[Kumamoto Departure] Amakusa Dolphin Watching & Seaside BBQ
- This incredibly value-packed set includes round-trip tickets for the Rapid AMAKUSA (bus) and a dolphin watching tour, combined with a BBQ at miocamino Amakusa.
- After boarding, a guide will provide easy-to-understand explanations about dolphin ecology and their activity range.
What to expect
- Depart from Kumamoto City and take the AMAKUSA rapid bus directly to Amakusa for dolphin watching.
- Enjoy a BBQ while admiring the sea view.
- Observe wild bottlenose dolphins inhabiting Amakusa up close, and appreciate their beautiful姿態 swimming in the sea all year round.
- Please note: The ingredients in the BBQ image are for illustrative purposes only.







Reviews
After booking, you will receive a voucher. We were two people on one ticket. Although the entire trip didn't have a guide, staying at the bus terminal made departures very convenient. Just check the platform times and use the voucher you received; simply show it. We arrived a little after 11 AM. Remember your drop-off point, as this is also where you'll board for the return trip. Once there, you can go straight to the BBQ, and the environment is fantastic. After eating, exchange your tickets and then take a boat to see the dolphins. The boat travels quite fast, but after about 45 minutes, it slows down. Get your camera ready for the dolphins! The chances of seeing them are very high, and they'll stay for a while. Then, you'll return to the boarding point. The entire trip takes about two hours. At this point, you can browse the shops, buy a salt bread, and try the top-rated coffee milkshake from the ice cream and coffee shop at the entrance – it's delicious. Wait for the bus around 4 PM to return to the bus terminal. When you board, take a numbered ticket, and when you get off, just show your ticket. The bus ride is quite long, so you can just sleep until you arrive.
The itinerary is all set, the ocean view BBQ is very romantic, there's a 98% chance of seeing dolphins, overall it's a great trip.
Good to know
- If the dolphin watching activity is canceled due to weather conditions, the dolphin watching fee will be refunded at a later date: 4,500 JPY per adult and 2,000 JPY per elementary school student.
- As these are wild dolphins, you may not be able to see them. In such cases, no refund will be given, but you will receive a re-challenge ticket valid for one year.
- In some cases, the shipping company may contact you directly.
- Lunch contents may vary depending on the season and ingredient availability.
- For the Rapid AMAKUSA-go, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be aware that you may not be able to board if it is full.
- The itinerary time is for reference only. Delays may occur due to road conditions, etc.
- We are not responsible for any delays or missed buses due to customer reasons.
- Bus schedules may change. Please check the latest bus schedule on the Sanko Bus official website.
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