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We hope you can enjoy the spectacular scenery
and tourism while visiting Amakusa.
 
 
 Address


2237 Shimoda-Onsen,Amakusa-machi,Amakusa-city,
Kumamoto-prefecture,Japan

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 by Car


From the Kyushu Jidoushado (the Kyushu Expressway), get off at the Matsubase Interchange (about 25km south of Kumamoto City), turning west onto Hwy 266, which will take you to the islands via the Amakusa Gokyo (The Amakusa Five Bridges). From the fifth bridge follow Hwy 324 west to Hondo. From the Hondo Seto Bridge follow Hwy 266 west toward Ushibuka and the interior of Shimoshima Island. After 10km turn right onto Prefectural Road 24, continuing west toward Shimoda Hot Spring. In another 13km you will reach the coast at Shimoda; turn left here onto Hwy 389. The Gosoku-no-Kutsu entrance will be on your left in another 800m. It takes about 2 hours to drive to Gosoku from the Matsubase Interchange.

※Because of the mild climate in Amakusa, in the winter it is generally not necessary to take any extra precautions due to icy roads. 
 
  by Air


Amakusa Airlines flies from Fukuoka and Kumamoto Airports to Amakusa Airport.
Flight times:
Fukuoka to Amakusa: 35 minutes 
Kumamoto to Amakusa: 20 minutes 
It takes about 40 minutes by car or taxi from Amakusa Airport to our hotel.
A free shuttle bus is available upon request. 

For more information about Amakusa Airlines please visit their 
Amakusa Airlines Website

※We offer a free shuttle bus to and from Amakusa Airport. Please feel free to request the shuttle when you make your room reservation.
 
 by Boat


Boats run regularly to Amakusa from Nagasaki and Misumi(Kumamoto).

From Nagasaki-city(Mogi-Port/Nagasaki).
*Reihoku Kanko Kisen operates a ferry from Mogi Port (Nagasaki) to Tomioka Port (Amakusa, Reihoku) . It takes about 15 minutes by car or taxi from Tomioka Port to our hotel.
Reihoku Kanko Kisen

From Misumi-machi(Misumi-Port/Kumamoto).
*Amakusa Takarajima Lines operates a boat from Misumi Port (Kumamoto,Misumi-machi) to Hondo Port (Amakusa) . It takes about 30 minutes by car or taxi from Hondo Port to our hotel.
Amakusa Takarajima Lines

※Pick up service from each port is available upon request.
 
 by Ferry


Ferries run regularly to Amakusa from Nagasaki and Kagoshima.

From Usen-area(Kuchinotsu-Port/Nagasaki).
Sanwa Shosen Ferry operates a ferry from Kuranomoto Port (Kagoshima) to Ushibuka Port (Amakusa, Ushibuka).
It takes about 45 minutes by car or taxi from Ushibuka Port to our hotel.
Shimatetsu Ferry

From Kagoshima-pre(Kuranomoto-Port/Kagoshima).
Sanwa Shosen Ferry operates a ferry from Kuranomoto Port (Kagoshima) to Ushibuka Port (Amakusa, Ushibuka).
It takes about 45 minutes by car or taxi from Ushibuka Port to our hotel.
Sanwa Shosen Ferry

※Pick up service from each port is available upon request.
 
  by Bus


Take the “Amakusa-Go” bus from the Kumamoto Bus Center or the Kumamoto Train Station to the Hondo Bus Center (about two hours); then take a taxi to our hotel (another 30 minutes). Keep in mind that we also offer pick-up service from the Hondo Bus Center.
 
  by Train and Ship


Arriving at the Kumamoto Train Station on a JR train, you will need to change to the Misumi Line. Ride this train to the end of the line at Misumi. From Misumi Station, walk to the nearby Misumi Port, where you will find a connecting boat (Amakusa Takarajima Lines) that will take you to Hondo Port. A 30-minute taxi ride will take you from Hondo to our hotel. Keep in mind that we also offer pick-up service from the Hondo Bus Center.
 
  [Resevation・Inquiries]


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[Q&A]


Q.

Are taxi or car rental seevises available in Amakusa?

A.

Yes,off course.Gosoku-no-Kutsu can be reached by plane, car and ferry. However, if you wish to tour around the island, we recommend traveling by taxi or rental car due to the large size of the island. Taxis are always standing by at Amakusa Airport, Hondo Bus Center and other major public transportation areas. Rent-a-car companies offer special plans for those who prefer to turn in their rental cars at Amakusa Airport or Hondo Port.
Please feel free to contact us with any concerns, requests or special inquiries. We would be more than happy to answer any of your questions.

Q.

We would like to tour around, but I’m not good at driving… What should I do?

A.

We recommend that you take a sightseeing taxi. A 2 hour tour is ¥7,000 and a 3 hour tour is ¥10,000. After the tour, they will also take you to Amakusa Airport or Hondo Bus Center if you wish for an additional ¥7,000. You can also have the sightseeing taxi service pick you up at Amakusa Airport or Hondo Bus Center and take you on a tour prior to checking in. We will be happy to coordinate a service that best suits your needs. For more details about the sightseeing taxi service, please click here.

Q.

Is it possible to walk around Amakusa?

A.

Yes, why don’t you give it a try and let us know how long it took! The southern island of Amakusa is a big island which takes about 3 hours or more to circumnavigate by car. In addition, there are no trains within the Amakusa Islands and there are only a limited number of bus services available. If you wish to go sightseeing, we suggest you use a rental car or a sightseeing taxi service.