Amakusa Airlines World Heritage & Christian Site Tour with Round Tour Bus (Departing from Fukuoka)
- Approx. 35 minutes from Fukuoka via Amakusa Airlines. This is a great-value, worry-free plan that includes round-trip air tickets and the Amakusa Round Tour Bus.
- The next day, you will use the tour bus to efficiently visit Amakusa's highlights in one day, including the World Cultural Heritage Sakitsu Village, Oe Church, Sakitsu Church, and three museums, all without the need to drive.
- No need to arrange transportation; this is a recommended course to easily enjoy the unique history and culture of Amakusa.
Product Info
Traveling from Fukuoka to Amakusa is convenient via the Amakusa Airlines (AMX) Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Amakusa Airport (AXJ) route. With a short flight time of approximately 35 to 40 minutes, this tour plan allows you to fully experience the charm of Amakusa.
- After arriving at the airport on the first day, you will have free time until the tour bus departs the following day. We recommend using an optional rental car for wild dolphin watching! Hop on a local fishing boat or cruiser and head out to see the dolphins! Enjoy about an hour of dolphin watching. Seeing wild dolphins swimming gracefully in the sparkling sea is sure to soothe and move anyone who sees them.
- On the second day, you will take the 'Amakusa Gurutto Sightseeing Bus' course, which allows you to fully experience the charm of Amakusa. You can rest assured with a guide on board. This packed course visits the Oe and Sakitsu Churches, symbols of Amakusa's Christian culture and components of the World Cultural Heritage site 'Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region' (Sakitsu Village in Amakusa), as well as three museums that convey the history of Christianity to the present day.
The local guide will provide easy-to-understand and detailed explanations for beginners, covering everything from church architecture and village culture to the historical background of Christianity.
【About Amakusa Airlines】
There is no dedicated tour reception staff at Fukuoka Airport. For the latest information regarding flight status due to bad weather, please check the announcements within your departure airport. Do not make decisions on your own; please refer to information from the airport or the airline's website. Additionally, the airline may contact the mobile phone number you provided at the time of booking. - If the outbound flight is canceled, the tour will be canceled regardless of the reason for the cancellation, and the full tour price 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 the cost will be at your own expense. However, we will refund the amount equivalent to the airfare for the canceled segment (usually 2,000 JPY, or 3,000 JPY for departure dates between March 20 and March 29, 2026) at a later date.
【About Flight Cancellations】
If the outbound flight is canceled, the tour will be canceled regardless of the reason for the cancellation, and the full tour price 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 the cost will be at your own expense. However, we will refund the amount equivalent to the airfare for the canceled segment (usually 2,000 JPY, or 3,000 JPY for departure dates between March 20 and March 29, 2026) at a later date.
【About Rental Cars】
- International customers must present a valid driver's license for Japan and a passport. - Rates are based on a 24-hour period; additional charges will apply in 24-hour increments if the usage time is exceeded. - We cannot accept requests for specific vehicle models. - In principle, usage is from immediately after arrival on the outbound flight (pick-up after transfer from Amakusa Airport to the shop) until before boarding the sightseeing bus (drop-off at the shop followed by transfer to Hondo Bus Center). - Free shuttle service (reservation required) is available between the rental car shop and Amakusa Airport or Hondo Bus Center. However, due to the capacity of the shuttle vehicle, the service may be limited to the representative person only. - Gasoline costs are not included and must be paid locally based on actual consumption.
【About the Sightseeing Bus】 World Cultural Heritage 'Sakitsu Village in Amakusa' and Christian History Course
This is a packed course that visits the Oe and Sakitsu Churches, symbols of Amakusa's Christian culture and components of the World Cultural Heritage site 'Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region' (Sakitsu Village in Amakusa), as well as three museums that convey the history of Christianity to the present day. (Stops at the Amakusa Christian Museum may vary depending on the boarding time.)
- National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter or Regional Licensed Guide Interpreter accompanying: None
(★ Please pay the admission fee for locations marked with ★ separately.)
(★ Admission fees for locations marked with ★ must be paid in cash only.)
★ Amakusa Collegio Museum: [Fee] Adults 300 JPY, High School Students 200 JPY, Elementary/Junior High Students 150 JPY
★ Amakusa Rosary Museum: [Fee] Adults 300 JPY, High School Students 200 JPY, Elementary/Junior High Students 150 JPY
★ Minatoya: [Fee] 100 JPY per person
- Facility closing days: Rosary Museum (closed Wednesdays), Collegio Museum (closed Thursdays), Kakashi no Sato (closed 1st and 3rd Wednesdays).
* If a closing day falls on a public holiday, the facility will be closed the following day. If a facility is closed, the time spent visiting other facilities will be extended.
* On days when Kakashi no Sato is closed, you will have lunch on your own at Amuri.
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.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_145384/20230613072857_WTXrx/jpg)
[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.
![[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)
[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.
![[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)
[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.
Purchase Notice
[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.
