delicious! 15% off meals and sets, great deals ♫

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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)

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《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>

《Age of participation》
13 years old ~
"meeting time"
30 minutes before boarding time
《Time required》
Within one hour
"The meeting place"
Amakusa Seafood Store

Lastly, I would like to introduce the same plan as above, which is provided by "Amakusa Seafood Brewery (4733-1 Itsuwamachi Oniike, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture)". Dolphin watching とダイビングがセットになったプランです。みんなの憧れ、イルカや海の生き物達と一緒に泳ぐことが叶うかも？！水族館のイルカショーも素敵ですが、野生のイルカの大群も一味違った醍醐味があります。ダイビング初心者の方でも、スタッフがレクチャーしてくれますし、器材一式rental可能ですのでどうぞチャレンジしてみてください♫（水着・着替え・タオル・飲料水・サンダル等ご持参ください）カメラのrentalはありませんが、持参していただければ撮影できますのでお声がけください。また、Amakusa Seafood Storeのホームページから、Amakusaの海を楽しそうに泳ぎ回るイルカの姿やクルージング内の様子などを動画配信が見られます。動画を観ると行きたくなること間違いなしです！

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Finally

Now, Dolphin watching We have introduced 3 popular experience tours of the sacred place "Kumamoto / Amakusa". Amakusa can be enjoyed all year round Dolphin watching Not only that, there are dinosaur islands where the fossils of Japan's largest carnivorous dinosaurs were discovered, facilities that convey the history of Nanban culture and Christianity, and it is a fascinating area nurtured by nature and culture. In addition, you can enjoy seasonal foods of seafood and mountain food at any time of the year, and there are many unique hot spring facilities, so it is recommended to visit the hot springs.

Please check the address and phone number of each facility, as well as regular holidays and business hours in advance on the relevant website, blog, or telephone. Also, please note that the service may be canceled depending on the weather and sea conditions. This is a popular tour with a small number of people, so please make a reception and make a reservation as soon as possible! Please try the moving experience that you can enjoy with dolphins ♫

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