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Paraiso Kamiamakusa CONTENTS Paraiso Kamiamakusa 4-5 Magnifi cent views, Amakusa Matsushima Located in southwest Kumamoto prefecture, Kamiamakusa city is the gateway to the Amakusa archipelago. Surrounded by magnifi cent mountains and a beautiful sea, 6 Marine the city of Kamiamakusa is nestled within the Unzen-Amakusa National Park in an earthly paradise “Paraiso” where superb views of islands 7 Sea Bathing spotting the shimmering sea can be seen from the Kankai Alps. Every season brings overwhelming beauty. Nature’s bounty from the calm inland sea and fertile lands provide 8 Hot Spring and Spa the foundation for delectable cuisine. Historic natural hot springs heal your body and soul. 9 Camping & Barbeque Enjoy almost every mountain and sea experience imaginable. You will be embraced in a paradise full of surprise and pleasure. Begin your journey to Kamiamakusa! 10 Seafood 11 Farm & Livestock Products 12 Specialty 13 Supremely Delicious 14 Ohyano area 15 Matsushima area 16 Himedo area 17 Ryugatake area 18-19 Connection between Kamiamakusa and Shiro Amakusa 20-21 Immigration 22 Event 23 Guide 24-25 Kamiamakusa City Accommodations 26-27 Kamiamakusa City Sightseeing Map 28 Access Map 3 * kamiamakusa kamiamakusa * 2 Views of Amakusa Gokyo, fi ve famous bridges connecting the islands of Amakusa, await you. Kamiamakusa is synonymous with Amakusa Gokyo and Matsushima, the fi ve bridges that connect the palm tree islands. Magnifi cent views, Amakusa Matsushima The fi rst bridge marks the entrance to a 30 minute scenic drive over all fi ve famous bridges. The contrast between the beautiful sea and the islands extends out as far as the eye can see. First of all, be fully satisfi ed by Fourth bridge (Maejimabashi) the panoramic view of one of The longest bridge of the fi ve bridges (Amakusa Gokyo). It is a low bridge that sits just above the sea, so you can soak up the scenery from a different perspective. ( Palm tree islands ) * Design: Precast Concrete Frame / Length: 510m the top 3 Matsushima views * Longest span: 146m / Completed: 1966 in all of Japan. Amakusa Pearl Line and Amakusa Gokyo were both selected as one of the best one hundred roads in Japan. What is Amakusa Gokyo? It is the name for the fi ve bridges of national road Route 266 that connect the scattered islands of Amakusa. Jishu Mori of Kamiamakusa city completed the bridges in 1966, they form the main artery of Kamiamakusa. The road is named the Amakusa Pearl line because the area is famous for cultivating pearls, and it was selected as one of the one hundred best roads in Japan. First Bridge (Tenmonbashi) Second Bridge (Ohyanobashi) Third Bridge (Nakanohashi) Fifth Bridge (Matsushimabashi) This bridge straddles the “Misumi no seto” This bridge starts at the end of This bridge lies between Nagaurajima This bridge is the only pipe arch strait at the entrance to Kamiamakusa and Ohyano island, and is a Langer Truss and Ooikejima, and is a world top class bridge in Japan, and it features a boasts a span of 300 meters, the longest of bridge with a beautiful yellow arch. concrete bridge with a span of 160 meters. symmetric form and red color. the fi ve bridges of Amakusa Gokyo. * Design: Langer Truss / Length: * Design: Precast Concrete Frame / Length: * Design: Pipe Arch / Length: 177.7m * Design: Continuous Truss / Length: 502m 249.1m 361m * Longest span: 126m / Completed: * Longest span: 300m / Completed: 1966 * Longest span: 156m / Completed: * Longest span: 160m / Completed: 1966 1966 1966 5 * kamiamakusa kamiamakusa * 4 Sea Bathing Marine Be embraced by a calm and relaxing beach vacation. A clear blue sky spotted with soft white clouds 2 stretches out above the beautiful sea. This seaside resort features shallow water beaches with gentle waves that are a favorite of people looking for a relaxing vacation. 3 4 1 4 3 2 1 Marine Sports Bottlenose Dolphin Watching Kamiamakusa is a mecca You can meet the bottlenose for marine sports including dolphin anytime of the year, and banana boating, jet skiing, seeing such a curious and cute Unlimited marine entertainment. wakeboarding, etc. animal will refresh your spirit. * Sea cruise / Tel: 0969-56-2458 Kamiamakusa is surrounded by a calm inland sea, * Pearl Line Tourism / Tel: 0969-56- so it is a fantastic place to enjoy a variety of marine entertainment 0678 including fi shing, cruising, dolphin watching, etc. MAP P26C-2 MAP P26D-2 Pearl Sun Beach (Hiai Beach Resort) Shower Toilet Changing Room Parking Concession Stand Calm Beach (Nishime Beach Resort) Shower Toilet Changing Room Parking Concession Stand Many people come to this beach A beautiful, white sand beach on the marine blue sea to swim, where large and small islands picnic and take a relaxing stroll dot the vast expanse of ocean. down the beach. One look into the The calm and quiet atmosphere clear sea and you will see many here gives it the feeling of a fi sh swimming around you. At low private beach. This beach has tide you can walk to Takamoku many amenities like showers Island, nicknamed Amakusa Fuji and a concession stand for a because it resembles Mt. Fuji, and convenient beach experience. explore the tidal pools. On a clear day, you can even see Nagasaki’s Unzen Fugendake mountain. 7 6 MAP P26G-2 MAP P26G-2 Suwa Beach Resort Shower Toilet Changing Room Parking Takado Beach Resort Shower Toilet Changing Room Parking This man made, white sand The Takado Beach Resort is beach in Suwa Park sits at the located on the Shiranui Kai entrance to a calm harbor. The inland sea, and is a great place beach backs up to a forest of not only for swimming, but green trees that provide shade also for snorkeling, fishing, etc. from the summer sun. Many With restaurants nearby, it is a families and couples stay at the convenient place to spend a nearby campground as well. relaxing day. 8 5 8 7 6 5 Aquarium in the Sea, Sea Donut MAP P26C-2 * Open everyday Fishing and Cruise Pearl Line Tour Tousengahama Beach Resort MAP P26B-2 Yumigahama Beach Resort MAP P26A-2 Matsushima Beach Resort MAP P26D-2 Other Beach Resorts A huge donut shaped aquarium fl oats in the sea in Matsushima. * Tickets / Adult 1,300yen, Middle There are many adult oriented Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Pearl Line from below that will take Shower Toilet Changing Room Parking Concession Stand Parking *Places to stay are available. Parking *Many places to stay with hot springs. The aquarium has 7 zones to represent the 7 continents of the and High school students 800yen, marine sports as well, such as you between the islands for a completely different experience Information for all beach resorts. world where a wide variety of fi sh can be observed. Elementary school students 500yen, cruising and fishing. Fishing can from the bridge tour. Young children 400yen be enjoyed year round because Tel: 0964-56- 1111 Shirato Beach Resort MAP P26A-2 Yushima Beach Resort MAP P26A-1 Kojima Beach Resort MAP P26F-2 * Address / 6225-7 Matsushimaaizu, Kamiamakusa-shi * Sea Cruise / Tel: 0969-56-2458 * Information / Tel: 0969-56-2570 * Call for information on night tours, Kamiamakusa is surrounded by * Pear Line Tourism / Tel: 0969-56-0678 (Amakusa City Tourism Association) Shower Parking *Places to stay are available. *Places to stay are available. Shower Toilet Changing Room Parking * Business hours / 9am - 5pm sea fi re-fl y tours, etc. the sea. * Dai 2 Himemaru / Tel: 0964-57-0415 * Reishumaru / Tel: 0964-58-0036 7 * kamiamakusa kamiamakusa * 6 Camping & Barbeque Hot Spring & Spa Enjoy a variety of outdoor leisure in Kamiamakusa. People from all over the country gather here to enjoy the outdoors and all that the sea and mountains have to offer. MAP P26E-2 MAP P26F-2 MAP P26G-1 Shiratake Forest Park Campground Kojima Park Campground Ryugatake Mountaintop Campground Address / 5395-2 Himeura, Himedo-machi, Kamiamakusa-shi Address / 5395-2 Himeura, Himedo-machi, Kamiamakusa-shi Address / 3360-9 Oodou, Ryugatake-machi, Kamiamakusa-shi Tel: 0964-56-1111 (Kamiamakusa City Tourism Association) Tel: 0964-56-1111 (Kamiamakusa City Tourism Association) Tel: 0964-56-1111 (Kamiamakusa City Tourism Association) Bungalow Tent Shower Kitchenware Bungalow Tent Shower Kitchenware Bungalow Tent Shower Kitchenware Shiratake Campground has two key beliefs ‘be one with nature’ There are bungalows, showers, tents and barbeque equipment The camp is in the Ryugatake Mountaintop Park, 470 meters 1 and ‘explore nature’. The log cabins, cottages and tents will feel for rent at the campground. Nearby activities include fishing, above sea level. Scenic vistas of the Shiranui Kai inland sea await like your own private vacation house. snorkeling, swimming, etc. Fantastic sunrises can be viewed from you from this mountaintop camp. You can also view the starry the island. sky from the Myuui Observatory. Amazing healing for your body and soul. Kamiamakusa City is also famous for its many natural hot springs. Enjoy the healing properties of the hot springs while soaking in the breathtaking views of the sea. A nearby marsh This location is safe to Of course, there is with walking trails is bring children because camping equipment 4 teeming with wildlife the tents and bungalows available, as well as during the spring and are private. The rocky athletic equipment, summer. beach is a great place for tennis courts, a lodge, snorkeling and fishing. bungalows and tent There is also a shopping site. street conveniently located nearby. Other Campgrounds Let’s enjoy Suwa Park MAP P26G-2 6 5 Campground - Chinai Futamado, Himedo-machi, Kamiamakusa-shi / Kankai Alps 6 5 4 1 MAP P26B-2 Tel: 0964-56-1111 (Kamiamakusa City Tourism Association) Hiking Course.
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