《2019 latest version》 Kumamoto / Amakusa sightseeing recommended gourmet / leisure spot ranking BEST10

The Gothic church, which has a cross on a spire (a building with an elongated pointed roof), is also known as the "Oura Cathedral of the Sea," and has been rebuilt three times since the Meiji era. Founded in 1934 by the French missionary Father Halve, it is what it is today. .. The area around the fishing port around Yokaku Bay is "Nagasaki and Amakusa World cultural heritage as one of the "Kakure Kirishitan-related heritage in the region", 100 selections of Japanese beaches "Kirishitan no Sato Sakitsu", 100 selections of Japanese Kaori scenery "Kawaura Sakitsu Catholic Church and the Sea" It was selected as "Landscape". The inside of the hall is a very rare tatami mat, and the place of the altar is said to be the place where the painting was done during the time when Christianity was strictly prohibited. It is a spot where you can learn a lot about the times when Kakure Kirishitan lived.

Sengenzan is one of the national cultural scenic spots. From the observatory at the top Amakusa You can see Gohashi, islands of various sizes, and Unzen in Nagasaki in the distance. It is also very popular as a place to watch the sunset. Amakusa ・ At the time of the battle of Shimabara Amakusa Since Shiro held a celebration party at the top of the mountain and drank sake with a rice scoop, it was called "Shakushiyama" until around 1938. In spring, it is crowded with people looking at the rows of cherry blossom trees.

Amakusa The Great King is also called "Phantom Jidori" Amakusa It is a local chicken raised in a rural area. In the Taisho era, it was used for mizutaki and was popular, but unfortunately it became extinct in the Showa era due to the low spawning rate. The Kumamoto Prefectural Agricultural Research Center has succeeded in restoring it for the first time in about 70 years, taking 10 years. While many edible chickens are shipped in 50-80 days, Amakusa The Great King is shipped 100-150 days after birth, when it is said to be the most delicious. Since it is grown in an environment that gives as little stress as possible, it is characterized by its moderately firm body, juicy meat with a unique firm texture and deep flavor. I definitely want to try the taste of sashimi, which is refreshing, fragrant when baked, and sure to be addictive.

Amakusa "Roadside Station Ariake" in Ariake-cho, Ueshima is called "Ripple Land" and is about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Matsubase IC on the Kyushu Expressway. There are various octopus dishes in the restaurant inside the facility, and the most popular one is "Tako Tendon" with octopus heaven entwined with sweet sauce. In addition, taco curry, taco pilaf, and shell juice set meals containing clams caught in the Ariake Sea are also popular. Octopus is a specialty of Ariake Town, and National Highway 324 facing the roadside station is also known as "Octopus Highway", and there are statues of octopus called "Prayer Dako" and "Ariake Tako Road". "Ariake Tako Road" is a popular tourist spot for taking commemorative photos because the octopus is extremely real. There is also a product hall where you can buy souvenirs, and a hot spring called "Sazanami no Yu" when you go up the hill. The observatory overlooking the Ariake Sea is a recommended place to see Mt. Unzen on the Shimabara Peninsula on the opposite bank.

Amakusa Has a habitat for wild dolphins, and you can almost certainly enjoy dolphin watching all year round. While watching the dolphins up close, " Amakusa Gohashi "and" Amakusa There are many dolphin watching tours where you can enjoy spectacular views such as "Matsushima". If you're lucky, you might see the dolphins jumping dynamically. Even if you don't go out to sea Amakusa Dolphins can also be seen from National Highway 324 along the Nada and near Oniike Port. Dolphin watching, which can be seen almost unless the weather is bad Amakusa You can't miss it if you go to.

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[Kumamoto / Amakusa] Teaching full-scale thread fishing! You can also hear the voice of dolphins with the underwater microphone! "Dolphin watching & fishing experience"

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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. Fishing experience is also a set plastic

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Amakusa Speaking of Shimabara Amakusa It's a riot, isn't it? The general general Amakusa Above is the one that tells us the history and romance of Shiro. Amakusa This museum is located in. It is a hands-on facility that costs about 1.4 billion yen and makes full use of dioramas and stereoscopic images, so you can enjoy it even if you are not so interested in history. It is a stylish building on a hill that looks like a church. There are tables and chairs on the hill in front of it, so you can take a break while looking down at the sea.

The natural park on the summit of Mt. Ryugatake at an altitude of 470 meters includes a campsite, Myui Observatory, and an observatory. In addition to the tent area, the campsite also has lodges, bungalows, rental equipment, etc., so you can stay even if you do not have camping equipment. The summit of Mt. Ryugatake has been selected as "the best starry sky in Japan", and you can enjoy astronomical observation with a large telescope and explanation of constellations by planetarium at the observatory. The sunset seen from the observatory on the mountaintop is superb.

Up Amakusa Located in the city, this facility has a natural hot spring, a heated pool, and a restaurant. The hot spring is called "Bijin no Yu" and has the effects of beautiful skin, moisturizing, and promoting blood circulation. The pool is set at the most relaxing temperature (33-36 degrees) and is called "Genkiumi Pool". Various jet water streams are prepared, and you can also massage the whole body, so it is the best to heal your tiredness. On the nearby Amakusa After exercising at the city country park, it is good to relax in the hot springs and pool. You can enjoy it all day long, eating at the restaurant or buying souvenirs.

It is a popular diving spot with high transparency of seawater on the coast designated as a nationally designated "Scenic Beauty Natural Monument". The coastal area is lined with cliffs, and a cave with a depth of 50m is formed. The rock called Okamyoken by local fishermen is called Zoiwatei because it looks like an elephant is walking, and it is also a popular spot for Instagram. The view from the nearby Nishihira Camellia Park and Kikaigaura Observatory has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunsets in Japan", so I would like to visit it as well.

Amakusa Champon is called "Japan's Three Great Champon" along with Nagasaki Champon and Obama Champon. I want to ladder about 2 champons! You have to be careful not to eat too much and feel sick for a while. There are many popular stores such as the famous store "Meigetsu", which has been in business for over 100 years, and "Miyoshi" in Hondo, so you may be wondering where to go.

How was it? There are many more things to see besides the ones introduced this time. "Akamaki", a roll cake wrapped in fertilizer, olive oil made from olives grown in the best environment, and "Akamaki", which accounts for about 80% of domestic pottery stone production. Amakusa It seems fun to look for souvenirs such as earthenware made from "pottery stone". Amakusa Please refer to it when you go to.