Amakusa Airlines World Heritage Site and Amakusa Christian Tour with Bus Tour (Departing from Fukuoka)
- It takes about 35 minutes from Fukuoka by Amakusa Airlines. This plan includes a round-trip flight and the Amakusa Sightseeing Bus, making it a safe and affordable option for travel.
- The next day, you will use a sightseeing bus to efficiently tour Amakusa's highlights, including the World Heritage Site Sakitsu Village, Oe Church, Sakitsu Church, and three museums, all in one day, without having to drive.
- This is a recommended course that allows you to easily enjoy the history and culture unique to Amakusa without having to arrange transportation.
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To get from Fukuoka to Amakusa, it is convenient to use Amakusa Airlines (AMX)'s Fukuoka Airport (FUK) ⇔ Amakusa Airport (AXJ) route. The flight time is short, about 35 to 40 minutes, making this a sightseeing plan that allows you to fully experience the charms of Amakusa.
- After arriving at the airport on the first day, you will have free time until the departure of the tour bus the next day. We recommend using the optional rental car to go wild dolphin watching! Board a local fishing boat or cruiser and head out for dolphin watching! Enjoy approximately one hour of dolphin watching. The sight of wild dolphins swimming leisurely in the sparkling sea is both soothing and moving to watch.
- On the second day, you can fully experience the charms of Amakusa on this Amakusa Tour Bus itinerary. A guided tour ensures peace of mind. This packed itinerary includes visits to Oe Sakitsu Church, a symbol of Amakusa's Christian culture and a component of the World Heritage Site "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region" (Sakitsu Village in Amakusa), as well as three museums that preserve the history of Christianity.
Local guides will provide thorough explanations of church architecture, village culture, and the historical background of Christianity in an easy-to-understand manner, even for beginners.
[About Amakusa Airlines]
There is no dedicated receptionist at Fukuoka Airport for this tour. Regarding the latest information on flight status due to weather or other reasons, please refer to the information at the departure airport. Please do not make your own decision; please refer to the airport or airline website. The airline may also contact you via the mobile phone number you provided when booking. If the outbound flight is canceled, regardless of the reason, the tour will be cancelled and the full tour fare will be refunded. If the return flight is canceled due to force majeure such as bad weather, you will need to arrange your own transportation and will be responsible for the transportation costs. We will later refund the amount equivalent to the airfare for the canceled sector (normally 2,000 yen, 3,000 yen for departures between March 20th and 29th, 2026).
[About flight cancellations]
If the outbound flight is canceled, regardless of the reason, the trip will be cancelled and the full tour fare will be refunded. If the return flight is canceled due to force majeure such as bad weather, the customer will need to arrange their own transportation and will be responsible for the transportation costs. We will refund the amount equivalent to the airfare for the cancelled section (usually 2,000 yen, 3,000 yen for departure dates between March 20th and 29th, 2026) at a later date.
[About rental cars]
・International customers must present a valid driver's license and passport in Japan. ・Fee is set for 24 hours, and additional charges will be incurred for every 24 hours for use beyond that. ・We cannot accept requests for specific vehicle models. ・In principle, rental is available from immediately after arrival of your outbound flight (rental after transfer from Amakusa Airport to the store) until before boarding the Gurutto Shuyu bus (return to the store and transfer to Hondo Bus Center). ・Free shuttle service (reservation required) is available between the rental car store and Amakusa Airport or Hondo Bus Center. However, due to the capacity of the shuttle vehicle, there may be cases where only the representative of the group is transported. ・Gasoline costs are not included, so please pay the actual cost locally.
[About the Gurutto Shuku Bus] World Heritage Site "Amakusa's Sakitsu Village" and Christian Story Course
This is a packed course that visits Oe Sakitsu Church, a symbol of Amakusa's Christian culture (Sakitsu Village in Amakusa), a component of the World Heritage Site "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region," as well as three museums that convey the history of Christianity to the present day. (Depending on the travel time, the stop at the Amakusa Christian Museum may vary.)
- Accompanied by a national or regional licensed guide-interpreter: No
(Admission fees marked with ★ must be paid separately)
(Admission fees marked with ★ can only be paid in cash.)
★Amakusa Collegiokan: [Admission Fee] Adults 300 yen, High school students 200 yen, Elementary and middle school students 150 yen
★Amakusa Rosario Hall: [Admission Fee] Adults 300 yen, High school students 200 yen, Elementary and middle school students 150 yen
★Minatoya: [Fee] 100 yen per person
- Facility closing days: Rosario Hall: Closed on Wednesdays, Collegio Hall: Closed on Thursdays, Scarecrow Village: Closed on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
*If a public holiday falls on a day, the museum will be closed the following day. If a day falls on a closed day, the time available to tour the facilities before and after the holiday will be longer.
*On days when Scarecrow Village is closed, lunch will be served at Amuri on your own.
Sakitsu Village, a World Heritage Site, is located in Kawaura Town, Amakusa City. During the period when Christianity was prohibited, Buddhism, Shintoism, and Christianity coexisted in this village, fostering a form of faith unique to a fishing village. During the period of Christian missionary work, missionary work began in Sakitsu in 1569 by the Jesuit friar Almeida, and most villagers became Christians. A church and a residence (residence) for missionaries were built within the village, and a confraria (faith organization) consisting of three small groups was formed to support the church. According to Luis Frois's "History of Japan," Sakitsu Village was known as "Sashinotsu" and was considered an important center of faith, and medals and rosaries from the missionary period have been preserved to support this.
[Oe Church] This is the earliest church built in Amakusa after the lifting of the ban on Christianity. The current building was built in 1933 by French missionary Father Garnier, working together with local believers. On the grounds are statues of Father Garnier, affectionately known as Mr. Pater, and the Virgin Mary of Lourdes, which remain symbols of Amakusa Christianity to this day. Inside the church, you can see stained glass, the simple yet warm ceiling, and window decorations.
![[Oe Church] This is the earliest church built in Amakusa after the lifting of the ban on Christianity. The current building was built in 1933 by French missionary Father Garnier, working together with local believers. On the grounds are statues of Father Garnier, affectionately known as Mr. Pater, and the Virgin Mary of Lourdes, which remain symbols of Amakusa Christianity to this day. Inside the church, you can see stained glass, the simple yet warm ceiling, and window decorations.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_145384/20230613072857_WTXrx/jpg)
[Miyajidake Scarecrow Village Roadside Station] A roadside station has opened in Miyajidake Town, famous for its scarecrows! The former Miyajidake Elementary School building has been renovated to include a product hall selling agricultural products, a restaurant where you can try making soba noodles, and an indoor permanent display of scarecrows.
![[Miyajidake Scarecrow Village Roadside Station] A roadside station has opened in Miyajidake Town, famous for its scarecrows! The former Miyajidake Elementary School building has been renovated to include a product hall selling agricultural products, a restaurant where you can try making soba noodles, and an indoor permanent display of scarecrows.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_9281/20251225003704_CubWH/jpg)
[Optional] Dolphin Watching Approximately 200 wild bottlenose dolphins live off the coast of Tsujishima Island in Itsuwa Town, Amakusa City. This is a rare area in the world where they can be seen year-round, and you'll be guided by a local captain who knows these waters inside and out! You'll be thrilled by the sight of the dolphins swimming gracefully right in front of you! The sight of wild dolphins swimming leisurely through the sparkling sea is both soothing and moving to watch.
![[Optional] Dolphin Watching
Approximately 200 wild bottlenose dolphins live off the coast of Tsujishima Island in Itsuwa Town, Amakusa City.
This is a rare area in the world where they can be seen year-round, and you'll be guided by a local captain who knows these waters inside and out! You'll be thrilled by the sight of the dolphins swimming gracefully right in front of you!
The sight of wild dolphins swimming leisurely through the sparkling sea is both soothing and moving to watch.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_9281/20251225003539_Tnxwp/jpg)
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[Travel conditions]
Departure/Destination: Fukuoka/Kumamoto
Length of trip: 2 days
Transportation: AMX Amakusa Airlines / Amakusa Gurutto Sightseeing Bus
Operating bus company: Amakusa Airlines Co., Ltd./Sanko Bus Company
Meal conditions: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 0 times, Dinner 0 times
Available accommodation: None
Minimum number of participants: 1
Tour conductors: 0
Guide: 1 *Only in some sections
[Travel planning/implementation]
Company name: KASSE JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Address: 9th floor, Taiyo Life Kumamoto Building, 4-3 Hanabatacho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City
Registration number: Kumamoto Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-276
Travel industry association: All Japan Association of Travel Agents (ANTA)
[Consignment sales]
KKDAY JAPAN Inc.
2nd floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004
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Member organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Reminders
Please arrive at the designated location 60 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Reservations must be made at least 7 days prior to the departure date. Please note that reservations made after 5:00 PM will be processed on the next business day.
Accommodation is not included. There will be no refunds if the service is not provided due to customer reasons.
When Amakusa Airlines' aircraft (painted with a mother and baby dolphin livery) undergoes regular maintenance, the airline will operate aircraft leased from another company.
The Gurutto Shukui Bus is for use on the second day. The return flight cannot be extended beyond the third day. It cannot be used on any other days.
There are no dedicated reception staff at Fukuoka Airport for this tour. Regarding flight availability due to bad weather, etc., the latest information will be provided at the departure airport. Please refer to the information on the airport or airline website rather than making your own decision. In addition, the airline may contact you via the mobile phone number you provided when booking.
If the outbound flight is canceled, regardless of the reason, the trip will be cancelled and the full tour fare will be refunded. If the return flight is canceled due to force majeure such as bad weather, the customer will need to arrange their own transportation and will be responsible for the transportation costs. We will also refund the amount equivalent to the airfare for the cancelled section (normally 2,000 yen, 3,000 yen for departures between March 20th and 29th, 2026) at a later date.
A guide will accompany you to each spot on the Amakusa Tour Bus. If you would like to explore independently, please ask the guide directly on the day. However, please be sure to return to the bus before departure time.
[About rental cars] Overseas customers must present a valid driver's license and passport for Japan. The rental fee is set at 12 hours, and any rental time exceeding that will incur an additional 24-hour fee. ・We cannot accept requests for specific vehicle models. Rentals are generally accepted from immediately after your outbound flight (rental after transfer from Amakusa Airport to the store) until before boarding the Gurutto Shuyu bus (returning the car to the store and then transfer to Hondo Bus Center).
There is a free shuttle (reservation required) between the rental car store and Amakusa Airport or Hondo Bus Center. However, due to the capacity of the shuttle vehicle, there may be cases where only the representative of the group is allowed to be picked up.
Please refrain from entering off-site areas or private property at each viewing location.
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