Location List

A shrine with a long approach.

A viewpoint to enjoy the landscape of Amakusa. A good place to start shooting in Amakusa.

A cave between two rocks, also known as Shiro Amakusa’s Cave.

A stunning view of Unzen, Kumomoto City and Amakusa can be seen from the observation deck on Mt. Shibaoyama.

Very old and deformed stone steps leading to the shrine.

Located next to the Spa Thalasso Amakusa, this observation deck offers a scenic view of the sea.

Lanterns are lined on the steps leading to the Konpiragu Shrine on the mountaintop.

A fishing port on Yushima Island, 30 minutes by ferry boat. People and cats enjoy slow living on this rural island.

A small fishing port with a famous noodle shop nearby.

A Taishido Hall on the tip of Hinoshima Island. The hall is located on a cliff.

With an observatory on the mountaintop, stunning views overlooking the islands can be seen.

A typical landscape of Amakusa.

Great mountain trails in the area with wetlands near the peak.

A trail going up a mountain path.

A resort facility along Amakusa Gokyo (a road comprised of 5 bridges) offering a great view.

There are very steep stone steps on the pathway to the shrine.

A huge ficus superba tree that grows at Nagame Jinja Shrine.

As it is located on the hill, you can command a panorama view of Ariake Sea from the observation hall. The library is small, but you can see the ocean from it.

Kengun Shrine is the oldest shrine in Kumamoto City. It is famous for the 1200-meter long approach path that runs from the torii entrance gate on Densha-Dori all the way to the main compound.

Station where is the operation hub for Kumamoto Electric Railway. Can enjoy the retro train cars and platform.

Narrow street with 50 meters long and 1 meter wide. There are a row of restaurants in the street.

Big oak trees which are rare for the city are along the brick street. There are boutiques and other shops on the street.

Aoiaso Shrine is a historic shrine which has been designated as a national treasure.

The shrine is famous for its torii gate in the sea and an optical phenomenon known as Shiranui (mirage of fire), which appears at night over open water from the end of August to mid-September.