Kyushu Kumamoto Amakusa Dolphin Watching Day Trip | Amakusa Dolphin Watching・Sumiyoshi Marine Park (ONE PIECE Jinbei Bronze Statue) ~ Nagabeta Undersea Road (Instagram check-in spot) | Departing from Fukuoka Hakata
- Amakusa is home to about 300 wild dolphins, and the chance of encountering dolphins is as high as 98% all year round. Take a comfortable shuttle bus to and from Hakata/Kumamoto, and easily go to Amakusa Matsushima (Maejima) Port to watch wild dolphins without any worries.
- The Internet celebrity check-in attraction "Nagabeda Seabed Road" that looks like a hidden girl scene, "One Piece Kumamoto Revival Plan" ONE PIECE Straw Hat Pirates "Jinbei" character bronze statue collection, fans who like Ghibli movies and One Piece should not miss it attractions
- Join a group with a small number of people and join a one-day bus tour to easily explore Kyushu without any worries! If you have any group booking needs, please contact KKday customer service for consultation
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- Kamimakusa City has beautiful sea views of the Amakusa Islands, hot springs and abundant fresh seafood. The most special thing is that there is a 98% chance of seeing wild dolphins when taking a boat trip here. It is a popular tourist resort in Japan! The complex facilities "L'isola Terrace Amakusa", "mio camino Amakusa" and "Amakusa Pearl Garden & Sea Donut Aquarium" are located here. It is a complex facility that opened in October 2019. A new landmark for Amakusa sightseeing. Here you can experience dolphin watching by boat, gourmet food, souvenirs, etc., and at the same time satisfy the fun of shopping and food. Feel the sea breeze here, appreciate the extraordinary scenery of outlying islands, and enjoy a leisurely moment. , spend a special time, please click here to refer to the official website for details.
- "Nagabeta Undersea Road" was selected as one of Japan's "Top 100 Sunsets in Japan". It is recommended that the best viewing time is at dusk and 2 hours before and after high tide and low tide. The high and low tides of the Ariake Sea vary greatly. On the coastal sand, wind and waves will create beautiful sand curves. The road leading to the sea and the nearby telephone poles are like scenes from the Ghibli movie "The Hidden Girl". It became famous because it became an Instagram check-in spot. Located in the Ariake Sea, which has the largest tidal range in Japan, the telegraph poles exposed from the sea at high tide complement the blue sky and sea, creating a beautiful dreamy scene. When taking photos or walking on the road, please be careful not to disturb fishery-related personnel using the road.
- "Sumiyoshi Coast Park" ONE PIECE Bronze Statue of "Jinbe" of the Straw Hat Pirates The popular comic "ONE PIECE" author Eiichiro Oda was born in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. He created a revival project of the popular comic "ONE PIECE" in order to reconstruct the damage caused by the Kumamoto earthquake. The Straw Hat Pirates who landed in Kumamoto knew that the damage caused by the Kumamoto earthquake was widespread, and residents are still suffering. So Captain Luffy ordered a group of friends to help rebuild the disaster area. The partners solved the difficulties in the disaster area with their own special skills, cheered for the recovery, and vowed to meet again at Luffy's side (Prefectural Hall). A bronze statue of "Jinbe" of the ONE PIECE Straw Hat Pirates was set up in Sumiyoshi Coast Park in Uto City, where the new city hall building was damaged in the earthquake. Under the guidance of the helmsman Jinbe, it seems that a bright and shining future can be seen ahead. For the official website description of ONE PIECE Kumamoto Revitalization Project, please click here (Japanese)
Dolphin Watching in Amakusa｜SeaCruise - シークルーズ｜2023.11.26
Each participant will receive a L'isola Terrace Amakusa popular delicacy - AMAKUSA SHIO-PAN LAB (Amakusa Shio-PAN LAB) ※ Infants and young children who do not occupy a seat are excluded. If the product is sold out, other products of the same price will be given away. Please forgive me.
L'isola Terrace AMAKUSA (リゾラテラス天草): Opened in July 2015, it is a complex facility that combines food, shopping and leisure. L'isola Terrace Amakusa has a panoramic view of Shimabara Bay and has a restaurant with sea views from all seats. We offer delicious dishes made with fresh ingredients from Amakusa, and the bakery sells freshly baked bread and original desserts made with ingredients unique to Amakusa. There are also various groceries, cafes, bars and other facilities where you can spend some leisurely time before taking a boat to watch dolphins.
mio camino AMAKUSA (ミオ・カミーノAmakusa): A complex facility that sells local Amakusa specialties and groceries, as well as a BBQ that provides fresh ingredients produced locally.
Amakusa Pearl Garden (Amakusa Pearl Garden): restaurant and souvenir shop
Undersea Aquarium Sea Donut: The only aquarium floating on the sea in Western Japan. You can watch and touch dolphins up close (visit at your own expense)
Nagabeda Seabed Road at high tide
Nagabeda Seabed Road at low tide
Nagabeda seabed road at sunset
What You Can Expect
1 Day
- 08:00Departure from Lawson Oriental Hotel Fukuoka, Chikushiguchi, JR Fukuoka Hakata Station * Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure
- The service staff will hold the Ocean Travel flag at the meeting point. Please take the initiative to find the service staff to check in.
- 10:00Meet and depart from JR Kumamoto Station Shinkansen Gate (West Exit) ※ Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. Depending on the weather and traffic conditions on the day, the bus may be delayed. Please understand and forgive us.
- 11:30After arriving at L'isola Terrace AMAKUSA, you can have free time before boarding the boat. You can dine and shop here, or visit the Undersea Aquarium at your own expense (it’s convenient to pay for your own lunch)
- 13:00It is expected to take the 13:00 boat to go out to sea to watch dolphins. The boat will depart on time. Please be sure to meet at the boat boarding point 10 minutes before departure.
- Take a SeaCruise out to sea to watch dolphins (activity takes about 90-120 minutes)
- Sumiyoshi Coast Park ~ ONE PIECE Straw Hat Pirates' "Jinbei" bronze statue ~ Nagabeda Seabed Road (stop time is about 30 minutes)
- The scenery of Nagabeda Seabed Road will change due to the tide time. There is no guarantee of the scenery that can be seen. The scenery displayed will be different every time you go. No matter what the scenery is, I believe it will add color to the Amakusa Dolphin Tour.
- JR Kumamoto Station Shinkansen Exit (West Exit) disbanded (estimated arrival time 16:00-17:00)
- Arrive at JR Hakata Station Chikushiguchi and disband (estimated arrival time 18:00-19:00)
- [Note] The above time and itinerary sequence are for reference only. In order to maintain the smoothness and completeness of the itinerary, the scheduled stay/arrival time and visit sequence will be adjusted based on the conditions on the day.
Purchase Notice
- This itinerary has a limit on the number of people in the group. According to the Japanese Tourism Industry Law, you will be notified whether the group is confirmed at least 4 days before departure. If the minimum number of people in the group is not reached, you will be refunded in full.
- This trip is a group tour. Vehicles will be allocated based on the number of participants and they will be shared with other passengers. Excludes group tours.
- The tour guide for this trip uses Chinese as the main service language. The tour guide can communicate in English and Japanese, but the explanation is not purely in English or purely in Japanese, so please be aware.
- If the number of participants is small and the minimum group size is required, the tour leader may not be assigned. The driver will also serve as the accompanying person to provide full service. After arriving at each scenic spot, tourists can visit freely.
- Since the whole trip takes about 2 hours, passengers are advised to evaluate their physical condition before signing up. Pregnant women, the elderly or those with serious illnesses are not suitable for participating in this trip, so please note.
- The chance of encountering dolphins at sea is as high as 98%, but dolphins are wild animals. If you fail to see a dolphin on the day, no refunds will be given. Please be informed.
- The stay times stated in each itinerary are for reference only. The driver will adjust the itinerary sequence and stay/arrival times based on factors such as traffic conditions or weather on the day, events and festivals, etc. Please cooperate and understand.
- Infants under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat can join the tour for free. One adult can only bring one infant who does not occupy a seat. If you are traveling with an infant who does not occupy a seat, please be sure to indicate your date of birth in the remarks column when making a reservation.
- You may use a car to go there on the day, so please avoid bringing large luggage. If necessary, please be sure to indicate the size and number of luggage in the remarks column.
- This itinerary involves long-distance transportation. Those with severe physical conditions (such as pregnant women, etc.) should evaluate their own health conditions before participating. If there is an emergency due to physical discomfort during the itinerary and the risk of not being able to seek immediate medical treatment, you must bear it yourself. Please be informed.
[Notes on dolphin watching]
- Dolphin watching is available regardless of season. You can also go out to watch dolphins on rainy days. The chance of encountering dolphins is over 90%.
- Since these are wild dolphins, please forgive me if you are unable to see them (no refunds will be issued in this case)
- If the cruise is suspended due to weather or other factors, the boat fare will be refunded
【Travel Conditions】
- Travel origin and destination: Hakata, Kyushu Kumamoto
- Number of days of travel: same day return
- Transportation: Chartered bus
- Bus company name: Nippon Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.
- Meals: 0 times in the morning, 0 times in the day and 0 times in the evening
- Accommodation facilities: none
- Team leader: 1
- Tour guide: 0
【Travel planning/execution】
- Company name: Ocean Tourism Co., Ltd.
- Address: 6th Floor, L-Biz Gofukucho, 7-20 Naratani-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City
- Registration number: Tourism Agency Director Registration Travel Agency No. 2025
- Travel agency association: JATA Japan Travel Agency Association official member
Includes/Excludes
Reminders
A minimum of 10 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 4 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 15:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
This trip has a minimum number of participants. Vehicles will be allocated based on the number of participants. If the number of participants does not meet the minimum number of participants, the tour leader will not be sent to accompany the tour, and the driver and tour guide will serve. If there are not enough people to depart, we will notify you four days before the departure date, and a full refund will be processed. Passengers can also choose to reschedule or sign up for other products.
Please confirm the meeting time and location before departure, arrive at the meeting place on time, and look for the KKDAY tour leader to check in. The bus will depart on time. If you are unable to join the group due to personal reasons, it will be treated as a voluntary abandonment of the booked itinerary. , no refund or rescheduling is allowed.
Please note that the walking time may be delayed depending on road and weather conditions. Please be sure to evaluate your itinerary before and after departure before making a reservation. Due to factors such as accidents, traffic congestion, weather, etc., the bus may experience significant delays in arriving at the destination. If there is any loss to the connecting transportation or other facilities you arranged yourself due to bus delays, it will be difficult to compensate for it.
Please note that the itinerary may be changed or canceled depending on road and weather conditions. The itinerary sequence, arrival and stay times are for reference only and may be adjusted at any time based on factors such as weather and traffic, volcanic activity, facilities and shuttle bus reservations, tourist attraction holidays, local activities and other factors.
Depending on weather conditions, you may not be able to go out to sea to watch dolphins. If you are unable to take the boat, the boat fee will be refunded and the visit time for other attractions will be extended. Please be informed.
Bus seats are for one person per person, and it is not possible to reserve seats in advance. Due to legal regulations, passengers must fasten their seat belts when the bus is in operation. Please cooperate. In addition, depending on the registration situation on the day, people of the opposite sex may be arranged to sit next to each other. Please fasten your seat belt while the bus is in motion and do not move around at will. You will not be able to get on or off the bus during the journey.
If the bus is delayed due to breakdown or traffic jam and has to change or cancel the itinerary or activities, passengers are not allowed to object or withdraw with any excuse. If the itinerary is delayed or changed due to factors such as bad weather, strikes or unexpected accidents, passengers No excuses may be made to demand compensation or refund of tour fees.
If the tour is unable to take place due to weather conditions or insufficient number of people, the tour fee will be fully refunded, and the travel expenses, transportation, accommodation facilities, etc. expenses incurred by the passengers will not be compensated. If the passenger fails to arrive on the day, leaves the group midway, or voluntarily abandons the tour due to personal factors, no refund or compensation will be required.
If the trip is canceled or suspended due to special circumstances before departure, such as bad weather, natural disasters, mechanical failures, traffic accidents, war coups, strikes, riots, government orders, etc. that cannot be attributed to the travel agency, the full amount will be refunded. The tour fee will be refunded after departure, deducting the cost incurred. In this case, group members are not allowed to object and demand compensation for any reason. Passengers are responsible for any losses or additional expenses caused by the incident.
The company, the driver, the tour leader and the tour guide will not be responsible for any loss of money or items caused by theft under any circumstances and at any place. Passengers should and are responsible for keeping any property and documents themselves.
In order to consider the travel safety of travelers and the travel rights of other group members, if you have chronic diseases, mobility difficulties, etc., please proactively inform us when registering.
Minors or children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers over the age of 80 must be accompanied by family members or friends. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Based on travel safety and itinerary smoothness, the company reserves the right and obligation to adjust the itinerary, modify activities or cancel the tour. If the tour is canceled, the full tour fee will be refunded.
Because they are wild dolphins, depending on weather factors and changes in the location of the dolphins, sometimes the dolphins cannot be seen during the voyage. The captain will try his best to allow passengers to see the dolphins.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Meeting Point
Location Name: JR Fukuoka Hakata Station Chikushiguchi Lawson Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Branch
Address: 〒812-0012 4-23 Chuo-dori, Hakata Station, Hakata-ku, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture
Location Name: Meet in front of THE NEW Hotel Kumamoto (ザ・ニュー ホテル) ※Near the JR Kumamoto Station Shinkansen Exit (West Exit) group bus parking lot
Address: 〒860-0047 Kasuga 1-chome 13-1, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto PrefectureExperience Location
Location Name: Sea Cruise／シークルーズ
Address: 〒861-6195 6215-17 Matsushima-cho Aitsu, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture (Mikona Amakusa)
Location Name: Nagabeta Undersea Road
Address: 〒869-0401 3125-1 Sumiyoshi-cho, Uto-shi, Kumamoto Prefecture
Location Name: Sumiyoshi Coast Park・ONE PIECE Straw Hat Pirates "Jinbei" Bronze Statue
Address: ジンベエ statueCancellation Policy
- Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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