Enjoy a great-value day trip combining the Rapid Amakusa-go bus, a thrilling dolphin-watching cruise, and a delicious BBQ lunch at Mio Camino Amakusa. Learn about dolphins from an onboard guide and relax on a 2-hour cruise through the scenic waters of Amakusa.
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The Experience
Experience a great-value day trip that combines the Rapid Amakusa-go bus, an exciting dolphin-watching cruise, and a tasty BBQ lunch at Mio Camino Amakusa—all in one easy package. Perfect for nature lovers and foodies alike!
Hop aboard the dolphin-watching boat and enjoy a 2-hour cruise guided by a local expert who will explain the behavior and habitat of the dolphins in an easy-to-understand way. Encounter wild dolphins up close as you cruise through the beautiful coastal waters of Amakusa.
After the cruise, relax and enjoy a special BBQ lunch with premium ingredients at Mio Camino Amakusa. This plan includes table charges and your full BBQ meal.
Included in the price:
- Round-trip bus fare (Kumamoto Station / Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal ⇔ L'isola Terrace Amakusa)
- Dolphin watching cruise
- BBQ lunch (including table charge and special BBQ meal)
What is a “Route Bus Trip”?
- This is a budget-friendly travel plan that includes highway or local bus tickets bundled with facility admission or usage. No tour guide or escort is included—travel at your own pace and enjoy the freedom of self-guided exploration.
Special Bonus Exclusive to Route Bus Trip guests! Show your ticket at select Mio Camino Amakusa food court shops to receive 10% off!
Eligible shops:
- Sukuramii Ice Cream
- Mio Camino Café
Itinerary
- 09:25Depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- 09:33Depart from Kumamoto Station
- << Amakusa-go bus bound for Hondo >>
- 11:06Arrive at L’isola Terrace Amakusa Bus Stop (Saturdays: arrive around 11:10) (About a 2-minute walk to the next location)
- Lunch (Approx. 60 min) Enjoy a special BBQ lunch at mio camino AMAKUSA, with beautiful ocean views.
- 13:00Start the Dolphin Watching Cruise (Approx. 120 minutes) Please arrive at the boarding reception at least 20 minutes before departure.
- After the cruise, enjoy shopping at mio camino AMAKUSA or nearby facilities until the return bus departs.
- Board the Amakusa-go back to Kumamoto.
- Arrive at Kumamoto Station and Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- If the dolphin-watching cruise is canceled due to weather or other conditions, a partial refund will be provided: ¥4,000 for adults, ¥3,000 for junior high school students, and ¥2,000 for elementary school students.
- Please note that dolphins are wild animals, and sightings are not guaranteed. In the event that no dolphins are seen, refunds will not be issued, but you will receive a “Retry Ticket” valid for one year.
- In some cases, the cruise company may contact you directly.
- The lunch menu may change slightly depending on the season and availability of ingredients.
- The Amakusa-go bus has limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Boarding may not be possible if seats are full.
- All scheduled times are estimates and may be delayed due to traffic or other conditions.
- We cannot provide compensation for missed or incorrect boarding due to customer circumstances.
- Timetables may change due to schedule revisions. Please confirm using the latest bus timetable.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)