Nice place to chill, have ice cream and coffee

Great food and amazing location next to the water. Recommended✨

Nice seaside spot with a bakery, souvenir shop, restaurant, gelato parlour, and a killer view.

It's a great place for day!

Arguably the most おしゃれ restaurant in Amakusa. About a 45 minute drive from Hondo, I always make it a point to stop by when going to and fro from Kumamoto. The pizzas look great and there are a ton of desserts to choose from. They’ve got a pretty decent menu, but I always end up getting the garlic prawns. What I love the most is the environment though... such a chic area by the pier. I come here whenever I yearn for something that reminds me of the big city 😂

Comfortable spot with good restaurant and easy souvenir/shopping area. Can have a nice rest when waiting for boat rides.

The Dolphin Watching cruise is amazing! The cruise will ensure you'll get a good view of the dolphins. The terrace itself, where you'll board the cruise, is ok. The view is nice, food is good but aside from that, there aren't much nearby. Although I haven't tried other activities like biking. Overall, it's a good place to visit.

First visited in 2018 . Now in 2023. The old building with a big pearl was torn down. Visited the Sea donut and it’s basically a aquarium with an assortment of fishes . Based on the map I am the first Singaporean to be at this place .

Restaurant was pretty good

Morning

(Translated by Google) We visited on a cloudy day on March 16, 2025! It would have been great if the weather had been sunny, but it was chilly and drizzling, so we just took a short walk. There were plenty of souvenir shops and restaurants, so we enjoyed it very much. We hesitated to go to the aquarium because there were only two adults, but if we had children with us, it would be worth going because we could touch the fish directly! The view of the Amakusa bridge was also great, and as expected, we ordered a three-color bowl for the meal, with the main dishes being the "mini tempura bowl," "mini seafood bowl," and "mini steak bowl," and we were surprised by the freshness of the seafood, which was freshly fried or grilled! As expected, when it comes to food in Amakusa, not only the seafood, but also the vegetables and meat (chicken/beef/pork) are the best! The seaweed and nori were especially delicious! ^^ (Original) 2025年3月16日のくもり空の天気の日に訪問いたしました！ 天気が晴れていれば最高だったとは思いますが、肌寒い天気だったのと小雨も降っていたので少しだけ散歩しました。 お土産屋さんや食事処も充実していてとても楽しめました。 水族館も大人2人だったので躊躇しましたが、こどもも一緒だったら直に触れたりうるらしいので行く価値はありそうですね！ 天草の橋の景色も最高だったのとさすがに食事で３色丼を注文して「　ミニ天丼　」「　ミニ海鮮丼　」「　ミニステーキ丼　」がメインであったのですがいずれも揚げたてや焼きたて、新鮮な海鮮に驚きました！ やっぱり天草は食に関しては、海鮮はもちろんですが野菜・肉（鶏／牛／豚）ともに最高ですね！ 特にアオサや海苔が抜群に美味しかったです！＾＾

(Translated by Google) I visited on a weekday in July. Once you pass through the large gate, you'll find a spacious area. Souvenir shops and restaurants are lined up to the right. There's a photo spot with a windmill in the back. On the left is a shop where you can buy pearls. You can either walk to the back of the aquarium or take a 100 yen one-way bus. Reserve your interaction ticket at the automatic ticket machine at the aquarium entrance, and purchase your admission fee there as well. There are three time slots. I recommend checking the website to confirm the times. The aquarium is small, so you can see everything in about an hour. I was impressed by the dolphins we got to see up close. If you go, it's a good idea to purchase an interaction ticket and touch the dolphins to make a memorable memory. There are also areas where you can feed red sea bream and touch sharks and starfish, so it's fun even with children. However, it gets hot in the middle of summer, so be sure to take precautions against the heat and stay hydrated. (Original) 7月の平日に来園。 大きな門をくぐると広々としています。 右手にお土産やさんと飲食店並び 奥には風車の写真撮影スポットがあり 左手には真珠が買えるお店有り。 水族館は奥まで歩くか片道100円のバス有り。 水族館入り口で自動精算機でふれあいチケット予約を買って入園料もそちらで購入。 時間が3回に分けて有ります。 ホームページなどを見て 時間を確認していく事オススメ。 水族館は1時間くらいで見て回れるぐらいの 小さな水族館。 間近で見れるイルカには感動しました。 いくならふれあいチケット購入して イルカタッチなどした方が記念になります。 真鯛の餌やりやサメやヒトデを 触れるコーナーもあるので子連れでも たのしめます。ただ真夏は暑いので 暑さ対策や水分補給必須です。

(Translated by Google) It's a small aquarium. It's a bit of a walk from the parking lot. For those who don't like walking, there is a bus-like thing called the Iruka-chan bus, which runs for a fee! There are stairs in places, so strollers are not recommended. We were able to touch the dolphins, which was reasonably priced and my daughter had a great time! We got to see them jump up close, which was very impressive! The exhibits were interesting, and we took our time reading and looking around, so quite a bit of time flew by 😂 (Original) こじんまりとした水族館です。 駐車場から少し歩きます。 歩くのが嫌な方はいるかちゃんバス？みたいなのが有料で走ってます！ ところどころ階段があるのでベビーカーはおすすめしません。 イルカのタッチをさせて頂いたのですが、値段もお手頃で娘も楽しんでいました！ 近くでジャンプをみたりと迫力満点でした！ 展示物がおもしろくゆっくり読んで見て回ると結構時間がすぎてました😂

(Translated by Google) A seaside aquarium with beautiful views and small islands all around. You can see a bridge across the island, which is a beautiful and distinctive symbol. There are shops, restaurants, and souvenir shops selling many cute items. There is a free parking lot with plenty of parking. (Original) อควาเรียมริมทะเล วิวสวยมีเกาะเล็กเกาะน้อยรอบๆ มองไปจะเห็นสะพานข้ามเกาะที่เป็นสัญลักษณ์โดดเด่นสวยงาม มีร้านค้า ร้านอาหาร ร้านของที่ระลึกขายของน่ารักมากมาย ลานจอดรถฟรี จอดรถได้จำนวนมาก

Interesting aquarium! There are parking lots right outside the aquarium but it can get busy. From the carpark there is a bus that can take you to the aquarium for 100 yen. There are also dolphin shows and interaction timeslots! Must visit if you love aquariums!

We travel from Kumamoto by bus, the journey is about 1.5 hour, it’s 10 mins walk from the bus stop, the aquarium is very kid friendly, a must see dolphin show every hour which u can get ticket at entry office, there are lots to see around there but would recommend to plan ahead if you want to have more plans

If you go on a weekend try to get early to get a parking spot. There Is a cute pink dolphin bus that will take you to the aquarium for 100yen. At the entrance you can get you ticket from the machine. There is no register or someone to talk to. Once there you will see a square aquarium at the entrance that has 3 big turtles and some sharks. Then you have to cross a little bridge to the donut aquarium. They have some special time where you can pet and feed the dolphins. Make sure to line up for that too. What I liked about this place is that you can touch the starfish. The kids were happy and the stuff are friendly

it was fun to be with my family. but there were so many cars.

This is a small aquarium so don't expect to much but it was actually interesting enough. I always feel sorry for the dolphins that these places insist on keeping but apart from that it was worth a visit if you are in the area. The nearby restaurants area was good.

This was the best aquarium experience while in Japan across Honshu Shikoku and kyushu. Their dolphin performances were spectacular, and so many interaction options for kids with ocean animals. The dolphon feeding is a must. They also had a nice kumamon shuttle bus, and kumamon jumping castle in the playground. A great daytrip.

So very weird, and yet SO worth a visit! The staff at this semi-submerged aquarium really love to joke with customers via tongue-in-cheek comments on the info' notices next to the fish here, though you need to be able to read Japanese or have a helpful Japanese friend nearby in order to get the jokes. That aside, the variety and method of the display areas makes it worth the entrance fee. Just one caveat, the restaurant on-site is best avoided.

At first I thought this was it. Because it was raining we stayed inside for the most part. We didn't realize there were more stores if you keep moving along outside. There's quite a bit to see. The cafe there is nice. Like their soft cream. But then again in Japan ice cream almost never disappoints

Mio Amakusa & Gokyo Sea Cruise – A Golden Week Highlight Visited Mio Amakusa during Golden Week—it was quite lively with plenty of visitors, but surprisingly, only a few people joined the Gokyo Sea Cruise when we boarded. The cruise was both fun and relaxing, with stunning views of the coastline and calm waters. One of the highlights was seeing all four of the iconic Amakusa bridges from the sea—a unique perspective you don’t get from land. Despite the crowds on shore, the boat ride felt peaceful and uncrowded, making it a perfect getaway moment during the holiday rush. 🚢 Amakusa Gokyo Sea Cruise • Standard Fare: • Adults (13+): ¥2,000 • Children (3–12): ¥1,000 • Online Reservation Discount: • Adults: ¥1,800 • Children: ¥900 • Group Discounts: • 11–20 persons: ¥1,800 per adult • 21+ persons: ¥1,600 per adult • Schedule: 30-minute cruises departing hourly from 9:20 AM to 4:20 PM (the 4:20 PM departure operates from April to September). 🐬 Dolphin Watching Cruise (SeaCruise) • Standard Fare: • Adults: ¥5,500 • Junior High School Students: ¥4,500 • Elementary School Students: ¥3,500 • Infants: ¥2,500 • Online Reservation Discount: • Adults: ¥5,000 • Junior High School Students: ¥4,000 • Elementary School Students: ¥3,000 • Infants: ¥2,000 • Group Discounts: • 11–20 persons: ¥5,000 per adult • 21–30 persons: ¥4,800 per adult • 31–40 persons: ¥4,500 per adult • 41+ persons: ¥4,300 per adult • Additional Discounts: • Special rates available for guests using the Amakusa Takarajima Line ferry or staying at affiliated accommodations. 🐟 Sea Donut Aquarium (Amakusa Pearl Garden) • Admission Fee: Approximately ¥1,400 (based on exchange rates; exact yen price may vary).

Sight seeing via a small 30 minutes cruise ship was a wonderful experience. The price of ship ticket was 1600¥ per person. Yet the beautiful islands you see and the beautiful bridges above you will make you forget the cost of the ticket. You can enjoy various food in the restaurant but a bit costlier than what you find in kumamoto city. You can also buy fresh sea food in the supermarket nearby. And if you are fond of sleeping outdoors in your car there is also a free parking area nearby. Recommended place to visit if u are in kumamoto.

A new establishment, for dolphin watching, sea cruises and food&drinks. Would be even more fun in summer time!

Amazing experience, highly recommend for everyone. Special thanks to Yumeko, she's a wonderful host, and speaks fluent English. Thank you for everything. The Hungariansb 😊

The place is sea front with various restaurants with balcony for outdoor eating and indoor . Have souvenirs shop , sea cruise office and bike cycle renting . One interesting thing is rental cars available outside for 3 hr .

Great place to stop if you’re in Amakusa. Good information about things to do in Amakusa, modern building, delicious ice cream and others snacks and souvenirs. The bouldering experience for kids is a great indoor activity and the staff were very friendly and fun! Definitely recommend.

A lookout where you can see quite a few, if not all, the bridges connecting the islands in the area. There is a cafe, and a spectacle.

Regular tree trimming preferred to obtain a better overall view

(Translated by Google) 2024.12.30 It was early in the morning and I still had some time left in my schedule, so I arrived before my departure. It may be a parking lot on private property of a souvenir shop. There were trees in the way, and I thought I could see better if I was a little higher up...I walked around wondering if I could see better, but I was disappointed. My wife used to surprise me by ringing the bell even though it was early in the morning. (Original) 2024.12.30 早朝、まだ予定時間に余裕があったので、出発前にやってきました。 お土産屋さんの私有地の駐車場なのかもしれません。 木が邪魔してて、もう少し高さがある所だとよく見えるのに…もうちょっと見えないかなって歩いてみましたが、残念です。 うちの奥さんは、朝早いのに鐘を鳴らして、私を驚かせていました。

(Translated by Google) The weather cleared up and the view was beautiful. Looking towards the sea, I thought it might be a little hard to see because there were a lot of trees growing there a while ago. The Amakusa Five Bridges were also hard to see because of the overgrown trees. (Original) お天気回復して眺めがとても綺麗でした～ 海側を見ると少し前に繁っている木が多く少し見えにくいかな…と思いました。 天草五橋も木が生い茂っていて見えにくかったです。

(Translated by Google) I visited on the afternoon of October 4th on a rainy day. The trees were tall and visibility was poor. As a result, the view was just so-so. (Original) 10月4日午後、 雨天時に訪問。 樹木が伸びて視界は良くありません。 そのため景観はそこそこでした。

(Translated by Google) Sometimes I go out to watch the sunset in the evening, and sometimes the weather is different, so I look forward to it.The clouds look different at that time, so I look forward to that too.It's really nice (≧∇≦)b (Original) 時々夕方の夕日を見に行って時々で天気が違うので少しそれを楽しみに出ますその時の雲とか見え方が違うんでそれも楽しみですすごくいいね(≧∇≦)b

(Translated by Google) I visited Matsushima Observation Deck for a preview❗ If the weather is nice, it's the best spot to see the blue of the Ariake Sea and part of the Amakusa Gokyo Bridge. However, the point where you can see Gokyo Bridge is a little overgrown with trees, so it's not easy to take photos😅 (Original) 下見がてらに松島展望台にお邪魔しました❗ 天気が良いなら、有明海の青や天草五橋の一部が望めるベストスポットですよ👌 ただ五橋が見えるポイントは、木が少し繁っているので、写真撮影は、いまいちですね😅

Spectacular place, great rooms and service ( for a price!) The western style food was good; however , we stayed two nights and had twice the same steak course! Quite repetitive!

Amazing views throughout the day from sunrise to sunset.

Spacious room with good view, several restaurants nearby the hotel. ( 3 mins drive)

The Best Hot Spring Hotel in Kyushu!

Amazing!

Great place!

(Translated by Google) I rarely visit this area on my Japan itinerary, but I drove all the way from Kumamoto and found the scenery quite beautiful. As soon as we pulled into the hotel, three or four people greeted us with great respect. Entering the lobby, we were greeted by a seascape dotted with small islands, reminiscent of Matsushima, also known as Amakusa Matsushima Onsen. After checking in, a series of surprises began. Since we were staying in a villa, it was normal for the staff to carry our luggage. Then, the receptionist explained that due to the distance, each villa would be provided with a golf cart. My initial reaction was that golf carts would be everywhere, but that was unfounded. There are only three villas, and I've never experienced a hotel with a golf cart. We drove along the beautiful coast until we arrived at the villa complex. The next day, looking down from the hotel's vantage point, we realized the complex is located at the end of a small peninsula. The three villas all have stunning views and seclusion. The villa where my son and his family stayed was completely tucked away in the greenery, invisible even from above. Sitting in the living room, you can enjoy the ocean view and the scattered islands. The sunset can be enjoyed from the air-conditioned living room or on the outdoor porch, or even from the open-air bath. The refrigerator is stocked with drinks, even two cans of beer, but without the right side dishes, we skipped them. Dinner was Italian on the second floor of the lobby. The sea-facing seats looked comfortable. However, since we had a young child, we were given a private room. The adjacent room was equally noisy with children. Every dish was exquisite and delicious, but surprisingly, there was no children's menu. My grandson seemed hungry, and the waiter was unsure what to do. My son consulted the lobby staff and the kitchen staff, who prepared a simple pasta dish that was better than most I've ever had. Soaking in the open-air bath in the evening, with the scattered lights of the islands in the distance, was incredibly relaxing. In the morning, we took another dip and noticed what looked like oyster cradles on the surface of the sea as a small boat glided pasta. I think this is where pearls are farmed. The name of the hotel, Tenku No Fune, is a bit peculiar. After reading the description, I learned that the hotel lobby is designed to resemble a luxury cruise ship sailing through the sky. Our villa offers a perfect photo opportunity for capturing this image. Overall, the experience was undoubtedly one of the most comfortable and relaxing onsen ryokans I've ever stayed in. There's also a small anecdote surrounding the name of the hotel, Tenku No Fune. Someone asked, "Why would a hotel be named No Fun?" (Original) 日本行程較少到這附近，由熊本一路過來到了附近發現風景其實蠻漂亮的。車子一進旅館就有三四個人出來迎接備受尊崇。一走進大廳看到的是落地窗外的一片海景，散布著小小的島嶼，感覺跟松島有點像，而這地方也稱為天草松島溫泉。辦完入住手續後是一連串驚奇的開始，由於我們住的是VILLA， 行李由服務生運送應是常態，接下來接待員說由於路途有點遠，因此每間VILLA會配備一部高爾夫球車，第一個反應是會不會到處是高爾夫球車，其實多慮了，因為VILLA只有三棟，住旅館還配車真的沒經歷過。沿美麗的海岸行駛，到達別墅區。第二天由旅館高處往下看，才發現別墅區位於一個小半島的最末端，僅有的三幢別墅都有極佳的景觀和隱蔽性，兒子一家住的那一棟，完全隱匿在綠林中，甚至從高處都看不到。坐在客廳就可以看到海景與星羅散布 的小島，夕陽西下，不論是待在有冷氣的客廳或到屋外的走廊都可以欣賞，當然也可以泡在露天風呂欣賞夕陽。冰箱內的飲料眾多，甚至有兩罐啤酒，不過沒有適當的下酒菜就放過它們了。晚餐在大廳二樓是義大利餐，面海的座位看起來很舒暢。但由於我們有幼兒，所以特別安排包廂，隔壁包廂也有同樣吵雜的幼童聲。餐點道道都很精緻美味，但意外的是居然沒有幼童菜單，小孫子看來要餓肚子，服務生也不知該如何解決，兒子找來接待我們的大廳人員和廚房商量後，特別準備了一個簡單的義大利麵，口味比我吃過的多數義大利麵都棒。晚上泡露天風呂，遠處小島零星燈火陪伴，放鬆之至。早上起來再泡一回，觀察到小船滑過的海面有許多像是蚵架的東西，不過這地方應該是養珍珠。旅館名稱天空之船有點特異，看了說明才知道旅館大廳的建築發想是一艘航行於天空的豪華郵輪，由我們VILLA前可以拍到最合乎此映像的照片。整體住宿體驗，應可列入住過最舒服放鬆的溫泉旅館之一。旅館名字Tenku No Fune還有一個小插曲，有人問，怎麼會有旅館把名字取成No Fun呢?

I visited this place on a Sunday afternoon, and it was quite busy, so there was a wait in line. However, the wait was only around 30 to 45 minutes before we were seated. The staff arranged a comfortable booth for us with a large window overlooking the beautiful scenery outside. The environment was cozy, and the food tasted excellent. The service was also friendly and attentive. It's definitely worth a visit.

Excellent restaurant and a beautiful view. The fish was of great taste, the salmon especially. We had a great meal!

nice food and really good service and we did enjoy our lunch

We were relegated to a room with no windows which was a shame since we were 8th in line and they sure had what looked like plenty of tables with along the big window side. The food was super fresh so there is that. Tasty too. But my very expensive ebi tempura bowl is supposed to come with an egg. They said sorry, eggs are too expensive these days, is it okay if give you an extra vegetable... I mean.... We are talking like 20 yen more for an egg. And they gave a 1/4 of an okra instead. Also, and this really irks me at a lot of restaurants. My wife and father in law are served instantly. My mother in law and I are sitting there waiting and waiting. Just serve everyone at once! We had hot food. They had cold food. Fix the hot food first. Then plate around the same time. I excuse for serving half the party a full 10 minutes apart. Last gripe. We all left hungry. The portions were a touch on the small side. Honestly I would give this place a 3.5 stars. The food was good and fresh. And they were fast. But that's about it.

We were able to have a sea view from our table. Food was delicious.

Uni-don, best ever!! Fast and friendly services.

Nice food and place to dine. 👍

Very fresh sashimi platter with a good variety and quality. A memorable and enjoyable lunch even though we had to wait a short while for a table.

The sea urchin/ uni don was devine. Tho the location was far, the food and the view were worth it.

it was an incredible experience at this place. Fish and sashimi was very fresh, also the shop owner was very kind and friendly. The different teishouku made by local products were delicious and had a good portion.

Good set menu, we tried both the bento box and uni ikura bowl, both were very fresh and good quantity. Very efficient service. Amazing view of the islands. Definitely worth a visit!

Nice view, good food, friendly staff, we did enjoy our launch here.

Fish and prawn are so fresh. Enjoy so much with cozy place and spectacular view

Amazing food with amazing views.