Kami-Amakusa (上天草市), Kumamoto

After we left Misumi, we headed off to the city of Kami-Amakusa, famed for Amakusa Shiro, the leader of the Shimabara Rebellion. First, we took a rest at Amakusa Shiro Memorial Hall and Sun Pearl Kami-Amakusa souvenir shop at Oyanoshima Island. My mother bought Aji-no-mirin-boshi (= dried horse mackerel seasoned with milin seasoning) for our souvenir.

Amakusa Shiro Memorial Hall

Statue of Amakusa Shiro on a hillside of Amakusa Shiro Memorial Hall.

Before we got Matsushima viewpoint, we tried to visit two viewpoints of the Five Bridges of Amakusa, Matsushima and Nagaura. However, the day (24th of July) was Tuesday, Nagaura was closed. So we just visited Matsushima. From there, you can see the entire view of Amakusa Islands and Matsushima Bridge, connecting Oike-jima and Maeshima Islands.

View of Amakusa Islands and Matsushima Bridge (松島橋), connecting to Maeshima Island (前島).

Gyoran Kannon Buddha statue is standing at Matsushima Viewpoint.

Matsushima Islands of Amakusa