Best in Kyshu area? World heritage Sakitsu area? Amakusa, Kumamoto : How to get there, what to see and Where to Stay

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Best in Kyshu area? Amakusa, Kumamoto : How to get there, what to see and Where to Stay

Sakitsu Catholic Church source: wikipedia
Sakitsu Catholic Church source: wikipedia

Amakusa in focus

A latest research to the Kyushu local people (ca 2000 people in Kyushu and Yamaguchi between 20-69 year old) shows that the people showed the highest satisfaction with the stay in Amakusa, Kumamoto.

Amakusa has the sea food, great sea view, hot spring and the Sakitsu area (where old Christians stayed) which is about to be announced as the World Heritage. 

The 2nd most popular place is Beppu (the famous hot spring) and 3rd most popular is Hirayama Onsen.

(Kumamoto news)

What is Amakusa

Amakusa city is the 3rd biggest city in Kumamoto. It has around 78000 people.

How to Get Amakusa

Oe catholic church source: wikipedia
In Amakusa you see how Christianity developed in JapanOe catholic church source: wikipedia

By train:

First you go to Hakata station then take a Kyushu shinkansen for 40 mins to get Kumamoto station. Then take Misumi line for 40 mins to Misumi station. From Misumi station, you walk for 5 mins to Misumi port then you take a Amakusa boat 20 mins - 40 mins depending on your destination.

 

By air:

First you fly to Fukuoka airport OR Kumamoto airport. Then fly to Amakusa airport by Amakusa Airlines. From there, take the Amakusa shuttle bus for 15mins - 1 hour depending on your destination.

Beautiful Kumamoto

Kumamoto castle Source: Wikipedia
Kumamoto castle Source: Wikipedia
Rice paddies in Nichikou, Yatsushiro city Source: Wikipedia
Rice paddies in Nichikou, Yatsushiro city Source: Wikipedia

Kumamoto was hit by massive earthquakes in April. Series of tremors have not ceased yet as of the end of April. Usually Japan is filled with joy this time of year because a week long holiday "Golden Week" starts. This year is different in Japan. We noticed several friends of ours including foreigners went to and now are in Kuamoto as volunteers to help the region out. Onegai Kaeru team wishing the prompt recovery of the region.

 

Kumamoto is a great travel destination known for Kuamoto ramen, horse meat sashimi and hot spring (Onsen), and many great Sake like Reizan (れいざん), Kouro (こうろ) Bishonen (美少年).  

 

With this article, we would like to introduce great Japanese inn and hotels in Kumamoto.

How to get Hachijojima

By Air ( fastest but those security checks)

 

Usually around 400USD (one way)

Direct flight from Haneda airport in Tokyo to Kumamoto airport. If no direct flight, you fly to Fukuoka airport then take a train to reach Kumamoto.

 You may need to go through security checks.

You can expect around 7 hour trip from Tokyo to Kumamoto.

 

By Train (cheapest if with Japan Rail Pass)

 

Usually around 300USD (one way). There is a bullet train from Tokyo station to Kumamoto station.

You can expect around 7-10 hour trip from Tokyo to Kumamoto. 

 

If you are foreigner visiting Japan, you can get the Japan Rail Pass BEFORE you come to Japan. The cost shall be much cheaper.

 

(Note: There is a special JR ticket for some season called Seishun 18 Kippu with which you can take as many JR trains without limited express like bullet train for 24 hours. Onegai Kaeru team used this ticket when little travelling from one side of Japan to the other side of Japan. This shall be the cheapest but season is limited and it takes time. )

 

By Bus (Cheapest but slowest)

 

Usually less than 100USD (one way). There is no direct bus from Tokyo to Kumamoto. If travelling from Tokyo, you need to change somewhere in the middle such as Osaka, Kyoto. 

You can expect around 20 hour trip from Tokyo to Kumamoto. If you have so much energy and so little money, recommend it. Almost all bus with toilet and some buses offer WIFI service.

Great Japanese inns and hotels in Kumamoto

Kurokawa Onsen Yamamizuki ( 黒川温泉 山あいの宿 山みず木 )

Source: the hotel's official website

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Name: Kurokawa Onsen Yamamizuki ( 黒川温泉 山あいの宿 山みず木 )

 

Tipped as one of the best Japanese inns in Kumamoto. Some rooms equipped with private hot spring baths.

 

Location: 6392-2 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto-ken 869-2402(869-2402 熊本県阿蘇郡南小国町黒川温泉)  10 min by car from Kurokawa Onsen Bus stop ( pick up service availalbe ( please book in advance and also call the inn) 

Contact: +81 967-44-0336

Checkin: After 14:00 (latest 17:00) 

Checkout: Before 11:00AM

Ryokan Ayu no Sato ( 清流山水花 あゆの里 )

Source: the guesthouse's official website

 

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Name: Ryokan Ayu no Sato ( 清流山水花 あゆの里 )

 

Located in front of Kuma river. Great service great food.

 

Location: 30 Kokonokamachi, Hitoyoshi-shi, Kumamoto-ken 868-0004 (868-0004熊本県人吉市九日町30) Pick up service from JR Hitoyoshi station   

Contact: +81 966-22-2171

Checkin: After 15:00 (latest 20:00) 

Checkout: Before 10:00AM

Yamabiko Ryokan ( やまびこ旅館 )

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Name: Yamabiko Ryokan ( やまびこ旅館 )

 

There is a cute dog at the lobby. You can stay with your pet dog (need an extra reservation). If you are not dog fan, not recommended.

 

Location: 6704 Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture 869-2402 (869-2402熊本県阿蘇郡南小国町黒川6704)    

Contact: +81 967-44-0311

Checkin: After 15:00 (latest 18:00) 

Checkout: Before 11:00AM

We tried to put some spot light on neither big hotel corporation nor global brand. There are many good places to stay in Kumamoto. 

Hanareyado Yamasaki (離れ宿 山咲)

Source: the inn's official website

 

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Name: Hanareyado Yamasaki (離れ宿 山咲)

 

Traditional Japanese house style inn with hot spring. You stay in the middle of nature.

 

Location: 5965 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto-ken 869-2402 (869-2402熊本県阿蘇郡南小国町満願寺5965)    1 hour by bus from Aso station toward Tsuetate Onsen

 

Contact: +81 967-44-0945

Checkin: After 15:00 (latest 24:00) 

Checkout: Before 10:00AM

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Source: Wikipedia, each hotel's official website, JR official website, ANA official website

 

Disclaimer: Even though we try to make the info as updated and accurate but the accuracy of the information herein is not guaranteed by us. If you have any uncertainty, please contact the information source.

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