ITINERARIES KUMAMOTO By JNTO on 6 October2020
ACCESS
Singapore Fukuoka (Fukuoka Airport) About 6h15min
Fukuoka Airport Hakata Sta. About 10min
RAIL PASS
JR Kyushu Rail Pass
The JR Kyushu rail pass for shinkansen makes your trip around Kyushu very convenient. The JR Kyushu Rail Pass allows you to get on an off any Shinkansen, Limited Express, Special Express or local trains run by JR Kyushu. There are 2 kinds of passes, one is limited to the North-Kyushu area while the other covers the whole island. Both are available for either a 3-day or 5-day time span.
INFORMATION
Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization
About 50 min
About 55 min
Having opened in 1887, this port city is now a World Heritage Site with wonderful Western-style architecture – Enjoy delicious cakes at a café with a great view of the sea!
About 15 min
An interactive historical theme building dedicated to Amakusa Shiro, the famous youth who stood up for freedom and peace at a time when Christianity was banned in Japan , and to the people who fought by his side.
About 10 min
This restaurant with a history going back over 50 years is an attraction for visitors from all over Japan. Its dishes are prepared with same-day fish and seafood. You should certainly try the "Tokusei Uni-don" (sea urchin served on a bed of rice)!
About 20 min
A roadside station featuring a stylish, white pedestrian bridge with an exotic southern country atmosphere. The octopus (a local specialty) objects and the octopus-shaped talismans, which are supposed to be very good for your academic progress will make a good souvenir!
About 1h 15 min
Built in the elegant Romanesque style, this church is a symbol of Amakusa; its position on the top of a hill gives it a commanding view of Kumamoto’s cityscape.
About 15 min
A unique Gothic-style church featuring a tatami floor. Together with its surroundings, has been named one of Japan’s Important Cultural Landscapes. Towering over a small fishing village, it is also called "Hall of the God of the Sea" and is a great spot for a commemorative picture!
About 25 min
An accommodation with a splendid view of the setting sun over Amakusa’s western seashore. Its natural hot spring has a long history and together with the pool and other facilities will quickly heal your traveler’s fatigue.