Scenic Japan from the Water

Stunning Niō statues are enshrined on the left and right. Nariai-ji Temple is home to many valuable cultural treasures and is also famous as a temple that makes wishes come true.

Nariai-ji Temple, 28th temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, is accessible from Ichinomiya Boat Dock by Kasamatsu Cable and Tankai Tozan Bus. The sight of autumn leaves is spectacular.

The view of Amanohashidate from Kasamatsu Park near Ichinomiya Boat Dock is called “shoryukan” (rising dragon), and it is considered a very auspicious sight.

Cruises through atmospheric Amanohashidate Waterway, including Rotating Bridge that turns 90 degrees when a ship passes through. It is a rare sight!

Kasamatsu Park near Ichinomiya Boat Dock is a popular spot for upside down viewing through your legs. With earth and sky reversed, Amanohashidate looks like a bridge over the heavens.

Sightseeing Boat that cruises through the calm waters of Aso Sea along Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s three scenic views. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the waters.

Sightseeing Boat that cruises through the calm waters of Aso Sea along Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s three scenic views. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the waters.

Beautiful combination of cherry blossoms and Amanohashidate, Japan’s representative flower and scenic spot.

A spectacular view of Amanohashidate can be enjoyed from the upper floor of the boat. Passengers can also feed seagulls.

The view of Amanohashidate from Kasamatsu Park near Ichinomiya Boat Dock is called “shoryukan” (rising dragon), and it is considered a very auspicious sight.

Nariai-ji Temple, 28th temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, is accessible from Ichinomiya Boat Dock by Kasamatsu Cable and Tankai Tozan Bus. The sight of its autumn leaves is spectacular.

At the center of Island,there are lovely sheep walking and eating grasses.

Breeding season is from April to August. Let's try to look in telescope in the obsevation house. You'll see baby UMI-NEKO.

Local boatmen and guides have a thorough knowledge of both the sea and marine life, giving you a 98% chance of encountering a dolphin herd at any time of the year.

There are about 60 islands of various sizes around the Five Bridges of Amakusa. The cruise takes you between and around these islands.

Bridge No. 5 is a pipe-arch bridge with attractive red piers. It is spectacular to travel underneath it.

Let’s go see dolphins on our very popular “Kumamon” ship!

Blue sea, clear sky, and green islands. Cruising around the islands and the bridges. A sure recipe for refreshing and relaxing time.

With luck, you may see the dolphins jump.

Spring to Summer is breeding season for dolphins, a great opportunity to see baby dolphins swimming with their mothers!

Dolphins and men are both part of nature. Amakusa is one of the rare areas in the world where dolphins and men coexist.

Dolphins sometimes come so close that you could almost touch them.

The dolphins in Amakusa are very friendly. Sometimes they come swimming toward the ships.

All the five bridges of Amakusa Gokyo have different shapes and structures. The road that includes the bridges is called the Amakusa Pearl Line.

Amakusa Gokyo Cruise takes you around the scenic ocean route in the Unzen-Amakusa National Park in approximately 30 minutes.

Increasing number of schools are including dolphin watching in their school trips. It is a great opportunity to get to know the local natural environment and culture.