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Amakusa

Japan · KumamotoJP

Group of islands

Amakusa is a series of islands off the west coast of Kyushu, the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan.

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Population
126,445
Coordinates
32.459, 130.193
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
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Overview of Amakusa

Amakusa is the kind of compact city you find in Kumamoto, Japan. It counts about 126,445 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Amakusa is strongest on nature, culture and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.

Things to do in Amakusa

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Nature in Amakusa

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Amakusa records National Parks, Nature Reserves and Parks under nature. All of it is drawn from Amakusa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.

National ParksNature ReservesParks
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Culture in Amakusa

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Under culture, Amakusa is tagged with Churches. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Amakusa.

Churches
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Sports in Amakusa

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Sports lovers get Biking. All of it is drawn from Amakusa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.

Biking

Best time to visit Amakusa

Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.

Getting there & around

Reach Amakusa by regional transport from the nearest hub in Kumamoto; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amakusa known for?
Amakusa, in Kumamoto, Japan, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 126,445 residents.
What can you do in Amakusa?
Recorded activities in Amakusa include National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks, Churches and Biking. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
When is the best time to visit Amakusa?
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Where is Amakusa located?
Amakusa is located in Kumamoto, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

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